Nigeria seeks stronger BRICS health collaboration Nigeria has called for deeper collaboration among BRICS countries in the face of mounting global health challenges, citing the urgent need for shared solutions to issues that no country can tackle alone. The BRICS is a group formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran. It serves as a political and diplomatic coordination forum for countries from the Global South and for coordination in the most diverse areas. Speaking at the 15th BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting in Brasília, Brazil, on Tuesday, Nigeria’s…
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US visa restrictions on ECOWAS nations jeopardise regional growth — Nigeria’s Minister Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has criticised proposed United States visa restrictions on West African countries, warning that such a policy could significantly hinder trade, diplomacy, and regional prosperity. Speaking on Wednesday at the opening of the 54th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council at the Ministerial Level in Abuja, Tuggar cautioned that the new restrictions—reportedly affecting all ECOWAS member states—risk weakening US engagement in a region primed for economic and security partnerships.…
Kano State Government Disburse Relief packages to 500 windstorm Victims in Sumaila Local Government Area As part of its efforts to show compassion and care for its citizens, the Kano State Government has distributed various relief materials to residents affected by the recent building collapse caused by a windstorm disaster in Sumaila Local Government Area. This was coming on the heel of the recent devastating windstorm that claimed three lives and left 300 houses destroyed on some parts of SUMAILA L.G.communities This intervention was approved by His Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to alleviate the suffering of…
Manufar Trump na Janye Tallafine Tsaro a Afirka me Hakan Zai Janyo ,Ribah ko Faduwa? Irin yadda Shugaban Amurka Donald Trump ya dukufa zaftare yawan kudaden da kasar ke kashewa tun bayan da ya sake darewa kan mulki a karo na biyu, ya rage yawan tallafin da kasar ke ba Afirka, kuma yanzu ya sa ido a kan harkar tsaro – to amma ko wannan mataki zai iya yin karin wata illar a nan gaba. Matakin da Shugaban ya dauka na sa kasashen Turai su dauki nauyin harkokin tsaronsu, shi ne kuma gwamnatinsa ke sa kasashen Afirka su ma…
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…
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…