From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has appointed a new Registrar for the Dental Therapists’ Registration Board of Nigeria DThRBN, a parastatal under Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the FederaI Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mr. Alaba Balogun said Dr. Anisere Dele, who was appointment to run for a term of four years, effective with 5th of May 2025. Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako Honourable Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare stated while presenting the…
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From Christians Gokyo Jos A historic moment unfolded today in Vatican City as white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old American-born prelate, has been chosen as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, succeeding the late Pope Francis. Now officially known as Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Prevost becomes the first-ever pope from the United States and the first North American to ascend to the papacy. His election came after three days of deliberation by the College of Cardinals, which has been in conclave…
…As court affirms commission’s power to investigate exploitation From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday struck out a suit filed by MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, which sought to restrain the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) from investigating its recent subscription hikes for DStv and GOtv services. The court described the suit as an abuse of court process. In a statement issued in Abuja by the Commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, it was revealed that Justice James Omotosho ruled the suit was duplicative and improper, as a similar case involving the same parties…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has hailed the Department of State Services (DSS) for swiftly apprehending five suspects involved in the abduction and brutal murder of a one-year-old girl, Sakina Mamuda, in Duhun Bake village, Gwarzo Local Government Area. In a statement on Thursday by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf commended the DSS for its decisive intelligence-led operation that led to the arrest of the suspects who abducted the child, demanded ransom from her family, and later killed her in cold blood—dumping her remains in an abandoned open well. The arrested suspects—Zailani…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disbursed over N600 million in compensation to residents of Bulbula and Gayawa communities affected by the ongoing erosion control project, marking a significant relief for those displaced and impacted by gully erosion. The disbursement, which took place at the Coronation Hall of the Government House, Kano, was organized by the Kano State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (Kano-ACReSAL) under the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. According to a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the compensation is part of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP)…
By Usman Gwadabe The Madina team in charge of feeding were on inspection tour of all the contracted kitchens to ascertain their readiness to serve Nigerian pilgrims. The team focused on hygiene, quality and quality of the food as well as the facilities. This was contained in a statement issued by Head of Medinah Media Team, Hajiya Suwaiba Ahmed and made available to Hajj Reporters on Friday. According to the statement, Head of Madina Feeding Committee, Alhaji Abdullahi Kabir led the team to the seven Kitchens contracted for the operation. The release said among the areas inspected are the cleanliness…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Three members of the House of Representatives from Katsina State, elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers are Salisu Yusuf Majigiri representing Mashi/Dutsi Federal Constituency, Ali Iliasu Rumah representing Batsari/Safana/Danmusa, and Abdullahi Balarabe Dabai of Bakori/Danja Federal Constituency. Our correspondent reports that their defection was finalized during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to Katsina State. Sources said the three lawmakers attended a closed-door meeting presided over by Alhassan Ado Doguwa, who represents Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency of Kano State. The meeting…
By Usman Gwadabe The Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport alongside key officials of the Commission as preparations intensify for the inaugural Hajj flight scheduled for tomorrow from Owerri, Imo State. Accompanying the Chairman were the Commissioners in charge of Operations, PPMF, and PRSILS, the NAHCON Secretary, and other senior management staff. Their arrival signifies the Commission’s commitment to a smooth and well-coordinated take-off of the 2025 Hajj exercise. The team is expected to oversee final arrangements and ensure the seamless movement of intending pilgrims from…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Veteran journalist and retired Head of Service, Dr. Timothy Ogbang Akwaji, has called on media professionals to return to their ethical foundations and reclaim journalism’s role as the conscience of the nation. Delivering a keynote address during the 2025 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Week in Cross River State, Dr. Akwaji challenged journalists to embrace professionalism, integrity, and responsibility in the face of growing threats to press credibility. Speaking on the theme “Journalists and the Burden of Professionalism,” the Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (FNGE) offered practical insights rather than academic lectures, urging…
By Ado Salisu Government Girls Mega College, Doma, Gombe state has protested against Government Girls Secondary school, Yola, Adamawa state for fielded ineligible players in the semi final of the ongoing Savannah Conference Nestle Milo basketball championship. The Gombe side who played under protest even before the commencement of the match claimed that Adamawa fielded some of the players who participated at the recent concluded preliminary of the National Sports Festival northeast zone. The conference is taking place at the indoor sports Hall of Sani Abacha Sports complex, Kofar Mata, Kano. The match ended 35-15 in favour of Adamawa state,…