Ado Salisu Eight teams have secured qualification for the Final Eight of the Nigerian Premier Basketball League, where the national champion will be crowned and earn the right to represent Nigeria at the FIBA Africa continental championship. The league, organised by the Nigeria Basketball Federation under the leadership of Musa Kida, concluded its first and second phases across different states of the federation, producing the top four teams from both the Savannah and Atlantic Conferences. Kano Pillars Seek FIBA Africa Qualification After Final Eight Berth At the Savannah Conference held in Minna, Aso Sky Hawks emerged champions, while City Chiefs…
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Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government has commenced the distribution of 110 truckloads of free fertiliser to farmers across the state as part of Governor Nasir Idris’ annual commitment under the KADAGE agricultural programme aimed at boosting food production and supporting rural livelihoods. Speaking during the distribution ceremony held at Halliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Alhaji Shehu Mu’azu, said the initiative fulfilled the governor’s pledge to provide free agricultural inputs to farmers across the state every year. KBSG Refutes Claims of Supplying Adulterated Fertilizer to Farmers Mu’azu explained that the administration’s agricultural…
Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has criticised the Presidency’s defence of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over the alleged activities of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, saying the official response leaves several critical questions unanswered. Dalung was reacting to a statement by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, which sought to clear Gbajabiamila of any involvement in the matter. Presidency Backs Gbajabiamila, Says Accuser Misled CBN According to Dalung, while the Presidency attempted to exonerate the Chief of Staff, its explanation highlighted what he described as significant gaps in government oversight. He argued that regardless of…
The Presidency has reaffirmed that one Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew, who has been parading himself as the Director-General of a so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council and Presidential Economic Advisory Council, is an impostor operating a fictitious government agency. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President first alerted security agencies after officials of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) raised concerns about another body allegedly operating in conflict with its mandate. Gbajabiamila Remains Tinubu’s Chief of Staff- Presidency…
The Kano State House of Assembly has received the Auditor-General’s Financial and Performance Audit Report on the implementation of the HOPE Health and HOPE Education programmes for the period ending December 31, 2025, while also calling for urgent measures to tackle rising thuggery in Ungogo Local Government Area. Reading the Auditor-General’s communication during plenary, Speaker Jibril Ismail Falgore said the report contains the findings of a performance audit conducted to assess the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of public resource utilisation in implementing the HOPE programmes. Kano AG Submits 2025 Draft Financial Statements For Audit According to the Speaker, the report…
Ado Salisu Philanthropist and entrepreneur Kingsley James Awodi has been elected as the new President of the Nigeria Para Powerlifting Federation, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of the country’s most successful sports federations. Awodi was elected unopposed after securing all 12 votes cast by delegates during the federation’s elective congress held at the VIP Lounge of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. Nigeria’s Para-Powerlifting Stars Eye Glory at Santiago World Championships Delegates described his emergence as a reflection of the confidence reposed in his leadership, citing his longstanding commitment to the development of para powerlifting…
The Alpha Christian Education Ministry has sought collaboration with the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council to review its educational curriculum and instructional materials in line with the Council’s approved standards and regulations. The request was made during a courtesy visit to NERDC headquarters on Tuesday by the National Director of ACEM, Naomi Panya Baba. NERDC, UNESCO Partner to Review Teachers’ Training Manual She said the visit was aimed at strengthening the relationship between both organisations and exploring areas of collaboration in curriculum implementation, educator capacity building, curriculum adaptation within approved standards, curriculum research and development, as well as the…
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has commenced the second phase of its national capacity-building programme for Quality Assurance Assessors, aimed at strengthening livestock standards, improving food safety and enhancing the competitiveness of Nigeria’s livestock value chains in local and international markets. The two-day training, held in Kaduna State, brought together participants from the North-West geopolitical zone, including Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa and Zamfara states. Nigeria Mobilises Stakeholders for Continental Livestock Conference The programme follows the successful first phase held in Yola in May 2026 for participants from the North-East, where stakeholders received training on quality assurance systems,…
The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government will continue to protect and support its citizens wherever they are, as he welcomed five Nigerians repatriated after spending 10 months in detention in Côte d’Ivoire. Speaking during the reception of the returnees at the airport, Issa-Onilu described their ordeal as unfortunate, stressing that they had travelled abroad in search of better opportunities and not to commit any crime. 708 Nigerian Migrants Repatriated from Niger Republic He said their successful return demonstrated the government’s commitment to standing by Nigerians in times of distress. “You…
The Jigawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency JSPHCDA, in collaboration with Jhpiego, has held its monthly Quality Improvement, Leadership and Management (QI&LM) meeting as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare service delivery through effective leadership, sound management and continuous quality improvement. The one-day meeting, held at the Agency’s Conference Hall, New State Secretariat, Dutse, brought together directors, deputy directors and other senior officials from the Jigawa State Ministry of Health and JSPHCDA, alongside key stakeholders in the state’s health sector. SPHCA Flags Off SAARMAN 2 Azithromycin Campaign in Katsina Among those in attendance were the Acting Primary Healthcare…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, George Akume, has called for stronger collaboration among Nigeria’s fiscal and oversight institutions to enhance transparency, accountability and prudent public financial management in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Akume made the call while receiving the management of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, led by its Acting Executive Chairman, Charles Chukwuemeka Abana, during a courtesy visit in Abuja on Tuesday. SEC Admits Seven New Crypto Firms into Regulatory Sandbox The SGF urged the Commission to strengthen collaboration with key government institutions, including the Federal Ministry of Finance, the Budget Office…
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic and commercial ties with Vietnam during a meeting with the country’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Le Anh Tuan. The meeting highlighted the longstanding cordial relationship between Nigeria and Vietnam, with both sides expressing a shared commitment to translating their strong political relations into tangible economic and commercial benefits for their citizens. Cultural Diplomacy in Focus as S/Africa Hosts Chinese Bridge Final During the talks, Le Anh Tuan stressed the need to strengthen the legal and institutional framework guiding bilateral cooperation. He called…
Five resident doctors from the Maxillofacial Surgery Department of the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, have secured a scholarship worth $125,000 from the Global University of Medical Sciences, Jamaica, to pursue postgraduate studies in Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology. The scholarship will enable each of the five doctors to receive $25,000 for a Master’s degree and Fellowship training in the specialized field. The beneficiaries are: Musa Sani Yerima Muhammad Abubakar Gumi Atiku L. Atiku Johnson A. O. Emmanuel Bwala Paktama The scholarship was facilitated by Christopher Ogunsalu, President of the International Postgraduate Medical College. Speaking during the presentation ceremony, the…
Sayyida Bahijja Malam Kabara, ta taya mahaifiyarta, Sayyida Saratu Shaikh Dr. Muhammad Nasir Kabara, murnar karin matsayi da aka yi mata a Hukumar Hisbah ta Jihar Kano. A cikin wani saƙo da ta wallafa a shafukanta na kafafen sada zumunta, Bahijja ta bayyana farin cikinta da godiya ga Allah bisa karin girman da aka yi wa mahaifiyarta daga Assistant Superintendent of Hisbah II (ASH II) zuwa Assistant Superintendent of Hisbah I (ASH I). Ta bayyana karin matsayin a matsayin sakamakon ƙwazo, riƙon amana, jajircewa da sadaukarwar da mahaifiyarta ta yi tsawon shekaru wajen hidimtawa addinin Musulunci, al’umma da kuma Gwamnatin…
A non Governmental organization,Adolescent Health Information Project (AHIP), in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) under its ROOTS Project, has organized a three-day capacity-building training for returnees on financial literacy and business management to promote self-reliance and discourage irregular migration. The programme is designed to equip participants with practical financial management and entrepreneurship skills that will enable them to rebuild sustainable livelihoods and successfully reintegrate into their communities. In her opening remarks, the ROOTS Project Programme Manager, Halima Kasim, explained the initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to support returnees in overcoming the challenges associated with irregular migration.…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on stakeholders in Nigeria’s printing industry to embrace unity, reconciliation, and collaboration as the foundation for sustainable growth and global competitiveness. Speaking at the 2026 Nigeria Print Industry Stakeholders’ Summit, themed “From Resolution to Renaissance,” held at Nikon Luxury Hotel in Abuja, the Minister described the recent resolution of the leadership dispute within the Chartered Institute of Professional Printers of Nigeria as a turning point for the industry. He urged stakeholders to capitalize on the opportunity to reposition the sector, emphasizing that collective efforts would unlock the industry’s vast…
The Kano State House of Assembly KNHA has received four executive bills transmitted by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for legislative consideration, while also moving to confirm the nomination of a secretary for Kumbotso Local Government. During plenary, the Speaker Jibril Isma’il Falgore read a letter from Governor Yusuf informing the House of the approval of the bills by the State Executive Council and requesting their consideration. The bills include the Kano State Local Government Administration Bill, 2025, Kano State Economic Planning and Development Council Bill, 2025, Kano State Education Bill, 2025, and the Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Science and…
A fresh legal battle has erupted within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), with the Governorship Aspirant, Mukhtar Muhammad and other aggrieved aspirants asking the Federal High Court to nullify the party’s primary elections conducted in Kano State and restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising candidates that emerged from the exercise. In an Originating Summons filed before the Federal High Court, by five members of the NDC Shuaib Abubakar Fagge; Mustapha Salisu Musa (Fanandas); Musa Hudu Yusuf; Mukhtar Muhammad (Governorship Aspirant) and Mahfuz Yahuza as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th plaintiffs they challenged the legality of the party’s…
The West and Central Africa Health (WCA Health), through its Accelerating the Expanded Adoption of RMNCHC Innovations and Health Reforms in Kano State (AEARI) Project, has showcased significant achievements in reducing maternal mortality and strengthening primary healthcare delivery in Kano State. The achievements were presented during the AEARI Project Learning and Dissemination Meeting held in Kano, where government officials, development partners, health experts and stakeholders reviewed the project’s impact and explored strategies for sustaining the gains recorded in maternal and newborn healthcare. Speaking at the event, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of WCA Health, Dr. Ufuoma Festus Omo-Obi,…
Ibrahim Suleiman The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the proposed National Institute for Public Health and Infectious Diseases (NIPHID), Zaria, Dr. Dalhatu Abdullahi Aminu, has dismissed objections to the institute’s establishment bill by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS), and the Health Sector Reform Coalition (HSRC), describing their concerns as the result of a misinterpretation of the proposed legislation. Speaking on the controversy surrounding the bill before the National Assembly, Aminu said the three organisations based their criticism on provisions contained in an earlier draft or on clauses that do not…