The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has provided food and non-food relief items to 2,251flood in Potiskum, Nangere, and Jakusko local government areas of Yobe state. The distribution, which targeted 21 communities in Potiskum, two in Nangere, and six Jakusko, included essential supplies such as rice, spaghetti, vegetable oil nylon mats, blankets, children’s clothing, women’s wrappers, and shadda brocade , among others. Speaking on behalf of the NEDC Managing Director/CEO, Mohammed Gone Alkali the Yobe state NEDC state coordinator, Professor Ali Ibrahim Abbas, appreciated the support of the state government and reiterated the Commission’s commitment to addressing emergencies and promoting development in the region.…
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In a bid to promote youth participation in sports, particularly Table Tennis, philanthropist and sports enthusiast Ahmed Khamisu Mailantarki has donated Butterfly Centerfold Table Tennis tables and accessories across the six states of Nigeria’s Northeast region. The donation was made during a two-day Maiden Table Tennis Clinic held at the indoor hall of the Jolly Nyame Stadium in Jalingo, Taraba State. The clinic, as noticed by The Guardian, brought together young participants and coaches from across the six Northeastern states for intensive training and talent discovery. Speaking, Mailantarki stated that his gesture was driven by a passion to develop Table…
The Zamfara State Ministry of Health has responded to the recent announcement by the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) regarding a proposed seven-day warning strike, urging the union to reconsider its decision in the interest of public health. In an official statement issued by the Ministry’s Information Officer, Suleiman Isah, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nafisa Muhammed Maradun, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to the welfare of all health workers under the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal. Dr. Maradun emphasized that the government has taken concrete steps to improve health workers’ conditions, including a recent salary increase aimed at…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a significant reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, as it begins the direct distribution of the product to filling stations across Nigeria starting Monday, September 15, 2025. In a statement, the company revealed that the ex-depot (gantry) price of PMS will drop to N820 per liter, a move expected to lead to lower pump prices across key states. Retail prices in Lagos and other South-Western states will now stand at N841 per liter, while Abuja, Rivers, Delta, Edo, and Kwara will see prices adjusted to N851 per litre. The…
By Isa Danchadi Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal says he’s committed to unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. But in Sokoto, the very state that birthed his career, his record is riddled with broken promises, abandoned programs, and borrowed political structures. If you can’t hold your home-front, how do you claim the nation? When Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal declared that he was “committed to sending Tinubu out of office in 2027,” the statement rang bold. But boldness without a base is empty rhetoric. And in Sokoto—the very soil where his political career took root—Tambuwal is standing on shaky ground. A Man…
The long-anticipated revival of international water border trade between Borno State and the Republic of Chad is progressing steadily, following a high-level visit by Governor Babagana Umara Zulum to the Baga Fish Dam in Kukawa Local Government Area. During the visit, Governor Zulum inspected ongoing dredging and expansion works on the region’s key water canal—a major infrastructure initiative led by the Borno State Government to reopen critical transborder trade routes along the Lake Chad axis. Speaking to journalists, Governor Zulum revealed that the resumption of the Borno-Chad trade corridor is projected to create over one million jobs and significantly boost…
When Comfort Jimtop Oliver left for school at Taraba State University, her family and friends believed she was on the path to a bright future. Now, they are grappling with heartbreak and unanswered questions following the news of her sudden and tragic death. Comfort, a 100-level Mass Communication student from Takum Local Government Area, was found lifeless in a residence located in the Bakasi area of Jalingo, reportedly belonging to her boyfriend. The house, situated opposite the university’s Vice-Chancellor’s gate, has since become the focus of an unfolding police investigation. The news sent shockwaves through the university community, where Comfort…
Efforts to streamline Taraba State’s health sector budgeting system have taken a significant step forward, as key stakeholders convened this week in Yola, Adamawa State, for a three-day workshop aimed at harmonizing the state’s 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP). Organized by the Taraba State Ministry of Health with support from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare under the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) programme, the workshop seeks to consolidate all health-related budgets into a single, unified framework. The initiative promotes a coordinated approach described as “one plan, one budget, one report, one conversation, and one voice.” The gathering drew…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled RenewHER, a landmark presidential initiative aimed at transforming women’s health in Nigeria, with a strong focus on reducing maternal mortality and improving overall well-being for women and girls across the country. The initiative was officially launched on Thursday night at a gala and awards ceremony held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu described RenewHER as a national priority and a key step toward building a healthier Nigeria. “There is no greater test of a nation’s character than the care it extends to its women,” President Tinubu said. “Maternal health…
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has ordered the immediate suspension of the Commissioner for Health, Comrade Yunusa Isma’il, over alleged dereliction of duty. This was disclosed in an official statement issued on Thursday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida. According to the statement, the suspension takes effect immediately, with the Commissioner directed to provide a detailed explanation as to why disciplinary action should not be taken against him for negligence and failure to effectively discharge his responsibilities. The Executive Governor’s decision is part of an ongoing effort to enforce accountability and uphold performance…