COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE ROOTS TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP (TWG) QUARTERLY MEETING Maarma Hall, Tarauni, Kano State | 14th May, 2026 The Technical Working Group (TWG) of the ROOTS Project – Resilient Opportunities for Outreach, Trade & Sustainability held its quarterly meeting on 14th May 2026 in Kano. The meeting convened key stakeholders including government agencies, civil society organizations, private sector actors, media, and traditional leaders to review progress, identify challenges, and agree on strategic actions. About the Implementing Organization and Partners The project is implemented by Adolescent Health and Information Project (AHIP), a youth-focused, non-governmental, non-partisan, and non-profit organization committed…
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The Niger State Private Health Facilities Agency (NiSPHFA) has shut down 15 private health facilities and arrested a man allegedly posing as a medical doctor during an enforcement operation in Suleja Local Government Area of the state. The Executive Chairman of NiSPHFA, Dr. Abdullahi Suleiman, disclosed this on Saturday during an inspection of selected private health facilities in Suleja following a regulatory exercise carried out by the agency’s task force. According to Suleiman, the operation was prompted by intelligence reports and routine inspections aimed at sanitising the healthcare sector and safeguarding residents from unsafe and illegal medical practices. He revealed…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable energy development and global collaboration following its participation in the 2026 Global Energy Show held in Calgary, Canada. The three-day international summit, which took place from June 9 to June 11, brought together policymakers, industry regulators, operators, equipment manufacturers, investors, and other critical stakeholders from across the global energy value chain to deliberate on emerging trends and challenges shaping the future of energy. NNPC Hosts She-Fix 2.0, Boosts Women’s Inclusion in Energy Sector Discussions at the summit focused on key issues influencing the evolving global energy landscape, including geopolitical developments affecting trade flows,…
Adamu Yusuf Twenty three state chairmen of the Accord Party have endorsed and formally welcomed the emergence of Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, describing his candidacy as a unifying force and a credible platform for national renewal. In a joint statement issued on Saturday, June 13, the chairmen said their position followed extensive consultations and a collective acceptance of his emergence through the party’s presidential primaries. Democracy Day: Hashim Calls for Protection of Civic Freedoms, Condemns Alleged Attack on Protesters They affirmed that his emergence reflects the democratic will of party members…
The leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum ACF State Chapters notes with dismay the lingering crisis occasioned by the refusal of the erstwhile Secretary General, Mal. Murtala Aliyu, to vacate office after the expiration of his tenure since March 2026. This situation has been further compounded by the support and aid rendered by the Chairman of the National Executive Council (NEC), who ought to have acted strictly in accordance with the constitutional provisions of the ACF. ACF Blames Drug Abuse for Kano Family Tragedy We are equally concerned that both individuals made attempts to cause division within the Forum, leading…
Ado Salisu The Emir of Gombe, Abubakar Shehu Abubakar, has urged young footballers participating in the 2026 Gombe Emir’s Cup competition to take advantage of the tournament as a platform to showcase their talents and attract opportunities on the global stage. The monarch made the call during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Gombe Emir’s Cup, tagged “King’s Cup,” held at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe. The tournament was organised and sponsored by Hon. Ahmad Shuaibu Gara Gombe, Chief Executive Officer of Green White Green. Emir of Gombe Assures Continued Support for Sports Development Represented by the Wakilin Birnin Gombe,…
The Chairman of the Kano State Taskforce on Mobilisation for Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has inaugurated 12 specialised subcommittees aimed at strengthening grassroots mobilisation and increasing citizens’ participation in the ongoing voter registration exercise across the state. The initiative comes as Kano continues to maintain its position as the leading state in Nigeria in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC Appeals to Stakeholders as CVR Exercise Resumes in Kebbi Speaking during the inauguration of the committees, Waiya said the move was designed to consolidate the gains already…
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has called on philanthropists, development partners, corporate organisations, and well-meaning individuals to support ongoing efforts aimed at tackling the growing burden of breast cancer in the state. The governor made the appeal during a send-off dinner organised in honour of the Revive Mission Belgium medical team and the Pledging Aid Charity Foundation (PAC-F) following the successful completion of a free breast cancer medical mission in Katsina State. Governor Radda stressed that government alone cannot address complex health challenges such as cancer, emphasizing the need for sustained collaboration among stakeholders to improve healthcare outcomes…
The Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University Kano (NWUK), Professor Amina Salihi Bayero, has intensified efforts to improve infrastructure and enhance the learning environment at the institution through strategic engagements with key government agencies and private sector stakeholders. As part of the initiative, Professor Bayero led a university delegation on a follow-up visit to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) regarding the proposed solarization project for the university. FG Boosts Power Supply in BUK with 1MW Solar Energy, 200 Streetlights The delegation subsequently paid a courtesy and advocacy visit to the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja to seek support for addressing…
The Hospital Transfusion Committee of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, in collaboration with the Aisha Abba Abdullahi Memorial Foundation (3AM), on Saturday organised a blood donation drive at Wuse Market, Abuja, as part of activities marking the 2026 World Blood Donor Day. The outreach, themed “One Drop of Humanity: Give Blood, Save Lives,” attracted a large number of voluntary donors who participated in the exercise aimed at boosting blood availability for patients requiring lifesaving transfusions. Over 2,000 Patients Benefit from NMA Free Medical Outreach in Kano Speaking during the event, the Chairperson of the FMC Abuja Hospital Transfusion Committee,…