Kano Merges Higher Education Ministry with Education Ministry in Major Reform
KANO, Nigeria – Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the merger of Kano State’s Ministry of Higher Education with the Ministry of Education in…
Month: March 2026
Toothless Bulldog? Nigeria’s Sachet Water Crisis Endangering Millions
ABUJA, Nigeria – On a hot afternoon in Abuja, a young boy tears open a small plastic bag with his teeth and gulps the…
Health Workers Welcome New Chief Medical Director in Ekiti
EKITI, Nigeria – Health workers at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti (FETHI) are welcoming the appointment of Professor Kolawole Ogundipe as Chief Medical Director,…
Togo Seeks Increased Electricity Imports from Nigeria to Boost Supply
ABUJA, Nigeria – Togo is seeking to increase electricity imports from Nigeria as rising energy demand strains the country’s domestic power capacity. The request…
Edo Police Launch Probe After Viral School Bullying Video
EDO, Nigeria – Police in Edo State have opened a full investigation into a viral video showing a student being bullied at Igbinedion Secondary…
NAFDAC Chief Calls for Greater Investment in Women, Children’s Health
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s drug regulatory agency is calling for greater national investment in women and children’s health, warning that sustainable development depends on…
LASEMA Records 173 Emergencies Across Lagos Within Two Months
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) records 173 emergency incidents across Lagos State between January and February 2026, with road…
Benue Governor Orders Security Agencies to Rescue Abducted Girl After Community Attack
MAKURDI, Nigeria – Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has ordered security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue a young girl abducted during an attack…
Bauchi Receives ₦600m Nutrition Supplies to Tackle Child Malnutrition
BAUCHI, Nigeria – Bauchi State has received a major boost in its fight against child malnutrition with the delivery of nutrition supplies valued at…
Silencing the Drums of Ramadan: Inside Kano’s Tashe Ban and the Battle Between Culture, Security
KANO, NIGERIA – The streets of Kano during Ramadan have long echoed with the laughter of children, rhythmic chants, and improvised theatre performances that…