Khadijah Aliyu-Nigeria The Director-General of the World Health Organization WHO , Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), citing the urgent need for coordinated global action. Speaking during a media briefing, Tedros said the declaration was made under Article 12 of the International Health Regulations after consultations with health authorities in both countries. Nigeria Boosts Ebola Preparedness as Tinubu Unveils N10bn Emergency Package He noted that although the outbreak constitutes a major international health concern, it has not been classified as…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 20, 2026, for the conduct of the by-election into the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency in Kano following the death of the lawmaker. Addressing journalists in Kano, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Zango Abdu, said the election became necessary after the Speaker of the House of Representatives declared the seat vacant in line with constitutional provisions. According to him, the constituency comprises two local government areas Dawakin Kudu/Warawa. He explained that,Dawakin Kudu has 15 registration areas, 303 polling units, and 162,445 registered voters, while Warawa also has 15 registration areas, 143 polling…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has promoted its 44 Local Government Commanders across the state during a ceremony held at the Board’s headquarters in Kano. Speaking during the promotion exercise, the Commander General of the Board, Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, said the promotion was based on the officers’ dedication, commitment, and hard work in carrying out their responsibilities. Kano Hisbah Cracks Down on Alleged Prostitution Hub in Bandirawo Housing Estate Daurawa urged the commanders to intensify their efforts and further improve their performance as a way of justifying the confidence reposed in them through the promotion. The officers, who were previously…
Nigeria’s athletics community has recorded another major continental breakthrough following the election of Tonobok Okowa as Senior Vice President of the Confederation of African Athletics. The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) emerged victorious during the Executive Council election after defeating two other candidates in a keenly contested vote. Results from the ballot showed that Okowa secured six votes to finish ahead of South Africa’s Dlamini Dakhele, who polled four votes, while Bruno Konga managed one vote from the 11 votes cast. Sports Remain Powerful Tool for National Unity-Principal GGC Dala The victory further strengthens Nigeria’s growing influence…
As Muslims across Nigeria prepare for Eid al-Adha, popularly known as Eid-ul-Kabir, livestock markets in Kano are witnessing an unusual trend large supplies of animals but fewer buyers. For many Muslim families, purchasing a ram for sacrifice remains a significant religious obligation and cultural tradition. However, this year’s celebration is coming amid harsh economic realities, rising inflation, and increasing livestock prices that have placed many households under financial pressure. A visit to major livestock markets across Kano, including the bustling Gandun Albasa Animal Market, revealed that despite the large number of rams, goats, sheep, cows, and camels brought in from…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government says it has registered 755 youth groups across the state in the last three years as part of efforts to promote self-reliance and reduce unemployment among young people. The State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Alhaji Nuradden Bala Fingilla, disclosed this during a ministerial press briefing held at the new State Secretariat Complex in Birnin Kebbi. FG Boosts Power Supply in BUK with 1MW Solar Energy, 200 Streetlights He said the state government remains committed to empowering youths through structured training programmes, skills acquisition initiatives, and awareness campaigns aimed at addressing social challenges…
Hukumar Tace Fina-Finai ta Jihar Kano ta shirya wani taro na musamman da ya zama sanadin sauyin rayuwa ga wasu matasa uku da suka fito daga bangaren nishaɗi, inda suka karɓi addinin Musulunci bayan bayyana ra’ayinsu na rungumar addinin da kansu. Taron, wanda aka gudanar a harabar dakin taro na Hukumar, ya gudana cikin yanayi na natsuwa da farin ciki, inda Shugaban Hukumar, Abba El-Mustapha, ya jagoranci karɓar Musuluncin matasan a hukumance. Hukumar Tace Fina-finai ta Kano ta Dakatar da Muhawarar Mawaka A yayin jawabinsa, Abba El-Mustapha ya bayyana wannan rana a matsayin ɗaya daga cikin ranaku mafi muhimmanci da…
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has officially endorsed Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State. The endorsement was contained in a press statement personally signed by the governor and made available to journalists in Ilorin, the state capital. According to the statement, Governor AbdulRazaq said the decision followed extensive consultations with party stakeholders and structures within the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor described Yahaya Seriki as a young, pro-people, astute, and broad-minded politician with strong grassroots support and significant investments in the development of the people of Kwara State. He further…
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has endorsed the nationwide expansion of climate advocacy initiatives within the Service, calling for the replication of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) Green Border Initiative across commands and communities in Nigeria. The Customs boss made the call through the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs, Timi Bomodi, during the “Walk for a Greener Nigeria” campaign held in Abuja. Kano Unveils Climate Change Policy, Targets 5M Tree Planting He described the initiative as a timely intervention that aligns with ongoing national and global efforts aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, ecological preservation, and public…
The Kano State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has commenced a three-day training programme for 132 Water, Environment, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WESH) personnel drawn from the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. The training, which focuses on borehole maintenance, is aimed at improving access to safe drinking water across communities and reducing the frequent breakdown of rural water facilities. UNICEF-RRM Targets Critical Water, Nutrition Needs in Borno The initiative forms part of the Kano State Government’s efforts to strengthen grassroots capacity for effective water infrastructure management and ensure sustainable access to clean water in both urban and…
The Kano State Accountant-General’s Office has submitted the draft financial statements for the 2025 fiscal year to the Office of the Auditor-General for statutory review, in a move aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. The submission marks a significant milestone in the state’s financial reporting process and reflects compliance with legal and regulatory requirements governing public sector financial administration. Zuru General Hospital Under Scrutiny After Sisters’ Tragic Death The draft financial statements provide a comprehensive account of government revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities for the fiscal year and will form the basis for an independent audit…
Ibrahim Sulaiman Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Kaduna North Senatorial District. The Returning Officer for the exercise, Hassan Jirgi, announced the results in Zaria on Monday following the conclusion of the direct primary election conducted across the eight local government areas of the senatorial district. Senator Barau Emerges APC Candidate for Kano North According to Jirgi, Yero secured 6,060 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mohammed Mukaddas, who polled 1,044 votes, while Yusuf Ikara garnered 372 votes. APC Strengthens Grassroots Base with…
Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria Biolinx Africa, YTO Foundation and Nextgen Molecular Lab have announced a landmark South-South partnership backed by a $3.5 million investment aimed at expanding genomics infrastructure and advancing precision medicine across Africa. The collaboration, which includes the acquisition of the NovaSeq X Plus sequencing platform, will initially focus on Kenya and Côte d’Ivoire as anchor countries for implementation. The partnership was unveiled during a high-level roundtable titled “From Dialogue to Delivery: Building Africa’s Future in Genomics and Precision Medicine,” held on the sidelines of the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The session brought together…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has been affirmed as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Kano North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. The affirmation exercise was held at the APC headquarters in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State, with thousands of party members drawn from the 13 local government areas of the senatorial district in attendance. Officials from the national headquarters of the APC and representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) also observed the exercise. At about 2:20 p.m., the Chairman of the APC Electoral…
Hukumar Tace Fina-finai da Dab’i ta Jihar Kano ta dakatar da wata muhawara da aka shirya gudanarwa ba tare da izini ba tsakanin Malam Usman Maidubun Isa da Malam Sulaiman Uzair, mai taken “Fadima”, tare da kira ga hukumomin tsaro da su dauki matakan da suka dace domin hana duk wata matsala da ka iya tasowa tsakanin magoya bayan bangarorin biyu. Hukumar ta jaddada cewa babu wani mutum da ya isa ya take doka, tana mai cewa dole ne a bi ka’idojin da suka dace kafin gudanar da irin wannan taron. A cikin wata sanarwa da mai magana da yawunta,…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has commended Ambassador Hirut Zemene for her dedicated service and contributions to the work of the African Union as she concluded her tenure as Permanent Representative of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Ambassador Hirut paid a farewell call on the Chairperson following the successful completion of her diplomatic assignment. African Union Mourns Passing of UN Envoy Nicholas Haysom During the meeting, Ambassador Hirut expressed appreciation to the African Union Commission for the cooperation and support extended…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of N100 million in his ongoing trial over alleged breach of national security. Delivering her ruling on Monday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik imposed a number of stringent conditions to be fulfilled before the former governor can perfect his bail. El-Rufa’i Sues Kaduna House Of Assembly Over N432 Billion Claim The court ordered El-Rufai to provide one surety in like sum. The surety must reside in either Maitama or Asokoro districts of Abuja and must deposit the original Certificate of Occupancy of…
The All Progressives Congress has reversed the outcome of its Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam House of Representatives primary election in Plateau State, declaring incumbent lawmaker Yusuf Gagdi the winner and disowning an earlier result naming John Tongshinen the victor. The reversal was announced on Monday at the APC state Secretariat in Jos by the Chairman of the APC Plateau State Primaries Electoral Committee, Stella Okotete, who said the first declaration was unauthorised. Okotete dismissed earlier results announced in the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam House of Representatives primary election, describing them as unauthorised. The committee chairman also declared Yusuf Gagdi the winner of the primary election. She…
Wasilah Ladan Residents across communities in Southern Borno State have continued to applaud the member representing Biu, Bayo, Kwaya Kusar and Shani Federal Constituency, Mukhtar Aliyu Betara, for executing projects described as impactful and people-oriented. In Bayo Local Government Area, the lawmaker constructed a 1,500-capacity stadium aimed at engaging youths and promoting sports development within the area. He also built an office complex and staff quarters for personnel of the Department of State Services to provide a conducive working environment for security operatives. Airstrike Targeting Insurgents Strikes Civilians in Borno-Yobe Border As part of efforts to strengthen security and improve…
Regina Akume, wife of George Akume, has secured the House of Representatives ticket of the All Progressives Congress for the Gboko/Tarka Federal Constituency in Benue State. Regina Akume, 71, emerged victorious during the APC primary election conducted on Saturday. The results were announced on Sunday in Makurdi by Sabiu Mahuta, chairman of the National Assembly Primary Election Committee in Benue State. Yusuf Buhari Clinches APC Ticket for House of Reps Also securing victory was Blessing Onuh, daughter of David Mark and current national chairman of the African Democratic Congress. Blessing Onuh won the APC primary for the Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency,…