The eldest son of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Abdulaziz Ganduje has resigned his membership from APC and officially picked his ADC membership card at his Ganduje ward in Dawakin Tofa LGA of Kano State. He visited Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso the ADC leader today for full integration into the party. Abdulaziz has contested the 2023 House of Representatives election in Dawakin-Tofa/Tofa/Rimin Gado constituency but lost to Tijjani Jobe of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Until his plan to jump ship was concretized, Abdulaziz was in charge to receive defectors from other parties into the APC. His decampment into ADC has…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a female suspect over alleged Naira mutilation in Maiduguri, Borno The Commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Oyewale said that the suspect was arrested on Tuesday after a viral video, where she was found mutilating the currency in her possession. ”The suspect was arrested following a viral video circulated on tiktok, where she was seen cleaning mucus from her nose with N500 Naira note. ”Following the release of the video, operatives of the commission traced and arrested her in the Maiduguri metropolis area. ”The…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions from Thursday to Saturday across the nation. NiMet`s weather outlook released in Abuja predicted moderate dust haze over parts of Borno, Yobe, Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kebbi and Sokoto States of the northern region during the forecast period. According to it, isolated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains are expected later in the day over parts of Taraba, southern Bauchi, southern Kaduna, Adamawa and Gombe States. “For the North Central Region, a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is anticipated over the region with chances of morning thunderstorms over…
Google and UpSkill Universe, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading AI and business skills training partner, have announced a major redesign of the Google Hustle Academy programme. For the first time, the free training initiative is open to everyone, not just business owners. The new curriculum is focused on equipping individuals and entrepreneurs with practical AI skills. Small businesses are the engine of Africa’s economy, creating over 80% of jobs on the continent. To help them grow, the Hustle Academy was launched in 2022, providing bootcamp-style training on business strategy, digital skills, AI, and leadership. The program has since trained over 18,000 SMEs, with many…
The National Health Facility Survey (NHFS) 2025 shows that 81.6 percent of public health facilities provided antenatal care services nationwide, up from 79.7 percent in 2023. Released by the National Bureau of Statistics in Abuja, the survey noted that despite improvements, critical gaps remain in maternal, newborn, and child health interventions. Secondary health facilities reported higher antenatal care availability at 92.6 percent, compared to 81.1 percent in primary health facilities. Key interventions were widely available: 92.2 percent provided folic acid, 88.9 percent offered intermittent preventive treatment, and 94.0 percent administered tetanus toxoid immunisation. However, only 30.9 percent of facilities provided…
Some physicians at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) have called for unity in science-driven healthcare in Nigeria to strengthen disease prevention, diagnostics, treatment outcomes, and overall public health system performance. The call was made during lectures at the 2026 World Health Organisation Day commemoration in Ilorin on Wednesday, themed “Together for Health: Stand with Science.” The programme, organised by UITH’s Department of Epidemiology and Community Health in collaboration with the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), aimed to promote evidence-based healthcare delivery and nationwide collaboration. Prof. Kolawole Abdulwahab, Consultant Neurologist at UITH, stressed the importance of…
Mr. Afolabi Solebo, General Manager of the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), says about 80 percent of hazardous products result from poor handling and improper storage. Solebo made the disclosure in a statement issued by Mr. Rufai Adesile, Assistant Director of Public Affairs (LASCOPA), on Wednesday in Lagos. He urged manufacturers and distributors to strengthen public awareness campaigns on proper storage and handling to maintain product quality and safety standards. The general manager also advised consumers to remain vigilant by checking labels, expiry dates, and overall product quality before making purchases. Solebo said LASCOPA’s Scientific Investigative Research, Monitoring, and…
Biotechnologist Prof. Charles Adetunji says Nigeria is recording measurable gains from homegrown and adapted biotechnology innovations that are transforming agricultural productivity and resilience. Adetunji made the statement in an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Abuja. He noted that although debates around biotechnology persist, several practical applications are already improving farmers’ yields and livelihoods across the country. He highlighted genetically improved crops as one of the most visible successes, citing insect-resistant cowpea, commonly known as Bt cowpea, which has helped farmers reduce losses caused by pod-borer pests. “Farmers cultivating Bt cowpea have reported significantly reduced pesticide use and better yields,…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State says his administration has launched concrete measures to address the lingering water deficit in the state capital. Yusuf made the statement on Wednesday while inspecting the Tamburawa Water Treatment Plant, citing pipe leakages and faulty pumping machines as major problems. The governor visited the plant “to ascertain the root causes of the water shortage” and develop practical solutions to restore regular water supply in Kano city. He told reporters that preliminary investigations revealed that “pipe leakages and malfunctioning water pumping machines” were disrupting efficient water distribution. Yusuf promised that repairs of damaged pipelines and…
Consultant Lifestyle Medicine Physician Dr. Moyosore Makinde has recommended including Lifestyle Medicine services in primary healthcare as a pathway for Nigeria to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Makinde made the recommendation during an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Lagos, in commemoration of World Health Day, celebrated annually on April 7. The 2026 theme, “Together for Health. Stand with Science,” focused on evidence-based health solutions, scientific collaboration, and the One Health approach. According to her, achieving UHC in Nigeria begins with a simple shift—from treating sickness to promoting health. Makinde explained that Nigeria’s health funding challenges cannot be solved by…