China and Nigeria have reaffirmed the pivotal role of women in driving social development and strengthening bilateral relations, emphasising their vital contributions to societal progress. Speaking at the Happy Chinese New Year celebration of the Lantern Festival and China-Nigeria Women’s Carnival on Tuesday in Abuja, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yang Jianxing, highlighted the significance of the event, which coincided with preparations for International Women’s Day. PAGED Initiative Trains Journalists on Gender-Sensitive Reporting Jianxing noted that the Chinese New Year was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the end of 2024, making it…
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The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) investigation panel has suspended Euracare’s medical director and two doctors over the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son. Nkanu Adichie-Esege, one of Adichie’s twins, died on January 7, 2026, following complications during a series of preparatory medical procedures. Adichie subsequently served the hospital a legal notice, alleging that medical negligence and professional misconduct contributed to her son’s death. The panel was later constituted to investigate the incident. After its findings, a prima facie case of medical negligence was established against Euracare and Atlantis Hospital in the management of Nkanu. As a result, Tunde…
Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris has flagged off the large-scale distribution of farming inputs and Ramadan palliatives under the Kaura Agricultural Development Agenda 2026. The event was held at the Haliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi, where thousands of farmers and stakeholders gathered to witness the rollout. The governor described the initiative as a major milestone in Kebbi State’s agricultural transformation drive, noting that the agenda remains focused on empowering farmers, improving productivity, and enhancing food security. Gov Idris and The Spirit of Ramadan: A Season of Mercy, Benevolence and Palliatives He stated that the administration’s sustained investment in free…
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…
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…