By Rebecca Caleb Maina The Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), with support from the Partnership for Improving Nigeria Nutrition Systems (PINNS 3.0), has commenced a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the Bauchi State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN). In Bauchi State, CS-SUNN observes that the nutrition coordination system particularly the SCFN requires reinvigoration and restructuring to deliver more effective nutrition outcomes. Challenges such as weak coordination mechanisms, unclear role definitions among line Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and occasional internal misunderstandings have hindered the state’s ability to respond effectively to the malnutrition crisis. To address these…
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Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has flagged off the disbursement of a fresh tranche of gratuity payments totalling ₦2.06 billion to retired local government workers, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the welfare of senior citizens. The official ceremony, held at the Government House in Gombe, marks a significant step in the state’s ongoing efforts to offset inherited pension liabilities. Governor Yahaya revealed that the latest payment brings total gratuity disbursements since 2019 to ₦25.626 billion. “When we assumed office in 2019, we inherited over ₦21 billion in unpaid gratuities a crushing burden on our retired workers,” the governor said. “Through…
Subject: A Patriotic Appeal for Legislative Action on the Creation of Chiefdoms in Ardo Kola LGA Dear Hon. Happy Shonruba, I write to you with deep respect and a strong sense of civic responsibility, driven by the urgent need to address a matter of longstanding concern to the people of Ardo Kola Local Government Area — the lack of recognized traditional Chiefdoms in our constituency. As a peace journalist and advocate for harmony and justice in Taraba State, I respectfully call on you, as our representative in the Taraba State House of Assembly, to sponsor and champion a legislative motion…
The Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have commended the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for its critical contributions to disaster mitigation and humanitarian interventions across Nigeria. The commendation came on Monday in Jalingo, Taraba State, during a courtesy visit by NEMA officials led by the agency’s North-East Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Yakubu Lawal. Speaking during the visit, Brigade Commander Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa praised NEMA for its consistent efforts in responding to emergencies and alleviating the impact of disasters on affected communities. “The role NEMA plays in cushioning the impact of disasters is commendable,…
By Becky Maina Behind the walls of Gombe’s public toilets lie stories of dignity, hard work, and unrecognised service. In the midst daily hustle of Gombe Main Market, Malam Khalid Umar, Chairman of Public Convenience Maintenance in Gombe State, stands beside a public toilet and bathroom facility a structure often overlooked, yet perpetually in demand. This modest setup is more than bricks and pipes; it is a legacy, a livelihood, and a lifeline. “I inherited this business from my father,” Malam Khalid explains. “People mocked him at the beginning, but this place has fed us, paid school fees, and now…
By way of introduction, democracy is the government of the people, for the people, and by the people. Indeed, this is the commonest and the most widely accepted meaning of democracy. Similarly, democracy is a system of government where power is held by the people. Under it, the citizens participate through voting in elections, and the leaders are elected to represent the people and make decisions. The crux of the above is that in a democracy, the major preoccupation is service to the people. Put succinctly, under democracy, the people—and/or the electorate—hold sway as they own the mandate; they only…
The Adamawa State Police Command has announced a major breakthrough in its crime-fighting efforts, arresting 567 suspects and rescuing 13 trafficked children and four kidnap victims during its second quarter operations between April and June 2025. Commissioner of Police, Afolabi Babatola Morris, made the disclosure during a press briefing held at the Command Headquarters in Yola, where he outlined the achievements of the command in combating various forms of criminal activity. According to the CP, the suspects were apprehended for serious offences including kidnapping, armed robbery, rape, child trafficking, culpable homicide, and activities linked to the “Shilla” gang — a…
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, was involved in a minor road accident on Sunday evening while on official duty along the Daura-Katsina highway. The incident, which occurred as the governor was travelling for state engagements, was confirmed in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed. “We are pleased to confirm that the Governor is in good health and stable condition, with no serious injuries sustained,” the statement read. Although details surrounding the cause of the accident remain unclear, government officials have reassured the public that Governor Radda is in high spirits and has resumed…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned an alleged assassination attempt on its Anambra governorship candidate, Chief Jude Ezenwafor, by unidentified gunmen in Abuja. According to a statement released on Sunday by PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the attack occurred while Ezenwafor was returning from an appointment in the nation’s capital. The party described the incident as a “desperate and cowardly” move by forces unsettled by the rising popularity of its candidate ahead of the November 8, 2025 election in Anambra State. The PDP claimed that the failed assassination attempt is part of a broader scheme by unnamed…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has tasked all 27 local government chairmen in the state to urgently develop actionable strategies for the implementation of the new N70,000 minimum wage for local government workers. Zulum issued the directive during a high-level meeting held over the weekend at the Government House in Maiduguri. The meeting was attended by key labour stakeholders including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE). “All local government chairpersons should return to their respective areas and engage relevant stakeholders to work out a practical solution for…