Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has revealed plans to sponsor a constitutional amendment bill seeking to introduce a single six-year tenure for presidents and governors in Nigeria after the 2027 general elections. Senator Bamidele said the proposed legislation would be among the first bills he intends to introduce in the 11th Senate, arguing that a single term would allow elected leaders to concentrate fully on governance rather than spending valuable time pursuing re-election. 2027: Alfindiki Doles out 50 phones, N5M Data bundle to Promote Tinubu’s 2nd Term The Senate Leader made the disclosure while speaking with journalists in his office in…
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) will convene a two-day National Security Summit in Abuja on June 18 and 19, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the media and security agencies in promoting national stability, security, and development. The summit, themed “Media and Security Agencies as Partners in Nation Building,” is expected to bring together senior government officials, heads of security agencies, media executives, editors, civil society organizations, and other key stakeholders from across the country. According to a statement issued by the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Comrade Abimbola Oyetunde, the summit is designed as a…
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have renewed calls for the timely conclusion of the amendment process of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), as part of efforts to strengthen sustainable healthcare financing and improve access to quality health services across the country. The call was made during a Multistakeholder Dialogue on the Timely Conclusion of the BHCPF Amendment Process convened by the Clerk of the Senate Committee on Health, with support from the Vaccine Network for Disease Control (VNDC) under the Partnership to Reach Every Child (PREACH) Project. The dialogue brought together National Assembly administrative officials, representatives of Ministries,…
The Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University, Kano, has distributed 2.85 tonnes of improved seed varieties to farmers from 22 adopted communities and five additional seed-producing communities as part of efforts to boost agricultural productivity, strengthen food security, and enhance climate resilience in Northern Nigeria. The distribution took place during the Centre’s 4th Open Day held on Tuesday at Bayero University, Kano. The annual event serves as a platform for farmers, researchers, policymakers, development partners, agro-industrial firms, and other stakeholders to exchange knowledge, showcase innovations, and strengthen collaboration in advancing agricultural development. The improved seeds distributed included cowpea, maize,…
Lamara Garba The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been honoured with the prestigious Best Governor in Nigeria for the 2026 Hajj Exercise Award by Sana Company, one of the leading Saudi hospitality and service providers responsible for the welfare of pilgrims in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The award was presented during a colourful dinner and recognition ceremony held at Iskan, Makkah, where Saudi officials, Hajj administrators, Islamic scholars, and dignitaries gathered to celebrate individuals and institutions that distinguished themselves during this year’s pilgrimage. Presenting the award, the Head of Sana Company, Alhaji Abdullah Muhammad…
The Executive Chairman of the Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Malam Yusuf Kabir, has convened a strategic management meeting with Directors, Zonal Directors, and the 44 Education Secretaries across Kano State as part of efforts to strengthen leadership, improve workforce productivity, and enhance the administration of basic education. The meeting, held at the Special Training Programme (STP) Centre of Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kumbotso, brought together key education managers to review ongoing activities, assess progress on critical projects, and address challenges affecting the sector. Speaking during the session, Malam Yusuf Kabir said the gathering was designed to…
The North-West Governors’ Forum (NWGF) has convened a high-level Policy Dialogue on Reducing Multidimensional Poverty through Scaled Social Protection Systems and Innovative Financing, bringing together policymakers, development partners, technical experts and key stakeholders from across the region. The dialogue, held in Kano, focused on identifying practical and sustainable strategies to address the drivers of multidimensional poverty, particularly among children, women and other vulnerable groups in the seven North-West states of Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara. Declaring the technical session open, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by the Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, stressed the need…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats, alongside the immediate release of N10 billion in emergency intervention funding to strengthen Nigeria’s readiness against a potential outbreak. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the fund will enhance the operational preparedness of the National Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and support critical public health emergency response activities nationwide. The newly established Presidential Task Force will be chaired by the President’s Chief of…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council, expresses its heartfelt condolences over the demise of an illustrious son of Kano and veteran media executive, the late Alhaji Adamu Ibrahim Getso. In a statement signed and made available to the press by the Union’s Secretary, Hauwa Suleiman Zahradeen, the Acting Council Chairman, Comrade Mustapha Gambo, extended the union’s deep sympathy to the immediate family, friends, and the entire Getso community in Gwarzo Local government area over this irreplaceable loss. The Union prayed to Almighty Allah (S.W.T) to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased, comfort his loved ones during this…
Stakeholders, medical professionals, entrepreneurs, and youth advocates have called for greater awareness, early intervention, and community support to address the growing challenge of mental health disorders, particularly among young women and adolescents. The appeal was made at The Femme Cycle, a mental health awareness and empowerment programme convened by 21-year-old youth advocate Aisha Dahiru-Sulaiman. The initiative was designed to educate participants on mental health, legal rights, digital content creation, and economic empowerment, while promoting greater awareness of the challenges facing young people, particularly women. Speaking at the event, Aisha said the initiative was inspired by her personal experience with mental…
The Kano State Government has commenced the construction of a massive irrigation dam at Dantsoshiya Forest as part of efforts to enhance food security, expand irrigation farming, and improve water availability across the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Yakubu Danjuma, disclosed this while speaking with journalists, describing the project as one of the most ambitious agricultural infrastructure initiatives undertaken by the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. According to the commissioner, the dam stretches about two kilometres in length and is designed to store up to three billion cubic litres of water. The facility is expected to irrigate approximately…
The Kano State Ministry of Health has engaged the Ministry for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation (MPPPME) and other key procurement stakeholders in a strategic dialogue aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and service delivery within the state’s healthcare sector. The meeting brought together major actors involved in public procurement processes to strengthen collaboration, ensure compliance with due process requirements, and promote value for money in the utilization of public resources allocated to healthcare services. Speaking during the engagement, the Commissioner for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Comrade Nura Ma’aji, stressed the importance of effective procurement systems in achieving…
The Bauchi State Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim, has pledged to facilitate permanent and pensionable appointments for casual staff assisting students with special needs in schools across the state. The Commissioner made the commitment while receiving outstanding students from the Special Education Centre (SEC), Yelwa, who paid him a courtesy visit to express appreciation for the ministry’s support following their victory at the national Girls in ICT Competition. Speaking during the reception, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim described the students’ achievement as a remarkable milestone and a source of pride for Bauchi State. He noted that their success reflects the positive…
The Zannan Kano and District Head of Jogana, Alhaji Abdulkadir Balarabe, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that every child within his domain receives life-saving vaccines, as part of efforts to improve child health and boost immunization coverage across Kano State. The pledge was made during an advocacy visit by the Kano Community of Practice (CoP) on Immunization, Budget Tracking, Advocacy and Accountability, in collaboration with the BOOST Project implemented by SCI with funding support from GSK. BOOST, Kano CoP Review Advocacy Strategies to Tackle Zero-Dose The meeting took place at the District Head’s palace in Jogana, Gezawa Local Government…
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has assured shortlisted candidates in its ongoing recruitment exercise that the Computer-Based Test (CBT) phase of the process will be conducted as planned. Chairman of the Commission, Professor Tunji Olaopa, gave the assurance while reacting to reports circulating online claiming that the CBT had been cancelled. 582 Sit for CBT as FMC Abuja Pushes Merit-Based Selection In a statement issued over the weekend, the Commission described the reports as false, misleading and capable of causing unnecessary anxiety among applicants. Professor Olaopa clarified that preparations for the CBT are ongoing and that the Commission remains…
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work on the ongoing reconstruction and expansion of the 43.65-kilometre Mararaba–Keffi Road, reaffirming the Federal Government’s determination to deliver durable infrastructure projects across the country. Umahi made the remarks during an inspection tour of ongoing Federal Government road projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Nasarawa State. The reconstruction of the Mararaba–Keffi Road on the Keffi-bound carriageway is being executed by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Limited. FG Commences Critical Flood Control Road Works in Kebbi While assessing progress on projects along the corridor,…
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling terrorism and violent extremism through expanded access to quality education, particularly in underserved communities across the country. Speaking during the commissioning of the Kaduna Christian Academy in Ungwan Sunday, Sabon Tasha, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State , General Musa described education as one of the most effective tools for countering radicalisation and insecurity. Against All Odds: How Second Chance Education is Transforming the Lives of Married Girls in Northern Nigeria The school, constructed by the Department of State Services (DSS), was…
The Federal Ministry of Finance has approved the settlement of outstanding payments to more than 1,240 contractors engaged by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), in a move aimed at addressing longstanding financial obligations and supporting business operations across the country. The approval follows a comprehensive verification and reconciliation exercise conducted by the ministry to validate pending claims and ensure the authenticity of outstanding debts owed to contractors. Foreign Missions Must Strictly Follow Nigeria’s Procurement Law- BPP This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant on Communication and Press Secretary to the Minister of…
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested seven suspected terrorists during a series of intelligence-led operations targeting criminal networks operating within the Soda Forest axis and surrounding border communities in Bagudo Local Government Area. The arrests were made on June 5, 2026, as security operatives intensified efforts to disrupt the activities, movement and supply chains of criminal elements linked to terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes in the area. 345 Arrested, 270 Weapons Recovered as Kano Police Intensify Fight Against Crime According to the Command, operatives of the Mobile Police Force, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted three suspects along the…
A delegation of about 85 global medical professionals, scientists, and policymakers from Harvard University’s “Science of Defeating Malaria” leadership development initiative has praised the establishment of the NASENI-TROMENT Biotechnologies factory, describing it as a major milestone in the fight against malaria and other infectious diseases across Nigeria and Africa. The international team made the commendation during a guided tour of the state-of-the-art biotechnology facility in Abuja. Benin Launches Landmark Report to Mark World Malaria Day The visitors expressed admiration for the factory’s capacity to manufacture Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) kits and Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs), describing it as a significant…