Nigeria’s top drug regulator has warned that the misuse of antimicrobials in hospitals, agriculture and food production threatens global health security, urging immediate action to prevent a future where common infections become untreatable. Marking the 2025 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW), NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye said the misuse of antibiotics and related drugs is…
The Forum of Arewa Good Governance(AFGG ),has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for directing the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Muhammad Bello Matawalle, to immediately relocate to Kebbi State following the abduction of schoolgirls. The group said the President’s directive demonstrated strong leadership, urgency, and an unwavering commitment to protecting Nigerian children. In…
The Zamfara Good Governance Forum has accused Governor Dauda Lawal Dare of orchestrating politically driven evictions at Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara. In a statement on Friday, the Forum described the removal of three staff members from the Rima River Basin Development Authority Staff Quarters as “unlawful, vindictive and a gross abuse of power.”…
Supporters of the All Progressives Congress in Zamfara State have asked the party’s national leadership to immediately expel Wamban Shinkafi, accusing him of persistently working against the APC. The demand was conveyed by the group’s Secretary, Comrade Mubarak Musa Shanawa Shinkafi, who warned that Shinkafi’s continued stay in the party threatens unity, discipline and…
The Arewa Concerned Citizens Forum has accused Governor Dauda Lawal Dare of prioritising political battles over the worsening security crisis in Zamfara State. The group said the state was “bleeding” under the weight of kidnappings, killings and mass displacement, yet the government appeared more concerned with silencing critics and engaging in propaganda. Addressing journalists…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed a notorious terrorist hideout at Arra in the Sambisa general area of Borno State. The airstrike was launched following a directive by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) to neutralise terrorists’ threats after a deadly ambush on troops in Borno State. NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame,…
The Nigerian Super Falcons have cemented their place as the dominant force in African women’s football after being officially crowned the CAF National Team of the Year for 2025 at a glittering awards ceremony celebrating excellence across the continent. The award serves as a crowning moment for a team whose resilience, flair and fighting spirit…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.094 trillion as revenue for the month of October to the Federal Government, states and Local Government Councils (LGCs). The allocation was announced at the FAAC meeting for November held on Wednesday in Abuja, according to a communiqué issued by the Office of…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu is deeply disturbed by the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the killing of Brig.-Gen. Musa Uba alongside the vice principal of their school. Shettima delivered the message on Wednesday during a visit to Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, on the president’s directive. The visit followed Tuesday’s…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for stronger collaboration among election stakeholders to ensure informed and non-violent voter participation ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Election scheduled for Feb. 21, 2026. FCT Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mallam Aminu Idris, made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja during an implementation meeting on…
