The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, hosted a delegation from the National Defence College of the Ugandan Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) as part of the institution’s study tour to Nigeria. The visit highlights the growing bilateral cooperation between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Uganda, particularly in the areas of defence collaboration, regional peace and security, and institutional capacity development. The Ugandan delegation was received by senior officials of the Ministry led by Ambassador Musa Sani Nuhu, Director of the Policy Research and Statistics Department; Ambassador Ali Gombe, Director of the African Affairs Department; and Brigadier…
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Ibrahim Sulaiman Governorship aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, Prof. Muhammad Sani Bello, has unveiled an ambitious agenda focused on security, economic development, human rights protection, and inclusive governance as consultations intensify ahead of the party’s primary election. Prof. Bello, a former Kaduna State Commissioner for Education popularly known as the Mainan Zazzau, disclosed his plans during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting of ADC Zone One held at the Dove Event Centre in Sabon Gari Local Government Area. The meeting brought together leaders from the 87 wards across Kaduna North Zone, alongside party officials, women and youth…
The inability of Kano pilgrims participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise to enjoy direct shuttle bus services between their accommodation and the Grand Mosque in Makkah is due to a new transportation and crowd-control policy introduced by Saudi authorities ahead of the commencement of the core Hajj rituals. The Director-General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Dr. Abubakar Ibrahim Matawalle, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Makkah on Sunday. This was contained in a statement issued by the Head of the Media Team for Kano Hajj Operations 2026, Mustapha Muhammad. According to the statement, the Saudi authorities have…
Lamara Garba The medical team deployed by the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board for this year’s Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has continued to receive commendation for its commitment and dedication to the healthcare needs of pilgrims. The team, headed by Dr. Ibrahim Musa, has established clinics in all the seven major houses accommodating pilgrims from Kano State in Makkah to ensure easy access to medical care throughout the Hajj period. Kano Hajj Registration Closes February 8, 2026-Official The Kano medical team operates in collaboration with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) medical mission, working in…
As millions of Muslims prepare for the commencement of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage on Monday, May 25, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has activated an extensive security and public health network aimed at protecting an estimated 1.5 million pilgrims expected to gather at the holy sites. The measures come amid heightened global health concerns following recent virus outbreaks, including Ebola cases reported in parts of Africa and classified by the World Health Organization as public health emergencies. Saudi authorities say the Kingdom has reached full operational readiness, deploying a sophisticated system that combines modern technology, advanced healthcare services, and crowd…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has strongly condemned the alleged sexual abuse of four minor students by a school teacher identified as Kamalu, describing the act as a grave violation of children’s rights and a betrayal of public trust. In a statement issued by the National Secretary of the association, Wasilah Ladan, NAWOJ said the alleged incident does not reflect the values of educators, the teaching profession, or Nigerian society. The association noted that sexual violence against children remains a serious criminal offence under Nigerian law and called for urgent action to ensure justice for the victims. IWD…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the conduct of the 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries across the country as a strong reflection of internal democracy within the ruling party. The President made the remarks on Saturday after participating in the APC Presidential Primaries at Ikoyi-Obalende Ward L2 in Lagos State, where he noted that the exercise had further strengthened the nation’s democratic process. President Tinubu, who arrived at the venue alongside the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was received by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke…
The Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor, has inaugurated the Working Group for the Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Technology and Innovation Platform (CTIP) as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s climate action and industrial sustainability agenda. Speaking during the virtual inauguration, Prof. Barikor explained that the CTIP initiative, launched in April, was designed to align economic growth with environmental sustainability, particularly across critical sectors including energy, cement manufacturing, heavy industry, and manufacturing. Represented by the Director of Partnership and Education at NESREA, Mrs. Bintu Kolo Mohammed, the Director General stated…
Lamara Garba Pilgrims from Kano State performing this year’s Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have expressed satisfaction with the quality of accommodation and feeding arrangements provided by the Kano State Government in both Madinah and Makkah. Findings revealed that the accommodation secured for the pilgrims were decent, comfortable, and well furnished with facilities that made their stay conducive throughout their spiritual exercise. Each room was equipped with refrigerators, air conditioners, clean toilets, and other essential facilities aimed at ensuring comfort and convenience for the pilgrims. In addition, pilgrims were grouped in rooms accommodating a maximum of five persons,…
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council NERDC, has partnered with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO to review the Teachers’ Training Manual aimed at supporting the effective implementation of the revised Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) across Nigeria. Speaking at the workshop, the Executive Secretary of NERDC, Prof. Salisu Shehu, commended the dedication, expertise and commitment of the resource persons assembled to undertake the review process. NERDC Unveils Nigeria’s Education Reforms at Global Symposium in India He stressed that although the Basic Education Curriculum had already been revised, the success of its implementation would depend largely on…
Ibrahim Sulaimam The Hajiya Gambo Sawaba General Hospital Fistula Centre, Zaria, has successfully repaired more than 2,000 obstetric fistula cases since its establishment in 1999, according to the centre’s Chief Surgeon, Dr. Mohammed-Ado Zakari. Zakari disclosed this on Saturday during the 2026 commemoration of the International Day to End Fistula held at the hospital in Zaria. He said the centre currently performs repairs on an average of 150 patients annually with a success rate of over 70 per cent. Timely Obstetric Care Key to Ending Fistula in Jigawa-Dr.Kanya According to him, the centre has also trained five doctors and several…
The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons NCFRMI, has received 497 Nigerian migrants evacuated from Niger Republic through the Jibia border as part of ongoing humanitarian repatriation efforts coordinated by the Federal Government and international partners. The returnees arrived at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Friday at about 12:25 p.m. from Agadez, Niger Republic, and were received by officials of the commission’s Kano Field Office alongside other relevant agencies. Trump Cancels 100,000+ US Visas Amid Immigration Crackdown Speaking during the reception exercise, the Federal Commissioner of the commission, Dr. Tijjani Aliyu Ahmed, said the evacuation…
The National Research Institute for Chemical Technology NARICT, has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Aliyu Abbas Sickle Cell Charitable Foundation in efforts aimed at supporting individuals living with sickle cell disorder and raising awareness about the condition across the country. The commitment was made when a delegation from the foundation paid a courtesy visit to the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NARICT, Engr. Dr. Kabiru Mu’azu. KanSLAM Commemorates 2024 World Sickle Cell Awareness Day The delegation was led by the Chairman of the foundation, Malam Ridwan A. Dalhat, who said the visit was aimed at seeking strategic collaboration…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA has dismantled what it described as a highly sophisticated Nigerian-Mexican methamphetamine production syndicate, shutting down the largest clandestine drug laboratory ever uncovered in Nigeria and arresting 10 suspects, including three Mexican nationals and the cartel’s alleged kingpin. The operation, carried out by the agency’s Special Operations Unit (SOU), led to the discovery of an industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory hidden in a remote forest in Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State. Speaking during a media briefing at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brig.-Gen. Mohamed…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has partnered with the Business School of Nile University, Abuja, to organise an Executive Industry Immersion Challenge (EIIC) for students of the institution’s Business School. The four-day programme, held at the NDIC Head Office in Abuja, is aimed at bridging the gap between academic learning and practical industry experience. Nigeria Emerges as Global Player in Data Protection-NDPC Speaking during the programme, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NDIC, Thompson Oludare Sunday, said the Corporation accepted to host the initiative as part of efforts to address the widening disconnect between academia and the…
GHIV Africa has commenced preparations for the implementation of the UNICEF-supported Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) project focused on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and nutrition interventions in Magumeri. As part of the pre-implementation process, the organization visited one of the benefiting communities in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State and held a strategic stakeholder engagement meeting with community leaders to assess pressing humanitarian needs. KNSG, UNICEF Seek Stronger Collaboration to Tackle Malnutrition The meeting provided a platform for open dialogue, allowing residents and traditional leaders to identify major gaps in access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and nutrition services…
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has appointed the Voice of Nigeria (VON) as the official International and Diaspora Radio Broadcaster for the upcoming World Public Relations Forum (WPRF). Chairman of the WPRF National Planning Committee, Suleiman Haruna, disclosed this during the official signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between both institutions at the VON headquarters in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of the Institute, Dr. Haruna described the agreement as critical to the successful hosting of the global event scheduled to take place from November 15 to 21. He described VON as a strategic and worthy partner, noting that…
Sani Dutsinma As Muslims prepare for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the prices of rams have risen sharply across Kebbi State, forcing many prospective buyers to delay purchases despite the availability of livestock in major markets. A survey conducted by Radio Nigeria in livestock markets across the state revealed that although markets are well stocked with rams, patronage remains low due to the high prices. Eid-ul-Kabir: Rising Livestock Prices, Low Patronage Hit Kano Markets At Ambursa and Kalgo markets, small-sized rams are being sold for between N100,000 and N200,000, while medium-sized rams cost between N300,000 and N500,000. Bigger rams are priced…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has participated in a high-level stakeholders’ engagement convened by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in Abuja to discuss the Federal Government’s approved reporting structure for the Bureau. The engagement brought together major stakeholders from the aviation, maritime, rail, road transportation, emergency management, law enforcement, and national security sectors to strengthen collaboration toward building a safer and more coordinated transportation system in Nigeria. Kano Tackles Zero-Dose as Transport Workers Champion Immunisation from the Grassroots The Bureau commended the leadership of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for championing the national initiative and…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has provided educational support to pupils of Kondawa Nomadic School in Jama’are Local Government Area of Bauchi State, distributing school uniforms and learning materials while also facilitating the recruitment of three teachers to address critical staffing gaps at the institution. The intervention, carried out on Thursday, was led by CITAD’s Executive Director, Y. Z. Ya’u, who said the initiative was part of the organisation’s broader efforts to improve access to quality education in underserved and hard-to-reach communities, particularly among nomadic populations. Ya’u, who was represented by Isah Garba, explained that encouraging school…