The Federal Government has unveiled the National Health Fellows Program, a new initiative aimed at empowering young Nigerians to drive positive change in the country’s health sector. According to a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson for President Bola Tinubu, the program targets individuals aged 25 to 35 and will operate across all 774 local government areas in Nigeria. “The Tinubu administration is requesting applications from young Nigerians to enroll in the National Health Fellows Program,” Onanuga said. Adding that, “Selected fellows will be remunerated and equipped with appropriate tools to transform the health sector.” Interested applicants must meet specific eligibility…
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Governor Dauda Lawal, of Zamfara state, has approved the recruitment of 2,000 teachers across the state. The announcement was made during an Executive Council meeting held on Monday at the Government House in Gusau, the state capital. The governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, stated that the recruitment aligns with promises made during Governor Lawal’s campaign and demonstrates his administration’s commitment to revamping the state’s education system. “Education is the second priority of Governor Lawal’s administration, and significant progress has already been achieved,” Idris noted. He also highlighted key milestones in the governor’s education reform agenda, which he said, includes the declaration…
Governor Mai Mala Buni, of Yobe state , has tasked the State Projects Monitoring Committee with intensifying efforts to ensure the timely and quality execution of all state projects. The governor issued the directive via a statement made available to media men in Damaturu, the state capital, by his Director-General of Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed. In the state. Governor Buni stressed the importance of adhering to high standards in all ongoing and future projects across the state. “This is to ensure that all projects comply with contractual specifications, stand the test of time, and are beneficial to our people,”…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of the Shilla cult group for their alleg6 involvement in multiple armed robbery incidents in Yola, the state capital. The arrests, made on January 19, was said followed a swift response to a citizen’s report of a robbery along Yola Road. The suspects, identified as Hamza Ibrahim, 19, of Behind Shopping Complex, Jimeta-Yola North local government council and Abdulkarim Suleiman, 20, of Sengere Samunaka, Yola South local government, were intercepted by police operatives at Malamre Junction. According to the police, the duo had earlier robbed Uba Ibrahim of his iPhone…
In a bid to promote environmental sustainability, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commissioned new waste management equipment for the state’s Waste Management Agency. The initiative, according to the governor, underscores the administration’s commitment to ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment across the state. Speaking, the Governor Okpebholo emphasized the importance of cleanliness in attracting investment and fostering development, stating, “Cleanliness is next to godliness. A clean environment will motivate investors and improve public health.” The newly commissioned equipment, which includes pay loaders, compactors, and tippers, is expected to enhance waste collection and disposal in the state. Governor Okpebholo…
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects involved in the gruesome murder of a 10-year-old girl in the state. The announcement was made on Monday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, through a statement shared on his official account on X (formerly Twitter). Edafe also shared a video showing the suspects being interrogated. In his statement, Edafe revealed that the victim, one of three triplets, was deceived by her sister’s boyfriend and handed over to two unknown men who killed her with a machete. “The boyfriend of the girl deceived one of the…
The Adamawa State Police Command, in collaboration with local security outfits and critical stakeholders, has successfully dismantled a kidnappers’ hideout in Ngurore, Yola South Local Government Area. The operation was aimed at curbing kidnapping activities and restoring security in the state, was said to have been launched as part of the Command’s intensified internal control measures. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, officers encountered resistance from the armed criminals during the raid. The suspects, as made known by him, in a statement dished out to media practitioners on Monday, opened fire in an attempt to escape,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ecological Project Office (EPO) under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), is set to revive the irrigation system, water channels, and washed-away small bridges in Kano South Senatorial District. The initiative, backed by Senator Suleiman Abdurahaman Kawu Sumaila, as gathered by WorldClass247News, is aimed at addressing the ecological challenges bedeviling the area. Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndapho, Permanent Secretary of the EPO, disclosed this during recent assessment visit to key sites, including the Challawa-Goje Dam in Karaye, Tiga Dam, a washed-away bridge in Bebeji, and the Kafinchiri Dam in Garko…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially released the approved Hajj fare for the 2025 season. The announcement was made under the leadership of NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, following approval from the Office of the Vice President of Nigeria. In collaboration with the Presidency and other stakeholders, the commission said it has succeeded in maintaining the fare within a reasonable range. Among the contributors to the achievement, as made in the statement signed by the Assistant Director, Information and Publication, Fatima Sanda Usara, were Malam Ameen Amshi, Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties, and key representatives of…
The Katsina State Government has launched a pilot program to assess the performance of locally assembled electric tricycles as a potential solution for the state’s commercial transportation needs. At the handover ceremony of five electric tricycles, manufactured by the indigenous company IRS, Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda stated that the decision to purchase in bulk would depend on the results of this trial phase. “We will evaluate the durability and maintenance of these tricycles during the test phase before making further commitments,” Governor Radda said. He directed the leadership of the Commercial Tricycle Operators Association to nominate five trusted members…