A senior health official in Kano State has said that bureaucracy, knowledge gaps among stakeholders, and weak systems are slowing access to health emergency preparedness funds in the state. The State Epidemiologist, Dr Suleiman Illiyasu, made this known during a key informant interview conducted under a three-day capstone project by Connected Development through its Follow…
By Edwin Philip, Lafia A member of the House of Representatives, Abubakar Hassan Nalaraba, has withdrawn from the Nasarawa State governorship race ahead of the 2027 general elections and declared his intention to contest for the Senate seat representing Nasarawa South. Nalaraba, who represents Awe, Keana and Doma Federal Constituency, announced his decision during a…
Bayelsa United are expected to welcome back James Emo and Emmanuel Chinedu for their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 36 encounter against Rangers. Both players missed the Prosperity Boys’ clash against Katsina United last week due to injury. Their return is expected to boost coach Meremu Okara’s side as they push for survival. Bayelsa…
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has explained the reasons behind his decision to exit the African Democratic Congress, citing internal crises, external pressures, and a worsening political environment. In a statement released on Sunday, Obi described Nigeria’s political space as increasingly toxic, marked by intimidation, insecurity, and persistent scrutiny, which he said continues to undermine…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has rejected claims by its 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, that his exit from the party was driven by external forces, describing the assertion as misleading. Kwankwaso had, in a statement on Saturday, dismissed what he called “misleading narratives” surrounding his political movements and suggested that discussions about possible…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will hold its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions on Monday, May 11, where key decisions, including the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session, will be determined. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian…
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has confirmed his exit from the African Democratic Congress, citing deepening internal crises and a hostile political environment. Obi made the disclosure in a personal statement on Sunday, on his X platform, where he reflected on what he described as the “toxic” nature of Nigeria’s political space and the pressures…
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