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The wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hajiya Fatima Abbas Tajudeen, has called for stronger measures to promote inclusive democracy, urging sustained reforms to enhance the participation of women and other marginalized groups in Nigeria’s democratic process. Speaking during the ongoing 2026 National Assembly Open Week, Fatima Abbas said democracy thrives when citizens are actively engaged, institutions remain transparent and accountable, and all segments of society have the opportunity to contribute to national development. Oluronke Ojeikere Advocates for Women’s Digital Inclusion at UN Session She commended the 10th House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Abbas…

The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) says its Bioresources Development Centre (BIODEC) in Katsina is leveraging biotechnology to promote food security, renewable energy and sustainable livelihoods through innovative research and technology development. The Centre is converting agricultural residues and animal waste into biogas, which is purified and compressed into clean cooking gas as part of efforts to provide affordable and environmentally friendly energy solutions. Nigeria Needs Industry-Aligned Skills, Says NBRDA DG at Academy Launch Researchers have also developed biocharcoal briquettes from agricultural biomass to provide households with a cleaner alternative to conventional charcoal while reducing environmental pollution and…

Ado Salisu Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s National Team, the Falconets, have resumed camping in Abuja ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, scheduled to take place in Poland from 5 to 27 September. Twenty-eight players have been invited to camp, with 16 already in Abuja as preparations gather pace for the global tournament. The remaining invited players are expected to join the squad in the coming days. “You Made Nigeria Proud” -Tinubu to D’Tigress After FIBA Triumph Head Coach Moses Aduku has commenced intensive training sessions as the technical crew begins preparations aimed at building a competitive team for…

For Maryam Abdullahi, public health is more than a profession it is a lifelong commitment to improving lives through research, evidence-based communication, and community engagement. Equipped with a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Promotion from Bayero University, Kano, Maryam has spent more than six years advancing public health through research, policy, and community-based interventions across Nigeria. Her work spans Social and Behavior Change (SBC), tuberculosis (TB), malaria, immunization, maternal and child health, and other critical public health interventions across Nigeria. Proposed Public Health Institute Will Complement, Not Duplicate NCDC-NIPHID CEO Throughout her career, she has collaborated with government…

The Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI) have initiated discussions to strengthen disability-inclusive disaster preparedness and emergency response in Kano State following an advocacy visit by the organisation to the Agency. The discussions took place when a V-PeSDI delegation, led by its Coordinator, Aftahana Dahiru Sarina, and Technical Assistant, Mallam Salisu Yusuf, paid an advocacy visit to the Agency in Kano. Kano PWDs Praise Waiya, Urge Gov. Yusuf to Operationalize Disability Commission The delegation called for the integration of Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR) into the state’s disaster management framework, noting…

The Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, Dr. Mani Tsoho Gwarzo, has received a newly constructed Fire Service Office donated by the former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, to enhance emergency response services in the area. The facility was formally handed over to the local government by a delegation from the former minister’s office led by his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Magaji Lambu, who said all arrangements had been concluded for the transfer of the project to the Gwarzo Local Government Council for the benefit of residents. Kano Fire Service…

The Kano State Government has flagged off the 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) and Birth Registration Campaign, aimed at expanding access to essential healthcare and nutrition services for women and children across the state. Governor Yusuf, represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran, launched the week-long campaign in Kano. Kano MoPB, KanSLAM Lead Dialogue on MNCH,FP Financing Dr. Yusuf said the exercise would be conducted across all 44 local government areas of the state, offering routine immunisation, Vitamin A supplementation, multiple micronutrient supplements for pregnant women, nutrition screening, and birth registration services. He urged parents…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has distributed working tools to 1,900 butchers as part of efforts to strengthen the informal sector and improve the livelihoods of artisans across the state. Speaking during the distribution ceremony in Kano, Governor Yusuf said his administration remained committed to implementing policies and programmes that directly impact the lives of ordinary citizens, stressing that the informal sector would no longer remain on the margins of government attention. Speaker Commissions Abattoir, Supports Butchers with Livestock The governor described the butchery industry as a vital contributor to the state’s economy, noting that it supports thousands…

The National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act for the 2027 fiscal year was passed by the House on Wednesday in a 217-209 vote. The National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act for the 2027 fiscal year was passed by the House on Wednesday in a 217-209 vote. US Cuts to Foreign Aid Worsen Global Malnutrition Crisis-UNICEF This bill contains a provision to withhold all foreign assistance to Nigeria until the US can certify that the Nigerian government is taking effective steps to protect Christians from violence. The bill demands “holding foreign governments and…

UN Women Liberia, with support from the Governments of Norway and Sweden, has launched the Liberia Care Snapshot, a landmark assessment highlighting the vital contribution of paid and unpaid care work to the country’s economy and the advancement of women’s economic empowerment. The report reveals that Liberian women contribute an estimated 1.08 billion US dollars annually through market-based economic activities, while unpaid care and domestic work accounts for an additional 530 million US dollars each year. CSW69 Emphasizes Digital Inclusion for Gender Equality According to the findings, closing gender gaps could increase Liberia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by as much…

The Federal Government has strengthened the international authentication of Nigerian passports following the successful import of all the country’s Country Signing Certificate Authorities, CSCAs, into the International Civil Aviation Organization, ICAO, Public Key Directory, PKD. The development is expected to resolve passport authentication challenges experienced by some Nigerian passport holders at foreign border control points, while improving the seamless verification of the country’s travel documents across ICAO member states. Minister, BudgIT Explore Reforms to Strengthen Public Finance The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by its Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola…

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a N15 billion defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over allegations that he demanded a 48 per cent kickback from a N27.3bn take-off grant approved for a federal agency. In the suit, Gbajabiamila is seeking N10 bn in general damages, N5bn in aggravated damages, N200m as the cost of the action, and an order directing Matthew to publish a full retraction and apology in five national newspapers. PFIPC Scandal Deepens as Police Set to Arraign Suspected Fake DG…

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has granted the final forfeiture of property linked to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s paramour, Aisha Achimugu, to the federal government. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in a statement on Thursday, announced that Mrs Achimugu’s assets forfeited to the Federal Government include “jewellery worth N4,645,170,294.9, eleven exotic cars worth N4,293,000,000, and $50,000 cash.” EFCC Nabs 12 in Massive Cybercrime Bust Phones, Dollars Forfeited to FG According to the anti-graft agency, Justice Jude Onwugbuzie granted the order on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in a judgment on the application for the…

Gwamnatin Jihar Kano ta gurfanar da Ali Sulaiman Adam, Gadon Kaya, a gaban Babbar Kotun Jihar Kano bisa zarginsa da kashe matarsa, Maryam Nababa Badamasi. Kunshin tuhumar da gwamnati ta gabatar a kansa ya haɗa da laifin kisan kai da kuma ƙona ɗakin da lamarin ya faru. Bayan an karanta masa tuhumar, Ali Sulaiman ya musanta zarge-zargen da ake yi masa. Kebbi: Man Arrested Over Alleged Killing of Brother, Wife Lauyan gwamnati mai gabatar da ƙara, Barista Lamido Abba Sorondinki, ya roƙi kotu da ta ba shi lokaci domin fara gabatar da shaidun gwamnati. A nasa ɓangaren, lauyan wanda ake…

The Oyo State Government has said the two surveillance aircraft procured to strengthen security operations across the state will arrive before the end of July after delays caused by the manufacturing and assembly process in China. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday following the State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday. Kebbi Deploys Surveillance, Spraying Teams to Tackle Quelea Bird Outbreak Oyelade said the state had hoped to take delivery of the aircraft earlier, but explained that the assembly of their components by the Chinese manufacturers took longer than anticipated. He…

The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned the business of downloading and distributing movies through mobile phones across the state as part of efforts to promote moral values and uphold Islamic principles. The Deputy Commander General of the Kano State Hisbah Board, Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen Abubakar, stated this to newsmen. MURIC Urges NFVCB To Ban Anti Islam New Movie According to him,the decision followed allegations that some operators of the business were circulating immoral films and video content considered contrary to Islamic teachings and the cultural values of the Hausa community. He explained that the directive takes immediate effect, adding…

The Kano State Government has paid a condolence visit to the National Secretary of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Wasila Ibrahim Ladan, and the Chairperson of the NAWOJ Jigawa State Chapter, Comrade Hauwa Ibrahim Ladan, following the death of their mother, Hajiya Sadiya Ibrahim Ladan. The delegation, led by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, represented Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf during the visit to the family’s residence in Kuntau, Kano. Dantiye Condoles NAWOJ National Secretary Over Mother’s Death Delivering the Governor’s condolence message, the Commissioner described the late Hajiya Sadiya Ibrahim Ladan…

Former Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs in Kano State, Comrade Baba Halilu Dantiye, has paid a condolence visit to the National Secretary of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Wasilah Ibrahim Ladan, over the death of her mother, Hajiya Sadiya Ibrahim Ladan. Speaking during the visit on Wednesday, Comrade Dantiye described death as an inevitable decree of Allah, urging the bereaved family to remain steadfast and draw strength from their faith. KNSG Condoles NAWOJ Nat’l Secretary, Jigawa Chairperson Over Mother’s Death He prayed Almighty Allah to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, grant her Aljannah Firdaus, and…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Kano Cancer Treatment Centre (KCTC), Dr. Nafisa Abdu, has urged Nigerians to seek prompt medical evaluation if they notice persistent lumps, unexplained swelling, prolonged bone pain, or any lump larger than five centimetres, stressing that early detection and diagnosis are critical to improving outcomes for people living with sarcoma. Dr. Abdu made the appeal in a statement issued to commemorate July as Sarcoma Awareness Month, describing sarcoma as a rare but serious group of cancers often referred to as the “forgotten cancer” due to low public awareness and frequent delays in diagnosis. ABUTH, University…

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has charged APC Local Government, Ward and Polling Unit executives to work closely with the party’s 44 lG chairmen across the 484 wards to strengthen the party’s grassroots structure, intensify voter mobilisation and develop effective strategies to secure victory in the 2027 general elections. The governor gave the charge while inaugurating the party executives, describing them as key stakeholders in consolidating the APC’s presence at the grassroots and ensuring effective coordination ahead of the next general elections. APC Gov’s Seeking Re-election Hold Strategy Meeting in Kebbi Governor Yusuf said the executives should immediately…