Bill Gates, the global philanthropist and Chair of the Gates Foundation, has praised Gombe State for its outstanding reforms in the health sector. He described the state’s efforts as inspiring and focused on real results. In a personal letter to the State Government, sent through the Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency and Human Capital Managers Nigeria Limited, Gates expressed appreciation for the state’s leadership and commitment to improving health services for its people. This was revealed in a press statement signed by the Director-General, Press Affairs, Ismaila Misilli, and made available to journalists on Thursday. “I was impressed by…
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About 1,400 years ago, the last Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), once urged Muslims to hasten to make the journey for the Holy Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia “before you are prevented.” It was a simple admonition, but many of us did not grasp its depth until now. The Punch newspaper recently reported that the Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has halved the cost of the Christian pilgrimage to Jerusalem for 2025, thereby making it more affordable for those intending to embark on the journey. The paper quoted the National Secretary…
I do not know whether the video of Katsina Governor Dikko Umar Radda, PhD, where he appeared to be taking a selfie while walking in a comfortable-looking resting room, is recent or old. What I am sure of, however, is the brutality with which bandits continue to torment my hometown Malumfashi, its environs, and the southern part of Katsina (Karaduwa) in general. On Tuesday, bandits unleashed terror on Muslims observing the early morning prayer (Subhi), killing 13 people according to official government figures. However, some residents claimed the number was closer to 23, with about 20 others abducted in the…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has urged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to push for stronger laws with tougher punishment for drug-related offences. He said such measures would help discourage young people from taking drugs and reduce drug abuse in the country. The governor also called for a serious crackdown on drug cartels to stop the spread of illegal substances. He explained that over 90 percent of crimes are linked to drug abuse, so fighting the cartels would reduce criminal activities. Governor Otti made these remarks when the new NDLEA State Commandant, Mr. Joseph Owoputi, paid him…
A realistic definition of success is not zero attacks, but measurable attrition in Ansaru’s facilitation capacity and a visible shrinking of its rural space control.
Infrastructures development is crucial for Nigeria’s economic growth and particularly States in the country where millions of people live with significant investments in transportation, agriculture, energy, education and provision of jobs for the people aimed at enhancing connectivity and improving the quality of life. One of the drivers of this national development agenda in Sokoto State, and Nigeria at large is Alhaji Abdulrahman Musa Bashir popularly known as Rahamaniyya. For over twenty years, Alhaji Bashir has embarked on numerous infrastructure projects within Sokoto and other part of the country aimed at fostering economic growth of the nation For instance, his…
The Forward Operating Base (FOB) of the Nigerian Navy in Badagry has recorded significant successes in its intensified crackdown on smuggling, human trafficking, and other cross-border crimes between 18 July and 20 August 2025. Commanding Officer, Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base Badagry, Navy Captain B.O. Omotayo, disclosed this in a press statement on Thursday, explaining that the Base carried out a series of high-impact operations across key locations, including the Badagry–Porto Novo Creek, Tongeji axis, Akoro Beach, Owode-Apa, Gbaji, and Iyafin. According to the statement, one of the major breakthroughs occurred between 29 July and 2 August, when coordinated patrols…
Google has introduced a new feature called AI Mode in Search in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. This new tool is expected to change how many Africans search for and use information online. The feature uses Google’s Gemini 2.5 AI technology. It can answer more complicated questions and give detailed, helpful responses. People can now search using text, voice, or images, which makes it easier to plan trips, learn new things, or explore topics without having to ask many separate questions. “This is about creating a new kind of Search experience for people in Africa,” said Alex Okosi, Google Africa’s…
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has supported the Federal Government’s decision to create a committee to handle collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) for health sector unions. Pharmacists praised the move and called for an end to what they see as long-standing unfair treatment by doctors, who they say have controlled leadership positions and received special benefits in the health system. In a statement from its President, Ayuba Tanko, PSN said the health sector is facing a crisis, with many unions threatening strikes and some already taking action. Tanko explained that the unrest was expected, given how non-doctor health workers have…
Africa’s digital economy got a big boost on Thursday when Open Access Data Centres (OADC) launched a new platform called Open Access Fabric (OAfabric) in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). OADC’s CEO, Dr. Ayotunde Coker, said this platform is a major step forward for Africa’s digital future. It’s built to remove the old problems that have slowed down the use of cloud services, business growth, and connections between countries. OAfabric is now running at OADC centres in Lagos and Kinshasa. It gives businesses fast, safe, and direct access to cloud services and local networks. It helps solve…