A Nigerian delegation comprising policymakers, academics, media professionals, chief executives and other stakeholders has examined Rwanda’s post-genocide recovery, national unity and digital governance strategies during a study visit to Kigali. The delegation, organised as part of an international training programme by Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), in collaboration with Prospects Development Services (PDS)-UK, spent the second day of the programme at the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI). Nigeria High Commission Commends WOFAN’s Women, Youth Empowerment as Kigali Training Opens The training, titled “Strategic Communication: Integrating Digital and AI-Driven Innovation for Sustainable Leadership and Peacebuilding,” is designed to expose participants to Rwanda’s…
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The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has empowered 100 women and youths in Adamawa State with livestock starter assets and inputs as part of Federal Government efforts to promote inclusive participation, enterprise development and sustainable livelihoods in the livestock sector. The beneficiaries, comprising 50 females and 50 males, each received a heifer or young bull, alongside starter inputs including bags of concentrate feed, mineral salt lick and dewormers. Kebbi Police Arraign Four Suspects over Cattle Rustling Speaking at the empowerment programme in Adamawa State, the Minister of Livestock Development, Hon. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, said the initiative was designed to bring…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Luanda, Angola, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. The summit is expected to focus on strategies for conflict resolution and promoting lasting peace and stability across the African continent. Vice President Shettima will join other African leaders and key stakeholders to deliberate on regional security challenges and strengthen continental mechanisms for conflict prevention, resolution and peacebuilding. AU Mourns Death of Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad Nigeria is expected to contribute to discussions on strengthening…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Zone 5 Command, covering Kano and Jigawa States, has honoured the Chairman of the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Muhuyi Magaji, as an Ambassador of the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA). The recognition was conferred on Thursday, when the Zonal Commander of NDLEA Zone 5, ACGN Mohamed Ajiya, led members of the command’s management team on a courtesy visit to the Kano State Multi-Agency Task Force. NDLEA Decorates 116 Newly Promoted Officers in Delta The honour recognises Magaji’s efforts in promoting inter-agency collaboration, public awareness, community mobilisation…
The Kano State Government has dismissed reports that 50 children have died from a diphtheria outbreak in Rano Local Government Area of the state. The claim, attributed to the member representing Rano Constituency, Ibrahim Muhammad, was described as unverified and misleading by the Director-General of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), Professor Muhammad Adamu Abbas. Zamfara Boosts Diphtheria Surveillance, Contact Tracing In a statement, Professor Abbas acknowledged that diphtheria remains a concern in Rano and that the outbreak has resulted in fatalities, but said the reported figure of 50 deaths was not supported by the centre’s surveillance data.…
Adamu Yusuf Residents of Millennium City in Kaduna have appealed to the Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani to intervene in their dispute with Kaduna Electric over the proposed replacement of existing electricity meters and the recent plan ti disconnect the community. Kano Assembly Backs Electricity Reform, Paves Way for Independent Power The Chairman of the Ministerial Plot Housing Estate Residents Associations (MPHERA), Shafik Muazu Shira, made the appeal on behalf of residents of the affected estates during a press conference in Kaduna. He said the prolonged power outage could expose the community to security risks, particularly at night, warning…
The Federal Government has pledged stronger collaboration with the Taraba State Government to unlock the state’s potential in agriculture, energy, tourism, infrastructure and mineral resources. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this in Jalingo while speaking at the celebration of Taraba State’s 35th anniversary and the unveiling of the Taraba Regional Development Master Plan. Yobe BioRTC Can Attract Global Research Investment -NEC Idris, who conveyed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s greetings to the government and people of Taraba, described the Master Plan as an important blueprint for sustainable development and commended Governor Agbu Kefas for adopting a…
FactCheckAfrica has participated in a multi-stakeholder consultation organised by the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), Abuja, as part of preparations for Nigeria’s next United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). The consultation, held on August 20, 2026, brought together stakeholders to contribute to discussions that will help shape the framework guiding UN system support to Nigeria over the next five years. WOFAN, Delegates Explore Rwanda’s Unity, Governance Model Representing FactCheckAfrica at the consultation was the organisation’s Researcher and Fact-Checker, Mustapha Lawal, who participated in the breakout session focused on Information Disorder and Information Inclusion. The areas are closely linked to…
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya has been inaugurated as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association. Badejo-Okusanya was sworn in at a ceremony in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday, after taking the oath of office administered by her predecessor, Afam Osigwe, SAN. The event was attended by senior members of the Bar and Bench, among other dignitaries. FRSC, NBA Kano Forge Alliance to Promote Rule of Law In his farewell remarks, Osigwe formally handed over to Badejo-Okusanya, presenting her with a handover note. Addressing his successor, Osigwe said, “This is your handover note. A more comprehensive one will be given to…
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), Amb. Dr. Salamatu Garba, is set to participate as a distinguished speaker at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2026, scheduled to take place from September 1 to 4 in Kigali, Rwanda. The forum, themed “Investing in Africa’s Agri-Food Systems: Nourishing Nations. Growing Jobs. Building Resilience,” will bring together Heads of State, policymakers, development partners, investors, researchers, innovators, private sector leaders and farmers from across Africa to explore practical solutions for transforming the continent’s food systems. WOFAN, Delegates Explore Rwanda’s Unity, Governance Model Dr. Garba, a prominent…
Sani Dutsinma The Emir of Gwandu and Chairman, Kebbi State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Muhammad Iliyasu Bashar, has pledged to mobilise traditional rulers across the state to intensify the fight against diseases affecting children. The Emir made the commitment when he received members of the Rotary Health Communities Challenge (RHCC), who paid an advocacy visit to his palace in Kebbi State. Represented by the District Head of Bunza and Focal Person of the Traditional Council on health activities, Dr Aminu Haliru Bunza, the Emir assured the team of the traditional institution’s support for initiatives aimed at improving the health and…
Sani Dutsinma Police in Kebbi State have foiled an attempt by an angry mob to lynch two persons suspected of motorcycle theft and recovered seven motorcycles following a violent incident in Gesse Phase One, Birnin Kebbi. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. NSCDC Arrests Suspected Vandals, Motorcycle Thieves in Kano According to the statement, the incident occurred on August 26, 2026, when the two suspects, Rufai Salihu and Aliyu Muhammad, were attacked by a mob over allegations of motorcycle theft. The statement said police…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned critical medical facilities at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital (44 NARH) and newly completed officers’ accommodation at Ribadu Cantonment in Kaduna State. The projects are aimed at strengthening combat medical support, improving troop welfare and enhancing the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. At the 44 NARH, Lieutenant General Shaibu commissioned the newly completed Waidi Shaibu Critical Care Centre and a modern helipad designed to facilitate the rapid evacuation of wounded personnel from operational theatres to definitive medical care. The COAS described the facilities as strategic interventions…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Firstway FZE and Global Software & Digital Solution (GSDS) for the implementation of the Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) framework in Nigeria. The agreement, is aimed at strengthening aviation security and enhancing the integrity of Nigeria’s air cargo supply chain. Implementation will initially focus on inbound air cargo and provide a structured framework for technology deployment, stakeholder onboarding and operational assessment. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, described the agreement as an important milestone in efforts to…
President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following the country’s repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and global tournaments. The President said the reform must address longstanding weaknesses in the governance and administration of Nigerian football, while strengthening stakeholder representation, development pathways, domestic competitions and accountability. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, President Tinubu noted that other sports had recorded meaningful progress since the reset of the sports sector under the re-established National Sports Commission. He, however, observed that football had continued to struggle…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted a consignment of illegally traded wildlife and arrested three male suspects along the Kano-Daura Road. The interception, carried out on August 25, 2026, followed an intelligence-led operation conducted in accordance with Section 55(1)(i) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act 2023 and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Speaking during the formal handover of the intercepted wildlife, the Acting Deputy Comptroller, Enforcement, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Muhammad Zanna, who represented the Acting Customs Area Controller, Kano/Jigawa Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Usman…
The Nigeria High Commission in the Republic of Rwanda on Thursday commended the Women Farmers Advancement Network, WOFAN, for its transformative impact on youth, women and farming communities.Exploring Travel Maps The High Commission also described the WOFAN’s decision to champion strategic communication, digital innovation, artificial intelligence and peacebuilding as a demonstration of visionary leadership. Acting High Commissioner, Ambassador Ibrahim G. Zanna, made the commendation at the opening of the international training on “Strategic Communication: Integrating Digital and AI-Driven Innovation for Sustainable Leadership and Peacebuilding – Rwanda as a Case Study for Digital Transformation and Post-Conflict Reconstruction,” in Kigali, capital of…
Lamara Garba Azare Some names are written into history because of courage, sacrifice and service to humanity. Others become forever associated with suffering, destruction and the darkest chapters of human history. Ratko Mladić belongs to the latter category. The bull necked Bosnian Serb general, remembered across much of the world as the “Butcher of Bosnia”, died on Thursday, 27 August 2026, at the age of 84 while serving a life sentence in United Nations custody in The Hague. His death closes the physical life of one of the most notorious military commanders of the Bosnian War, but it does not…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has pledged its support for the implementation of the Nigeria Alcohol Policy and its Multisectoral Implementation Plan (2026–2030), launched by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The policy and implementation plan were launched by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare as part of efforts to reduce alcohol-related harm and promote responsible economic development. The framework provides a coordinated national approach to alcohol control, with emphasis on prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, effective regulation, and the protection of underage and vulnerable populations. Delivering a goodwill message at…
Bosede Olufunmi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kano State has decorated 261 newly promoted personnel with their new ranks across the 44 Local Government Areas of the state. The Sector Commander of the Corps, Idris Lawal, disclosed this during the decoration ceremony held on Thursday in Kano. Lawal, who was represented by the Deputy Corps Commander, Mohammed Bello Yakubu, said the personnel were among those who successfully passed the Corps’ latest promotion examination. He said the promotion covered officers and marshals across various cadres, including five senior officers promoted from the rank of Chief Route Commander to Assistant…