Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Jigawa State Government has commended the Ganduje Foundation for conducting free eye surgeries for 1,000 patients, providing much-needed relief to visually impaired individuals across the state. Governor Malam Umar Namadi made this known during the closing ceremony of the Eye Care Programme at Sambo Hospital, Dutse. He praised the foundation…
In a significant operation against human trafficking, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has intercepted 13 women bound for Baghdad and shut down a Kwali hotel suspected of facilitating sexual exploitation. According to NAPTIP officials, the 13 women aged between 19 and 39 were intercepted at Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport…
In a significant move to combat insecurity in Nigeria, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, formally handed over 59 rescued kidnap victims to the Kaduna State Government on Tuesday. The handover ceremony, held at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Abuja, marked another success in the ongoing battle against criminal elements terrorizing the country….
The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mr Nuhu Ribadu, along with the national coordinator, of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, NCTC, Major Gen. Adamu Laka, top officials of NCTC, and Office of the National Security Adviser ONSA, on Monday handed over 59 rescued kidnap victims to the Kaduna State Government. Addressing journalists after the brief hand…
Life for Mike Elvis Tusubira, a motorcycle taxi rider with HIV in Uganda, has been turned upside down since US President Donald Trump halted foreign aid last month. Not only does the 35-year-old fear for his own survival as he takes life-saving anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs – but he says he will have to split up…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to integrate 28,000 health workers previously supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) into the national workforce. Speaking on Sunday, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, said the move aligns with Nigeria’s efforts to take full…
Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, former Federal Commissioner for Information and fearless South-South leader, has died at the age of 97. The elder statesman passed away on Monday night, February 17, 2025, according to a statement signed by Prof. C.C. Clark on behalf of the family. Read the statement, “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town,…
…“We Watched Them Die Helplessly,” as Overloaded Trailer Kills 23 of Our Family Members In the heart of Kano, beneath the towering structure of the Muhammadu Buhari Interchange Flyover, a devastating tragedy unfolded on the night of February 13, 2025. A trailer, heavily laden with goods and passengers, lost control and overturned, leading to a…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has advocated for stronger economic ties with the Middle East, emphasising opportunities for collaboration in infrastructure, tourism, and financial sector development. Cardoso made the call on Monday at the inaugural Conference on Emerging Markets Economies in Saudi Arabia where he met with the Assistant…
In a surprising turn of events, the naira appreciates significantly against the dollar, gaining N105 in the black market over the past month. As of Monday, the dollar trades at N1,560, a notable decrease from N1,665 at the start of the month. “The market has been calm, demand has reduced, and there are more dollars…
