Hope Alive Initiatives, HAI, a pro good governance civil society organization, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving about N3 trillion for the payment of debt owed electricity companies. HAI gave the commendation in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday, 10 April, 2026, by its Director of Press and Communications, Ernest Omoarelojie. The group, which described the approval as a bold step towards reviving the country’s power sector, noted that the move demonstrates a strong leadership presence, signalling the administration’s commitment to stabilizing the electricity industry and driving economic growth. According to the group, Nigeria’s…
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By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi The former Special Adviser to Kebbi Governor on Power and Political Affairs, Alhaji Kabiru Sani Giant has declared his intention to contest against serving Kebbi Central Senator, Senator Adamu Aliero under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), reports thegazellenews.com Confirming his intention to our correspondent via his Whatsapp page, Giant said he has been in politics for decades but was just supporting others to win political seats but he is putting himself up to salvage Kebbi Central Senatorial District. Kabiru seeks to end decades of political dominance of the serving Kebbi Central Senator, Adamu Aliero…
By Yemi Adenekan A wave of enthusiasm and political excitement swept through Agege StatebConstituency I as Hon. Remi Bello formally declared his intention to contest for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly ahead of the forthcoming elections, reports thegazellenews.com. LThe declaration event witnessed a massive turnout of party faithful, community leaders, youths, market men and women, as well as key stakeholders across the constituency, all gathered to show solidarity and support. Addressing the jubilant crowd, Hon. Bello expressed deep appreciation for the overwhelming support, noting that his decision to join the race was not taken in isolation but…
pThe Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched an immediate investigation into allegations of extortion involving its personnel along the Lagos-Seme border corridor, vowing swift disciplinary action against any officer found culpable. In a statement issued on Friday, the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, strongly condemned the reported misconduct, describing it as a clear breach of the Service’s ethical standards and operational principles. The allegations, which surfaced through online reports, have sparked public concern over the conduct of immigration officers stationed at one of Nigeria’s busiest land borders. Responding decisively, the NIS leadership has taken the unusual step of temporarily relieving…
Growing adoption of artificial intelligence in Nigeria’s healthcare sector is outpacing regulatory safeguards, raising concerns among experts who warned that without urgent oversight, the technology could deepen inequality and expose patients to new risks. This warning took centre stage at a policy dialogue titled “AI in Healthcare: Risk or Asset?”, held Thursday at the French Institute in Abuja, where stakeholders from government, medicine, and development circles examined the expanding role of AI in health service delivery. Speakers at the forum acknowledged that AI is already transforming diagnostics, laboratory systems, and patient management. However, they cautioned that Nigeria’s regulatory environment has…
African leaders and their French counterparts are set for a critical engagement next month as Kenya and France prepare to host the Africa Forward Summit: Africa–France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth in Nairobi, amid growing calls for a new model of cooperation that delivers real economic impact for the continent. The summit, scheduled for May 11–12, 2026, will convene top political leaders including Emmanuel Macron and William Ruto, alongside African Heads of State, investors, development partners, civil society groups, and youth representatives. A Business Forum on May 11 is expected to drive private sector engagement and set the tone for…
The Federal Government has moved to curb the controversial installation of “Eze Ndigbo” in foreign countries, backing a sweeping decision by Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and South East traditional rulers to abolish the practice outside Igboland, following a series of international incidents that have strained Nigeria’s diplomatic relations. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, delivered the government’s position at the high-level Imeobi meeting of Ohanaeze in Enugu on Thursday, 9 April, 2026, describing the proliferation of Igbo “kings” in the diaspora as a growing embarrassment to Nigeria and a trigger for avoidable conflicts abroad. She warned that while diaspora…
Nigeria’s drive to strengthen its criminal justice system received a fresh boost on Thursday as the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, threw his weight behind practical legal training as a catalyst for reform, urging emerging lawyers to take ownership of the country’s rule of law. Speaking in Abuja through his representative, Hauwa Dimka, at the Administration of Criminal Justice Academy Moot Competition, Fagbemi underscored the urgent need to move beyond theoretical legal education to hands-on experience that prepares young practitioners for the realities of Nigeria’s justice system. The competition, organised by the Juristrust Centre…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Social Behavioural Change Specialist with the Bauchi Field Office of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Mr Eki George has identified sociocultural norms and influences as one of the leading factors to maternal deaths in Nigeria with Bauchi as one of the states with high rates of mortality in the country. Eki George stated this while delivering a paper at a one-day partnership training held yesterday at the Late Mohammed Abdullahi Conference Hall of NUJ Bauchi Council Secretariat, to improve reporting on health issues affecting women and children. The training programme was put in place…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Bauchi State has recorded a major milestone in its development journey, emerging as the most active state in large-scale infrastructure expansion in the North East, particularly in the areas of transport and housing. This recognition, captured in the 2024 National Infrastructure Report, underscores the state’s growing reputation as a hub of purposeful governance and strategic development. The achievement is widely seen as a reflection of the visionary leadership of Governor Senator Bala Mohammed, whose administration has consistently prioritized infrastructure as a key driver of economic growth and social transformation. Under his stewardship, Bauchi has witnessed…