Prof. Umaru’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Maiduguri, where he laid the foundation for his future academic pursuits. He furthered his education with a Master of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Benin, and later earned his PhD in Medical Biochemistry from University Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas). Throughout his academic career, Prof. Umaru has demonstrated a commitment to excellence, earning numerous awards and recognition for his outstanding academic achievements. Prof. Umaru’s attainment of professorship is a testament to his outstanding contributions to the field of Medical Biochemistry. His research…
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By Godwin Agia The Taraba State chapter of the Association of Civil Society Organizations on Malaria Control, Immunizations, and Nutrition (ACOMIN) has raised concerns over the severe shortage of HIV/AIDS testing kits in the state, warning that the situation could undermine efforts to combat the disease. During an advocacy visit on Thursday to the Taraba AIDS Control Agency (TACA), the Essential Drug Office, and the REDAID Nigeria Foundation, ACOMIN’s state chairman, Alhaji Muhd Danburam, called for urgent intervention. Danburam revealed that a recent assessment of 18 Primary Healthcare Centers across Ardo-Kola, Bali, and Takum Local Government Areas found that many…
By Akanta Hannah Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, says his administration is committed to sustaining the successes recorded under the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2022. The Governor stated this during UNICEF’s handover and way-forward ceremony held in Jalingo, the state capital. Represented by the state’s Head of Civil Service, Dr Hamidu Ahmed, Kefas acknowledged the significant impacts of the MoU in strengthening the healthcare system across the state. He assured the partners that no investment made by the intervention would be wasted even as…
In a significant boost for content creators and digital media professionals in Edo State, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has announced plans to establish a digital hub in Benin City. The initiative, a collaboration between NBC and the Edo State Government through the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS), according to the commission, aims to enhance broadcasting services, content development, and skit production in the state. The announcement was made by the Director-General of NBC, Mr. Charles Ebuebu, during a courtesy visit to Governor Monday Okpebholo at the Government House in Benin City. Governor Okpebholo welcomed the partnership, emphasizing his administration’s commitment…
Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, has commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for his unwavering support in addressing border disputes between Nigeria and Cameroon. Speaking during a sensitization engagement in Mubi, the deputy governor highlighted the state government’s commitment to resolving disagreements along the Adamawa sector of the Nigeria-Cameroon international boundary. The event, as noticed by WorldClass247News, brought together key stakeholders from the four affected local government areas—Madagali, Michika, Mubi North, and Mubi South—who have repeatedly faced tensions over border demarcation with neighboring Cameroon. The meeting, organized by the State Boundary Committee under Professor Farauta’s leadership, aimed to…
The Anambra State Government has sealed off a shrine in Umuofor village, in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area, allegedly operated by Ekene Igboegbueze for illicit spiritual activities, including money rituals. The Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, led a security team, Operation Udo Ga-Achi, to shut down the shrine following numerous complaints from residents about Igboegbueze’s alleged fraudulent activities. An online video surfaced in which Igboegbueze reportedly admitted to practicing “Oke Ite,” “Yahoo Plus,” and “Awele,” acts deemed illegal under Anambra State Homeland Security Laws. Emeakayi revealed that the government had also seized all properties…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Edo State Government to establish a National Obstetric Fistula Centre (NOFIC) in Benin City. The agreement was formalized on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in a ceremony attended by the Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, and the Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebolo. Speaking at the event, Dr. Salako commended Governor Okpebolo for providing and renovating a temporary facility for the centre’s immediate take-off. He also lauded the state…
The Benue State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ABIS Farms Marketing Nigeria Limited, a Lagos-based firm, for the construction of modern abattoirs across the state. Governor Hyacinth Alia, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Deborah Selumun Aber, formalized the agreement at Government House, Makurdi. He emphasized the urgent need to upgrade the state’s abattoirs to international health and safety standards, citing concerns over their current poor conditions and the risk of disease spread. To ensure the project’s success, Governor Alia directed the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Barrister Fidelis…
A senior member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, Faruk A. Shehu, has sounded the alarm over the party’s dwindling fortunes in the state, warning that unless urgent action is taken, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could face a major setback in the 2027 elections. Shehu criticized the state’s APC leadership for sidelining key stakeholders who played critical roles in the party’s success in the 2023 elections. He singled out former Senator for Sokoto South, Ibrahim Abdullahi Danbaba, as a pivotal figure whose contributions were instrumental in securing votes for Tinubu. According to Shehu, Danbaba invested more resources…
The Chief of the UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, has urged the Taraba State Government to sustain progress made under the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (Gavi) initiative. Speaking at a handover event in Jalingo, she commended the state for improving immunization coverage and reducing child mortality but stressed the need for continued funding, policy implementation, and community engagement. She also called for the timely release of primary health funds and the absorption of Gavi-trained health workers into the state’s civil service. Supporting UNICEF’s position, WHO State Coordinator Dr. Nuhu Ningi emphasized local investment in immunization programs,…