From Aishatu Abdullahi, Kaduna The Journalists Initiative on Immunization Against Polio (JAP), in collaboration with the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board (SPHCB) and the World Health Organization (WHO), has facilitated the…
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ADSPHCDA Begins Fresh Routine Immunization, Targets Over 1.3 Million Children
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ADSPHCDA) has launched a fresh round of routine polio vaccination targeting children aged 0 to 5 years across the state….
In France, Professor Gwarzo Receives Prestigious Global Honour for Innovative Transformation of African Higher Education
By Musa Abdullahi Sufi, Paris, France – June 14, 2025 Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, a prominent Nigerian academic and champion of higher education in Africa, has been awarded the prestigious Award of…
Livestock Minister Lauds Gombe’s Ultra-Modern Abattoir as Game-Changer
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Minister of Livestock Development, Hon. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has praised the groundbreaking efforts of Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya in constructing a multi-billion-naira ultra-modern abattoir, describing…
NEDC Donates Food, Relief Materials to Support Training of 1,000 Forest Guards in Yobe
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has donated food and relief materials to support the training of 1,000 newly recruited forest guards aimed at bolstering security across Yobe…
Kano Gov’t Flags Off Polio Vaccination Campaign in Bunkure
By Mustapha Salisu As part of efforts to eradicate the polio virus in Kano State by December, the state government has launched a polio vaccination campaign in Bunkure Local Government Area. The…
UNESCO Rep Attends French Varsity Award for Prof. Gwarzo
The Cité Universitaire de Paris, a leading university ranked as the best university in France and 12th in the European continent, has honoured Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, the President of Association of…
TMG Urges Stakeholders to Support Credible Institutions, Civil Society Organisations
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has released a critical report on Nigeria’s 2023 election cycle, asserting that the electoral process seriously damaged the reputation of the Independent National…
Tinubu Confers MFR on CISLAC’s Rafsanjani for Democracy Advocacy
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In a significant acknowledgement of his contributions to Nigeria’s democratic development, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has been conferred…
Yobe: Barr. Bakura Ba’aba Honoured with ‘Voice of Reason Award’ for Promoting Peace, Understanding
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu In a grand ceremony held in Potiskum town, Yobe State, Barrister Bakura Ba’aba, an elderstatesman was presented with the prestigious “Voice of Reason Award” by the Yobe…
Tausayi Foundation Hosts 2nd Qur’anic Graduation in Potiskum
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Tausayi Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) since September 3, 2018, is set to host its 2nd Qur’anic graduation ceremony in…
Kano Dep. Governor Hosts Immunization Taskforce, Debunks Polio Vaccination Myths
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has debunked the widespread myth that routine polio immunization prevents women from conceiving. He made this clarification on Friday while presiding…
Nigeria on path of economic renewal and global respect – Information Minister tells Forbes
As Nigeria marks 26 years since the return to democratic rule, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to rebuilding the nation’s economy, restoring…
Ogoni 9:CAPPA Hails Tinubu’s Pardon,Urges Genuine Reparations, Healing
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa(CAPPA) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s posthumous pardon and conferment of national honours on Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni activists. The…
AMDF Commends President Tinubu for Posthumous National Honours On James Bagauda Kaltho
The Africa Media Development foundation extends heartfelt appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) for conferring posthumous national honors on late Bagauda Kaltho, a journalist who made the ultimate sacrifice in pursuit…
Democracy Day: Gov. Buni Salutes Yobeans, Describes Them as Pillars of Democracy
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has described the people of the state as true pillars of democracy for their continued support of government policies and…
Democracy Day: Gov. Mutfwang commissions projects urging patriotism
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos To commemorate the 2025 Democracy Day celebration, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has Commissioned some projects, urging for more patriotism from the Plateau people. The events which took…
Democracy Day: CISLAC Laments Weak Democratic Institutions, Rising Authoritarianism
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna As Nigeria marks 26 years of continuous democratic governance, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed deep concerns over the country’s democratic backsliding. In a statement…
Kano Government Denies New $6.6M Loan Allegation, Challenges Critics to Provide Evidence
The Kano State Government has dismissed allegations that it contracted a new $6.6 million external loan under the current administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The rebuttal follows a report published by…
CYNAPC Warns Against Subversion, Urges Youth to Uphold Democracy on June 12
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, the Coalition of Northern Youth for the All Progressives Congress (CYNAPC) has issued a statement commemorating June 12 and cautioning against what it describes as growing threats…
Tight Security as Lawmakers Arrive National Assembly for Tinubu’s Democracy Day Address
Security agencies in their scores have taken over the entrances to the National Assembly ahead of the arrival of President Bola Tinubu, who is scheduled to arrive the nation’s parliament to address…
London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India
An Air India passenger plane bound for London with more than 240 people on board crashed Thursday in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline said. Visuals on local television channels showed…
Applications open for Climate, Peace and Security Programme
Deadline: 20-Jun-25 The African Group of Negotiators Expert Support is delighted to seek applications for its Climate, Peace and Security Programme designed to respond to the need by equipping diverse stakeholders with…
Nigerian Democracy Backsliding With Collapse Of Accountable Governance – CISLAC
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) says Nigerian democracy is backsliding because of the frightening collapse of responsible, transparent and accountable governance under the watch of President Bola…
Nigeria’s Democracy a Model for West African Stability – Foreign Minister Tuggar
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has declared Nigeria’s democratic tradition a stabilising force in the West African region, calling it a model worthy of emulation as the subcontinent…