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…
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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…