The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), in collaboration with the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) and with technical and financial support from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), has successfully concluded a two-day Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) Stakeholders Coordination and Technical Working Group Workshop in Abuja. The workshop, brought together key stakeholders including the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoH & SW), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), National Emergency Committee (NEC) members, Chairmen of State…
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The Kwankwasiyya Movement has clarified its position regarding the ongoing bye-elections in Kano Municipal and Ungogo State Assembly constituencies, following the deaths of the sitting legislators representing the areas. In a statement signed by the Movement’s spokesperson, Habibu Sale Mohammed, Ph.D, the group said its National Leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, initially endorsed the nomination of the late legislators’ children as party flag bearers, citing compassion, continuity, and respect for the deceased members’ sacrifices. ADC, NNPP Reject Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 This arrangement was agreed upon by the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) during the mourning period. However, the situation…
UNICEF Nigeria has lauded Nigeria for registering 14 million children’s births over the past two years, a significant expansion in legal identity coverage. The announcement was made by UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, during a courtesy visit to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Abdelatef commended the First Lady for her leadership in advancing child welfare and fostering strong collaboration with UNICEF programmes. UNICEF, KNSG, CSOs Push for Accountability in Child Welfare She emphasized that birth registration ensures children are officially recognized, enabling access to essential services and long-term protection. In her remarks, Oluremi Tinubu…
The Council of Legal Education, Nigerian Law School held its 2026 Administrative Roundtable/Workshop from February 19–20 at the Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, under the theme “Horizon of Excellence: Mastering Sustainable Momentum.” The two-day workshop brought together senior administrative and technical personnel from all campuses to enhance coordination, strengthen institutional effectiveness, and promote operational excellence across the Nigerian Law School. Tinubu Appoints First Female Director-General Nigerian Law School In her opening remarks, the Director-General, Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayomi Odusote, defined sustainable momentum as a commitment to consistency, discipline, accountability, maturity of processes, and digital enablement principles now embedded as operational standards for…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has conducted his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters of Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Zamfara State, reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening frontline military operations. The Defence Minister was received by the Theatre Commander, Major General WB Idris, alongside senior military officers overseeing security operations across the North-West region. The visit followed the commissioning of Armoured Personnel Carriers and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles procured by the Zamfara State Government to boost operational effectiveness. The newly acquired platforms are expected to significantly enhance troop mobility, intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance,…
Residents of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, witnessed a significant milestone in the fight against human trafficking and violence against persons as the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and a delegation from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, inaugurated the School Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Violence Against Persons Vanguard at Government Model Secondary School, Makurdi. The inauguration formed part of activities under the School Anti-Trafficking Education and Advocacy Project (STEAP), a Netherlands-funded initiative implemented by NAPTIP in partnership with ICMPD to strengthen prevention, education, and…
The Assistant Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department of the Borno State Command, ACP Abubakar Balteh, is dead. In a brief statement on Saturday, the Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Nahum Daso, said he died on 21st February, 2026, in a fatal vehicle accident. Auto Crash Claims 25 Lives In Dangwauro Flyover Kumbotso Kano The statement reads “the Borno State Police Command regrets the passing of ACP Abubakar A. Balteh, who passed away today, 21st February, 2026, in a fatal vehicle accident. “Until his demise, he served diligently as the Assistant Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation…
The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has led a high-level management delegation to the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, reaffirming both organisations’ commitment to deepening strategic collaboration in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The visit, which featured extensive discussions and a facility tour, focused on strengthening operational and commercial ties between NNPC Limited and the refinery. Both parties emphasized their shared vision of enhancing domestic refining capacity, ensuring energy security, and positioning Nigeria as a leading downstream petroleum hub in Africa. During the engagement, Engr. Ojulari commended the President of…
The Vulnerable People Support and Development Initiative (V-PeSDI), in partnership with humanitarian advocate who doubles as Chairman of the AMG Foundation, Dr Aminu Magashi Garba, has flagged off the 2026 Ramadan bread distribution programme aimed at supporting vulnerable homes and individuals in Kano State. The initiative targets key beneficiary institutions, including the Kwalli VVF Centre, Remand Home Goron Dutse, and the Women’s Organisation for Relief and Empowerment (WORE), as part of efforts to provide food support during the holy month of Ramadan. Kano: AMG Convenes Experience-Sharing Session to Strengthen Humanitarian Response Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Dr Magashi said the…
The Kano State Government KNSG has approved the sum of ₦99 million for the implementation of Phase I of an Anti-Rabies Control Programme aimed at protecting public health and strengthening livestock development across the state. According to the commissioner kano state ministry of livestock development Dr Aliyu Isah, the approval is part of efforts to prevent the spread of rabies, a deadly but preventable viral disease that affects both animals and humans. He noted that , at least 10,000 dogs are expected to be vaccinated during the first phase of the initiative. “Rabies is commonly transmitted through dog bites and…