Impressed by the socio-economic and philanthropic initiatives of Alhaji Aminu Ya’u, a former General Manager of Human Resources at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), the Katagum Youths Mobilisation and Enlightenment Forum has called on him to contest for the Katagum Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 House of Representatives elections. The forum believes that […]
The agency has partnered with the African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and other development actors to bring disaster risk financing into the mainstream of Nigeria’s emergency management framework.
Once again the federal government has raised an alarm over the increasing number of healthcare professionals leaving Nigeria for better opportunities abroad, citing serious implications for the country’s already strained health system. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at the seventh annual capacity-building workshop of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA), the Coordinating Minister […]
Tension intensified when residents of a students’ off-campus lodge known as “EFCC” detained their caretaker for several hours over a persistent electricity outage. Frustrated by more than a week without power, the students reportedly locked the caretaker, identified as Markus Yakubu Maikano, inside the lodge premises from around 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., accusing him […]
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has conducted an accreditation and resource verification exercise of at least 78 academic programmes at the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi. During the visit, the 208 NBTE’s team assessed several old and new academic programmes, reviewing staffing, teaching material, and learning resources as part of its mandate to uphold institutional […]
Palazzo trousers are making a striking comeback—and this time, they’re more personalised, versatile, and stylish than ever before. From embroidered butterflies and floral prints to custom name tags stitched onto denim palazzos, the options are both creative and diverse. While some styles maintain a minimalist look, others boast bold designs that stand out effortlessly. Functional […]
It happened twice, but the first time has stayed with me ever since. We once had a former tenant, a young girl named Senda, who lived with us for a year—between the ages of 12 and 13. One Sunday morning after church, while sweeping the compound, I stumbled across a file on the ground. Curious, […]
African food is more than just something we eat. It’s a part of our culture and history. Our traditional dishes tell the story of who we are, where we come from, and what we value. For example, jollof rice is a popular dish that’s sparked friendly competition between Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal. Each country has […]
Ahmed Yusuf Muhammad is breaking new ground with his innovative final-year project by designing and constructing a smart wireless battery charger with a charger monitor. A final-year Higher National Diploma (HND) student in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology at Federal Polytechnic Bauchi (FPTB) believes his idea will revolutionise mobile charging technology. During an exclusive […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called on Nigerians to help combat counterfeit medical products by using its newly launched verification app, Greenbook. NAFDAC Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, made the appeal on Wednesday at the opening of a two-day sensitization workshop on the new detection app. Represented by the agency’s […]
