The member representing Bali/Gassol Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Jafar Yakubu Chiroma, on Wednesday declared that no resident of his constituency would lose their life due to lack of access to healthcare. Chiroma made the pledge in Garba Chede, located in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, during the rollout of mini ambulances distributed to primary healthcare centres across several wards. The initiative, according to the lawmaker, is aimed at addressing long-standing emergency response challenges in rural communities, where residents often struggle to access timely medical care. “For too long, our people have suffered preventable deaths because of…
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The Bauchi State Government has announced the immediate suspension of commercial activities in several cattle markets across Alkaleri, Bauchi, Kirfi, and Tafawa Balewa Local Government Areas. Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed approved the measure following rising security concerns linked to criminal activities, including cattle rustling, kidnapping for ransom, extortion, illegal arms trading, and other illicit operations. The affected markets include Alkaleri, Mansur, Futuk, Ÿalo, Gwana, Yalon Gurza, Kuka, Rimi, Pali, Bokwas, Kwaimawa, Mai-Ari, Gajin Duguri, and Maina Ma’aji in Alkaleri LGA; Liman Katagum in Bauchi LGA; Lariski, Bara, Sharfuri (night market), Cheledi, and Boli in Kirfi LGA; and Burga, Bununu, Ball,…
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has announced the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council, ending the tenure of commissioners who have served in his cabinet over the past two and a half years. The announcement was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, following the 53rd session of the State Executive Council. Professor Njodi stated that the governor has directed all commissioners to hand over the affairs of their ministries to Permanent Secretaries by Friday, 10th April 2026, to ensure continuity in governance and administrative stability. During the session, governor Inuwa Yahaya…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of a College of Medical Sciences at Adamawa State University, marking a significant step toward expanding medical education and healthcare delivery in the state. A delegation from the commission, led by Professor Auwal Abubakar, presented its findings to the Adamawa State Government following an assessment visit. The panel emphasized the need for adequate manpower to support the proposed 24 departments within the new college. Speaking during the briefing, the Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Kaletapwa Farauta, said the plan to establish the college had long been underway. She reaffirmed the state…
A major political development is unfolding within the All Progressives Congress (APC), as its Bauchi State caucus has reportedly drawn a firm line against moves to admit Governor Bala Mohammed into the party. Investigations by WorldClass247News, revealed that the decision was reached during a high-level caucus meeting held behind closed doors in Abuja on Tuesday night—an engagement insiders describe as pivotal to shaping the party’s future in Bauchi State. Speaking shortly after the meeting, Senator Sama’ila Dahuwa, who chairs the APC caucus in the state, disclosed that members unanimously opposed the proposed defection. He said that following “extensive and frank…
The Adamawa State Commissioner for Works, Mohammed Suleiman, has cautioned motorists against reckless driving and urged strict adherence to traffic regulations, especially on flyovers in Yola, the state capital. Speaking with journalists at his office on Wednesday, Suleiman raised concerns over rising violations of traffic rules and the vandalism of recently installed road infrastructure. He noted that barriers, road signs, and protective wire mesh have been repeatedly damaged, undermining road safety. The commissioner explained that while the flyovers are engineered to carry heavy traffic, overloaded vehicles often develop mechanical faults while ascending. Such breakdowns, he said, can trigger dangerous rollbacks…
In Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State one of the benefiting LGAs under the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) a quiet but powerful transformation is taking shape as the training of Ward Facilitators came to a close, ushering in a new phase of action and community impact. For several days, participants gathered not just to learn, but to connect, share experiences, and build the confidence needed to drive change at the grassroots. The training sessions, filled with practical lessons and real-life scenarios, equipped them with the tools to engage their communities effectively. With the training now concluded, expectations…
The reported expulsion of foreign national Alex Barbir by the Federal Government has sparked fresh debate over national security, religious influence, and foreign involvement in Nigeria’s internal affairs. The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) on Tuesday described the move as a decisive step toward protecting the country from actors it accused of exploiting religion to incite unrest. In a statement, the group said the government’s action sends a clear warning that Nigeria will not serve as a base for individuals allegedly promoting division under the guise of religious or humanity. MPAC linked Barbir’s activities to rising tensions in Plateau State,…
The Itsekiri Youths for Good Governance (IYGG) have issued a stern warning to President Bola Tinubu over ongoing calls to decentralise pipeline surveillance contracts in the Niger Delta, describing the push as a potential catalyst for renewed unrest in the oil-rich region. In a public statement released on Monday, the IYGG criticised efforts to redistribute pipeline surveillance responsibilities to regional operators, branding the campaign as “dangerous and self-serving.” Signe by Mone Oris, Chairman, and Metsaghanrun S. Oki, Secretary, of the Itsekiri Youths for Good Governance. the group claimed that the decentralisation agenda is motivated not by genuine concerns over fairness,…
Political undercurrents in Taraba State are intensifying following fresh allegations that the state government is orchestrating a campaign of intimidation against former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial elections. The claims were made by the Mamman Legacy Initiative (MLI) in a statement issued Monday to journalists in Jalingo, where the group accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of being used to undermine the former minister. MLI described the development as a “calculated and systematic attempt” to weaken a political figure it says is gaining significant grassroots support. Security Operation Raises Questions At the center…