Jamil Abubakar The Gombe State Government has established a high-level task force to tackle the misuse, abuse and theft of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) and other nutrition commodities meant for children. The task force was inaugurated by the Deputy Governor of Gombe State, Manasseh Jatau, who said the move demonstrates the state’s firm commitment to protecting vulnerable children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). Jatau described the initiative as a reflection of strong political will and institutional resolve to safeguard life-saving treatment. He explained that the committee comprises security agencies, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organisations and development partners…
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Lamara Garba Azare The ancient city of Kano has always understood the language of politics, not merely as a contest for power, but as a careful art of balance, patience and reconciliation. On Wednesday, at the expansive Sani Abacha Indoor Sports Hall, that art was on full display as the All Progressives Congress in Kano State held a peaceful and well coordinated State Congress that produced a new leadership for the party. The emergence of Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa as Chairman of the APC in Kano State was not just the announcement of a name. It was the affirmation of…
Lamara Garba Azare In Kano State, compassion has found structure. It has found funding. It has found direction. Under the leadership of Abba Kabir Yusuf, healthcare is no longer a privilege negotiated by wealth but a right strengthened by policy. What is unfolding across the state is more than reform. It is a moral commitment woven into governance. It is Abba Care. At the heart of this transformation is the introduction of free antenatal care and free delivery services for pregnant women in public health facilities. For countless families, this single decision has lifted a burden carried in silence for…
The Kano State Accountability Mechanism (KanSLAM), in collaboration with the UK-FCDO Lafiya Programme, has convened a validation session for the Citizens-Led Family Planning Financing Advocacy Message Development document aimed at strengthening accountability and improving child spacing financing in Kano State. The session, held in Kano, brought together representatives from government ministries, civil society organisations, development partners, and community groups to review and validate the Family Planning Finance Advocacy Pack. The Secretary of KanSLAM, Dr. Nura Haladu, said the workshop focused on budget tracking, fund releases, expenditure monitoring, and advocacy strategies to advance sustainable family planning financing in the state. He…
Governments and airlines are sending special flights to rescue tens of thousands of travellers stranded in the Middle East war even as some carriers on Tuesday tentatively resumed flights. The situation remains dangerous in the region, with Qatar saying it had blocked Iranian attacks on its airport, one of the major hubs in the region. Lawmakers Take Historic Vote to Rein In Trump’s War Powers Over Iran Conflict The US and Israeli attacks on Iran which began on Saturday, followed by Iranian counterattacks on Gulf states and Israel, have prompted several countries to shut their airspace. At least 12,903 flights…
China and Nigeria have reaffirmed the pivotal role of women in driving social development and strengthening bilateral relations, emphasising their vital contributions to societal progress. Speaking at the Happy Chinese New Year celebration of the Lantern Festival and China-Nigeria Women’s Carnival on Tuesday in Abuja, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yang Jianxing, highlighted the significance of the event, which coincided with preparations for International Women’s Day. PAGED Initiative Trains Journalists on Gender-Sensitive Reporting Jianxing noted that the Chinese New Year was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the end of 2024, making it…
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) investigation panel has suspended Euracare’s medical director and two doctors over the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son. Nkanu Adichie-Esege, one of Adichie’s twins, died on January 7, 2026, following complications during a series of preparatory medical procedures. Adichie subsequently served the hospital a legal notice, alleging that medical negligence and professional misconduct contributed to her son’s death. The panel was later constituted to investigate the incident. After its findings, a prima facie case of medical negligence was established against Euracare and Atlantis Hospital in the management of Nkanu. As a result, Tunde…
Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris has flagged off the large-scale distribution of farming inputs and Ramadan palliatives under the Kaura Agricultural Development Agenda 2026. The event was held at the Haliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi, where thousands of farmers and stakeholders gathered to witness the rollout. The governor described the initiative as a major milestone in Kebbi State’s agricultural transformation drive, noting that the agenda remains focused on empowering farmers, improving productivity, and enhancing food security. Gov Idris and The Spirit of Ramadan: A Season of Mercy, Benevolence and Palliatives He stated that the administration’s sustained investment in free…
Sani Dutsinma The All Progressives Congress (APC), Kebbi State chapter, has re-elected Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru as its State Chairman for a second term. Kana-Zuru emerged unopposed at the party’s state congress held at the FIFA Stadium in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. The congress, described by party leaders as the most peaceful and orderly in the history of the APC in the state, had delegates drawn from all 21 Local Government Areas of Kebbi State. Other officials elected at the congress include Alhaji Ado-Mudi Augie as Vice Chairman, Alhaji Saidu Muhammad-Kimba as Secretary, Alhaji Sahabi Lolo as Assistant Secretary, and…
Sani Dutsinma The First Lady of Kebbi State, Hajia Zainab Nasare-Nasir Idris, has commended the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for supporting the state government’s efforts to provide relief to vulnerable communities affected by insecurity. She made the remarks while flagging off the distribution of humanitarian relief materials at the Government Warehouse, Bulaza, in Birnin Kebbi. According to her, the intervention reflects genuine solidarity with affected communities, particularly women and children who often bear the greatest burden of displacement caused by armed attacks. She described the gesture as timely and impactful in alleviating hardship among vulnerable households. NEMA, ICRC…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, in a fresh cabinet reshuffle. The nomination was formally conveyed to the Senate for confirmation in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Petroleum Ministers Pledge Support to New NMDPRA Chief As part of the changes, Dr. Uzoka-Anite has been redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State, marking her third portfolio in the current administration. Oyedele, an economist, accountant, and public policy expert, previously served as Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and…
Stakeholders have met in Kano to strengthen transparency, accountability and efficiency in the allocation, release and utilisation of immunisation funds in the state. The Kano State Health Budget Tracking engagement was organised by Save the Children International with funding support from GlaxoSmithKline under the Better Opportunities for Optimal Services and Targeted Immunisation for Zero-Dose and Under-Immunised Children (BOOST) project. Kano Stakeholders Tackle Barriers to RI Through BOOST Project The programme was held in collaboration with the Kano Community of Practice (CoP) on Immunisation Budget Tracking Advocacy and Accountability. In his welcome address, the BOOST Project Manager and Field Manager for…
Amid growing political tension, the Kano State House of Assembly says it has no immediate plan to take action against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Abdulsalam Aminu Gwarzo, following his decision to remain in the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Lawan Hussaini Dala, made the clarification while responding to journalists regarding speculations of an impending impeachment over the governor and his deputy, who are operating from different political platforms. Dala pointed out that, the Assembly had neither received any…
Emirates, flydubai and Etihad Airways will resume a limited number of flights on Monday, mainly to help repatriate stranded passengers, as global carriers grapple with disruptions from the escalating Iranian conflict. Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran and Tehran’s response forced the closure of airspace across parts of the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, and shut key airports such as Dubai and Doha. Gov’ts Airlines Launch Evacuation Flights Amid Middle East Conflict The Reuters Gulf Currents newsletter is a weekly briefing from Doha on geopolitics with the latest news from the Iran conflict. Sign up here. The UAE…
Ibrahim Sulaiman Director-General of the National Institute of Public Health and Infectious Diseases (NIPHID), Dr. Abdullahi Aminu Dalhatu, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders in the health sector to enhance infectious disease control and strengthen Nigeria’s public health response. Dr. Dalhatu made the call during the National Curriculum Pre-Critique Workshop for the proposed National Diploma in Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, held at the institute’s headquarters in Saye, Zaria. He emphasized the importance of developing a comprehensive and forward-looking curriculum that will equip students with the knowledge and skills required to manage both existing and emerging infectious diseases. According to…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has intercepted suspected smuggled precious metals valued at ₦116.28 million at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The action coincides with intensified collaboration with national institutions to boost security, streamline trade, and safeguard the economy. The Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Usman Adamu, formally handed over 22.80 kilograms of suspected silver bars and a suspect, Abduelhafeez Ibrahim, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kano following the seizure. Adamu explained that the interception occurred during routine baggage screening, when officers flagged a passenger’s luggage for secondary…
A grandson of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, is likely to figure prominently in the deliberations of the clerics who will determine who replaces Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Supreme Leader. The killing of Khamenei, 86, in a U.S.-Israeli attack has brought new urgency to the question of who will be the next Supreme Leader, a long-simmering issue over which there had been no clarity despite his age. Mojtaba Khamenei Succeeds Father as Iran’s Supreme Leader Hassan Khomeini is the most visible of the late Ayatollah’s 15 grandchildren and is seen as a relative…
The federal government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to distribute four million ECOCA solar electric cookstove units to households across the country. The initiative is being implemented under the Green Economy Empowerment 774 (GEE774) programme of the federal ministry of women affairs and social development. ROOTS Project : 100 Female Farmers Trained on Climate Resilience, Livelihoods in Kano It is aimed at expanding access to clean cooking solutions, reducing indoor air pollution and advancing Nigeria’s climate commitments, while promoting gender equality and economic inclusion. The MoU was signed by Nko Asanye Esuabana, permanent secretary of the ministry, on…
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has reiterated that Ireti Kingibe would not be returning to the senate in 2027 because she has “no project to show”. Kingibe, who represents the FCT in the upper legislative chamber, was elected senator on the Labour Party (LP) platform in 2023. Political Tsunami as Tambuwal, Leads Senators to ADC In 2024, Wike vowed that the senator would not be re-elected in 2027. Prior to this, Kingibe claimed Wike had refused to respond to her letters and messages amid rising insecurity in Abuja. The senator also posited that Wike did not…
Nigeria has entered an agreement to split the oil prospecting license (OPL) 245 into four new assets, which will be operated by Eni and Shell. According to Reuters, the deal could resolve the future of the field that has been at the centre of one of the country’s largest historical corruption trials in the oil sector. The publication said the agreement paves the way for the development of the OPL 245, one of Nigeria’s biggest deepwater reserves, which has remained untapped for nearly 30 years due to overlapping legal disputes across multiple countries. Reuters, quoting a source who had sought…