Tinubu’ll choose His Running Mate, Says APC Vice Chairman Who Failed To Endorse Shettima Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the North East, Mustapha Salihu, has broken his silence on why he did not include Vice President Kashim Shettima in his public endorsement of President Bola Tinubu during the party’s recent regional summit. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Salihu said his remarks were misunderstood, clarifying that there was no intention to sideline the vice president. “In the last paragraph of my speech, just before the endorsement, I eulogised Kashim Shettima,” Salihu said. “I referred to…
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AHBN Nigeria Calls for Improved Immunization Funding in Kano State The African Health Budget Network (AHBN) Nigeria has emphasized the need for improved funding and releases for immunization programs in Kano State. Dr. Musa Muhammad Bello, State Focal Person for AHBN, made this call during a press briefing and scorecard dissemination event in Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Formally known as Nasarawa Hospital Kano on Monday During the Press briefing Dr Musa Muhammad Bello explain timely release of immunization funds is crucial for effective vaccine delivery and public health outcomes. And ensuring the vaccines are available and accessible to target populations. Highlighting…
FG set to acquire 12 viper helicopters from US to boost NAF’s combat capability The federal government is negotiating with the United States for the procurement of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters. Nigeria’s Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has led a high-level delegation to the US for a Program Management Review Meeting regarding the platform’s acquisition. Spokesman of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Air Commodore Ejodame said the strategic meeting was held from June 9 to 13 in San Diego, California. According to him, the…
Dangote refinery to begin petrol, diesel distribution nationwide August 15 2025 The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced plans to begin nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit and diesel from August 15, 2025. The company is deploying 4,000 brand-new Compressed Natural Gas-powered tankers to boost delivery capacity and improve access to fuel across the country. The offer, according to a statement released on Sunday to the punch Newspaper, is open to marketers, petrol station dealers, manufacturers, telecoms operators, aviation firms, and other large-scale fuel users. The firm also disclosed plans to support distribution through the establishment of daughter booster CNG…
KNSG, UNICEF and Partners Launch 2025 Polio Immunization Campaign in the state. The Kano State Government, with the support of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other partners, has flagged off the 2025 polio immunization campaign on Saturday . The campaign aims to target approximately 3.9 million children under the age of five in the 44 local Government area of the State. In his Statement The executive Governor of Kano State Represented by Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam urged the people of Bunkure to intensify efforts to eradicate polio. Adding that they have been into this polio vaccine for…
President Tinubu Extends Condolences to India Over Tragic Air Crash President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government, and the people of the Republic of India following the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 near Ahmedabad. In his message shared in his X page on Friday,President Tinubu emphasized the common bond of humanity that unites nations in times of sorrow and pain. The President’s condolence message highlights the fragility of life and the importance of standing together in solidarity with nations facing tragedy. President Tinubu prayed for the Almighty to receive…
NASU,Northwest University Kano Branch Seeks Action Over Brutal Murder of Their Staff . By Abubakar Gambo Dauda. The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Northwest University Kano Branch, has expressed deep shock and outrage over the brutal murder of its esteemed member, Buhari Imam, a staff member of Northwest University Kano. This was contained in a Statement Sign on Friday ,by Comrade Bashir Muhammad Bala CNA Chairman NASU Northwest University Kano state branch Muhammad Bala explained that,Buhari Imam was viciously attacked with a knife at approximately 3:30 am on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Sheka Sabuwar…
An international organization Launches Media Dialogue on Polio Immunization Campaign in Kano by Ayeeshat J Ahmad The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has organized a media dialogue to kick-start a new polio immunization campaign in Kano State on Thursday .the campaign, which will target approximately 3 million children, aims to eradicate polio through house-to-house vaccination and immunization in hospitals and facilities across the state. In his remark UNICEF kano field officer Mr Rahma Rahood Muhammad Farah , said today’s event represents their continuing engagement with the media to solicit support towards the strategic goal of eradicating polio in Kano…
UNICEF Urges Kano state Government to Declare State of Emergency on Polio The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on the Kano State government to declare a state of emergency on polio and routine immunization. Mr. Rahama Rihood Mohammed Farah, Chief of UNICEF Field Office Kano, made this appeal at a media dialogue on polio and routine immunization in Kano on Thursday. Mr farah emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to eradicate polio in Kano State and Nigeria as a whole. During the engagement he emphasis the role of media in disseminating accurate information on polio and mobilizing families…
OPINION:DEBATING THE FUTURE OF READING: A BATTLE OF TWO ERUDITE KANO MINDS By Ibrahim Abdullahi For centuries, debate (call it dialogue or discussion), is one of the sunbeams that opens the hearts of humans, illuminating diverse perspectives, fostering critical thinking, nurturing intellectual growth, developing social interactions and societal transformations. Like a gentle breeze, dialogue debate stirs the mind, encouraging exploration, inquiry, and innovation. Through dialogue debate, we discover new ideas, challenge assumptions, and refine our understandings of the world. No doubt, debate is a powerful tool for personal growth, social progress, and personal, collective or community wisdom. As a passionate…