The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalising primary healthcare across Nigeria as it convened the 11th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting on the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) in Abuja. The meeting marks a critical step in Nigeria’s health sector reform agenda under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope vision centring on universal access to quality, affordable healthcare at the primary level. FG Seeks Deeper Health Ties with Brazil, Unveils Agenda for UHC At the meeting, Coordinating Minister of Health Muhammad Pate highlighted significant milestones achieved under the…
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Tsohon Shugaban Kasa Muhammadu Buhari na fama da rashin lafiya, kuma rahotanni sun ce kwanan nan aka sallame shi daga dakin kula da masu matsananciyar rashin lafiya (ICU) a wani asibiti da ke Landan a kasar Birtaniya. Jaridar TheCable ta rawaito daga Empowered Newswire, wani makusancin tsohon shugaban ya bayyana cewa Buhari ya kamu da rashin lafiya ne a Landan yayin da ya je don duba lafiyarsa. Rahoton ya ce an kwantar da Buhari a dakin ICU, amma daga bisani aka sallame shi makon da ya gabata. Ko da ya ke ba a bayyana irin cutar da ke damunsa ba,…
Tsohon Shugaban Majalisar Dattawa, David Mark, ya yi fice daga jam’iyyar PDP. Mark ya bayyana kudurinsa na ficewa daga jam’iyyar ta adawa ne a wata wasika da ya aike wa shugaban jam’iyyar PDP na mazabar sa a karamar hukumar Otukpo ta jihar Benue. An sanya ranar 27 ga Yuni a wasikar, wadda ta bayyana bayan da kawancen jam’iyyun adawa suka amince da jam’iyyar ADC a matsayin jam’iyyar da za su fata Da APC, inda aka naɗa David Mark a matsayin shugaba. Daily Nigerian Hausa
Kwamishinan Ma’aikatar Harkokin Jinƙai da Rage Talauci ta Jihar Kano, Adamu Aliyu Kibiya, ya jaddada aniyar gwamnatin jihar na yin aiki tare da kungiyoyin agaji domin inganta rayuwar jama’ar da ke fama da talauci da rauni a fadin jihar. Kwamishinan ya bayyana haka ne yayin da ya karɓi bakuncin tawagar Ummatee Center for the Promotion of Public Education, Accountability, and Social Safety (Ummatee-C4PASS), ƙarƙashin jagorancin Shugabanta, Malam Gazzali Ungoggo, a harabar Ma’aikatar dake Kano. Gidauniyar Dangote Ta Kaddamar Da Rabon Abinci Na Biliyan 16 Da yake maida martani, Honourable Kibiya ya nuna godiyarsa ga tawagar Ummatee-C4PASS bisa ziyarar da suka…
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, recieved delegations from the National Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (NARPON) and Retired officers under contributory pension scheme (CPS). The delegations, NAPRON led by AIG Paul O. Ochonu (Rtd) and other delegations under CPS by CP Henry Njoku Esq(Rtd), expressed their profound appreciation to the IGP for his commitment to addressing issues impacting retired police officers and pensioners within the Nigeria Police Force, and further highlighted the IGP’s unparalleled disposition in handling matters concerning their well-being and security. No Escape for Criminals, IGP Vows in Ongoing Fraud Case The meetings…
The Kano state government KNSG has described quality teachers as the backbone for educational development. The Kano State Commissioner for Education, Alhaji (Dr.) Ali Haruna Makoda, stated this while declaring open a Stakeholders Sensitization Meeting on the National Education Quality Assurance Policy, held at the conference hall Kano Capital School. ROOSC Targets 200,000 Children to End Education Inequality He emphasized that the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is deeply committed to improving education through robust quality assurance practices, aimed at raising teaching standards in basic and post-basic schools across the state. That no society can achieve quality education without…
To strengthen public health education and effective grassroots communication, the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has called on Local Government Information Officers to actively engage in all local activities with a strong sense of professionalism, dedication, and responsibility. NIPR Registration for Information Officers Underway-Commissioner Comrade Waiya made the call during the closing ceremony of a two-day capacity-building workshop organised for Information Officers serving across the 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. The workshop focused on developing communication strategies to promote healthy dietary practices and prevent diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among residents.…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced a significant achievement in the ongoing AKK Gas Pipeline project, with the successful horizontal directional drilling and crossing of the River Niger. This marks a crucial step toward completing the transformative energy infrastructure by the fourth quarter of 2025. PCNGI Launches CNG Mobility Framework to Boost National Gas Supply The milestone was revealed by the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Ltd., Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, during his keynote address at the opening of the 24th NOG Energy Week Conference and Exhibition (#NOGEnergyWeek) held in Abuja on Tuesday. Engr.…
The current Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) and a renowned expert in Polymer Chemistry, Professor Haruna Musa, has emerged as the most widely accepted candidate in the ongoing Vice-Chancellor selection process at Bayero University, Kano (BUK). The outcome followed the 7th Congregation Parley held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, where Prof. Musa secured a commanding 853 votes far ahead of four other distinguished contenders. BUK Mourns Passing of Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata The transparent and closely monitored voting process highlighted strong support from BUK’s academic and senior administrative staff. Trailing Prof. Musa in the vote count were: • Prof. Mahmoud Umar Sani…
The Library Systems and Information Services Department of Kaduna State University (KASU) organised a lecture titled “Sharing Best Practices for Laboratory Safety and Management. The lecture was facilitated by Rabiat Abubakar Idrees of the Department of Biochemistry, who provided a comprehensive overview of essential lab safety principles and procedures. KNHA Moves to Certify Traditional Birth Attendants, Establish Medical Laboratory Directorate Opening the session, the facilitator underscored the significance of laboratory safety, describing a laboratory as a facility equipped with scientific instruments operated by trained personnel to generate accurate and reliable results. She emphasized that a strong culture of safety is…
In a major stride toward technological advancement and educational innovation, Dr. Abdulmalik Zubairu, Member representing Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency, has officially fulfilled his pledge to establish an AI Laboratory at Kaduna State University (KASU). This commitment was first announced during the inaugural Education, Skills, and Security Summit organized by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Northwest Zone, held on 23rd February 2025. KASU Seminar Explores Safer, Calmer Childbirth Alternatives Following the pledge, the state-of-the-art AI laboratory has now been fully installed at the Computer Centre in the PTDF Building on the university’s main campus. The initiative is aimed at promoting…
As part of its Monthly Seminar Series, Kaduna State University’s KASU College of Allied Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences held a thought-provoking session on “Waterbirth in Modern Obstetrics: Safety, Efficacy, and Professional Readiness.” The seminar was presented by Salamatu Umar, a lecturer in the Department of Nursing Sciences and Programme Coordinator for Paramedics. Speaking to an audience of staff, students and health professionals, Umar highlighted the growing relevance of waterbirth as a safe and effective method of childbirth, already in use in over 100 countries. KASU Allied Health College Hosts Orientation, Offers Guidance She described waterbirth as the process of delivering…
A milestone marked by Progress; the Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, celebrates his second anniversary in office, Constituents and stakeholders are reflecting on a tenure defined by transformative change, especially in the education sector. The milestone celebration, sponsored by Zaria federal constituents, comes at a time of visible and measurable progress across Zaria and its environs. Bldr. Ishaq, Secretary of the Zaria Education City Project, described the speaker’s leadership between June 2023 and June 2025 as a turning point; “I am honored under an impactful-working relationship with Engr Jamil, the executive chairman Zaria and…
Bello Wakili It was truly inspiring to witness the overwhelming outpouring of love and support as the people of Zaria came out in massive numbers to welcome their distinguished representative, the Honourable Speaker, back to his hometown. The joyous occasion was not just a homecoming but also a celebration of his impactful leadership, marked by the commissioning of numerous life-changing projects. From the construction of critical road networks to the empowerment of educators and farmers, Speaker Abbas has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the development of his constituency. Among his notable initiatives: Infrastructure Development: Several road projects have…
A delegation from the Federal Government of Nigeria has visited the Dantata family in the holy city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, to offer condolences and participate in funeral rites for the late elder statesman and business icon, Alhaji Aminu Dantata. Alhaji Dantata passed away on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the age of 94. Following his wishes, he will be buried in Madinah on Tuesday. Gwamnan Kano ya jagoranci tawaga izuwa jana’izar Dantata The delegation, which departed Nigeria late Sunday and arrived in Madinah early Monday, was led by the Minister of Defence and former Governor of…
Save the Children with funding from GAVi has unveiled VaxSocail project to combact vaccines hesitancy in Kano . Funded by GAVI, the Vaxsocial project is a targeted initiative to combat vaccine hesitancy and increase immunisation uptake across six Local Government Areas in the state. AHBN Recommends Swift Funding to Curb Zero Dose in Kano The VaxSocial project aims to improve immunisation coverage among children, adolescent girls, and women at risk of cervical cancer. A key focus of the campaign is reaching “zero-dose” children, those who have never received any vaccines, as well as those who started but did not complete…
Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, ya tashi daga Filin Jirgin Sama na Malam Aminu Kano, inda yake jagorantar wata babbar tawaga domin halartar jana’izar fitaccen attajiri kuma dattijon kasa, marigayi Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, a birnin Madina mai alfarma, da ke Kasar Saudiyya. Marigayin ya rasu da safiyar Asabar a birnin Abu Dhabi na Hadaddiyar Daular Larabawa. Tawagar gwamnatin tarayya ta isa Madina don jana’izar Dantata Wannan bayanin na cikin wata sanarwa da mai magana da yawun gwamnan, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, ya fitar. Tawagar tana dauke da Sarkin Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, Gwamnan Jihar Jigawa, Alhaji…
Wata tawaga ta musamman daga Gwamnatin Tarayyar Najeriya ta isa birnin Madinah mai tsarki da ke kasar Saudiyya domin halartar jana’izar marigayi attajiri kuma dattijon kasa, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. Alhaji Dantata ya rasu ne a birnin Abu Dhabi na Hadaddiyar Daular Larabawa a ranar Asabar yana da shekaru 94. Tawogar gwamnatin tarayya ta isa Madina don jana’izar Dantata Tawagar ta tashi daga Najeriya ne da yammacin Lahadi, inda ta isa Madinah da safiyar Litinin domin karbar gawar marigayin kafin jana’izar da za a gudanar daga bisani a ranar Litinin. Tawagar na karkashin jagorancin Ministan Tsaro kuma tsohon Gwamnan Jihar…
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation has refuted reports circulating in the media and online platforms claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has removed Senator George Akume, from his position as Secretary to the Government of the Federation. In an official statement released on Monday, the OSGF described the claims as “false, misleading, and entirely without basis in fact.” Akume’s Wife, David Mark’s Daughter Secure APC Reps Tickets in Benue “The purported removal of the SGF is a fabrication and a figment of the imagination of mischief-makers who aim to disinform and mislead the public,”…
Bayo Onanuga In the wake of some Nigerians’ misguided, mischievous, and uninformed comments regarding President Bola Tinubu’s historic state visit to Saint Lucia, it is necessary to clarify the purpose of the visit. First, from the perspective of the Government of Saint Lucia, the visit by the Nigerian leader paves the way for the rekindling of our ancestral bonds, igniting a new era of diplomatic, cultural, and economic possibilities between our nations. President Tinubu Embarks on Diplomatic Visit to Saint Lucia, Brazil Like many Caribbean nations, Saint Lucia has a significant population of African ancestry. In the mid-19th century, a…