As part of activities marking the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Alliances for Africa (AfA) team, in collaboration with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Imo State Command, visited Imo Government Girls’ Secondary School, Owerri, to raise awareness on the rising threat of digital violence against young girls. The team received a warm welcome from the school’s Principal, who led them to address the students during the morning assembly. The session provided a timely opportunity to engage hundreds of students on issues surrounding online safety. The sensitization, themed “Protecting the Girl Child from Digital…
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The Kano State Government, KNSG, says it has achieved 45 percent progress in improving the education sector, despite the challenges it inherited from the previous administration. The Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, disclosed this after defending the ministry’s budget before the Kano State House of Assembly. Dr. Makoda said among the achievements recorded by the government are enrollment of more than 40,000 out-of-school girls back to their classrooms, the renovation of over 2,000 classrooms, and the construction of new ones. He added that the government has allocated 31 percent of its 2025 budget to the education sector, amounting…
The Kano Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) says it is fully prepared to confront and contain any type of disease outbreak that may occur in the state in 2026. The director general KNCDC, Professor Muhammad Adamu Abbas, made this known after defending the agency’s budget before the Kano State House of Assembly. Professor Abbas explained that although the agency is new and will be receiving its first official budget next year, this has not stopped it from taking preventive measures and detecting diseases even before they emerge, with the aim of protecting the people and the state of Kano from…
The Nigerian Army has announced the promotion of 105 senior officers in a sweeping reorganisation of its top command structure. The elevation, approved by the Army Council, includes 28 officers promoted from Brigadier General to Major General and 77 elevated from Colonel to Brigadier General. In a statement, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Appolonia Anele, said the newly promoted officers serve in key roles across intelligence, logistics, operations, training, and administration. Among those promoted to Major General are O. Adegbe of the Defence Intelligence Agency; S. M. Uba, Director of Defence Information; R. E. Hedima, Acting Chief…
Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and a renowned academic, has called on the Federal Government to entrench merit, competence, and integrity as guiding principles in the appointment of leadership across Nigerian universities. Jigawa Govt Hails President Tinubu’s Appointment of Prof. Jega He warned that the increasing politicisation of such appointments poses a serious threat to academic standards, institutional autonomy, and the future of higher education in the country. Professor Jega made this call on Thursday while delivering the 3rd Abdullahi Mahadi Annual Memorial Lecture at Gombe State University, Gombe State. The…
Sani Haruna Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the newly appointed Renewed Hope Agenda (RHA) Ambassador to Kebbi State, Alhaji Sambo Gwandu. Speaking while receiving the Ambassador at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, Governor Idris pledged his full support and emphasized a collaborative effort aimed at enlightening Nigerians on the democratic dividends delivered under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. 1,500 APC Support Groups Endorse Yari’s Renewed Hope Network The Governor noted that the Renewed Hope Agenda aligns seamlessly with Kebbi State’s development priorities, especially in the areas of infrastructure, security, and…
Khadijah Aliyu-Nigeria The 23rd International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA) opened in Accra, calling on African leaders to prioritize health sovereignty, protect human rights, empower communities, and embrace innovation to end AIDS as a public health threat. Hosted in Ghana for the first time, ICASA is a major bilingual conference that has been a pivotal platform for over 30 years in combating HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and malaria while fostering stigma-free environments for people living with HIV (PLHIV) and their families. The event runs until December 8 under the theme, “Africa in Action: Catalysing Integrated Sustainable…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has constituted the boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), marking a significant step in strengthening governance in Nigeria’s education and agricultural sectors. Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, appointed in July, continues as Chairman of UBEC. The President also appointed six board members to represent the country’s geo-political zones: Uchendu Ikechi Mbaegbulem (South East), Gift Ngo (South South), Mrs. Ibiwunmi Akinnola (South West), Dr. Meiro Mandara (North East), Dr. Abdu Imam Saulawa (North West), and Professor Paul Ibukun-Olu Bolorunduro (North Central). The board members…
The Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, Alhaji Dr. Ahmad Muhammad Sani, has called on wealthy individuals to invest in youth engagement through sports competitions, noting that such initiatives help steer young people away from anti-social activities and contribute to community development. The Emir made the call during the final of the 45th Silver Jubilee Anniversary Gala Soccer Competition held at the Gumel Township Stadium. The tournament was sponsored by the Registrar of the Jigawa State College of Education, Alhaji Bala Isyaku, as part of activities marking the Emir’s anniversary celebration. Represented by the Dan Masanin Gumel, Alhaji Ahmad Ibrahim…
Ado Salisu Nigeria has recorded a major milestone in the rise of indigenous board games, earning growing recognition across Africa as local creators continue to innovate and expand the continent’s gaming ecosystem. No fewer than seven Nigerian designers showcased new projects at the 2025 African Board Games Convention (AB Con) held in Abuja. The 9th edition of AB Con brought together board-game developers, publishers and enthusiasts from across the continent, all eager to test and exchange new ideas shaping Africa’s gaming future. Founder of AB Con, Kenechukwu Ogbuagu, said the event had grown remarkably since its debut in 2016, rising…