Policy makers and other stakeholders have called for stronger investments in data-driven and locally led approaches to strengthen health systems in Nigeria and across Africa. This was part of the resolutions of the two-day Gatefield Health Summit (GHS) 2025 in Abuja, with the theme, ‘Resilient Health Futures’. At the summit, policymakers and health experts agreed that Africa’s path to resilience depends not only on increased funding but on how effectively nations leverage data, research, and local expertise to design smarter, more responsive systems. The statement quoted Adaeze Eche-George, Programme Associate at Corona Management Systems (CMS), as saying that resilient…
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The CARE Nigeria, through its Enhancing Resilience in Frontline Community Health Workers (EnRiCH) Project, has trained 500 Frontline Health Workers (FLHWs) across Katsina, Mani, and Charanchi Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Katsina State. The project saw the organisation equipping beneficiaries with digital tools and new skills to strengthen health service delivery in their communities. Heaalth Sector Lead at CARE Nigeria, Dr. Amina Abdullahi reaffirmed CARE’s commitment to advancing universal health coverage through women-centered and technology-enabled health system strengthening. She stated: “Frontline community health workers are the backbone of Nigeria’s primary health care system, especially in rural and underserved communities.…
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Constitution Review has approved the creation of an additional state in the South East, increasing the region’s total to six. TheHintsNews reports that the decision to create an additional state in the region was reached during a two-day retreat in Lagos. The session, chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, and co-chaired by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu. Checks revealed that Kalu and other lawmakers from the region had consistently championed the demand for an additional state for the region, saying the request was anchored…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed its readiness to implement stricter enforcement measures to confront the growing burden of poor compliance to financial regulatory standards and obligations by airlines. The Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, gave this indication at the 2025 Civil Aviation Cost Recovery Optimisation Stakeholders Retreat themed: “Strengthening Collaboration for Revenue Optimisation and Operational Efficiency” Najomo, represented by the Director of Operations, Licensing and Training Standards (DOLTS), Capt. Donald Spiff condemned the persistent failure of some airlines to meet their financial obligations, describing trend as a major threat to the sector’s stability.…
The Campus Technology Life Initiative (CTLI) is partnering with the Campus Journalism Awards and Dialogue (CJA) to promote innovation, technology integration and digital awareness in campus journalism across Nigeria and beyond. Speaking during the presentation of the partnership proposal in Abuja, the National Coordinator of CTLI, Amb. Kalu Chijioke expressed optimism about the critical role of technology and awareness in shaping modern journalistic practices. He emphasised that the role of technology and awareness in journalistic approaches cannot be overemphasized. Chijioke further noted that this partnership would play a pivotal role in raising digital journalism consciousness and awareness, while fostering…
President Bola Tinubu Friday sacked his Service Chiefs in furtherance of the efforts of the federal government to strengthen the national security architecture. The Special Adviser to the President on Media & Public Communication, Sunday Dare in a statement issued the President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff. He noted that the new Chief of Army Staff is Major-General W. Shaibu. Air Vice Marshall S.K Aneke is Chief of Air Staff while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff, while Chief of Defence Intelligence Major-General…
The TOS Foundation has unveiled the 469 Tracker, a civic-tech platform designed to help Nigerians track where each member of the National Assembly stands on the Reserved Seats for Women Bill. TheHintsNews reports that the Bill which is under consideration seeks to expand women’s representation in governance by adding 182 women-only legislative seats across federal and state levels. The proposed legislation, if passed, will provide 37 women-only seats in the Senate, 37 in the House of Representatives and 3 in each of the 36 state Houses of Assembly to ensure the voices of women young and old — are…
Protest erupted at the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday in Abuja when Ekiti state women expressed their disappointment over the disqualification of one of the aspirants, Kayode Ojo and the adoption of consensus candidate ahead of the primary election scheduled to take place on October 27. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted the Governor of Ekiti state, Biodun Oyebanji as the consensus candidate of the party ahead of the primary elections scheduled to hold on October 27, 2025. TheHintsNews reports that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party had surprisingly disqualified Ojo and…
Troops of 198 Special Forces Battalion, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB), Katarko under Sector 2 Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 23 terrorists , while repelling a coordinated attack by Boko Haram Terrorists in the early hours of Thursday, 23 October 2025. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 402 Special Forces Brigade, Lt. Bashir Abdulmumin in a statement issued Thursday said at about 0305 hours, the terrorists attempted to infiltrate Jatarko in Gujiba local government area of Yobe State using highly sophisticated weapons. However, he noted that the troops, displaying superior firepower, tactical resilience, and dogged determination,…
“Cedibility is a fragile thing. It takes years to build, but only seconds to lose”- Unknown For me, Prof Joash Amupitan took the first wrong step by his appearance at the swearing-in ceremony. With his enviable curriculum vitae as a silk lawyer, outstanding teacher, and administrator, he would have avoided coming out first in Agbada, reminding us of the corrupt and flamboyant politician he is expected to tame by conducting an impeccable election for Nigerians. Some might say it doesn’t matter but a good and serious dancer always shows it by their first step. Dear Professor, Since your name…