The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared several major road and infrastructure projects across Abuja ready for commissioning ahead of the third anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in June. Wike made the declaration on Monday after conducting an inspection tour of ongoing and completed projects across the Federal Capital Territory. The projects inspected include the Renewed Hope City Access Road in Karsana District, the rehabilitation of the Old Keffi Road, FCT Highway 105 linking Airport Road to Kuje, the Kuje-Gwagwalada Road Phase One project, and the Abuja City Gate remodeling project. Expressing satisfaction…
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The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has urged the Federal Government to urgently address the growing funding gaps and stockouts of family planning commodities across Nigeria, warning that the situation could trigger severe health and economic consequences if left unresolved. AHBN called on Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, to take immediate action to prevent a further deterioration in access to reproductive health services nationwide. According to the network, data from the National Health Logistics Management Information System (LHMIS) and the District Health Information System (DHIS) revealed that 24 states are currently experiencing stockouts of…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned communication scholar, Dr. Musa Adamu Labaran of the Faculty of Communication, Bayero University Kano, who died on Sunday after a brief illness. In a condolence message issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf described the late academic as a distinguished scholar, mentor, and intellectual whose contributions to communication studies, media scholarship, and public discourse would remain enduring. Media Group Mourns Ododo’s Father, Says Demise A Painful Loss The governor said Dr. Labaran’s death was a significant loss to the academic…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has flagged off the distribution of palliatives under the Renewed Hope Initiative to vulnerable residents across the state ahead of the Eid al-Adha celebration. The launch took place at the Conference Hall of Prime Lodge in Maiduguri. Governor Zulum commended the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her support through the Renewed Hope Initiative, which he said is targeted at widows, orphans, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and other vulnerable groups. On behalf of the government and people of Borno State, Zulum expressed appreciation to the First Lady…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the temporary suspension of its previously communicated enforcement of the “no pay, no service” directive against airlines with outstanding statutory remittances. The decision follows extensive consultations within the aviation sector and a review of current operational challenges, particularly the rising cost of aviation fuel (Jet A1), which has significantly affected airline operations and overall industry stability. However, the NCAA clarified that the suspension does not amount to cancellation, waiver, or forgiveness of any outstanding financial obligations owed by airlines, noting that such authority lies outside its mandate. NCAA Confirms Compliance of Six…
The Kano State Government has intensified preparations for the commencement of its Safe Corridor Programme, a non-kinetic initiative aimed at rehabilitating, empowering, and reintegrating youths involved in thuggery and other related social vices across the state. The Coordinator of the Safe Corridor Programme and Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, led members of the programme committee on an inspection tour of facilities at the Kano State Corporate Security Institute in Gabasawa on Sunday ahead of the official launch of the project. Kano Unveils Safe Corridor to End Youth Thuggery,Political Violence The initiative is designed to promote rehabilitation,…
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has intensified efforts to strengthen meteorological research and enhance service delivery across critical sectors through strategic international collaboration, particularly in the areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and aviation research. This followed a high-level meeting between Professor Anosike and the Director-General of the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS), KOH LI-NA, where both parties explored areas of mutual interest and cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of Ecosperity Week 2026 held in Singapore. During the discussions, both leaders acknowledged the similarities between Nigeria and Singapore…
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, hosted a delegation from the National Defence College of the Ugandan Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) as part of the institution’s study tour to Nigeria. The visit highlights the growing bilateral cooperation between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Uganda, particularly in the areas of defence collaboration, regional peace and security, and institutional capacity development. The Ugandan delegation was received by senior officials of the Ministry led by Ambassador Musa Sani Nuhu, Director of the Policy Research and Statistics Department; Ambassador Ali Gombe, Director of the African Affairs Department; and Brigadier…
Ibrahim Sulaiman Governorship aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, Prof. Muhammad Sani Bello, has unveiled an ambitious agenda focused on security, economic development, human rights protection, and inclusive governance as consultations intensify ahead of the party’s primary election. Prof. Bello, a former Kaduna State Commissioner for Education popularly known as the Mainan Zazzau, disclosed his plans during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting of ADC Zone One held at the Dove Event Centre in Sabon Gari Local Government Area. The meeting brought together leaders from the 87 wards across Kaduna North Zone, alongside party officials, women and youth…
The inability of Kano pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise to enjoy direct shuttle bus services between their accommodation and the Grand Mosque in Makkah is due to a new transportation and crowd-control policy introduced by Saudi authorities ahead of the commencement of the core Hajj rituals. The Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Dr. Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Makkah on Sunday. This was contained in a statement issued by the Head of the Media Team for Kano Hajj Operations 2026, Mustapha Muhammad. According to the statement, the Saudi authorities have…
Lamara Garba The medical team deployed by the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board for this year’s Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has continued to receive commendation for its commitment and dedication to the healthcare needs of pilgrims. The team, headed by Dr. Ibrahim Musa, has established clinics in all the seven major houses accommodating pilgrims from Kano State in Makkah to ensure easy access to medical care throughout the Hajj period. Kano Hajj Registration Closes February 8, 2026-Official The Kano medical team operates in collaboration with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) medical mission, working in…
As millions of Muslims prepare for the commencement of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage on Monday, May 25, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has activated an extensive security and public health network aimed at protecting an estimated 1.5 million pilgrims expected to gather at the holy sites. The measures come amid heightened global health concerns following recent virus outbreaks, including Ebola cases reported in parts of Africa and classified by the World Health Organization as public health emergencies. Saudi authorities say the Kingdom has reached full operational readiness, deploying a sophisticated system that combines modern technology, advanced healthcare services, and crowd…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has strongly condemned the alleged sexual abuse of four minor students by a school teacher identified as Kamalu, describing the act as a grave violation of children’s rights and a betrayal of public trust. In a statement issued by the National Secretary of the association, Wasilah Ladan, NAWOJ said the alleged incident does not reflect the values of educators, the teaching profession, or Nigerian society. The association noted that sexual violence against children remains a serious criminal offence under Nigerian law and called for urgent action to ensure justice for the victims. IWD…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the conduct of the 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries across the country as a strong reflection of internal democracy within the ruling party. The President made the remarks on Saturday after participating in the APC Presidential Primaries at Ikoyi-Obalende Ward L2 in Lagos State, where he noted that the exercise had further strengthened the nation’s democratic process. President Tinubu, who arrived at the venue alongside the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was received by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke…
The Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor, has inaugurated the Working Group for the Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Technology and Innovation Platform (CTIP) as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s climate action and industrial sustainability agenda. Speaking during the virtual inauguration, Prof. Barikor explained that the CTIP initiative, launched in April, was designed to align economic growth with environmental sustainability, particularly across critical sectors including energy, cement manufacturing, heavy industry, and manufacturing. Represented by the Director of Partnership and Education at NESREA, Mrs. Bintu Kolo Mohammed, the Director General stated…
Lamara Garba Pilgrims from Kano State performing this year’s Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have expressed satisfaction with the quality of accommodation and feeding arrangements provided by the Kano State Government in both Madinah and Makkah. Findings revealed that the accommodation secured for the pilgrims were decent, comfortable, and well furnished with facilities that made their stay conducive throughout their spiritual exercise. Each room was equipped with refrigerators, air conditioners, clean toilets, and other essential facilities aimed at ensuring comfort and convenience for the pilgrims. In addition, pilgrims were grouped in rooms accommodating a maximum of five persons,…
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council NERDC, has partnered with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO to review the Teachers’ Training Manual aimed at supporting the effective implementation of the revised Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) across Nigeria. Speaking at the workshop, the Executive Secretary of NERDC, Prof. Salisu Shehu, commended the dedication, expertise and commitment of the resource persons assembled to undertake the review process. NERDC Unveils Nigeria’s Education Reforms at Global Symposium in India He stressed that although the Basic Education Curriculum had already been revised, the success of its implementation would depend largely on…
Ibrahim Sulaimam The Hajiya Gambo Sawaba General Hospital Fistula Centre, Zaria, has successfully repaired more than 2,000 obstetric fistula cases since its establishment in 1999, according to the centre’s Chief Surgeon, Dr. Mohammed-Ado Zakari. Zakari disclosed this on Saturday during the 2026 commemoration of the International Day to End Fistula held at the hospital in Zaria. He said the centre currently performs repairs on an average of 150 patients annually with a success rate of over 70 per cent. Timely Obstetric Care Key to Ending Fistula in Jigawa-Dr.Kanya According to him, the centre has also trained five doctors and several…
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons NCFRMI, has received 497 Nigerian migrants evacuated from Niger Republic through the Jibia border as part of ongoing humanitarian repatriation efforts coordinated by the Federal Government and international partners. The returnees arrived at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Friday at about 12:25 p.m. from Agadez, Niger Republic, and were received by officials of the commission’s Kano Field Office alongside other relevant agencies. Trump Cancels 100,000+ US Visas Amid Immigration Crackdown Speaking during the reception exercise, the Federal Commissioner of the commission, Dr. Tijjani Aliyu Ahmed, said the evacuation…
The National Research Institute for Chemical Technology NARICT, has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Aliyu Abbas Sickle Cell Charitable Foundation in efforts aimed at supporting individuals living with sickle cell disorder and raising awareness about the condition across the country. The commitment was made when a delegation from the foundation paid a courtesy visit to the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NARICT, Engr. Dr. Kabiru Mu’azu. KanSLAM Commemorates 2024 World Sickle Cell Awareness Day The delegation was led by the Chairman of the foundation, Malam Ridwan A. Dalhat, who said the visit was aimed at seeking strategic collaboration…