The Bauchi State government has announced plans to spend N112.7 billion on education in 2026, covering all levels from primary schools to universities. The disclosure was made by Gov. Bala Mohammed during the combined eighth, ninth, and 10th convocation ceremony of Sa’adu Zungur University, Gadau. The funding is part of the state’s continued effort to improve learning infrastructure, support staff, and enhance student welfare. Gov. Bala Mohammed said the government has consistently allocated over 15% of its annual budget to education, aiming to strengthen access, learning outcomes, and infrastructure across all levels. “Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State says his administration has…
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An influencer, Mr Victor Mac-adonai, has emerged the winner of the third edition of the 2026 ‘Hansik’ (Korean food) contest final round held in Abuja, after beating seven other teams carting home a 300 and 40 litre LG fridge. NAN reports that the contest is gradually becoming an annual staple offering of the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN) and this year’s focus lied in promoting the authenticity of Korean dishes and taste among Nigerians. Korean Hansik contest stands as an opportunity to sharpen the skills of these contestants as a way to bridge skill gap and Hansik contest is widely celebrated for…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a large consignment of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Strategic Command, Lagos. A statement by the NDLEA Spokesman, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja said that the consignment was concealed in heads of imported dry stock fish. Babafemi said that operatives of the NDLEA also arrested a key member of the syndicate involved in shipping the illicit substance across the world especially to India. He said that the smashing of the drug syndicate followed intelligence on their trans-border criminal activities. He said that this led to a well-coordinated…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 80-year-old grandpa, during a special raid operation at Mosafuneto camp, Erinmo road, Efon-Alaaye Ekiti. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, by the Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi. Babafemi said that the NDLEA operatives arrested the suspect on March 26 with a total of 2.2kg of suspected skunk and 1.8 grammes of suspected methamphetamine. He also said that 894.72kg of the same psychoactive substance was seized from another suspect, when an uncompleted building was raided by NDLEA officers at Ogbese, in the Akure North…
In the global scramble to prepare for the next pandemic, Africa may be sitting on one of the world’s most valuable resources, yet one it scarcely controls. From Ebola outbreaks in West Africa to COVID-19 and the recent spread of Mpox, the continent has become central to global health security. However, beyond the immediate public health response lies a more complex and less visible economy—one driven by pathogens, data and the science built around them. Increasingly, experts warn that Africa risks repeating an old pattern of exporting raw materials while others capture the value. This trend mirrors longstanding dynamics in…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) records about 16,000 cases of tuberculosis (TB) annually, with a treatment success rate of 94 per cent. Dr. Dan Gasama, Director of Public Health, FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat (FCT-HSES), disclosed this at a community outreach to commemorate the 2026 World Tuberculosis Day on Saturday in Abuja. The outreach was organised by the FCT-HSES, Stop TB Partnership Nigeria, the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), and other partners. Gasama said TB mortality has reduced by about 64 per cent over the years, noting that the disease remains a major public health concern globally…
Prof. Olaniyi Babayemi, President of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP), has urged stronger civil-military collaboration to enhance livestock production and address security challenges. Babayemi spoke on Saturday at a media briefing ahead of the society’s 51st annual conference, scheduled to begin on Monday at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna. He said the theme, ‘Civil-Military Collaboration for Sustainable Livestock Production and National Security,’ highlights the growing link between agriculture and national security. Babayemi, who is also the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho, Oyo State, said livestock production now plays a vital role in…
The Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE) has stressed that sustained infrastructure development remains the most critical driver of economic growth, trade expansion and investment. The National Chairman of NICE, Mr. Tokunbo Ajanaku, said this on Saturday at the 2nd Sen. Adefemi Kila Annual Colloquium in Abuja. The colloquium was themed ‘Infrastructure Development as the Bedrock for Growth in Trade, Economy and Investment in Nigeria’. Ajanaku said global studies consistently show a strong correlation between infrastructure development and economic performance. “Every major economy is founded on infrastructural growth. If infrastructure does not grow, the economy, trade and the business sector…
The Israeli military says it has struck an Iranian naval weapons research facility, as fresh explosions shook Tehran late Saturday. The strikes came hours after Yemen’s Houthi rebels declared their entry into the conflict, launching a missile towards Israel—raising fears of further disruption to Red Sea shipping and worsening economic fallout from the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Israel said it targeted the headquarters of Iran’s Marine Industries Organisation during overnight raids across Tehran, describing the facility as a key hub for developing naval weaponry, including surface and sub-surface vessels and both manned and unmanned systems. An AFP…
A critical United States Air Force surveillance aircraft, the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), was damaged during an Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, in a major escalation of the ongoing Middle East conflict. According to defence sources, the March 27 attack involved a combination of ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles targeting the strategic base, which hosts key US military assets supporting regional operations. The E-3 AWACS aircraft—an essential airborne command-and-control platform used for tracking threats and coordinating air operations—was among several assets hit in the strike. The aircraft…