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…
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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…
Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has cautioned against politicizing the activities of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the international medical humanitarian organization providing malnutrition treatment services in the state. The governor issued the warning during an assessment visit to MSF-supported Malnutrition Stabilisation and Treatment Centres at Takalau, Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital in Birnin Kebbi, and the General Hospital in Maiyama, headquarters of Maiyama Local Government Area. Governor Idris said the visit followed a recent viral report claiming that no fewer than 400 malnourished children were being admitted daily into the centres a claim he described as misleading and unrealistic. “Since…
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has launched a peace initiative in response to recent violent clashes between farmers and herders in Darazo Local Government Area. In a swift move to de-escalate tensions and restore normalcy, Governor Mohammed led a high-powered delegation comprising the Commissioner of Police, the State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), traditional rulers, and other senior security officials to the area, where he presided over a stakeholders’ peace meeting with community leaders and affected residents. During the engagement, the governor acknowledged the longstanding and complex nature of the conflict but reaffirmed his administration’s…
Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, has visited flood-affected communities in Shagari and Yolde-Pate, Yola South Local Government Area, where at least two people lost their lives and several others sustained injuries following hours of intense rainfall. The flood, which resulted from a prolonged downpour, inundated homes and farmlands, displacing numerous families and causing widespread destruction across the area. During her visit to the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, where some of the injured are receiving treatment, Farauta expressed shock over the scale of devastation and sympathized with victims. She directed the immediate provision of food, clothing, medical…
Severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall on Sunday has displaced several residents and inundated homes across parts of Yola, the Adamawa State capital. The most affected communities include Shagari Lowcost, Sabon Pegi, and Modire Yolde Pate, where floodwaters destroyed property, rendered roads impassable, and brought daily activities to a halt. Eyewitnesses described the torrential downpour—which lasted several hours—as one of the heaviest the city has experienced in recent years. Residents in low-lying areas were forced to flee their homes as floodwaters surged through streets and compounds. “We need urgent help. The water has taken over our homes and we don’t…
The Taraba State Contributory Health Insurance Agency (TSCHIA) has announced the successful enrollment of over 112,000 residents under its state wide health insurance scheme, marking a major step toward achieving universal health coverage. Executive Secretary of the agency, Pharmacist Jacobs Akenzukpi, made the disclosure during a press briefing held over the weekend in Jalingo. Akenzukpi described the milestone as a clear indication of growing public confidence in the scheme and reiterated the agency’s resolve to ensure accessible and affordable healthcare for all, regardless of social or economic status. “Whether you are a civil servant, trader, student, indigene, or non-indigene, the…
The Adamawa State Police Command has foiled a kidnap attempt and arrested two suspects in connection with threats made against a resident of Song Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said the arrests followed a complaint lodged by one Hassan Musa Dabutu, who reported receiving threatening phone calls from an anonymous caller demanding payment or face abduction. Nguroje disclosed that the complainant’s family had previously been targeted by kidnappers, during which a total of ₦20 million was paid in ransom to secure the release of abducted relatives. Acting on…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has honoured twelve journalists from across the sub-region at the inaugural ECOWAS Journalists Excellence Awards, held at the Coco Ocean Hotel in Banjul.The Gambia. Among the recipients were five Nigerian journalists, celebrated for their outstanding contributions to regional journalism and storytelling. The event, held as part of activities commemorating the ECOWAS 50th anniversary (ECOWAS@50), spotlighted media professionals whose work has promoted integration, development, and democratic values across West Africa. The awards, as observed by WorldClass247News, were presented across six categories: television, radio, print, online journalism, photography, and videography. Delivering the keynote address…
The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed reports suggesting a new minimum admission age of 12 years for Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1), describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, the Ministry clarified that the official minimum age for admission into JSS1 remains 10 years, adding that children are not expected to complete primary education before this age. “The report on a 12-year age requirement did not originate from any official source and does not reflect government policy,” the statement read. “Such claims are…