By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Federal Capital Territory Administration has commenced a four-day Basic Life Support training for health workers from seven hospitals in the territory as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response and reduce preventable deaths. This was contained in a statement signed by the Media Aide to the Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Bola Ajao, which was made available to journalists on Saturday, 22 August, 2026 The training, which began at the Conference Hall of Asokoro District Hospital, is being conducted under the National Basic Life Support Training Programme approved by the National Council on Health for…
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By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Bala Wunti Support Organisation has welcomed the inclusion of Dr. Bala Maijama’a Wunti as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the January 2027 presidential election. Bala Wunti was recently appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the World Energy Council Nigeria. His new appointment is contained in a statement issued by Abubakar Al-sadique, Chief Communications Officer of Bala Wunti Support Organisation which was made available to journalists in Bauchi on Saturday, 22 August, 2026. The constitution of the APC Presidential Campaign Council marks a significant step towards the…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Renewed Hope Ambassadors–Diaspora has congratulated Chief Mutiu Are on his appointment as Secretary, Stakeholders’ Mobilisation I of the APC Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing it as a clear recognition of his experience, dedication and long-standing commitment to the All Progressives Congress and the progressive cause. The congratulatory message was signed by the Operational Director of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors–Diaspora, Hon. Tayo Shodeinde, who also serves as Diaspora Director of the Lagos State Renewed Hope Ambassadors and Chairman of the Lagos State APC United Kingdom. Shodeinde said Are’s previous experience in…
By Segun Adewale Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has been appointed Zonal Coordinator for Stakeholders’ Mobilisation, North-East, in the newly constituted 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council. Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s appointment was contained in the membership list of the Council released on Saturday, August 22, 2026, alongside the appointments of other members of the Campaign Council. In his new role, Governor Inuwa Yahaya will coordinate the engagement and mobilisation of key APC stakeholders across the six states of the North-East geopolitical zone ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The Presidential Campaign Council is chaired by President…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has presented food items worth millions of naira to vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, in Bauchi State under the Social Investment Programme of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). The food items were formally handed over to the First Lady of Bauchi State, Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed, at the Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu Square, Government House, Bauchi, on Saturday, 22 August, 2026, for onward distribution to beneficiaries. Speaking at the ceremony, Oluremi Tinubu, who is the national chairman of the RHI, said the food outreach scheme was launched in…
The Food Outreach Programme of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), under its Social Investment Scheme, has extended its intervention to Bauchi State, making it the 29th state to benefit from the outreach. The food items were formally presented to the Wife of the Bauchi State Governor, Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed, for onward distribution to persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups across the state. The First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, at the event, reiterated the Initiative’s strong commitment to supporting vulnerable Nigerians through sustained food interventions and other programmes. Represented…
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Muslim women across the country to remain steadfast in faith, demonstrate resilience and uphold their responsibility to their families, communities and the nation. She made the call while declaring open the 41st National Conference of the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) held in Umuahia, Abia State. Speaking on the theme of the conference, “Faith, Resilience and Responsibility: Muslim Women Responding to Challenges,” Senator Oluremi Tinubu described the theme as timely and a call-to-action stressing that faith gives women strength and keeps hope…
Former Chief of Staff to the Ogun State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency, Dr. Oluwatoyin Emmanuel Taiwo has condemned the alleged killing of Mr. Owolabi Oniyiku at a police checkpoint along the Atan-ota/Ifonyintedo axis of Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State. Taiwo described the incident as “condemnable and very sad,” calling for an urgent, transparent, and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the death and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice. Oniyiku was reportedly shot at a police checkpoint, an incident that subsequently triggered tension in the…
The Coalition for Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF) has accused the FCT Police Command of shifting attention from the alleged assault of Pinnacle Daily Editor, Sunday Ogwu, to his conduct following the incident, describing the development as an attempt to divert attention from the substantive allegations. The Coalition, in a follow-up statement issued on Saturday, 22 August, 2026, renewed its call for an independent investigation into the alleged assault of Ogwu by police and Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) personnel during an operation in Lugbe, Abuja, on August 19. The demand followed a statement issued by the FCT Police…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Chizzy Francis, has urged Bella Okagbue and Sheggz Olusemo to prioritise peace and healing following the end of their relationship. Chizzy, in a social media post, acknowledged the bond shared by the former couple, noting that their relationship was built on love, memorable experiences and mutual commitment. However, he said relationships can sometimes come to an end when trust and respect become difficult to maintain. He wrote: “Bella and Sheggz, sometimes love is real and still not meant to last forever. You both shared beautiful moments, built memories and gave the…