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Murtala muhammed Rijiyar Zaki Democracy, at its most essential, is an act of trust. Citizens go to the polls, cast their votes, and place in the hands of an elected individual the authority to govern on their behalf. That authority is borrowed, not given. It is conditional, not absolute. It belongs, in the final and irreducible sense, to the people who granted it, and it must be exercised in their interest, not in the interest of whoever helped engineer its acquisition. This elementary principle, the very foundation upon which every credible democracy in the world is constructed, is the principle…

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board (HMB) has confirmed the death of one of the quintuplets recently delivered at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, while the remaining four babies continue to receive intensive medical care. In a statement issued by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, the quintuplets were born prematurely and admitted into the hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), where they are being managed for Preterm Very Low Birth Weight (PVLBW) and other associated complications. The HMB explained that all five babies were immediately placed on intensive care support, including incubator care, intravenous fluids, and antibiotic therapy,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has established a dedicated support fund for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, including personnel wounded in the line of duty and families of fallen heroes. The President made the announcement on Sunday to mark his 74th birthday, describing the initiative as a tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and service of military personnel safeguarding the nation. Kebbi Releases ₦50m for Ex-Servicemen, Widows of Fallen Heroes As part of the directive, the President instructed the Accountant-General of the Federation to create a special account that will provide targeted assistance to injured service members, as well as widows, widowers,…

Ibrahim Sulaiman The National Institute of Public Health and Infectious Diseases (NIPHID), Saye, Zaria, has intensified efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB) through a widespread sensitisation campaign across religious centres and primary healthcare facilities in Kaduna State. The campaign, which targeted Juma’at mosques, churches, and Primary Health Care (PHC) centres in Chikaji, Sabon Gari Local Government Area, aimed at promoting awareness on the prevention, early detection, and treatment of tuberculosis, while encouraging community participation in tackling the disease. Speaking during the exercise, the Director-General of NIPHID, Dr. Abdullahi Dalhatu Aminu, expressed optimism that tuberculosis can be eliminated if all stakeholders actively…

Ado Salisu Grassroots footballers across Nigeria have been urged to uphold discipline and demonstrate good conduct as they strive for greater opportunities in the sport. The call was made by Wale Joseph, Coordinator of the Jagaban Cup, following the successful conclusion of a scouting tournament held in Lagos on Sunday. The competition, organised by 36 Lion Investment, Diamond Sports Management, and the Lagos State Football Association, brought together emerging talents from across the country in a bid to discover and nurture future stars. Assessing the tournament, Joseph described it as one of the best scouting competitions in Nigeria, noting that…

The Executive Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area, Hon. Lawan Najume, has approved the immediate dismissal of two of his advisers over alleged misconduct during an official state function in Kano. The affected officials, Hon. Sani Salisu Gude, Adviser on Commerce and Investment, and Isa Samaila Kanye, Adviser on Support Services, were relieved of their duties following actions described as inappropriate and inconsistent with the standards expected of public office holders. The incident reportedly occurred at the Government House in Kano during a formal reception hosted by the state governor. Their conduct at the high-profile event was said to have…

The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Alhassan Yahya, has commended the leadership of Kano Correspondents’ Chapel, NUJ, for providing platforms and occasions that foster love, unity and progress among journalists. Comrade Yahya stated this at Kano Press Centre, on Sunday, during the 2026 Eid-El-Fitr Sallah Celebrations, Thanksgiving And Special Prayers Ceremony, organized by Kano Correspondents’ Chapel, NUJ, to appreciate God for the successful month long Ramadan fasting period and the Eid-El-Fitr Sallah celebrations. NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel Hosts Maiden Tea Break in Kano The NUJ National President used the occasion to urge journalists to reflect on…

The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, has extended his heartfelt condolences to Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, his family, and the people of Kaduna State over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Umma Ahmad El-Rufai. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Kamaluddeen Sani Shawai. El-Rufai’s Son Dumps APC for ADC, Declares Re-Election Bid Rt. Hon. Falgore described her death as a profound and irreparable loss, noting that she embodied discipline, integrity, love, and sacrifice—values that form the foundation of a strong and admirable family.…

In a high-level strategic convergence at the Federal Ministry of Environment, the Government of Nigeria has outlined plans to transform the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project from a time-bound initiative into a permanent pillar of national environmental architecture. The meeting brought together the three cabinet ministers overseeing ACReSAL, who reached consensus on the need to sustain the project’s lessons in landscape restoration and community resilience beyond its current lifespan. The Chairman of the ACReSAL Federal Steering Committee and Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, emphasized that the “knowledge gain” from ACReSAL must serve as a permanent blueprint for…

Yushau A. Shuaib Some call it the law of karma. I prefer the older formulation: what you do unto others shall, in time, be done unto you. Nigeria’s recent political history offers few more instructive illustrations of this truth than the parallel fates of Sambo Dasuki and Abubakar Malami. Those expressing sympathy for former Attorney‑General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, over his current ordeal with the EFCC and the DSS may have conveniently forgotten what befell former National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Colonel Sambo Dasuki—arrested barely a day after handing over office. His story remains one of the most troubling…

Nigeria has recorded a major milestone in its digital transformation drive as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) formally assumed control of the Nigeria Government Enterprise Architecture (NGEA) infrastructure. The handover ceremony, held in Abuja, marks a significant step in advancing digital governance, underpinned by a strategic partnership between NITDA and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The NGEA initiative is a core component of Nigeria’s e-Government Masterplan 2.0, designed to establish a coordinated framework for managing government IT investments and critical digital resources. The system is expected to improve efficiency by aligning digital infrastructure with national priorities. With…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) Area Command, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have renewed their commitment to intensifying joint efforts to combat drug trafficking along Nigeria’s maritime corridor. The renewed partnership followed a courtesy visit by the newly appointed Commander of the NDLEA Tincan Strategic Command, Solomon Omotosho, to the KLT Command in Lagos. NOA Sensitises Students on Drug Abuse, Examination Malpractice In a statement issued Thursday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Victor Ogagbor, the visit highlighted the shared resolve of both agencies to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in tackling narcotics trafficking. Receiving…

The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded ₦14.7 billion in revenue while dealing a significant blow to smuggling activities, with seizures valued at over ₦2.5 billion. The Acting Customs Area Controller, Wale Adewole, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Command’s Operational Headquarters in Ibadan on Thursday. Adewole said the Command intensified surveillance and enforcement operations across Oyo and Osun states, leading to the interception of various prohibited and smuggled goods in line with the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023. Saulawa Assumes Office as Acting Customs Provost Marshal According to him, items seized include…

Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission (NSC) has pledged stronger collaboration with the Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation of Nigeria (ABBFN) to regulate gyms, enhance talent development, and position Nigeria as a hub for international fitness events. NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, made this known in Abuja during a courtesy visit by an ABBFN delegation led by its President, Soye Elekima. Dikko said the partnership would strengthen talent identification systems, improve training facilities, and raise competition standards across all levels of bodybuilding and fitness in the country. “We are committed to building a structured pathway from grassroots to elite levels, ensuring…

Ado Salisu The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Athletics and Other Sports Commission, an NGO advocating accountability and transparency in sports, Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, has defended the vote of confidence passed on the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), describing it as expected and within the rights of Congress members. Reacting to the outcome of the recent NFF Congress held in Yenagoa, Gombe said the endorsement of NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and his executive was not unprecedented, noting that similar actions had been taken in the past. Speaking in a statement issued in Abuja, the sports entrepreneur…

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Umar Ahmed, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the Kingdom of Sweden following a high-level meeting with Diana Janse in Abuja. The meeting, held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, provided a platform for both countries to review existing partnerships and explore new areas of collaboration, particularly in trade, investment, and regional security. BUA-UAE MoU Reinforces Nigeria’s Global Trade Ambitions-Tinubu Speaking during the engagement, Janse expressed Sweden’s readiness to deepen its partnership with Nigeria, noting the country’s strategic importance within the European Union framework. She also highlighted ongoing…

Mataimakin gwamnan jihar Kano Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo ya ajiye aikinsa, kamar yadda wata sanarwa daga ƙungiyar Kwankwasiyya ta bayyana a ranar Juma’a. A cikin sanarwar da mai magana da yawun ƙungiyar, Dakta Habibu Sale Mohammed, ya sanya wa hannu, an ce matakin murabus ɗin ya zo ne duk da wahalarsa, domin kare muradun al’umma da kuma tabbatar da daidaito a harkokin mulki a jihar. Sanarwar ta bayyana cewa wasu al’amura na baya-bayan nan sun takaita ikon mataimakin gwamnan wajen gudanar da cikakken aikinsa yadda ya kamata, lamarin da ya sa ya zama dole a ba ofishin damar yin aiki…

Tsohon Gwamnan Jihar Kaduna, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, ya yi rashin mahaifiyarsa, Hajiya Umma, wadda ta rasu a ranar Juma’a. An tabbatar da rasuwar ne cikin wata sanarwa da iyalan El-Rufai suka fitar a ranar Juma’a, kamar yadda jaridar Daily Trust ta rawaito. Majiyoyi sun bayyana cewa marigayiyar ta dade tana fama da matsalolin lafiya da suka shafi tsufa, waɗanda suka ƙara tsananta a ‘yan kwanakin nan. A cewar majiyoyin, yanayin lafiyarta ya ƙara tabarbarewa bayan ta samu labarin tsare ɗanta da hukumar ICPC ta yi. Daily Nigerian Hausa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Thairu Yunusa as the substantive Chief Medical Director of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, presented the appointment letter to the new Chief Medical Director during a brief ceremony at his office in Abuja. Professor Thairu Yunusa has since assumed office following the formal handover by the Acting Chief Medical Director, Professor Bob Ukonu, at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada. In a statement Signed by the Public Relations officer, UATH, Sani Suleiman, the event was…

The System of Rice Intensification (SRI-2030), in collaboration with Propcom Plus, has trained rice farmers in Kano State on modern machine transplanting methods aimed at enhancing productivity and reducing labour costs. The training and demonstration took place in Katarkawa community, Warawa Local Government Area, with Abdul-Rahman Danbaba, Consultant and Master Trainer of SRI-2030 Nigeria, leading the sessions. He explained that the initiative seeks to scale up SRI practices across Nigeria through partnerships with rice millers and stakeholders. Farmers were provided with reference materials in Hausa language to facilitate understanding and adoption of improved techniques. Danbaba noted that the training equips…