A 56-year-old Nigerian woman residing in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States, Gladys Adaeze Okafor, has been arrested and charged with allegedly voting illegally in the 2022 midterm elections. The woman was also accused of voting in the 2024 presidential primary election despite not being a United States citizen. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. The statement said, “BOSTON – A Nigerian national residing in Lynn, Mass. has been arrested and charged with illegally voting in the 2022 midterm elections. Defendant also allegedly voted in the 2024 Presidential primary election.”…
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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced a new electronic system for the registration and capture of data of Nigerians. The representative of the Bauchi State Coordinator of NIMC, Idris Abubakar Muhammad, disclosed this in Bauchi during the 2026 celebration of the initiative. Muhammad said the theme of the 2026 celebration, “Nigeria’s Digital Public Ecosystem: Empowering Africa’s Digital Economy,” underscores the importance of accurate identity data and reliable information in driving economic development, strengthening national security and improving the centralisation of government systems. He explained that the electronic registration and data capture system was designed to improve the accuracy…
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has sought the support of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to promote Made-in-Nigeria products and expand opportunities for young Nigerians through skills development and entrepreneurship. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of SMEDAN, Charles Odii, made the call in Abuja on Wednesday when he led a delegation of the Agency on a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, at the Commission’s corporate headquarters. Odii commended Olukoyede for what he described as efforts to strengthen public confidence in Nigeria, particularly at the international level.…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Kogi State Directorate, has sought collaboration with the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPADEC) to sensitise residents on the Commission’s policies, programmes and interventions across the state. The NOA State Director, Mrs Ayedime Alli Aileku, led a delegation to the HYPADEC State Office in Lokoja, where she described the Agency as a strategic partner to government institutions in ensuring that citizens are adequately informed about government policies and activities. Mrs Aileku said the visit was aimed at exploring ways to increase public awareness of HYPADEC’s interventions and ensure that residents better understand the Commission’s…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has hosted a team from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) at its corporate headquarters in Abuja as part of a study examining sustainable revenue and fee models for African National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs). The study was commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to generate insights into financial sustainability strategies that can support the evolving mandates and regulatory responsibilities of NRAs across Africa. During an opening meeting with NAFDAC Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, discussions focused on the Agency’s existing revenue structure, cost base, regulatory activities and fee model. The…
Hukumar Hisbah ta Jihar Kano ta kama fitaccen ɗan TikTok, Ukasha Yahaya, wanda aka fi sani da UK International, bisa zargin wallafa bidiyoyin da ke nuna shi yana runguma, iyo da yin wanka tare da mata. Mataimakin Babban Kwamandan Hukumar Hisbah ta Jihar Kano, Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen, ne ya bayyana kamen Ukasha. A cewarsa, hukumar ta kama ɗan TikTok ɗin mai shekara 27 ne bayan samun bayanan cewa ya shigo Jihar Kano. Dr. Mujahid ya ce a halin yanzu Ukasha yana hannun hukumar, inda ake gudanar da bincike kan abubuwan da ake zarginsa da aikatawa. Ukasha, wanda ɗan asalin birnin…
Ibrahim Suleiman A non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Centre for Girls Education, in collaboration with the Division of Agricultural Colleges, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has graduated 120 young girls trained in various vocational and agricultural skills. The programme was designed to equip the beneficiaries with practical skills to enhance their livelihoods, promote self-reliance and expand their economic opportunities. Speaking at the graduation ceremony in Zaria, the Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Professor Adamu Ahmed, called for stronger partnerships among governments, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders to address the growing challenge of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria. Represented by the Deputy…
Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL) has formally introduced its incoming Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mal. Siraj Abdullahi, to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The introduction was made during a courtesy visit to the Commission by the company’s management, led by the outgoing MD/CEO, Engr. Lamu Audu. The visit provided an opportunity for the company’s management to engage with NERC and reaffirm its commitment to maintaining a strong and constructive relationship with the electricity sector regulator. Engr. Audu expressed appreciation to NERC for the support and collaboration extended to Mainstream Energy during his tenure. He noted that effective…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has proposed the establishment of an Orange Economy Security and Intellectual Property Coordination Desk within an appropriate existing structure of the Nigeria Police Force. Disu made the proposal on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, while delivering a lecture to participants of the Senior Executive Course 48, 2026, at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State. The lecture, titled “The Orange Economy and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in Nigeria: The Role of the Nigeria Police Force,” examined the connection between security, entrepreneurship and the growth of Nigeria’s creative industries.…
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Dr Yau Idris, is leading a delegation of the Authority to the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), taking place from September 14 to 18, 2026, in Vienna, Austria. The annual conference brings together government representatives, nuclear experts and stakeholders from across the world to discuss developments and cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology. The gathering also provides a platform for knowledge exchange, professional engagement and discussions on strengthening nuclear safety and security, as well as the responsible application…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to grow and claim lives, despite signs of declining transmission in some of the worst-affected areas. WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, disclosed this during a media briefing on Wednesday, saying more than 7,200 cases and over 3,500 deaths had been reported across seven provinces. He said transmission was declining in the most affected parts of Ituri Province, while South Kivu had recorded no new cases since May. According to him, more than 1,700 people have recovered from the disease, while the…
Ibrahim Suleiman The Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority has organised a two-day community engagement and sensitization programme aimed at strengthening collaboration among education stakeholders and addressing challenges affecting the quality of education in the state. The programme was held at the Alhuda Huda College Assembly Hall, Zaria, and brought together quality assurance officers, principals, vice principals, head teachers, education secretaries and other key stakeholders in the education sector. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of the Authority, Professor Usman Abubakar Zaria, said the engagement provided an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss challenges confronting the education sector and develop practical…
The Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES), Kano State Chapter, has finalised security and logistical arrangements for the Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area State Constituency by-election scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026. The committee held a strategic meeting at the office of the Co-Chairman, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, to review preparations for the election. In his remarks, CP Bakori said the Command, in collaboration with other ICCES member agencies, had concluded necessary security arrangements to ensure a peaceful and orderly electoral process. He said adequate personnel, intelligence assets and operational resources had…
The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC) has warned fruit sellers and citrus dealers against using chemicals or other substances to artificially ripen fruits or make them appear more attractive to consumers. The Council issued the warning during an inspection visit to fruit markets across Kano State to assess how fruits were being sold and stored before distribution to the public. Speaking during the exercise, the Executive Secretary of the Council, Dr Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, said the agency would continue to take necessary measures, in accordance with the law, to protect consumers’ rights and safeguard public health. Dr Ibrahim said…
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has condemned what it described as the alleged use of state institutions to intimidate opposition voices, pressure elected representatives and obstruct development projects across Kano State. The Movement, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Dr Habibu Sale Mohammed (Mai Lemo), expressed concern over recent developments, including reported attempts to suspend or relocate federal constituency projects, the suspension of councillors and alleged threats against political commentators and opposition supporters. It particularly cited correspondence reportedly issued by the Kano State Ministry of Works seeking the suspension and relocation of a federal constituency road project intended for communities in…
The Kano State Government, in collaboration with the African Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) and the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), has launched a project aimed at preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV) against women within the agricultural value chain. The initiative, tagged “Project Launch and Inception Meeting on Mainstreaming GBV Prevention and Response into the Agricultural Value Chain in Kano State,” was launched on Tuesday as stakeholders convened to strengthen measures for preventing violence and protecting women engaged in agriculture. The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, Amina Sani, who launched the project on…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commissioned its new headquarters, marking a significant milestone in the development of data protection and privacy regulation in Nigeria. The Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr ‘Bosun Tijani, commissioned the facility at a ceremony hosted by the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji. In his remarks, Dr Tijani commended Dr Olatunji’s leadership and the Commission’s contributions to Nigeria’s digital transformation. He also acknowledged the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the country’s data protection ecosystem, including the signing of the Nigeria Data Protection…
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for stronger collaboration among academia, industry, government and regulatory agencies to harness medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry for affordable healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Prof. Adeyeye made the call while speaking as Guest Speaker at the 49th Annual International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), held in Abuja. The conference was themed, “Innovations in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry for Affordable Healthcare Delivery.” The NAFDAC DG highlighted the importance of innovation in addressing challenges related to access, affordability and local pharmaceutical production,…
The Kaduna State Government says sustained improvement in security has begun to transform communities previously paralysed by banditry, with residents returning to their farms and commercial activities gradually picking up across affected areas. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, disclosed this while speaking at a gala night organised by his ministry in honour of visiting members of the Kano Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Maiyaki said the administration of Governor Uba Sani had, within the past three years, facilitated the recovery of hundreds of villages and towns that were previously inaccessible due to insecurity.…
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) has intensified advocacy for disability inclusion through a grassroots community awareness campaign across six Local Government Areas of Kano State. The campaign, held on Sunday, September 13, 2026, covered Nassarawa, Gwale, Kano Municipal, Ungogo, Tarauni and Kumbotso Local Government Areas, with a focus on promoting awareness of the rights, dignity, participation and equal opportunities of persons with disabilities. As part of the initiative, V-PeSDI formally handed over awareness posters to Mai Garin Gama, Mallam Muhammad Rabiu Isyaku, as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots engagement and ensure that disability inclusion messages reach…