Dr. Garba Danjuma, Founder and Chairman of the Women and Children Health Empowerment Foundation (WACHEF), has called for a collective national effort to tackle the burden of clubfoot in Nigeria. In a statement released to mark World Clubfoot Day, Dr. Danjuma, who doubles as the Executive Secretary of the Taraba State Health Services Management Board , emphasized the need to expand access to treatment, stressing that “no child should have to live with a preventable disability”. “Clubfoot is a condition we know how to treat, and no child should live with a disability that we know how to prevent,” he…
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Taraba State has been selected as one of the five states in Nigeria to benefit from the World Bank-supported Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), a major initiative aimed at enhancing livestock production and strengthening resilience in the agricultural sector. Announcing the development during a World Bank implementation support mission in Jalingo on Tuesday, the National Project Coordinator of L-PRES, Dr. Sanusi Abubakar, revealed that Taraba will receive a minimum of $20 million in funding. The funds, according to him, are intended to improve livestock services, upgrade infrastructure, and boost productivity across the state’s livestock industry. Dr. Abubakar commended…
Adamawa State marked a significant milestone in its push for cleaner energy as Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, alongside the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, commissioned the first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) plant in Nigeria’s Northeast. The unveiling of the plant, developed by Greenville LNG, represents a bold step toward energy diversification and economic transformation in the region. The Deputy Governor, speaking on behalf of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, hailed the federal government’s CNG initiative, describing it as a gateway to safer, more efficient, and affordable energy for Nigerians. “This commissioning marks yet another significant milestone…
The Plateau State Government has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to all motorcycle operators to vacate the Jos-Bukuru metropolis, citing a violation of the longstanding ban on motorcycles within the Greater Jos Master Plan. The directive follows reports of an influx of over 400 motorcycles into the city, sparking concerns about public safety, traffic disruption, and non-compliance with state regulations. Authorities have described the development as a clear breach of existing laws prohibiting motorcycle operations in designated areas of the capital region. Commissioner for Transportation, Davou Jatau Gyang, confirmed the ultimatum in an official statement on Tuesday. “We are committed to…
The Gombe State Police Command has ordered the immediate closure of all illegal motor parks and unauthorised taxi services operating within the Gombe metropolis, including the well-known Dadin Kowa Motor Park. In a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, the move is part of a government-backed initiative to restore public order, enhance security, and regulate the transportation sector in the state capital. Under the new directive, all commercial vehicles are now required to carry out loading and unloading activities exclusively at the Ibrahim Hassan Dan-Kwambo motor park which the state has reaffirmed as the only officially…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday officially swore in six new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), a move Chairman Proffessor Mahmood Yakubu described as “a critical step toward strengthening Nigeria’s electoral process.” The ceremony, held at INEC’s national headquarters in Abuja, was attended by National Commissioners, Directors, family members of the appointees, and other dignitaries. The new RECs include two returning commissioners and four fresh appointees drawn from diverse professional backgrounds. In his address, Yakubu said the appointments fill existing vacancies and ensure full REC representation across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. He emphasized the gravity…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a pastor and three others over an attempted child trafficking operation foiled in the Gwagwalada area of Abuja. According to a statement released by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, the arrest was made in the early hours of Saturday, May 24, after a man was seen behaving suspiciously while attempting to board a vehicle to Owerri, Imo State, with a young boy at Wazobia Motor Park. Police responded to a distress call around 2:00 a.m. and promptly dispatched an emergency response team to the park. The suspect, identified…
Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has called on young people across the state to embrace agriculture and form cooperative societies, as part of a broader strategy to foster economic growth and self-reliance through commercial farming. Alia made the appeal on Saturday while delivering a tribute at the funeral of the Late Ter Kyôôr, Chief Thomas Jam Gbinde, a respected traditional ruler. Addressing the gathering of mourners, the governor urged youths to avoid social vices and instead channel their energy into productive ventures, especially in agriculture. Highlighting his administration’s commitment to agricultural development, Governor Alia noted that…
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) stormed to their first-ever UEFA Champions League title in emphatic fashion, dismantling Inter Milan 5–0 in a dominant display at the Allianz Arena. The French champions delivered a statement performance on European football’s biggest stage, securing the largest winning margin in Champions League final history. From the first whistle, Luis Enrique’s side asserted control, combining tactical discipline with ruthless attacking intent. Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring in the 12th minute, slotting home a composed finish after a slick move involving Ousmane Dembélé. Despite his clinical strike, Hakimi refrained from celebrating out of respect for his former club.…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced bold plans to reform the state’s legal framework and fully digitize its justice system. The announcement came during the official launch of the Digital Case Management System at the Borno State Ministry of Justice, held Friday at the Musa Usman Secretariat in Maiduguri. Governor Zulum described the initiative as a critical step toward modernizing legal processes and enhancing the effectiveness of the justice sector. He pledged to review and update outdated laws particularly the penal code to ensure they reflect current societal realities and offer adequate deterrence for offenders. “Most of…