The 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) has commenced a two-week multi-agency capacity-building training programme aimed at boosting the effectiveness and readiness of security operatives across Taraba State. The programme, which was flagged off on Monday in Jalingo, focuses on key operational areas including weapon handling, basic first aid, advanced driving, and vehicle maintenance. It is part of ongoing efforts to improve the preparedness and adaptability of security agencies in the face of mounting regional threats. Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, who officially inaugurated the exercise, described the initiative as a timely and strategic move to…
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A political advocacy group in Taraba State, the All Progressive Concern Actors (APCA), has criticized Senator David Jimkuta for attending a high-level All Progressives Congress (APC) consultative meeting during Sunday worship hours, describing the move as “insensitive” to the Christian population in the North-East geopolitical zone. Senator Jimkuta, who represents Taraba South and is the most senior APC elected official from the state, reportedly led a delegation of party leaders to the North-East APC consultative meeting held in Gombe, the Gombe State capital, at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 15 — a time many Christians were engaged in church services.…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), Nigeria, has strongly condemned the latest wave of killings in Benue State, describing the continued violence as a national tragedy and a moral stain on the conscience of the country. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the organization expressed outrage over what it termed the “mindless slaughter of innocent men, women, and children,” warning that the state had effectively become a killing field. “This is not just a tragedy for Benue it is a national shame that should shake every person of conscience to the core,”…
The Federal Government has applauded governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State for his bold and transformative initiatives in the livestock and agriculture sectors, describing them as a model for other states and a vital pillar of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The commendation came from the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, during the official flag-off of a 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Development Zone in Gombe on Saturday. The initiative, as gathered by WorldClass247News, is a signature project of the Yahaya administration aimed at revolutionizing agro-industrial production in the state and the region at large. Describing the project…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced an extension of the grace period for enforcing the Tinted Glass Permit requirement, pushing the new deadline to August 12, 2025. This decision was approved by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, following widespread public feedback on the reactivation of the digital permit application system. According to a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the extension aims to address concerns raised by citizens and allow for further improvements to the application process. He emphasized that the NPF remains committed to transparent and citizen-focused policing. “The voices…
By Becky Maina The ECWA Gospel Church off Ashaka Road, Gombe, has celebrated its 26th Mission Conference, which also marks the church’s 26th anniversary since its establishment. The church began as an English-speaking fellowship in ECWA No. 1 Bolari, Gombe, on 12th January 1997, following the creation of Gombe State and the deployment of civil servants and others. According to the Secretary of the Mission Conference Committee, Mr Absalom Yusuf, the church was officially upgraded and inaugurated as a Local Church Board LCB on 6th June 1999, and was named ECWA Gospel off Ashaka Road. “The church has grown over…
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of betraying the democratic ideals embodied by the historic June 12, 1993 election. In a statement signed by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, James Ezema, the coalition of opposition parties criticized the APC for what it described as a steady erosion of democratic values under its administration. The CNPP urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that the 2027 general elections are free, fair, and credible. “It is ironic and regrettable that the APC a party partly born out of…
Security forces in Nigeria have again recorded significant victories in the fight against kidnapping and violent crime, rescuing 11 kidnapped victims in Katsina State and arresting a key suspect linked to a cross-state kidnapping ring in Delta State. In Katsina, operatives from the Combined Joint Task Force and other security agencies thwarted a kidnap attempt along the Danmusa–Mara Dangeza village road in Danmusa Local Government Area. The patrol team encountered a group of armed bandits attempting to escape with their captives. A fierce gun battle ensued, resulting in the kidnappers fleeing with gunshot injuries. The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa…
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has donated a vital consignment of medical supplies to the Taraba state’Ministry of Health. The donation, as gathered by the WorldClass247News, is intended to support the treatment and management of cervical cancer, Lassa fever, and cholera outbreaks across the state. The handover ceremony, held at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Jalingo, was attended by senior health officials, stakeholders, and representatives of the NEDC. Leading the NEDC team, Dr. Batulu Isa Mohammed explained that the initiative builds on recent training provided to Taraba-based medical personnel in Gombe State. She said the donation is especially…
The Adamawa State Chapter of the National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD) has concluded its internal elections, with all candidates returned unopposed in what has been described as a peaceful and credible process. Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Iliya Amos, commended the smooth conduct of the elections despite the economic challenges facing members. He noted that the decision to return candidates unopposed was a reflection of the members’ satisfaction with the performance of the outgoing leadership. “For the past four years, the leadership has made significant strides in advancing the welfare of our members. That performance earned them…