Hundreds of residents, healthcare professionals, development partners, and beneficiaries gathered today as the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) hosted a symbolic “Red Rally Against Sickle Cell Disease” at Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital (Nassarawa Hospital), Kano, to commemorate World Sickle Cell Day 2026. The event, held under the theme “AbbaCare: Closing the Survival Gap, Ensuring Equity in Sickle Cell Care,” was aimed at raising awareness about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), promoting early diagnosis and prevention, and showing solidarity with individuals and families affected by the condition. NARICT Assures Support for Sickle Cell Patients Through CSR Speaking at the rally,…
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Ado Salisu The Athletics Federation of Nigeria AFN has postponed the commencement of the 2026 Commonwealth Games national trials by one day to accommodate athletes affected by severe weather disruptions in the United States. The trials, which were initially scheduled for June 20 to June 22 at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Sports Complex in Lagos, will now hold from June 21 to June 23 at the same venue. AFN Accepts Aghazu’s Apology as She Withdraws Resignation The adjustment followed an emergency meeting of the AFN board chaired by its president, Chief Tonobok Okowa, held in Lagos. According to…
Ado Salisu The Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) has officially selected the University of Calabar (UNICAL) as the host of the 28th edition of the Nigerian Universities Games, scheduled to hold from November 14 to 24, 2026. The upcoming Games will be hosted by the University of Calabar and are expected to bring together about 95 universities across Nigeria. More than 10,000 participants—including athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and spectators—are anticipated to take part in the multi-sport event. AFN Targets Medal-Rich Events for U18/U20 African Athletics Championship The competition will feature 24 sporting disciplines, making it one of the largest gatherings…
Nigerian chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur Hilda Baci has been named a Guinness World Records (GWR) ICON, earning global recognition for her remarkable achievements in the culinary world and her influence as one of Africa’s most celebrated food personalities. The honour marks another milestone in Hilda Baci’s inspiring journey, which began at an early age while assisting at her mother’s restaurant in Abuja. Known for her exceptional memory and customer service skills as a child, she developed a passion for food that would later define her career. Crowd Surges as Hilda Baci Attempts Guinness Record for Largest Pot of Jollof Rice…
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a Nigerian-American, Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, over an alleged cross-border vehicle import fraud involving more than $320,000, estimated at about ₦434.88 million. Adams, who reportedly holds dual citizenship of Nigeria and the United States, is being investigated for alleged criminal breach of trust and obtaining money under false pretences. EFCC Busts Alleged N4.4bn Gold Smuggling Syndicate at MAKIA According to preliminary investigations by the anti-graft agency, the suspect is allegedly linked to a syndicate based in the United States that specializes in defrauding unsuspecting Nigerians…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a final six-month tenure extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi. The extension, which takes effect after the expiration of his current tenure on August 1, 2026, will run until February 2027. According to a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the extension is intended to enable Adeniyi to consolidate the implementation of the National Single Window initiative and ensure a smooth leadership transition within the Customs Service. Saulawa Assumes Office as Acting Customs Provost Marshal During the six-month period, Adeniyi will work…
The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB) and Chairmen of the 44 Local Government Areas have adopted a six-point action plan aimed at improving Primary Health Care (PHC) service delivery, accountability, and health governance across the state. The resolutions were reached at a two-day Bi-Annual Meeting is themed, “Sustaining Effective Collaborative Relationship Between KSPHCMB and ALGON.” KSPHCMB DG Flags Staff Shortage, Poor Sanitation During Inspection The meeting focused on reviewing performance, strengthening accountability mechanisms, and enhancing collaboration among stakeholders to drive improved healthcare outcomes at the grassroots level. Participants assessed progress made in PHC implementation, identified existing challenges,…
The management of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, has secured approval from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, to admit its 300-level medical students for clinical studies, ensuring the continuity of their academic and professional training. The approval followed a courtesy and collaboration visit by an IBB University delegation led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mohammed Hadi Suleiman, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Salihu Mohammed Niworu, and the Registrar, Alhaji Idris Saleh Kusherki. ABU Zaria Bags JAMB’s N500 Million Mega Merit Award The visit was aimed at seeking a collaborative arrangement that would enable the university’s 300-level…
Police in Kano State have detained a popular TikTok personality, Fati Cele, following the death of her boyfriend, Isma’il Makaye, in an incident currently under investigation. Fati Cele, who hails from Borno State and resides in a rented apartment in the Danbare area of Kano, is well known on TikTok, where she has amassed more than 32,000 followers. EFCC Arrests TikTok Sensation Murja Kunya for Currency Abuse According to sources close to the deceased, the incident occurred at Cele’s residence when she reportedly raised an alarm, shouting that there was a fire. Neighbours who rushed to the scene allegedly found…
Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Government has activated an emergency response plan following a fresh invasion of migratory quelea birds that poses a significant threat to dry-season rice production in several parts of the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Alhaji Shehu Muazu, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. KNHA Calls for Immediate Action Over Worsening Tomato Pest Infestation According to the commissioner, large flocks of the migratory birds, scientifically known as Quelea quelea, have invaded fadama farming areas in five local government areas—Argungu, Gwandu, Birnin Kebbi, Kalgo, and Bunza—within the last 72…