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Ado Salisu The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kano State chapter, has commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his commitment to improving healthcare delivery across the state. The state chairman of the association, Dr Abubakar Nagoma Usman, gave the commendation while briefing journalists in Kano on activities marking this year’s Physicians’ Week, themed “Securing the Future of Medicine in Nigeria.” Usman said the commendation was in recognition of the state government’s efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, primary healthcare services, emergency medical care, specialist services, workforce development and access to essential medicines and medical equipment. He reaffirmed the association’s readiness to collaborate…

Sani Dutsinma The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulazeez Yari, says Kebbi State is firmly behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yari stated this during a visit to Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, where he met with Governor Nasir Idris, traditional rulers and other APC leaders to discuss the party’s preparations for the forthcoming elections. He commended the governor and other party stakeholders for their efforts in mobilising support for the APC, expressing confidence that their commitment would translate into victory for Tinubu and other party candidates in…

The Kano state Private Health Institutions Management Agency (PHIMA),has convened a strategic meeting with health stakeholders to strengthen the reporting of maternal and perinatal deaths and improve surveillance across the state. The meeting focused on integrating private health facilities into the state’s Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPCDSR) reporting network to ensure timely notification, accurate documentation and effective monitoring of maternal and newborn deaths. Speaking on the objectives of the meeting, PHIMA’s Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Alhaji Shafi’u, said the engagement was designed to address gaps in mortality reporting, harmonise reporting channels and strengthen coordination between the agency,…

Ibrahim Suleiman The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has flagged off and commissioned several development projects in Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State to boost agriculture, education, healthcare and youth development. The projects include the reconstruction of the Soba–Pambeguwa Road, construction of the Kinkiba township road, a Youth Development Centre, a National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) study centre, blocks of classrooms and a Primary Healthcare Centre. Speaking at the ceremony, Abbas said the projects were designed to create a productive development corridor that would support economic growth, improve social services and enhance the…

The Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Centre of Excellence (SPESSE-CE), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has graduated 420 participants from its 2026 Executive Certificate Course in Procurement Management, Sustainable Environmental Studies and Sustainable Social Development in Kano. The two-week training programme, organised in collaboration with Ecobalance Academy, was held in Kano State. It brought together participants from the public and private sectors to strengthen their knowledge and skills in responsible procurement, environmental sustainability and the integration of social standards into development planning and project implementation. The Procurement Management component focused on transparency, accountability, efficiency and value for money…

President Bola Tinubu has removed the requirement for federal universities to obtain recruitment waivers from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) before hiring.Nigerian political news Tinubu, who is Visitor to all federal universities, said the reform will strengthen university autonomy and enable institutions to address manpower needs more efficiently. The President announced this on Saturday at the maiden convocation of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare (FUHSA), Bauchi State, where 50 pioneer graduands received their degrees. Tinubu, who was represented by the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc.…

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has congratulated the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnameka Ogochukwu Achebe, CFR, on the occasion of the 2026 Ofala Festival. The congratulatory message was conveyed in a letter signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adamu Ahmed, and presented to the monarch by a university delegation led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Professor Bello Sabo. Professor Ahmed described the Ofala Festival as a celebration of Africa’s rich cultural heritage, enduring traditions and vibrant leadership. He said the university joined the traditional ruler and the people of the ancient Onitsha Kingdom in celebrating the festival, which marks the…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on Nigerians to reject voter apathy, vote buying and electoral violence ahead of the 2027 general election. He made the call in Abuja during the flag-off of the National Orientation Agency (NOA)’s nationwide grassroots mobilisation campaign for the 2027 general election. The campaign, themed “Your Vote, Your Voice, Our Future: Say No to Apathy, Vote Buying and Violence. Let’s Build a United Nigeria in 2027,” seeks to encourage responsible electoral participation and strengthen democratic values across the country. Idris said elections provide citizens with an opportunity to choose their…

The Federal Government says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope housing programme has commenced the construction of more than 10,000 housing units across 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory to expand access to affordable homes and improve living standards. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this in Abuja at the 20th Anniversary Gala and Award Night of Abuja Property Development Company (APDC) Limited. Idris explained that the housing projects, implemented under the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme, demonstrate the government’s commitment to addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit through sustained investment, strategic partnerships and innovative financing.…

The Association of Mobile Phones and Allied Products Traders of Nigeria (AMPAT) has urged the Federal Government to suspend phone registration fees for 120 days to allow consultations with industry stakeholders. The association also called for transparency over the legal basis for the charges, an appeals process for wrongly blocked devices and an end to alleged threats against traders. Speaking on the policy, AMPAT Kano State Chapter Chairman, Alhaji Sani Tasiu Ibrahim, said the association supported efforts to eliminate counterfeit and stolen phones from the Nigerian market. However, he expressed concern that proposed fees ranging from about ₦670 for smaller…

An Indonesian Islamic scholar and philanthropist, Dr. Umi Waheedah Bint Abdul Rahman, has advocated a sustainable, Waqf-driven model to transform Almajiri education, tackle poverty and promote economic empowerment in Nigeria, particularly in the northern region. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Lamara Garba, Dr. Waheedah made the call on Friday, October 16, 2026, while delivering a public lecture titled “Sustainable Community Empowerment through Waqf: Experiences, Lessons, and Prospects” at the CBN Centre of Excellence, Bayero University, Kano. She explained that Waqf, an Islamic charitable endowment, could serve as a sustainable economic system for financing education, creating…

By Lamara Garba | Veteran Journalist, Kano For 16 years, Rakiya Ibrahim watched her son, Zuladaini Attahir, lose nearly everything. A former sand miner who once earned his living through hard physical labour, Zuladaini suffered a spinal cord injury that ended his ability to work. His two wives left him. Poverty deepened. His home fell into disrepair. His ageing mother became his sole caregiver, provider and source of support. At times, Rakiya travelled to neighbouring villages to beg for food. That long season of isolation and hardship began to change when Zuladaini’s story reached the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN),…

The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KSCPC) has warned sachet water sellers displaying their products along roadsides without adequate protection from direct sunlight to take immediate corrective measures or face sanctions. The directive is part of the Council’s public enlightenment campaign to educate roadside vendors on the importance of proper storage and handling of drinking water to preserve its quality and protect consumers’ health. Speaking during a sensitisation exercise in Kano, the Director in charge of Quality, Pharmacist Sani Danjuma, who led the Council’s delegation, explained that prolonged exposure to direct sunlight could potentially affect the quality of sachet water.…

Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission (NSC) has inaugurated the boards of four national sports federations, charging members to uphold accountability, demonstrate diligence and promote the development of their respective sports. The inauguration took place in Abuja on Thursday, with the new boards expected to strengthen federation administration, improve athlete development and create opportunities for Nigerian athletes to excel at national and international competitions. The Director-General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, described the appointments as a call to service, urging members to prioritise the interests of athletes and the overall development of Nigerian sports. He said the boards must…

Hundreds of supporters of the Kwankwasiyya Movement on Friday morning protested in Kano over the alleged omission of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, governorship candidate from the list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The protesters, led by the Deputy Governorship Candidate, Mustapha Kwankwaso, on behalf of the candidate Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo marched to the INEC state office and submitted a formal petition demanding the reinstatement of their candidate. Kwankwaso said the group had fulfilled all rules and regulations laid down by the commission regarding the nomination of candidates, describing the exclusion as unjust. Addressing the protesters,…

Ibrahim Suleiman The Kaduna State Government says it will continue to prioritise girl-child education to promote their development and contribute to the socio-economic progress of the state. The Deputy Director at the Kaduna State Ministry of Education, Dr Amina Mohammed, stated this during the commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child in Zaria. She said the annual observance provides an opportunity to renew calls for greater investment in girls’ education and encourage them to pursue learning for their personal development and the benefit of society. Dr Mohammed stressed the need to sustain efforts to ensure that every girl…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged Nigerians to strengthen their online security practices to guard against emerging cyber threats, including artificial intelligence-powered scams, deepfake impersonation and fraudulent QR-code attacks. The agency made the call as Nigeria marks National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October under the theme, “Together for a Safer Cyberspace.” The campaign, led by NITDA and its Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team, CERRT.NG, seeks to promote cybersecurity as a shared responsibility among individuals, businesses and institutions. NITDA noted that the growing use of artificial intelligence by cybercriminals had increased the risks of deepfake impersonation and…

The Nihao China Chinese Radio Programme has celebrated 456 days of promoting cultural exchange, language learning and friendship between China and Nigeria at an event held at the China Cultural Centre in Abuja on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Held under the theme “456 Days of Voices Connecting China and Nigeria,” the event brought together representatives of the Chinese Embassy, the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), the media, and other invited guests to celebrate the programme’s role in strengthening people-to-people relations between both countries. The event featured goodwill messages from Mr. Yang Jianxing, Cultural Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in…

A colourful mural celebrating both China’s National Day and Nigeria’s Independence Day has been unveiled at an overseas project site, serving as a vivid symbol of the enduring friendship between the two nations. ‎ ‎The artwork, jointly produced by Chinese and Nigerian staff, features builders dressed in traditional Chinese costumes and Nigerian ethnic attire holding hands and dancing together. ‎ Above them, fireworks and white doves of peace illuminate the sky, while the inscription “10.1” highlights the dual significance of October 1, the China’s National Day and Nigeria’s Independence Day. ‎ ‎On the left side of the mural, ancient Chinese…

A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja that ₦1.425 billion was used for foreign exchange transactions between December 15, 2021, and February 21, 2022. The witness, a bureau de change operator, Jamilu Abdullahi, testified as Prosecution Witness 19 (PW19) before Justice Maryanne Anineh on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Led in evidence by prosecution counsel Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, Abdullahi said the transactions involved the purchase of foreign currencies, which he subsequently delivered to Abba Adaudu. While examining Exhibit AR, containing transactions between July…