From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening emergency and intensive care services across Nigeria through sustainable healthcare financing, expanded health insurance coverage, improved infrastructure, workforce development, and stronger collaboration among stakeholders. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the commitment while declaring open the 11th Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Intensive and Critical Care Society of Nigeria (I-CCSN) in Abuja. The conference, held on July 8, 2026, was themed “Sustainable Financing for Intensive Care in Public Hospitals in Nigeria.” According to a statement…
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By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing a balanced, evidence-based and people-centred approach to drug control by strengthening prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and access to essential controlled medicines for patients with legitimate medical needs. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, made this known in a keynote address delivered on his behalf by Mrs. Olufowobi-Yusuf Adeola, Director of the Food and Drug Services Department, at the Maiden National Drug Use Summit held on July 8–9, 2026, in Abuja. According to the Minister, drug use remains a major public health and…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a Strategic Refresher Course for 100 Deputy Comptrollers aimed at equipping senior officers with the leadership skills, discipline and professional competence required to take on higher responsibilities within the Service. The training, organised by the Human Resources Development Department in collaboration with the Customs Police Unit, began on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, Abuja. Declaring the workshop open on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, the Commandant of the College, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs Dow Gaura, said the participants…
From John Bassey, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State APC Aspirants Forum has declared its full support for Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, for a second term in office, following a reconciliation meeting aimed at strengthening unity within the party. The forum, made up of All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants who lost during the party’s recent primary elections, made the declaration during a courtesy visit to the governor at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi. In a statement signed by Comrade Ahmed Idris, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the forum said it was…
From John Bassey, Kebbi First-term governors elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have declared that their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid must be backed by measurable achievements and improved service delivery across their respective states. The governors made the declaration in a communiqué issued at the end of their meeting held in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. The communiqué was presented by the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, who said the governors understood that political support for the President must go hand-in-hand with good governance at the state level.…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Chairman of the Naibawa Community, Hon. Ado Salisu Riruwai, has commended the Chairman of Kumbotso Local Government, Hon. Ali Musa Hardworker Danmaliki, for what he described as remarkable achievements within his first 100 days in office. Speaking during the reception held in honour of the newly appointed Secretary of Kumbotso Local Government, Alhaji Kabiru “Director,” Hon. Riruwai said the appointment reflects the chairman’s commitment to strengthening grassroots governance and accelerating development across the local government. He noted that Hon. Ali Musa Hardworker Danmaliki has accomplished significant projects within a short period, saying many residents believe his…
Daga Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Hukumar Jin Daɗin Alhazai ta Jihar Yobe ta sanar da fara rajistar maniyyatan aikin Hajjin shekarar 2027, tare da sanya kudin ajiya na farko da ya kai Naira miliyan 7.5 ga duk mai son zuwa aikin Hajjin. Shugaban Hukumar, Alhaji Mai Aliyu Usman, ya bayyana hakan ne yayin wani taron manema labarai da aka gudanar a hedikwatar hukumar da ke Damaturu. Ya ce watanni uku kacal suka rage kafin a rufe rajistar maniyyatan Hajjin 2027, inda ya bayyana cewa bisa umarnin Hukumar Alhazai ta Kasa (NAHCON) da kuma hukumomin Saudiyya, za a rufe rajistar a…
By John Bassey, Kebbi The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr. Muhammad Bulama, has appealed to Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, to support the revitalisation of Radio Nigeria Kaduna Station, while commending the state government for its impressive achievements in security, education, healthcare and agriculture. Dr. Bulama made the appeal when a Kebbi State media delegation, led by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi, paid him a courtesy visit at the FRCN headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Thousands of residents of Bichi Federal Constituency have commended the member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi, for what they described as his outstanding representation and people-oriented leadership since assuming office in 2019. In a statement issued by his Senior Legislative Aide (SLA), Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmed Bichi, the lawmaker was praised for initiating programmes that have positively impacted the lives of his constituents, particularly in the area of education. According to the statement, Hon. Bichi has, since his inauguration into the House of Representatives in 2019, sponsored hundreds…
By Usman Usman Garba In a democracy, the true measure of representation extends beyond campaign promises and political rhetoric. It lies in the quality of laws enacted, the responsiveness to the needs of constituents and the tangible projects that improve people’s lives. As members of the 10th National Assembly approach three years in office, constituents across Nigeria are taking stock of the performance of their elected representatives. For Honourable Hassan Shehu Hussain, the member representing Nassarawa Federal Constituency of Kano State in the House of Representatives, the past three years have been characterised by legislative engagement, constituency development and programmes…