February 11, 2026
DG NEMA Seeks UBEC Partnership to Operationalise Schools at RSPIC Rehabilitation Sites
By Onwe Wisdom, Pan Afric Reporters The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has sought the partnership of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to support the effective operation of schools established at the Rehabilitation Scheme for Persons Impacted by Conflict (RSPIC) sites across seven beneficiary states. Mrs. Zubaida…
FG PUSHES AHEAD WITH STRATEGIC ROAD PROJECTS IN BORNO DESPITE SECURITY CHALLENGES
By Onwe Wisdom, Pan Afric Reporters The Federal Ministry of Works has restated its avowed intention to rehabilitate the Maiduguri–Monguno Road (Section I) in Borno State, as work progresses steadily despite prevailing security and logistical challenges. As the nationwide media tour of the North East Zone continues, the Federal Controller of Works in the…
Senate Seeks Review of Special Duties Ministry’s 2026 Budget Over Omission National Honours
Onwe Wisdom, Pan Afric Reporters The Senate Committee on Special Duties has rejected the 2026 budget proposal of the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, describing the allocation as embarrassingly unworthy of a ministry clothed with national spread and strategic importance. The decision followed a tense budget defence session chaired by Senator…
EVC NASENI Inspects Projects in Kano, Commends Progress at Sustainable Emerging Technologies Institute (SETI)
Onwe Wisdom, Pan Afric Reporters The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Khalil Suleiman Halilu, has expressed satisfaction with the progress and quality of work at the ongoing Sustainable Emerging Technologies Institute (SETI) in Bayero University, Kano. Speaking during his site inspection visit, the NASENI…
APC CONGRATULATES AMINA GAMAWA ON RMAFC APPOINTMENT
By Onwe Wisdom, Pan Afric Reporters The All Progressives Congress (APC) congratulates Hajiya Amina Ibrahim Gamawa on her nomination as Commissioner, Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), representing Bauchi State, by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Hajiya Amina Gamawa currently serves as the APC Deputy Director, Administration (Presidential Liaison), where…
Former ADC National Woman Leader Defects to APC
Onwe Wisdom, Pan Afric Reporters The former National Woman Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Kayauta Yakubu, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection ceremony took place on Tuesday at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, where she was officially received into the ruling party by the APC National…
Electronic Transmission: Why I withdrew my order calling for Division on Senate floor vote – Abaribe.
By Anderson Osiebe. Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has defended his decision to withdraw a call for division during Tuesday’s emergency plenary session convened by the Senate to address the controversial Clause 60 of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill — the clause dealing with Electronic Transmission of Election Results. The emergency session was called amid heightened…
UK – BASED MEDIA OUTLET VISITS OPERATION HADIN KAI, HAILS OPERATIONAL SUCCESSES
By Onwe Wisdom, Pan Afric Reporters A United Kingdom–based media delegation from Channel 4 News, led by its Senior Producer and Team Leader, Mr Freddie Gower, has visited the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in Maiduguri, Borno State. In his remarks, Mr Freddie Gower according to…
2026 Budget Defence: Senate Pushes for Increased Funding to Combat Human Trafficking, Support Persons with Disabilities, Senior Citizens
Abuja, Nigeria – The Senate Committee on Special Duties on Tuesday demanded increased funding for key social protection agencies, raising concerns over rising human trafficking cases, inadequate disability data, and poor welfare support for senior citizens. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, made the call during the 2026 budget defence session and…
FG Reiterates Suspension of Sachet Alcohol Ban, Warns NAFDAC to Cease Enforcement Amid Security Concerns
The Federal Government has again reaffirmed the suspension of all enforcement actions relating to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products, warning the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to desist forthwith from further sealing of factories and warehouses. This renewed directive follows a joint…
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