The Kano State Government has taken responsibility for the medical care of a woman who delivered quintuplets at a public hospital in Kano. Hafsatu Yusuf, already a mother of eight, gave birth to five babies—three boys and two girls—at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, where both she and the newborns are receiving specialist treatment. The announcement…
Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, Deputy Governor of Kano State, could face impeachment proceedings after failing to respond to allegations brought against him by the State House of Assembly. The Majority Leader, Husseini Lawan, confirmed that the deadline for a formal defence had passed without any submission from the deputy governor. He said the Assembly would decide…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released draft 2026 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties in preparation for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan unveiled the draft during a consultative meeting with party leaders in Abuja, stressing that the update was necessary following the Electoral Act 2026. “Nigeria cannot navigate a…
By Aggie Asiimwe Konde Agriculture begins with soil, but for Africa’s growth story, soil is far more than an input. It is the foundation of food systems, the basis of livelihoods, and an increasingly critical lever for resilience, reliability, and long‑term value creation. Across the continent, soil holds the potential to address food insecurity, restore…
The Federal government says it taking decisive steps to reduce reliance on external health funding and strengthen domestic investment in healthcare, while fostering respectful international partnerships. Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, said this on Monday in Abuja, at a high-level health security dialogue with the People’s Republic of China…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Sen. Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and nominated seven persons as Federal Commissioners. The nominations are to fill vacant positions at the National Population Commission (NPC), subject to confirmation by the National Assembly. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the “horrific” killings in Angwan Rukuba on Palm Sunday, expressing deep concern over the Jos, Plateau attack. This is contained in a statement signed on Monday by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh in Abuja. The association urged the government and security agencies to move beyond “periodic reassurances”…
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Monday commiserated with the former Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai over the death of his mother, late Hajiya Fatima Umma. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the late matriarch of the El-Rufai family passed away on March 27 in Cairo, Egypt, at the age of 96. Shettima, who…
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has criticised the recognition of a faction of the party led by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). George described the development as “the greatest joke of the year”. In a statement on Monday, he reiterated…
A Former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Oloye Jumoke Akinjide, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Akinjide, in a resignation letter dated March 30 and addressed to the PDP Ward 1 Chairman, Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State, said her decision takes immediate effect. “I hereby formally give…
Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have arrested 58 suspected illegal miners and rescued two kidnapped sisters in separate operations in Etsako West and Akoko-Edo Local Government Areas of Edo. The spokesperson of the brigade, Capt. Kennedy Anyanwu, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Benin on…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, ordered a substituted service of court documents on Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, and others. The suit was filed by an aspirant, Fubara Dagogo, challenging his exclusion from the party’s national convention election. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who gave the order, adjourned the…
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has called for calm among residents of Angwan-Rukuba, a community in Jos North Local Government Area (LGA), following the Sunday night attack. Mutfwang made the call when he visited the scene of the attack on Monday in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen on Sunday night…
