Bauchi State has become the first among Nigeria’s zero-dose states to release 100 percent of its 2025 immunization funds, totaling ₦872.3 million. The announcement came during the Zero-Dose Learning Hub’s third-quarter review meeting in Bauchi, where stakeholders praised the state’s commitment to tackling vaccine gaps. The African Health Budget Network (AHBN) and partners commended Bauchi as a model, noting that 13 of its local government areas rank among Nigeria’s top 100 zero-dose LGAs. AHBN’s State Focal Person, Dr. Hassan Shuaibu Musa, said the release followed sustained advocacy and urged the Primary Health Care Board to ensure at least 80 percent…
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At least 19 people, including men, women, and children, have died after a dilapidated bridge in Fass community, Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State collapsed. The tragedy occurred on Saturday around 4:45 pm when a vehicle carrying wedding guests fell through the weakened Gwalli bridge into the water beneath. One of those who lost loved ones, Babangida Halifa Ibrahim Fass, said the victims were being transported to the groom’s home in Jega. The bride’s father in the wedding was the late Sheikh Dauda Fass, a former member of the State House of Assembly. The deceased are scheduled to be…
Former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), has denied allegations linking him to rising political tensions in Kebbi State, insisting instead that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is behind the spate of violence in the state and beyond. Malami’s response follows a press briefing by members of the Kebbi State Caucus in the National Assembly, who on Thursday called for his arrest, accusing him of instigating unrest. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Assistant on Media, Mohammed Bello Doka, Malami dismissed the lawmakers’ claims as “propaganda designed to shield the true perpetrators from accountability.”…
Zaria has long been marked by a tragic and recurring phenomenon: flooding. The Kubanni River, which meanders through the city, has become synonymous with disaster, particularly in lowland areas such as Tudun Jukun and its surroundings. From my childhood, I have been acutely aware of the impact of these floods, which have claimed lives, destroyed property, and disrupted communities. T The Kubanni River has a storied history, one that intertwines with the lives of Zaria’s residents. For generations, the river has been both a source of sustenance and a harbinger of danger. As urbanization took hold, the population of Zaria…
The European Union (EU) has launched two new programmes worth €15 million to support internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities in Nigeria. The initiatives — Support for Internally Displaced Persons in Yobe, Adamawa, Benue and Kano States (SIDPIN) and Support for Protection, Assistance and Durable Solutions in Sokoto (SPADS) — are designed to boost dignity, resilience and sustainable development. Working with federal and state authorities, the United Nations, and the Danish Refugee Council, the projects will focus on helping displaced families integrate into urban and urbanising communities. Women and children are at the centre of the interventions. “These programmes…
The Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria (CVON), Dr. Musa Inuwa, has stressed that livestock health is central to the country’s food security, public health, and economic growth. He spoke in Abuja on Friday at a capacity-building workshop for veterinary officers, para-veterinarians, and community animal health workers, organised by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES). Inuwa noted that Nigeria continues to face outbreaks of priority livestock diseases, which cause economic losses, reduce productivity, restrict trade, and trigger public health emergencies. He cited the recent cases of Anthrax and African Swine Fever as reminders of the need for stronger preparedness…
The All Progressives Congress Climate Change Network (ACCN) has urged the party to adopt sector-specific climate policies to strengthen Nigeria’s response to the global climate crisis. At its inaugural Climate Policy Dialogue in Abuja, National Coordinator Dr. Greg Odogwu said the group would present 95 recommendations—tagged “95 Theses”—to the APC leadership as part of its constitutional review. “This is the time for clear, concise, sector-specific climate action. We must teach Nigerians how to build dams against floods, embrace clean energy, and promote climate-smart agriculture,” Odogwu said. Environmental expert Dr. Murtala Mohammed also called for political commitment, noting that climate change…
A socio-political group, Concerned Lagosians, has advised the Lagos State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Seye Oladejo, to return to his home state, Oyo, and speak for his people instead of meddling in the political affairs of Lagos, particularly those concerning the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The group, in a statement issued on Thursday by its Secretary, Segun Adeyemi, described Oladejo’s recent remarks against ADC chieftain, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, as misplaced and hypocritical. Adeyemi noted that Oladejo, who was recently installed as Mogaji of his Ibadan family compound, is better positioned to serve the interests of his Oyo…
The Audu Bako College of Agriculture, Dambatta (ABCOAD) came alive this week as students, staff, and community members joined hands with the Provost, Professor Mohammed Abdu Wailare, to launch a Tree Planting Campaign aimed at turning the institution into a model of environmental sustainability. Kicking off the initiative, Prof. Wailare described tree planting as more than just an act of beautification. “Tree planting is not just about making our environment look good. It is a legacy of life, a shield against climate change, and an investment for future generations,” he said. “As an agricultural institution, we must lead by example…
A preliminary report by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has revealed that two Air Peace pilots tested positive for alcohol and cannabis after a flight incident at the Port Harcourt International Airport. The incident occurred on July 13, 2025, when an Air Peace aircraft on a scheduled domestic flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt, carrying 103 passengers and crew, suffered a runway excursion. According to the NSIB, the aircraft had an unstabilized approach and touched down about 2,264 metres from the threshold of Runway 21, far beyond the standard touchdown zone. It eventually came to a stop some 209…