The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the State Primary Health Care Management Board (SPHCMB), has concluded a statewide reaccreditation and data validation exercise across primary healthcare centres in Kano State. The Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, Rahila Aliyu Muktar, disclosed this in a statement. She said the 10-day exercise involved comprehensive assessments of healthcare facilities across several local government areas. Muktar explained that the exercise aimed to strengthen healthcare service delivery, ensure compliance with standards, and enhance accountability, particularly under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). She noted…
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The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has been named “Minister of State of the Year”. The minister received the award on Friday night at the 6th edition of the Accolade Yellow Ball and Awards held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. The event, organised by Accolade Dynamics Ltd, celebrates excellence in leadership, entrepreneurship, and public service. Mahmoud was recognised for her contributions to policy execution, sector reforms, and effective service delivery in the FCT Administration. The award also acknowledged her efforts in governance and community empowerment across the territory. While receiving the award, Mahmoud…
A member of the Imole Progressive Network, Ayedogbon Ayodele, has called on residents of the Ondo North Senatorial District of Ondo State to rally behind Engr. Michael Abayomi Adeyanju, popularly known as Imole, describing him as a leader who embodies accessibility, understanding, and effective representation. In a statement made available to supporters and members of the political movement, Ayodele said the people of Ondo North have long desired a representative who understands their challenges, engages directly with the grassroots, and is committed to delivering tangible development. According to him, Adeyanju has continued to distinguish himself through a leadership style centred…
A Civil Society Group in Osun, The Osun Mastermind, has called on political parties, candidates and their supporters to ensure peaceful conduct before, during and after the Aug. 15 governorship election. The TOM’s Executive Director, Prof. Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, gave the advice in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Osogbo. Oyedokun-Alli said that a disturbing video of a political party supporter displaying a cap seized from a supporter of another party somewhere in the state had heightened political tension. He said such actions could trigger and spiral into a breakdown of law and order in the event of reprisals by…
Mr. Adeaga Oluyemisi, National President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has urged Nigerians to remain united in humanity, warning that division weakens disaster response efforts during crises. Oluyemisi made the appeal on Friday in Abuja during the 126th anniversary celebration of World Red Cross Day. “We are celebrating the birth of Henri Dunant, founder of the Red Cross movement, and the establishment of the first organised humanitarian service worldwide,” he said. Oluyemisi commended Red Cross volunteers for providing humanitarian assistance without expecting reward, noting that they serve people regardless of religion, ethnicity, or social status. “Our work is not…
Ace singer Adekunle Gold has released the highly anticipated ‘Fuji Xtra’, a 20-track deluxe edition of his sixth studio album ‘Fuji’, adding five new songs. The “Orente” crooner dropped the deluxe edition on Friday on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. The five new tracks include ‘Formation’ featuring Olamide, ‘Shake Shake’ with TML Vibez, ‘Blue Fire’ featuring Simi, and two solo songs: ‘Life of the Faaji’ and ‘I Got Wiser On My Own.’ READ ALSO: Don Jazzy celebrates 14th anniversary of Mavin records ‘Formation’ with Olamide is historic as it marks the first official collaboration…
Rifkatu Solomon, one of the Chibok girls graduating from the American University of Nigeria (AUN), has praised the Federal Government for supporting their education. Solomon spoke on Friday in Yola during the graduation dinner and awards ceremony for the Class of 2026. She is among 12 Chibok girls graduating in the 2026 class. The girls were among those abducted by Boko Haram insurgents from their school in Chibok, Borno State, on April 14, 2014. Speaking emotionally, Solomon said government support had restored hope and opened a new chapter in their lives. “On behalf of my sisters and myself, I extend…
Some tailors in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, have decried the erratic power supply in the metropolis, saying it is affecting productivity and threatening the survival of their businesses. The tailors, who spoke separately with reporters in Abakaliki on Friday, expressed frustration over persistent electricity outages, which they said have increased operational costs and reduced their income. Mr. Ifeanyi Oken, an executive member of the Tailors Association, lamented the high cost of running tailoring businesses due to reliance on generators. “Many tailoring outfits can no longer meet customers’ demands, while some operators are phasing out or struggling to stay in…
Nigeria has urged member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to adopt innovative measures to tackle the multi-dimensional challenges facing the sub-region. The Nigerian delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament, led by Sen. Jibrin Barau, Deputy President of the Senate, made the call while presenting Nigeria’s Country Report on Friday in Abuja. The report, presented by MP Abiante Awaji-Inombek during the parliament’s First Ordinary Session for 2026, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional cohesion and the bloc’s progress. “Nigeria remains committed to addressing these challenges and supporting regional cohesion to move the ECOWAS community forward,” the report stated.…
Police operatives and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have uncovered an examination malpractice syndicate during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Warri, Delta State. Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, disclosed the breakthrough on Friday during a news conference in Abuja. Placid said investigators acted on credible intelligence that exposed attempts by criminal elements to compromise the examination through advanced technological manipulation. “The operation began after intelligence revealed coordinated efforts targeting examination systems,” he told journalists. He said the offenders allegedly gained unauthorised remote access to candidates’ computer terminals while the examination was ongoing. “Digital…