By Dr Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. When Kebbi State announced the creation of a Commissioner for Disability Affairs, many persons with disabilities thought their struggles were finally about to be recognized and addressed. For years, they had fought for inclusion, welfare support, and dignity in a society where survival is already a heavy burden. But today, many say that hope has withered away. Across the state, from the crowded streets of Birnin Kebbi to the rural communities of Zuru, Yauri and Argungu, persons with disabilities tell stories of hardship, exclusion, and unkept promises. To them, the commission has become little more…
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Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has commissioned three major health projects in Monguno town, headquarters of Monguno Local Government Area, as part of his administration’s drive to expand access to quality healthcare across the state. The projects include a Dental Hospital, an Eye Hospital, and a School of Nursing and Midwifery. According to Governor Zulum, the facilities are designed to provide affordable, accessible, and specialized healthcare services to residents, while also strengthening the state’s healthcare workforce through training and capacity building. He emphasized that the initiative underscores his government’s commitment to bridging gaps in healthcare delivery, particularly in…
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for introducing the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Bus Initiative, describing it as a timely intervention to ease transportation challenges across the country. General Nafiu gave the commendation on Tuesday at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, during the official presentation of a 40-seater CNG bus donated to the Scheme by the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) in collaboration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Flanked by senior members of the NYSC management team, the…
By Dr Laiatu Augustine Bamaiyi. Zuru, local government is situated in the south region of kebbi state, and In the heart of Zuru here comes the New Emir, history has turned a new page. Alhaji Sanusi, a man whose life has been dedicated to healing and service, has been formally installed as the new Emir of Zuru. For the people, his ascension is more than a change of leadership, it is the rise of a son of the soil whose hands once healed wounds and whose compassion touched countless lives. Born on November 12, 1968, Emir Sanusi’s journey is a…
By Amina Umar Kano Nigerian fintech giant, OPay Digital Services Limited has flagged off a ₦60 million scholarship programme for students of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), in a move that underscores the company’s growing commitment to education and youth empowerment in the country. The scholarship, launched on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 was formalized with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa, who hailed the initiative as a timely intervention to ease financial stress on students and encourage academic excellence. A Partnership Born from Student Advocacy The programme became reality following months of lobbying…
By Ruth Ojo, Lagos. In a bold demonstration of its commitment to the welfare of senior citizens, the Lagos State Government on Monday disbursed a total of ₦1.52 billion to 798 retirees from the state’s public service. The payments, made under the 110th Batch Retirement Bond Certificate Presentation Ceremony at Alausa, Ikeja, covered accrued rights for workers who retired before the commencement of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) in 2007. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), Mr. Babalola Obilana, said the gesture reflected Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s unwavering commitment to prompt settlement of pension…
The House of Representatives Committee on Land Transport has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali, demanding his appearance over the recent derailment of an Abuja , Kaduna bound train carrying more than 618 passengers. Lawmakers were visibly enraged after the Minister failed to honour the committee’s invitation to an investigative hearing on the incident. In her opening remarks, Committee Chairperson Hon. Blessing Onuh condemned Alkali’s absence as “unacceptable,” accusing him of turning his back on Nigerians at a critical moment. “A toad does not run in the daytime for nothing. We are on recess,…
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, has led a high-powered delegation to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a bilateral meeting aimed at strengthening ties between both nations. The delegation included members of the House of Representatives and ground handlers, with discussions centering on deepening cooperation and ensuring a seamless pilgrimage experience for Nigerians in Israel. Bishop Adegbite expressed appreciation to the Israeli authorities for their support in providing a safe environment for pilgrims, pledging that the Commission would sustain its record of zero abscondment and uphold transparency in its operations.…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Nancy Sabanti Nathan as the Acting Head of Service of the FCT Administration, with immediate effect. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, who explained that the appointment is in acting capacity, pending the selection of a substantive Head of Service. Until her new role, Mrs. Nathan was the Permanent Secretary of the FCTA Youth Development Secretariat. She had also previously served as Director of Finance and Administration in the Office…
The House of Representatives has confirmed the discovery of a dead body near the National Assembly complex in Abuja, sparking concern within the legislative seat of power. Spokesperson of the House, Hon. Akin Rotimi, in a statement yesterday, said the clarification became necessary to keep the public properly informed and to dispel speculation surrounding the incident. According to him, the official police report indicated that the deceased, believed to be a labourer at a construction site within the complex, was found on Sunday, September 7, 2025, inside a red Peugeot 406 vehicle (Registration No. BWR-577 BF). The car was parked…