Sani Dutsinma The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kebbi State chapter, has re-elected Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru as its State Chairman for a second term. Kana-Zuru emerged unopposed at the party’s state congress held at the FIFA Stadium in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. The congress, described by party leaders as the most peaceful and orderly in the history of the APC in the state, had delegates drawn from all 21 Local Government Areas of Kebbi State. Other officials elected at the congress include Alhaji Ado-Mudi Augie as Vice Chairman, Alhaji Saidu Muhammad-Kimba as Secretary, Alhaji Sahabi Lolo as Assistant Secretary, and…
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Sani Dutsinma The First Lady of Kebbi State, Hajia Zainab Nasare-Nasir Idris, has commended the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for supporting the state government’s efforts to provide relief to vulnerable communities affected by insecurity. She made the remarks while flagging off the distribution of humanitarian relief materials at the Government Warehouse, Bulaza, in Birnin Kebbi. According to her, the intervention reflects genuine solidarity with affected communities, particularly women and children who often bear the greatest burden of displacement caused by armed attacks. She described the gesture as timely and impactful in alleviating hardship among vulnerable households. NEMA, ICRC…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, in a fresh cabinet reshuffle. The nomination was formally conveyed to the Senate for confirmation in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Petroleum Ministers Pledge Support to New NMDPRA Chief As part of the changes, Dr. Uzoka-Anite has been redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State, marking her third portfolio in the current administration. Oyedele, an economist, accountant, and public policy expert, previously served as Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and…
Stakeholders have met in Kano to strengthen transparency, accountability and efficiency in the allocation, release and utilisation of immunisation funds in the state. The Kano State Health Budget Tracking engagement was organised by Save the Children International with funding support from GlaxoSmithKline under the Better Opportunities for Optimal Services and Targeted Immunisation for Zero-Dose and Under-Immunised Children (BOOST) project. Kano Stakeholders Tackle Barriers to RI Through BOOST Project The programme was held in collaboration with the Kano Community of Practice (CoP) on Immunisation Budget Tracking Advocacy and Accountability. In his welcome address, the BOOST Project Manager and Field Manager for…
Amid growing political tension, the Kano State House of Assembly says it has no immediate plan to take action against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Abdulsalam Aminu Gwarzo, following his decision to remain in the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Lawan Hussaini Dala, made the clarification while responding to journalists regarding speculations of an impending impeachment over the governor and his deputy, who are operating from different political platforms. Dala pointed out that, the Assembly had neither received any…
Emirates, flydubai and Etihad Airways will resume a limited number of flights on Monday, mainly to help repatriate stranded passengers, as global carriers grapple with disruptions from the escalating Iranian conflict. Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran and Tehran’s response forced the closure of airspace across parts of the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, and shut key airports such as Dubai and Doha. Gov’ts Airlines Launch Evacuation Flights Amid Middle East Conflict The Reuters Gulf Currents newsletter is a weekly briefing from Doha on geopolitics with the latest news from the Iran conflict. Sign up here. The UAE…
Ibrahim Sulaiman Director-General of the National Institute of Public Health and Infectious Diseases (NIPHID), Dr. Abdullahi Aminu Dalhatu, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders in the health sector to enhance infectious disease control and strengthen Nigeria’s public health response. Dr. Dalhatu made the call during the National Curriculum Pre-Critique Workshop for the proposed National Diploma in Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, held at the institute’s headquarters in Saye, Zaria. He emphasized the importance of developing a comprehensive and forward-looking curriculum that will equip students with the knowledge and skills required to manage both existing and emerging infectious diseases. According to…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted suspected smuggled precious metals valued at ₦116.28 million at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The action coincides with intensified collaboration with national institutions to boost security, streamline trade, and safeguard the economy. The Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Usman Adamu, formally handed over 22.80 kilograms of suspected silver bars and a suspect, Abduelhafeez Ibrahim, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kano following the seizure. Adamu explained that the interception occurred during routine baggage screening, when officers flagged a passenger’s luggage for secondary…
A grandson of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, is likely to figure prominently in the deliberations of the clerics who will determine who replaces Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Supreme Leader. The killing of Khamenei, 86, in a U.S.-Israeli attack has brought new urgency to the question of who will be the next Supreme Leader, a long-simmering issue over which there had been no clarity despite his age. Mojtaba Khamenei Succeeds Father as Iran’s Supreme Leader Hassan Khomeini is the most visible of the late Ayatollah’s 15 grandchildren and is seen as a relative…
The federal government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to distribute four million ECOCA solar electric cookstove units to households across the country. The initiative is being implemented under the Green Economy Empowerment 774 (GEE774) programme of the federal ministry of women affairs and social development. ROOTS Project : 100 Female Farmers Trained on Climate Resilience, Livelihoods in Kano It is aimed at expanding access to clean cooking solutions, reducing indoor air pollution and advancing Nigeria’s climate commitments, while promoting gender equality and economic inclusion. The MoU was signed by Nko Asanye Esuabana, permanent secretary of the ministry, on…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has reiterated that Ireti Kingibe would not be returning to the senate in 2027 because she has “no project to show”. Kingibe, who represents the FCT in the upper legislative chamber, was elected senator on the Labour Party (LP) platform in 2023. Political Tsunami as Tambuwal, Leads Senators to ADC In 2024, Wike vowed that the senator would not be re-elected in 2027. Prior to this, Kingibe claimed Wike had refused to respond to her letters and messages amid rising insecurity in Abuja. The senator also posited that Wike did not…
Nigeria has entered an agreement to split the oil prospecting license (OPL) 245 into four new assets, which will be operated by Eni and Shell. According to Reuters, the deal could resolve the future of the field that has been at the centre of one of the country’s largest historical corruption trials in the oil sector. The publication said the agreement paves the way for the development of the OPL 245, one of Nigeria’s biggest deepwater reserves, which has remained untapped for nearly 30 years due to overlapping legal disputes across multiple countries. Reuters, quoting a source who had sought…
Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil company of Saudi Arabia, has shut down its Ras Tanura oil refinery following a fire sparked by debris from an Iranian drone attack at the facility. According to a report by the Saudi Press Agency, the fire was caused by debris from the interception of two drones near the facility. AI Drones, Thermal Cameras Deployed for Safer Hajj in Saudi The publication said the Ras Tanura oil refinery, one of the largest in the world, suffered only minor damage, citing a source from the ministry of energy. “The incident resulted in a limited fire, which…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) have advocated for the deployment of forensic analysis on issues pertaining to certificate verification — ahead of the 2027 general election. Forensic refers to the application of scientific methods, techniques, and specialised knowledge to investigate crimes, analyse evidence, and resolve legal disputes. Kebbi Police Refutes NBA’s Claim, Reaffirms State’s Security Stability The bodies made the call in February 2026 when the management team of CIFCFIN, led by Iliyasu Gashinbaki, the chairman of the governing council, visited the NBA headquarters. Speaking during the…
The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has passed the Kano State Local Government Service Commission Bill and the Kano State Assembly Service Commission (Amendment) Bill. The passage followed deliberations at the Committee of the Whole and a third reading during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Jibril Isma’il Falgore. KNHA Pass Bills To Strengthen LGAs, Assembly Services Speaking with journalists shortly after the sitting, the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, said the Local Government Service Commission would be responsible for overseeing the recruitment, promotion and discipline of local government staff, particularly officers on Grade Level 7 and above. He…
The National Programme Manager of the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS), Dr. Emuren Doubra, has highlighted the agency’s footprint across Nigeria, adding that no state is without NEMSAS-supported emergency medical service (EMS) structures. Speaking in Abuja on the state of emergency medical services in the country, Doubra explained that while recent discussions acknowledged NEMSAS’ role within the EMS ecosystem and the Federal Government’s broader vision, they did not fully capture the extent of the agency’s interventions at the state level. According to him, NEMSAS has supported states in establishing EMS frameworks to manage ambulance services and provide…
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) says Nigeria will soon receive Lenacapavir. This groundbreaking HIV prevention drug demonstrated 100% effectiveness in preventing HIV infection during clinical trials. In a statement issued by NACA’s Head of Public Relations, Toyin Aderibigbe, the agency confirmed that the drug has secured regulatory approval from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), paving the way for its introduction and nationwide rollout. Lenacapavir is an injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) treatment administered twice yearly, offering a more convenient alternative to daily oral HIV prevention medication. According to NACA, the drug…
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has flagged off the distribution of food palliatives and ₦20 million cash assistance to 3,000 vulnerable residents of the Marte, Monguno, and Nganzai Federal Constituency. The intervention was facilitated by the lawmaker representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Bukar Talba, as part of efforts to support vulnerable households and complement ongoing government social protection programmes. Zulum Extends ₦50m Aid to Family of Officer Killed By Boko Haram The flag-off ceremony, held on Saturday, was conducted on behalf of Governor Zulum by the Secretary to the Borno State Government, Bukar Tijani, who…
Ado Salisu Former Nigeria international and NBA veteran, Olumide Oyedeji, has welcomed the election of former NBA center Hasheem Thabeet as President of the Tanzania Basketball Federation (TBF), describing it as a significant turning point for the sport in the East African nation. Oyedeji, who serves as an NBA and FIBA ambassador and is also a former board member of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, said Thabeet’s emergence reflects a growing trend of former NBA stars returning home to contribute to basketball development off the court. “About time for former NBA players to take their talent back home and develop talent,”…
A wave of cyber-enabled operations took place early Saturday morning alongside the joint U.S.-Israeli attack on targets across Iran, according to cybersecurity experts and observers. The operations included the hacking of multiple news websites to display various messages and the hack of BadeSaba, a religious calendar app with more than 5 million downloads, which displayed messages telling users “It’s time for reckoning” and urging armed forces to give up weapons and join the people. Travellers Stranded in UAE Get Free Accommodation Amid Iran Conflict Reuters could not establish contact with BadeSaba’s chief executive. A spokesperson for U.S. Cyber Command did…