Ibrahim Sulaiman A coalition of Zaria-based groups and members of opposition political parties has endorsed the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, for another term in office. The coalition announced its position at a World Press Conference in Zaria, Kaduna State, saying the endorsement followed an assessment of development projects and engagements with communities across the Zaria Federal Constituency. It said the decision was based on what it described as measurable achievements in education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture and youth development. A Remarkable Homecoming: Kano Unites in Support of Abba Kabiru Yusuf, Signaling a Strong Endorsement for Bola Ahmed…
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Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kano State have elected new representatives into the State Steering Committee and thematic leadership positions of the Open Government Partnership (OGP), following a transparent and participatory electoral process. The election, organized by the Non-State Actors’ Election Committee, was held at the Kano Information Technology (IT) Centre and brought together representatives of civil society groups across the state to choose leaders who will drive the implementation of the Kano State OGP agenda. According to the committee, 108 Civil Society Organizations captured in the Kano State OGP Action Plan, alongside 106 newly interested CSOs, participated in the…
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders targeting “birth tourism” and narrowing birthright citizenship eligibility. This follows a previous Supreme Court decision that struck down an earlier attempt by his administration to curb automatic citizenship for certain children born on US. The move is part of Trump’s broader effort to tighten US immigration rules and could affect Nigerians and other foreign nationals who travel to the country to have their children. Trump had previously signed an executive order seeking to deny automatic US citizenship to children born to parents who are in the country illegally or are in the US.…
Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has pledged to implement any new national minimum wage approved by the Federal Government, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare. The governor made the pledge at the Rights of Workers Summit held in Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital. He said Kebbi State was the first in the country to implement the ₦75,000 minimum wage, describing the move as a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to the wellbeing of civil servants. Kano State Implements N71,000 Minimum Wage For Workers Governor Idris noted that the current ₦70,000 national minimum wage, which…
Ado Salisu The Director of Sports at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, Abdulsalam Abubakar Shandy, has commended participating faculties for their support and cooperation as the institution commenced its annual inter-faculty sports competition, the Vice Chancellor Cup. Speaking during the opening ceremony at the university’s sports complex, Abdulsalam said the tournament is designed to discover and nurture sporting talents while strengthening unity and cordial relationships among students, coaches, staff, and the university management. He noted that the competition serves as an important platform for identifying athletes who will represent the university in future local and national…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public to the circulation of a suspected counterfeit asthma medication, Pulmicort® (Budesonide) Inhalation Suspension, in the Nigerian market. In Public Alert No. 037/2026, NAFDAC said the suspected falsified product was detected following market surveillance conducted by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, the manufacturer of the genuine Pulmicort®. According to the agency, the counterfeit product is marketed as “Ulmicort 0.5 mg/ml Inhalation Suspension”, a name that closely resembles the registered Pulmicort® product and could mislead healthcare professionals and patients. NAFDAC explained that genuine Pulmicort® (budesonide) is an inhaled corticosteroid…
Yushau A. Shuaib After the bishops’ recent closed‑door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Cardinal John Onaiyekan made a striking claim: that presidential aides are shielding the President from the true suffering in the country, presenting a false “rosy picture,” and that Tinubu already appears desperate about winning the 2027 election. As a writer and observer of governance, I share that concern. A president who controls the instruments of state, commands a united party, and faces a divided opposition has little rational cause for electoral anxiety — unless overzealous handlers are manufacturing threats where few exist. The question therefore deserves…
The Zamfara State Government has advanced plans to strengthen healthcare delivery through a strategic partnership with Tianjin City Health and Prevention Technology Company of China for the supply of modern medical equipment to health facilities across the state. The initiative is part of the administration’s efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure, enhance service delivery and expand access to quality medical services in specialist hospitals, general hospitals and primary healthcare centres. The Commissioner for Health Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun commended Governor Dauda Lawal for his commitment to transforming the state’s health sector through investments in modern infrastructure and cost-effective procurement of medical…
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has inaugurated its Monthly General Meeting as part of efforts to strengthen internal communication, promote staff collaboration and enhance institutional effectiveness. The meeting, which will be held on the first Monday of every month, is designed to align staff with the Council’s vision, strategic priorities and commitment to improved service delivery. The inaugural session featured staff members dressed in the Council’s branded T-shirts, symbolising unity, professionalism and a shared commitment to advancing the teaching profession in Nigeria. FG Restructures NTI, TRCN to Raise Teaching Standards in Nigeria A major highlight of the event…
The Federal Government has recorded a major milestone in its efforts to unlock the economic potential of Nigeria’s cultural heritage with the presentation of the Cultural Assets Register and Catalogue to the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa. The register, presented by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), marks the completion of the first phase of the Cultural Assets Monetisation Project, a joint initiative between the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy and MOFI. The project, launched following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations…
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa, has held bilateral talks with the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Pasquale Salvaggio, to strengthen cooperation in the arts, culture, tourism and creative economy. The meeting focused on expanding collaboration in cultural exchange, tourism development, creative industry partnerships, skills development and institutional cooperation. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to leveraging the economic potential of the creative sector through stronger bilateral engagement and mutually beneficial partnerships. FMACTCE Inaugurates Committee to Position Creative Industries The discussions also highlighted the importance of cultural diplomacy in fostering innovation,…
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has concluded the first batch of the 2026 National Book Assessment and Ranking Exercise, marking a key milestone in the Federal Government’s efforts to improve the quality of instructional materials used in schools across the country. The exercise, brought together panels of subject specialists, curriculum experts, language professionals and other education stakeholders to assess textbooks submitted for Primary One, Primary Four, Junior Secondary School One (JSS I) and Senior Secondary School One (SSS I). The assessment aligns with the phased implementation of Nigeria’s new national curriculum. NERDC, UNESCO Partner to Review Teachers’…
The Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, Dr. Mani Tsoho Gwarzo, has officiated a mass wedding for 16 couples, with the local government paying a dowry of ₦100,000 for each bride as part of efforts to support family formation and promote social welfare. The ceremony, held at the Central Juma’at Mosque, Kofar Fada, Gwarzo, attracted Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, government officials, community leaders and residents from across the local government area. Fraudsters Target Kano Mass Wedding Applicants, Hisbah Warns The Chief Imam of Gwarzo, Malam Muktar Sa’id, solemnised the marriages and offered prayers for peaceful, successful and…
A coalition of Nigeria’s leading tobacco-control and public health organisations has strongly opposed the National Tobacco Control Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, describing it as a major setback to the country’s tobacco control efforts and a threat to public health, particularly the wellbeing of young people. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the coalition called for the immediate withdrawal of the bill, warning that it weakens key provisions of the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) 2015 instead of strengthening regulation of emerging tobacco and nicotine products. The groups urged the relevant committees of the National Assembly to halt further legislative…
The National Secretariat of OGP has commended Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, for sustained political commitment to promoting transparency, accountability and citizens’ participation through the Open Government Partnership initiative. The commendation after the election of the Civil Society representatives into the Kano State OGP Steering Committee and Thematic Working Groups, held in Kano. Abdurrahman Abdu Takes Over as Co-Chair Kano OGP The Civil Society Adviser to the OGP National Secretariat, Uchenna Arisukwu, who represented the national secretariat to monitor and coordinate the election, described the exercise as peaceful, transparent and participatory. Arisukwu explained that the election was conducted to ensure that…
The Kano State Government has approved the immediate suspension of all activities under the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Programme across the state as part of efforts to ensure transparency, accountability and integrity in the implementation of the intervention. The decision was contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar. Just in:Kano Resumes Malaria Prevention Campaign August 12 According to the statement, the suspension follows the constitution of a high-level investigative committee tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of the planning, distribution and implementation of the SMC programme in the…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on governments, employers, communities and families to strengthen support for breastfeeding mothers by adopting family-friendly workplace policies, including six months of paid maternity leave, flexible work schedules, breastfeeding breaks, private lactation rooms and facilities for safely storing expressed breast milk. The Chief of UNICEF Kano Field Office, Mr. Shafeeq Ur-Rehman, made the call during the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week road walk held in Kano. UNICEF, NEMA Strengthen Emergency Response Across Northwest He noted that many women return to work shortly after childbirth, making it difficult to practice exclusive breastfeeding for the recommended…
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) and the Canadian High Commission have identified key areas for strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s electricity sector through capacity development, technology transfer, renewable energy integration, digital transformation and investment in critical power infrastructure. The partnership was discussed during a visit by the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, David Sproule, who led a delegation to the NISO headquarters in Abuja. Kebbi Moves to Fix Electricity Challenges as Governor Heads to London Speaking during the meeting, the Managing Director of NISO, Abdu Mohammed, said the organisation is driving the modernisation of Nigeria’s electricity industry through…
The Child Protection and Peer Learning Initiative (CPPLI), in partnership with the Life at Best Development Initiative (LABDI), has conducted a two-day refresher training for members of Women Protection Teams (WPT) and Male-Based Support Against Violence Against Women and Girls (MBSAVAWG) in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. The training, supported by the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF), was aimed at strengthening participants’ knowledge and skills in the prevention and response to violence against women and girls, community-based protection, referral pathways, and the safe identification of protection concerns. FG Reaffirms Commitment to Ending GBV, Launches 16 Days Activism Participants took…
State Ministries of Health across Nigeria have commenced the 2026 Joint Annual Reviews (JARs), marking the beginning of the 2027 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) cycle and reinforcing accountability in the country’s health sector. The reviews build on the commitments and priorities established during the 2025 National Health Sector Joint Annual Review and provide a platform for assessing progress against agreed targets, evaluating the implementation of Annual Operational Plans, identifying challenges, and setting priorities for improved health outcomes. According to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, this year’s reviews are focused on evidence-based assessments of state performance, including the…