Barely one year after its establishment and only six months into full clinical operations, the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare, in Hawul local government council of Borno state is rapidly emerging as one of the North-East’s most promising specialist healthcare institutions. The federal health facility, established following the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has already attended to about 4,000 patients and successfully carried out more than 300 major orthopaedic surgeries, including hip and knee replacements, spinal procedures and treatment of complex fractures. The hospital’s rapid transformation received a major boost on Saturday as Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum,…
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England booked their place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in Saturday’s quarter-final. Norway stunned England by taking the lead through Andreas Schjelderup, but Jude Bellingham restored parity just before half-time with a composed finish. The second half saw both teams create several chances, with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford making key saves to keep the score level. With the match tied at 1-1 after 90 minutes, it went into extra time. Bellingham struck again in the 93rd minute, pouncing on a rebound after Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland failed to hold a shot,…
The Taraba atate commissioner if health, Dr. Bordiya Buna, has reaffirmed the state government commitment to reducing maternal mortality and strengthening reproductive healthcare through evidence based policies and standardized clinical practices. The commissioner who stated this while declaring open a three day workshop to review, domesticate and implement the National Guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP) organized by Life Spring Development Foundation, LSDF, in collaboration with the atate Monistry of health,for Medical Indications as part of the state’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy, noted that maternal mortality has continue to be on the increase in the state and aome…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has presented a proposed N1.854 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year to the Rivers State House of Assembly, describing it as the “Budget of Resilience for Growth and Development.” Presenting the appropriation bill, Governor Fubara said the budget was designed to address prevailing economic challenges while laying a solid foundation for sustainable growth, improved public services and stronger state finances. He explained that the fiscal proposal was developed following extensive public consultations and is aimed at enhancing economic resilience and improving the welfare of residents across the state. According to the governor, the…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Benue State Command, has arrested and paraded five male suspects over their alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy and unlawful possession of vandalized materials. The suspects, aged between 20 and 35 years, were apprehended on June 29, June 30, and July 3, 2026, during routine patrols conducted by NSCDC operatives along the Tse-Ivue and Tse-Dei communities in Guma local government area, as well as around the Lafia Junction/North Bank area of Makurdi local government area. According to the Command, the arrests followed credible intelligence on the activities of a syndicate allegedly involved in…
The office of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Taraba State, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, has described his recent invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as politically motivated, alleging that it is part of a broader pattern of intimidation against opposition figures in the state. In a statement issued on Thursday in Jalingo by his Special Assistant on Media, Joshua Yohanna Nafinji, the senator’s office said it acknowledges and respects the constitutional responsibilities of the EFCC and other law enforcement agencies. However, it expressed concern over the timing and circumstances surrounding the invitation. The statement alleged…
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill to develop the legal framework for the implementation of state police across Nigeria. The inauguration, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was performed by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, who represented President Tinubu. The move follows the passage of the Constitution Alteration (State Police) Bill, 2026, by the National Assembly. The constitutional amendment proposes a dual policing structure consisting of the Federal Police Service and 36 State Police Services. Speaking at the inauguration, Gbajabiamila said that while the constitutional amendment provides the foundation…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed that both the standard ₦100 banknote and the commemorative ₦100 note remain legal tender, warning that refusing to accept either note is a violation of the law. In a statement signed by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, the apex bank said it had received reports that some individuals, businesses, and financial institutions were rejecting the standard ₦100 banknote over concerns about its legal tender status. The CBN clarified that the commemorative N100 banknote, introduced to mark Nigeria’s centenary, was issued alongside the existing standard ₦100 note and did…
By Becky Maina ECWA Gospel Church, located off Ashaka Road in Gombe state, has been left in ruins following a devastating fire incident that destroyed parts of its auditorium. The fire, which occurred on Tuesday night, affected the church sanctuary, destroying the pulpit, choir stand, musical instruments, sound systems, media equipment and other valuable properties estimated at hundreds of millions of naira. Although no life was lost in the incident, the fire has left members of the congregation with emotional and material losses as they begin the process of recovery. A visit to the scene showed blackened walls, burnt musical…
Operation FANSAN YAMMA says its troops have foiled coordinated terrorist attacks, neutralized a notorious terrorist commander and recovered weapons during separate operations in Zamfara State and Katsina State. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Aliyu Danja, the operations were conducted on July 7. In Zamfara state, troops of Sector 2, acting on credible intelligence, responded to reports of an impending terrorist attack on communities in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area. Working alongside local security volunteers, the troops engaged the attackers in a gun battle,…