The Kaduna State Government has been praised for always setting aside more than 15 percent of its yearly budget for the health sector. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Health Services, Mr. Amos Gwamna Magaji, gave the commendation during a visit to Sir Kashim Ibrahim House on Friday. The Committee, which paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, noted that the allocation follows the Abuja Declaration agreement. Mr. Magaji also expressed happiness that the money was not just allocated but also released on time, saying this shows the state is serious about funding…
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Nigeria’s farmers may soon breathe a sigh of relief as the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has assured that fertilizer and other key inputs will become more affordable and accessible, in a renewed push to boost agricultural production nationwide. AFAN President, Dr. Faruk Rabi’u Mudi, gave the assurance during a live interview on Freedom Radio 99.5 FM Kano, where he pledged to intensify efforts to ease the burden on farmers through timely support and cheaper inputs. According to him, the association is working closely with government stakeholders to develop policies and strategies that will guarantee farmers receive the assistance…
The Federal Government has completed a four-day training and certification program for people who work with refrigerators and air conditioners (RAC technicians). The training was called: “Certification Training on Safe Handling of Natural Refrigerants for RAC Technicians.” It was organized with help from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Association of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Practitioners (NARAP). The first round of training was held from August 18 to 21. It took place at the same time in four cities: Kano, Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Awka. These cities cover the North-West, South-West, South-South, and South-East parts of Nigeria. A…
By JOSIAH MPOFU, LUSAKA – ZAMBIA – Zambia has recorded a major breakthrough in agricultural production, with cereal output between 2019 and 2023 not only meeting national demand but also generating a surplus for regional markets. This is according to the Food Balance Sheets (FBS) report, which was launched in Lusaka by Agriculture Minister Reuben Mtolo. He said the achievement is a turning point for the country, reducing dependence on costly imports while strengthening food security and economic resilience. “Through the Farmer Input Support Programme (FISP), government is distributing eight seed varieties to promote crop diversification and healthier diets,” Mtolo…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved ₦45 million for the State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA) to help reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS. The governor made this known through his deputy, Bayo Lawal, during the inauguration of OYSACA Ambassadors at the agency’s Conference Room in Agodi, Ibadan. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, the governor explained that the ₦45 million and the recent approval for the purchase of HIV test kits are part of efforts to strengthen the agency’s fight against the disease. The new ambassadors include Saka Balogun, Ayo…
By MAHDI MUSA MUHAMMAD (Kaduna) and JAMIL GULMA (Birnin Kebbi) – Flooding has wreaked havoc across parts of Nigeria, with Northern states recording some of the worst devastation in recent weeks. Official figures released on August 16, 2025, show that at least 165 people have died, more than 119,000 others have been affected across 19 states, 82 are missing, and 138 have been injured. The disaster displaced 43,936 people, destroyed or damaged 8,594 houses, and submerged about 8,278 hectares of farmland, worsening food insecurity across the country. The victims include 53,314 children, 36,573 women, 24,600 men, 5,304 elderly people, and…
MTN Nigeria has said that some customers in Adamawa, Borno, and Kano states will face a temporary disruption in service on Saturday, August 24, 2025. The disruption is due to a planned network maintenance exercise. The company explained that it will switch traffic to a newly installed fiber cable along the AFCOT–Bawo Village route in Adamawa State. According to MTN, the new cable is meant to permanently replace damaged fiber lines and improve network stability in the region. The exercise will affect 101 sites across 15 local government areas (LGAs). These include Nasarawa LGA in Kano State; Girei, Song, Mubi…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said that the Ibom Air passenger involved in the recent clash with the airline’s cabin crew has now appeared before the agency. This was confirmed by the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Michael Achimugu. Achimugu earlier wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that several departments of the NCAA — including Aviation Security, Operations, Licensing and Training Standards, Legal, and Consumer Protection — were working together to carry out a fair and transparent investigation. He explained that the NCAA team had already met with Julie Edwards and other members of the…
On August 16, Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, announced that security services had captured two leaders of terrorists who have been on the wanted list for a long time. They are Mahmud Muhammad Usman, a leader of the al-Qaida-linked faction Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi Biladis Sudan, popularly known as Ansaru and his colleague Mahmud al-Nigeri. The leader, Malam Mamuda, was described by the NSA as someone who had been trained in Libya between 2013 and 2015 under foreign jihadist instructors from Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria, specializing in weapons handling and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) fabrication. The NSA said the…
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has praised President Bola Tinubu for building a new 80-bed specialist hospital for mothers and children in the Ugbuwangue community, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The hospital was constructed by the Federal Government through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking during the hospital’s opening on Tuesday, the Olu of Warri said the facility would greatly improve healthcare for mothers and children. The hospital was officially handed over to the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, for management. The monarch said the hospital…