Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Saturday passed out 530 pioneer members of the National Forest Guards in the state, charging them to serve with discipline, integrity and patriotism in protecting the state’s forests and communities from criminal activities. The passing out ceremony, held at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre in Lokoja, marked the completion of an eight-week training programme for the first batch of recruits under the National Forest Guards initiative. Represented by his deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu, Governor Ododo described the graduation as a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to strengthen security and safeguard lives…
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Borno state governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has released N5.81 billion to clear outstanding gratuities owed to retired civil servants and families of deceased workers in the state. The governor presented cheques totaling N5,814,830,271.94 at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Maiduguri, during a ceremony attended by leaders of the organised labour and the Nigerian Union of Pensioners. The payment, according to the governor, is part of his administration’s continued efforts to improve the welfare of workers and retirees while addressing inherited liabilities affecting former public servants. A cheque of N2,992,301,964.95 was issued to settle outstanding gratuities owed to…
In a move described by the Gombe state government as a commitment to due process and accountability in public service,governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has constituted a high-powered investigative panel to examine allegations of misconduct against the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Ministry of Justice, Abubakar Jungudo. The decision, announced by the Head of Civil Service, Professor Mu’azu Shehu, also includes the immediate suspension of the Acting DPP pending the outcome of the investigation. According to Professor Shehu, the governor approved the action after carefully considering the nature and gravity of the allegations contained in a formal complaint. He said…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that it will carry out the loading of a newly installed 300MVA 330/132/33kV power transformer at its Katampe 330/132/33kV Transmission Substation on Saturday, August 1, 2026. According to the company, the maintenance exercise is scheduled to take place between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and will involve the loading of the new transformer into service. TCN said the 30-minute operation will require a temporary reduction in bulk power supply from the Katampe substation, resulting in a brief disruption of electricity supply to some parts of the Federal Capital Territory. As a result,…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commissioned a state-of-the-art Tactical Training Ground at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command Headquarters in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen operational readiness and enhance personnel capacity. The facility was commissioned by the Commandant General of the Corps, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, in line with his vision of building an elite, disciplined and highly professional security organisation capable of addressing Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. Speaking during the commissioning, the Corps emphasized that the new training ground is designed to simulate real-life operational conditions, enabling officers…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has welcomed the public apology issued by Vanguard Media Limited over the publication of a digitally altered photograph of Miss Maryam Yusuf, one of Nigeria’s representatives at the 2026 World Spelling Bee Competition in Shanghai, China. In a statement issued on Thursday, by MPAC Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the organization described the apology as a positive step toward addressing concerns over ethical journalism, respect for religious identity, and the integrity of visual reporting. However, the organisation noted that its petition against the newspaper remains pending before the Nigerian Press Council. According to MPAC, it…
The member representing Ussa constituency in the Taraba State House of Assembly, Hon. Rikupki Joshua, yesterday called on the Taraba state government to accord hepatitis the same level of attention and commitment given to HIV/AIDS programmes in the fight against infectious diseases. Hon. Joshua made the appeal during activities marking the 2026 World Hepatitis Day, organised by the Centre for Initiative Development (CFID), where he stressed the need for a dedicated funding mechanism for hepatitis prevention, testing, treatment, and public awareness campaigns. According to the lawmaker, the increasing prevalence of hepatitis requires urgent government intervention, noting that establishing a special…
By Rebecca Maina The Gombe State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) Nigeria Initiative and the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has graduated the first cohort and officially onboarded the second cohort of the National Health Fellows Programme, reaffirming the state’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare through youth-led innovation and leadership. The ceremony brought together health sector stakeholders, traditional rulers, development partners and government officials to celebrate the achievements of the graduating fellows and welcome a new set of participants into the one-year fellowship programme. A total of eleven fellows, representing each of Gombe…
By Rebecca Maina Stakeholders in Gombe State have commended Jhpiego for its contribution to strengthening community healthcare services through capacity building and quality improvement interventions aimed at improving primary healthcare delivery. The commendation was made during the Quality Improvement Leadership and Management Project “Pause and Reflect” Meeting, organized by Jhpiego funded by Global Fund. The meeting, held at Mawatto Hotel in Kaltungo, brought together health workers and stakeholders from Billiri, Kaltungo, and Shongom Local Government Areas to review achievements, assess challenges, and develop strategies for sustaining quality healthcare services. Addressing participants, the Director of Public Health at the Gombe State…
Benue state governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has expressed sadness over the attack on the Efeyi community in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area, allegedly carried out by suspected armed herders in the early hours of Tuesday. The governor condemned the killings, describing the attack as a heinous crime against the peaceful people of Benue State, and vowed that those responsible would be brought to justice. Governor Alia also commended the Benue State Command of the Nigeria Police, led by Commissioner of Police Cletus C.N. Nwadiogbu, for its swift response to the incident, which led to the neutralization of two…