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A new scholarship initiative has been introduced in Kwara State to provide sustained educational support for orphans and vulnerable children.

The programme is designed to cover school fees, essential learning materials, and holiday classes, giving beneficiaries the resources to focus on their studies.

The scheme christened as the Mai Nasara Education Support Foundation, currently sponsors ten students on full scholarships from junior secondary school through university across a variety of professional courses.

In addition, 25 students from both public and private schools are receiving guidance under the initiative, which combines academic mentoring with moral support.

Nineteen of the beneficiaries are girls.

Speaking at a press conference during the unveiling in Il?rin, founder of the initiative and Dan Masani Gwanabe, Ahmad Muhammad, explained that the aim was to respond to the persistent challenges in the education sector and to provide opportunities for children who might otherwise be excluded due to financial constraints.

He said the move reflected a targeted effort to increase access to education for the girl child and address gaps in school attendance.

Muhammad said the programme was inspired by the progress made in Kwara State’s education sector in recent years and by the need to complement government efforts.

He emphasized that the foundation aims not only to support academic growth but also to nurture responsible and socially aware young adults who can contribute meaningfully to their communities.

According to him ‘The foundation has set a long-term target of N100 million to expand the reach of the scholarship programme.

He said this funding will enable the foundation to sustain support for existing students while increasing the number of beneficiaries and extending the programme to other underserved communities across the state.

He said the ultimate goal is to produce a generation of professionals and community leaders who have the skills, knowledge, and moral grounding to drive development in Kwara and beyond.

The initiative, he added, also includes measures to strengthen the students’ readiness for national examinations and professional challenges.

The Adamawa State Government has announced plans to establish a Free Trade Zone and an Industrial Park as part of efforts to boost investment, create jobs, and drive economic growth.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri approved the initiatives through the Adamawa State Investment Promotion Agency (ADIPA). The government also disclosed that preparations are underway for the maiden Adamawa Investment Summit, which will serve as a platform to showcase the state’s economic potential to local and international investors.

Speaking on the development, the Executive Secretary of ADIPA, Halilu Hammawa, said the agency is committed to transforming Adamawa into an investment hub.

‘Our vision is clear and ambitious. Over the next few years, we aim to attract at least 20 new investment projects, mobilize $1 billion in capital inflows, and create 2,500 direct jobs,’ Hammawa said.

He listed agribusiness, livestock, renewable energy, solid minerals, and industrial development as priority sectors for the government, stressing that Adamawa is ready to move ‘from potential to prosperity.’

The government believes the projects, alongside the upcoming investment summit, will reposition Adamawa as a leading destination for trade and industrial activities in Nigeria’s Northeast.

The Kaduna State Council of National Association Of Nigeria Nurses And Midwives has commended Governor Uba Sani for implementing the Consolidated Health Salary Structure(CONHESS) and the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure(CONMESS) for its members.

The commendation was conveyed in a letter signed by Comrade Ishaku Yakubu and Comrade Christiana Bawa, the State Chairman and State Secretary respectively, dated September 2, 2025.

The council noted that the ”singular act of magnanimity and fairness has rekindled the hope of many dedicated nurses in your administration and the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President.”

NANNM added that the Governor ” has not only demonstrated your genuine commitment to the welfare of nurses and health workers but has also reaffirmed your passion for strengthening healthcare delivery in our dear state.”

The letter acknowledged that the implementation of both CONHESS and CONMESS came amidst competing demands on state resources, ”yet Your Excellency prioritized the wellbeing of health workers.

”This visionary leadership has boosted morale, improved productivity and positioned Kaduna State as a model of labour-friendly governance,” the council added.

The nurses and midwives pledged continuous loyalty, dedication and professional excellence in service of Kaduna state, as their modest contribution to the Governor’s transformative agenda in the health sector.

TikTok has banned the account of Nigerian digital creator Energy Goddess, also known as ‘Queenlight,’ in a move that has sparked debate about transparency in the platform’s moderation system.

The influencer, who built her following through a mix of dance, fashion, and lifestyle content, began posting on TikTok in 2021. Before the removal, her account had amassed more than 2.2 million followers and over 62 million likes, establishing her as one of Nigeria’s emerging voices in the creator economy.

Energy Goddess’s videos, often characterised by energetic performances and fashion showcases, attracted attention not only from fans but also from brands seeking collaborations. Her work reflected a growing trend in Nigeria, where young creators are increasingly using digital platforms to build careers in entertainment and marketing.

Fan Reactions

The ban came as a surprise to her supporters, many of whom expressed frustration at the loss of content and disappointment over the absence of an official explanation from TikTok. On social media, some fans described the action as ‘unfair’ and questioned the consistency of the platform’s enforcement.

Broader Criticism of TikTok

Her case adds to a series of account removals that have fuelled criticism of TikTok’s moderation practices. The company maintains that it enforces its rules to protect users and maintain community standards, but creators in Nigeria and other countries have often reported sudden suspensions without clear justification.

Digital analysts warn that such actions can disrupt the livelihoods of influencers who depend on social platforms for income and visibility. In Nigeria, where social media has become central to the entertainment industry, sudden bans highlight the vulnerability of creators working in a largely unregulated digital space.

Nigeria’s Expanding Creator Economy

Over the past five years, platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have provided Nigerian influencers with unprecedented reach. Many have built significant careers through digital content, brand partnerships, and cross-platform promotion. Yet, industry observers point out that heavy dependence on private platforms leaves creators at risk of losing access to audiences overnight.

Outlook for Energy Goddess

While the loss of her TikTok account is a major setback, Energy Goddess has established herself as a versatile figure in dance, fashion, and digital content. Analysts suggest she may continue her career across other platforms, drawing on her visibility and experience in social media marketing.

Her case underscores both the opportunities and challenges of the growing creator economy in Nigeria, as platforms expand their influence but remain under scrutiny for how they enforce their rules.

The newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Tuesday, played host to some key oppsotion figures led by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, and declared that he is no more a politician having assumed the role of a traditional ruler.

Oba Ladoja, a former governor and Senator in Oyo State, was crowned the 44th Olubadan at the well-attended coronation in Ibadan, last Friday.

President Bola Tinubu, four serving governors including the host, Governor Seyi Makinde, first-class monarchs and other top personalities graced the occasion.

However, Atiku, who was absent at the ceremony on Tuesday led the former Senate President, Iyorcha Ayu, former Governors of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, Cross Rivers State, Liyel Imoke and other prominent members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to pay homage to the Olubadan.

Atiku attributed his non-appearance at the coronation of the former Governor to protocol arrangements.

Speaking with reporters at the new Olubadan at his private residence in Ibadan, Atiku said it was not intentional not to honour Oba Ladoja during the coronation.

He said, ‘We are here to say congratulations to the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Ladoja. We regretted that we didn’t attend the coronation. It was not intentional. Protocol arrangements did not allow us to come during the coronation, not that we didn’t want to come.

‘We know your roles and relationship with some of us. We are here to congratulate you. Kindly accept our apologies for not making it to the coronation. We regret not attending the programme.’

Responding, Oba Ladoja declared that he is no longer a politician, adding that he had good times with Atiku and other politicians in the country.

‘I’m not one of you again. I am Olubadan of Ibadanland. So, I am for everybody now. I am no longer one of you. I am not a politician anymore. Welcome to my house.

‘Now that I am the Olubadan, I am no more interested in anything other than the Olubadan. You are welcome to my house.

‘We started from the Social Democratic Party, we were in exile together, we were in the Peoples Democratic Party together. When I wanted to create an identity, I went to the Accord Party, which became a household name here. I know you politicians have a way of coming back.

‘All the religious leaders said that the only thing the leaders can do is to promote justice and fairness. I will serve my people. Ibadan people, the state, Africa and the world at large. I will depend on your support and advice,’ the monarch said.

The Malaria Consortium, an international non-profit organisation, has said that a national roll out of the perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) intervention could reduce severe malaria cases among Nigerian children by as much as 43 percent.

Senior Project Manager of Malaria Consortium, Dr Chinazo Ujuju, said this in Abuja during the National Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention (PMC) and Policy Uptake Task Team (NPRPUT) dissemination meeting organised by the consortium.

Nigeria currently bears the highest malaria burden in the world, with children under five most at risk of severe illness and death.

Perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) involves the administration of a full course of anti-malaria drugs to children of defined ages who are vulnerable at specified times regardless of whether they have malaria or not. Ujuju said the PMC pilot programme carried out in Osun State has shown highly promising results that demonstrate the intervention’s effectiveness and feasibility for nationwide adoption.

‘PMC is an intervention designed to protect children by giving them a complete dose of anti-malaria medicine during routine immunisation. Our results are really very interesting. They show that PMC is effective, operationally feasible, and widely accepted by caregivers and health workers. Most importantly, it can lead to up to 43 percent reduction in severe malaria cases,’ Dr. Ujuju said.

Dr Ujuju explained that the PMC initiative is being introduced as an additional intervention to existing measures such as Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC), insecticide-treated bed nets, and Intermittent Preventive Treatment in Pregnancy (IPTP).

According to her, the project was carefully designed to generate evidence for policymakers before full-scale adoption.

The Consortium expressed optimism that if scaled up, PMC would significantly complement Nigeria’s malaria control strategies and help reduce the overall disease burden.

Meanwhile, the Federal Government has expressed readiness to adopt the perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) as a major intervention strategy to tackle malaria among children of two years and below, following encouraging results from a recent pilot study carried out in Osun State.

National Coordinator of the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), Dr Nnenna Ogbulafor, who spoke at the event, said preliminary findings from the study show that the intervention has the potential to significantly reduce malaria infection and severity among children in areas with continuous transmission.

‘From what we have seen in the pilot studies, children who adhered to the guidelines for PMC recorded a significant drop in severe malaria cases. With this evidence, we are confident that Nigeria will be adopting this intervention, particularly for children in the southern states where malaria transmission is all year round,’ she said.

Prof. Olubenga Makuolu, Strategic Adviser to the Minister of Health on Malaria Elimination, described PMC as a crucial addition to Nigeria’s malaria control strategy.

He stressed that malaria elimination requires multiple approaches, combining vector control, treatment, and drug-based prevention.

‘Malaria is everybody’s business. ‘If individuals adopt preventive measures such as using bed nets, keeping the environment clean, and embracing chemoprevention, it will help break the transmission cycle. A mosquito that bites someone without malaria has nothing to transmit to another person,’ he said.

The Women Advocate Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) Africa has called on the Lagos State Government to immediately lift the suspension placed on the Guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP) for Legal Indications.

Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, Founding Director of WARDC Africa, made the call in a statement to commemorate World Abortion Day.

WARDC described the suspension as a major setback to women’s rights and maternal health, warning that it exposes countless women to unsafe procedures and preventable deaths.

The STOP guidelines, developed by Lagos State, were designed to standardise medical practice and strengthen the capacity of health professionals to provide safe care within the legal framework-particularly where pregnancy threatens the life or physical and mental health of a woman. ‘On this World Abortion Day, our plea to the Lagos State Government is simple: lift the suspension on the STOP guidelines immediately,’ said Dr. Akiyode-Afolabi.

She stressed that the suspension denies victims of rape and incest the full range of medical services due to them under Nigerian law, including provisions under the domesticated Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act.

‘For survivors of rape and incest, safe termination of pregnancy is not merely a medical procedure but a pathway to reclaiming their bodily autonomy, mental health, and dignity,’ Akiyode-Afolabi said.

WARDC commended states that have taken progressive steps to implement or clarify reproductive health provisions, urging Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to demonstrate similar leadership.

The group demanded the immediate reinstatement of the STOP guidelines, explicit inclusion of rape and incest survivors in the framework, and prioritisation of women’s health and rights over political or religious sentiments.

WARDC reiterated its commitment to working with the government and stakeholders to protect the rights and lives of women and girls across Nigeria.

The administration of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has commenced the digitization of Adamawa State Government archives in a move aimed at modernizing records management and boosting administrative efficiency.

The Managing Director of Truck Transit Park Limited (TTP), Jamal Onwubuariri, has stated that poor infrastructure, inadequate technology deployment, and long delays at border posts are major factors slowing down trade logistics in Nigeria and the West African subregion.

Onwubuariri stated this while presenting a goodwill message at the 2025 Transport Summit organized by the Transport Correspondents Association of Nigeria (TCAN) in Lagos with the theme, ‘Driving the Transport Logistics Value Chains for Economic Growth.’

He revealed that in July, he undertook a 6,000-kilometre road trip from Nigeria to Liberia to observe firsthand the state of road transport infrastructure, challenges, and opportunities along the corridor.

‘We have infrastructure gaps. The roads we have, both here in Nigeria and across the West African region, are not sufficient for the volume of road traffic,’ Onwubuariri said. ‘The second challenge is that our ports, in terms of their infrastructure and technology deployment, are not sufficient for the volume of cargoes that comes into this region.’ The TTP boss identified long delays at border posts as another hurdle for trade, explaining that Nigerian truck drivers often spend weeks transporting perishable goods to neighbouring countries.

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