The Chairman of Jos North local government council of Plateau state, Barrister John Kyohroh Christopher, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the full completion and functionality of the Plateau State Rehabilitation Centre for the Physically Impaired. Christopher gave the assurance on Tuesday during the commissioning of Phase One of the renovated structure of the centre in Jos. He emphasized that many of the centre’s beneficiaries are residents of Jos North, making it imperative for the local council to take ownership and provide sustained support. “We are one of the local governments that ensure persons with disabilities are part and parcel…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday carried out a public auction of properties forfeited by convicted drug traffickers, marking another milestone in the agency’s ongoing efforts to cripple illicit drug networks in Nigeria. The auction, held at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja, involved eight properties located in Lagos, Kano, Ondo, and Ogun states. The exercise was conducted in the presence of pre-qualified auctioneers, civil society organizations, the media, and representatives of other government agencies. Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), represented by the Agency Secretary, Shadrack Haruna, said the event was part…
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has announced plans to employ 12,000 youths into various sectors of the state civil service by December 2025, as part of his administration’s drive to promote job creation, inclusive governance, and sustainable development. Fintiri made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by the Adamawa State chapter of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN) at the Government House in Yola. He explained that the new recruitment initiative would include 5,000 teaching positions, 2,000 healthcare roles under the Health Services Management Board including doctors and nurses and 5,000 general civil service…
The Southwest Zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) for selecting Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as the venue for its upcoming National Convention scheduled for November 2025. In a statement signed by Engineer Kamoru Toyese Ajisafe Esq., National Vice Chairman (Southwest), the zone expressed deep appreciation to the NEC, National Working Committee (NWC), Board of Trustees (BoT), and the PDP Governors’ Forum for what it described as a unanimous and strategic decision. According to the statement, the selection of Ibadan a city widely regarded as the political heartbeat of the Southwest…
The African Initiative for Community and Social Development (AfRICOSUD) has urged the Taraba state government to adopt grassroots informed policies to address the root causes of recurring violence in the state. Speaking before the Taraba State Peace and Justice Commission of Inquiry, on weekend, AfRICOSUD’s Executive Director, Onyeka Nwigwe, presented key findings and recommendations drawn from the organization’s work with communities affected by the recent crisis in Karim Lamido council and surrounding areas. Nwigwe, who testified on behalf of grassroots stakeholders and youth peace actors trained under AfRICOSUD’s Speak Peace Project. He highlighted several critical areas, which include, persistent drivers of…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced specialized training for a new cadre of personnel on the 612A Anti-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Radar System, as part of ongoing efforts to bolster its counter-drone operations in conflict zones. The training, officially inaugurated on at the Headquarters of the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in Maiduguri, Borno State, is aimed at equipping select NAF personnel with the skills to detect, track, and neutralize hostile UAVs a growing threat in asymmetric warfare. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, emphasized the strategic…
By Rebecca Caleb Maina Gombe State yesterday joined the global community to commemorate World Hepatitis Day 2025, themed “Let’s Break It Down, Get the Facts, Take Action,” with a strong show of commitment that included the inauguration of an Integrated Technical Working Group, expanded access to free screening and vaccination, and heightened public awareness campaigns. The event, held at the Conference Hall of the School of Nursing, Gombe, was organized by the State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Gombe State AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (SASCP), the Primary Health Care Development Agency, and key development partners.…
The Federal Government has elevated flood prevention to a matter of national security with the unveiling of a comprehensive Anticipatory Action Framework on Floods, aimed at shifting Nigeria’s disaster management approach from reactive relief efforts to early, coordinated responses. Vice President Kashim Shettima made this known at the Presidential Villa during the official presentation of the new framework and its consolidated budget by the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF). “Disasters are security issues,” the Vice President stated, emphasizing that Nigeria must move beyond emergency reactions and embrace science-driven disaster preparedness. “By seizing this initiative and believing in science, we have carried…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has vowed to take urgent and lasting action to curb the recurring flood crisis in Yola South Local Government Area, where at least 23 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds displaced. Governor Fintiri made the pledge on Monday during an assessment visit to flood-ravaged communities, where he met with displaced residents currently sheltering in temporary camps. Describing the situation as deeply tragic, Fintiri assured victims that his administration would not relent until sustainable solutions are implemented. “Our hearts go out to the families affected,” he said. “We will not fold our arms. This…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has flagged off the distribution of food palliatives to 57,647 vulnerable households in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area as part of efforts to cushion the impact of economic hardship during the lean season. The distribution exercise, which took place on Monday, is targeted at residents of Gamboru Ngala and Kala Balge two LGAs where routine palliative support continues due to ongoing insecurity and limited access to farmland. Governor Zulum, represented by the Director-General of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Alhaji Ali Abdullahi Isa, reaffirmed the government’s resolve to support affected communities while…