The escalating prevalence of kidney diseases in communities has become a pressing concern, as Consultant Nephrologist Dr Akinsiku Oladipupo sounds the alarm ahead of World Kidney Day on March 14. Dr Oladipupo, who heads the medical team at Doren Specialist Hospital, emphasized the critical role of managing diabetes and hypertension to curb the rising tide…
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, based in Kaduna State, has expressed his willingness to assist President Bola Tinubu in negotiating with bandits for the release of 287 abducted schoolchildren. He stated that it is his religious duty to pursue peace with bandits and that he is prepared to lead a comprehensive dialogue between the government…
Amidst the serene atmosphere of the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu convened a closed-door meeting with Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, and other lawmakers, including the suspended Senator Abdul Ningi. The meeting followed the Senate’s suspension of Ningi for three months, barring him from participating in Senate activities,…
An investigator at Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, ICPC, Agboro Michael, has testified in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, accusing former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele of awarding contracts to two obscure companies belonging to his wife, Margaret Emefiele, and a CBN staff member, Sa’adatu Yaro. The contracts, amounting to…
Kano State Hisbah Commander General, Aminu Daurawa, has granted a two-week grace period for individuals engaged in “immoral activities” to repent or leave the state. This decision comes after a meeting with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, which resolved previous disagreements. Daurawa stated in an interview with BBC Hausa that the mission to maintain Kano’s moral…
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has announced plans to ensure 24-hour power supply to the state during the upcoming Holy Month of Ramadan. The governor made this known while speaking to journalists after inspecting ongoing projects in Birnin Kebbi. Governor Idris expressed dissatisfaction with the current electricity challenges in the state and revealed that…
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has voiced his criticism of the recent policies introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), stating that they are not conducive to supporting the country’s economic growth. Speaking at an event organized by the Edo Zone of the Bankers’ Committee in Benin City, Governor Obaseki expressed concerns over…
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has voiced its opposition to an alleged plan to relocate critical firefighting simulation equipment from the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) in Zaria, Kaduna State, to Lagos State. In a statement issued by NEF’s director of publicity and advocacy, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, the forum expressed concern over the potential implications…
The Senate has called for the recruitment of more police personnel to strengthen security forces’ capacity in combating kidnappings and other criminal activities. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion titled “Galadimawa Kidnap Incident Response and Need to Urgently Enhance Security Measures in FCT, Nigeria,” sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) during plenary. Senator…
President Bola Tinubu has called on leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to engage in constructive dialogue to address the challenges facing the sub-region. Speaking at the opening of the Extraordinary summit of ECOWAS in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of unity among leaders to resolve political challenges effectively. He…