Governor Dauda Lawal has inaugurated the Zamfara State Nutrition Council, declaring that malnutrition is not only a health crisis but also a major economic barrier and a threat to human capital development. The official launch of the Zamfara Nutrition 774 Initiative took place on Tuesday at the council chamber of the Government House in Gusau. The initiative, according to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, is a community-driven, multi-sectoral program designed to improve nutrition outcomes across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. The newly constituted State Council on Nutrition will coordinate and implement sustainable nutrition interventions throughout Zamfara…
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has described the institutionalization of Generation Unlimited Nigeria (GenU 9JA) under the Office of the Vice President as a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s commitment to youth empowerment and development. UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative, Ms. Wafaa Saeed, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the initiative represents a bold investment in the future of young Nigerians. “With over 11 million young Nigerians impacted in four years, we are on track to support 20 million young people in their transition from learning to earning by 2030,” she said. “This step reflects the government’s strong commitment…
By OKERAFOR ATHANATIUS, JALINGO The Chairmanship Candidate of Gashaka Local Government Area (LGA) in Taraba State for the November 8 local government elections, Alhaji Umar Yusuf, has reaffirmed his commitment to seek re-election, citing the confidence reposed in him by the state leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the people of Gashaka. Umar Yusuf, who currently serves as the Executive Chairman of Gashaka LGA, told journalists at his residence in Jalingo over the weekend that his decision to re-contest was informed by the support and trust of Governor Agbu Kefas, PDP State Chairman Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, and residents…
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, under the 21 Special Armoured Brigade, have successfully foiled an attempted attack by Boko Haram insurgents around Kashimri in Bama Local Government Council of Borno State. The Nigerian Army confirmed the development in a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations. The operation was conducted on October 17, 2025, following intelligence that led troops to locate and destroy terrorist hideouts in the area. According to the statement, the offensive disrupted the insurgents’ plans to launch coordinated attacks on civilian communities and destabilize socio-economic activities in…
The Taraba Human Rights International Film Festival (TAHRIFF) 2025 , recently took its celebration of film and culture beyond the cinema halls, hosting a special outreach program at the Global Methodist Church Nigeria (GMCN) orphanage in Jalingo, Taraba State. Themed “Reclaiming Humanity through Film, Culture, and Creative Expression,” the event brought together more than 100 children for a lively day of storytelling, performances, and shared laughter. Led by Festival Director, Moses V. Samuel, the TAHRIFF team transformed the orphanage’s multipurpose hall into a mini cinema. Children were treated to a curated selection of short films and animations centered on values such as…
Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have intensified their crackdown on crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, arresting 28 suspects and recovering over 290,000 litres of stolen petroleum products during operations carried out between October 6 and 19, 2025. The coordinated anti-crude oil theft operations also led to the deactivation of four illegal refining sites across Rivers, Delta, Abia, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom States. In Rivers State, several successful raids were conducted. At Okrika in Okrika Local Government Area, troops intercepted two wooden boats while they were loading Premium Motor Spirit from…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division and the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, have recovered cache of arms and ammunition during a raid on a suspected bandits’ hideout in Barkin Ladi local government council of Plateau State. The operation, carried out in Rawaya Village near Kazok, followed credible intelligence reports indicating that bandits were stockpiling weapons in the area. According to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer of Operation Enduring Peace, Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, the troops swiftly moved to the location and conducted a thorough search. Although the main suspect escaped before the troops’ arrival,…
Residents of Oduah Estate in Abuja say they are living in fear after accusing a serving police officer, identified as DSP Jeffery Ugochukwu, of sustained harassment, death threats, and violent intimidation. The tenants have petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) and other security authorities, alleging that repeated complaints to the police have gone unanswered. In multiple “Save Our Souls” petitions addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, the Force Provost Marshal, and the Karu Area Command, the residents claimed the officer has “leveraged his position to act with impunity,” putting the lives of families including children, nursing mothers, and a pregnant…
The Oyo State Government has inaugurated a Task Force under the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) as part of renewed efforts to curb maternal and infant deaths across the state. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Molete Primary Health Centre in Ibadan, also featured the official presentation of the implementation strategy designed to reduce maternal and infant mortality. Speaking at the event, Governor Seyi Makinde, represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Chief Ajibola Lawal, described MAMII as a strategic call to action aimed at protecting mothers, safeguarding newborns, and strengthening the state’s healthcare system. Makinde reaffirmed his…
Nigeria has achieved a historic milestone with the official unveiling of the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM) — Africa’s first privately owned university dedicated solely to aeronautics and management. The landmark event took place on Friday at the Plateau Hall, Yranscorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, drawing distinguished figures from the aviation, education, defence, diplomatic and legislative sectors. Among the dignitaries present were the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Feature Keyamo, Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Senator Abubakar Mahadi , Capt Chris Najomo,Director-General of the NCAA; Air Vice Marshel Paul Jemitola (Rtd),Vice Chancellor of IBUAM; and Comrades…