The Bauchi State Government has taken delivery of 45 motorcycles from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office, to strengthen immunisation outreach and primary healthcare services across the state. The motorcycles, distributed across the 20 local government areas, are expected to improve access to routine immunisation and essential health services, particularly in hard-to-reach and underserved communities. Speaking at the handover on Monday, the Chief of UNICEF’s Bauchi Field Office, Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, said the intervention targets persistent logistics gaps that hinder service delivery in remote areas. ALSO READ Malaria declines in Bauchi as…
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In Gabari village, Kufena, Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, young Halira Nuhu (not her real name) hawks “Fura da Nono,” a meal made from cow milk and millet, during school hours. Nuhu dreams of becoming a doctor, but her circumstances may not allow her to achieve that dream. In her village, boys’ education is prioritized, while girls are sent to hawk or married off early. At 12, Nuhu was given out in marriage to her cousin—reflecting the reality of many girls in her community. “I was married off at the age of 12. I’m now 15 and have…
Fans flooded cinemas across Lekki, Lagos, on Sunday as the new Michael Jackson biopic attracted massive crowds with its portrayal of the music icon’s life. Nearly all cinemas in the area were fully booked for the highly anticipated film. Viewers praised the biopic for blending music, emotion, and storytelling into an engaging experience that captivated audiences from start to finish. READ ALSO: CBN director backs Nigeria’s 2026 AACT bid, pledges institutional support The film traces Michael Jackson’s journey from his early days as a child star to becoming the “King of Pop,” highlighting defining moments in his career and personal…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing pilgrims’ education and spiritual preparedness ahead of the 2026 Hajj. The Chairman of NAHCON, Amb. Ismail Abba, stated this in a release issued in Abuja on Sunday by Fatima Usara, Deputy Director, Information and Publications Division, NAHCON. Abba highlighted the commission’s commitment during a strategic engagement and inauguration in Abuja, which brought together 120 respected Islamic clerics from across the country. The attendees included Prof. Mansur Ibrahim Sokoto, Sheikh Bala Lau, and Sheikh Abdulmuhyi Nasir representing Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir. Others were Sheikh Abdulrahman Olanrewaju Ahmed, Sheikh…
As political conversations gather momentum ahead of the next electoral cycle, the people of Ondo North Senatorial District are once again confronted with a familiar question: what kind of representation do we truly deserve in the Senate, often called the Red Chamber? For too long, many constituents have expressed frustration over leadership that falls short of expectations—marked by unfulfilled promises, limited engagement, and insufficient grassroots impact. This moment, therefore, calls not for routine political alignment but for thoughtful reflection and deliberate choice. It is within this context that Chief (Engr.) Michael Abayomi Adeyanju is being presented as a compelling alternative.…
For ten days, the ancient city of Kaduna pulsed as Nigeria’s conscience. The question on every lip was clear: how do we move food security from glossy policy papers to the dinner plates of 250 million citizens? Answers began to take shape at Nigeria Public Relations Week (NPRW) Croc-City 2026, held from April 16–25, where policymakers, farmers, communicators, and citizens forged what may become the most consequential agricultural blueprint in a decade — the Kaduna Food Security Declaration. Convened by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations in partnership with the Kaduna State Government, the National Conversation held from April 21–22…
Bayero University Kano (BUK) has retained its position as the leading Nigerian university in international outlook for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its growing reputation for global academic engagement. The latest assessment, based on the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, places BUK ahead of its peers in the international outlook metric—an indicator that evaluates the proportion of international students and staff, as well as cross-border research collaborations. The ranking underscores BUK’s sustained progress in fostering international partnerships and attracting global academic participation, despite broader structural challenges facing Nigeria’s higher education sector. Although the university ranks within the…
Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions following President Bola Tinubu’s request for a $516.3 million external loan to finance sections of the proposed Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway, a flagship infrastructure project under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The request, transmitted to the Senate on April 23 and read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, seeks approval for funding expected to be sourced from Deutsche Bank. According to the President, the loan will finance Sections 1, 1A and 1B of the over 1,000-kilometre highway designed to link Illela in Sokoto State to Badagry in Lagos, connecting major commercial and agricultural hubs across Nigeria’s…
The Federal Government, through the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), on Friday inaugurated the groundbreaking of a 2-megawatt solar hybrid project worth N3.8 billion at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, Kano State. The project, part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Solarization initiative, also saw the commissioning of 200 solar-powered streetlights within the institution. The groundbreaking ceremony was performed by Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director General of ECN, alongside the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Kingsley Tochukwu-Udeh SAN. Dr. Abdullahi said contractors handling the project were given a three-month deadline for completion. He explained that the…
Nigeria’s states saw gross VAT disbursements jump 30.36% month-on-month to N551.77 billion in February 2026, up from N423.25 billion in January. This follows January’s sharp 74% rebound from December 2025’s N242.92 billion, signaling sustained revenue momentum for subnational governments. Data from the Office of the Accountant General, compiled by Nairametrics Research, shows net VAT also rose 31.41% to N541.89 billion. Every state gained, driven by stronger tax collections and steady economic activity in Q1. Lagos leads, but gains spread nationwide Lagos State dominated again, grabbing N111.22 billion in gross VAT—a massive 82.32% leap from January’s N61 billion. After a N9.88…