Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has again launched the construction of a 100-bed capacity general hospital and a modern market complex in Dikwa as part of his administration’s efforts to rebuild and develop communities affected by over a decade of insurgency. Governor Zulum visited the proposed project site where he directed contractors to commence work without delay. The hospital, once completed, he said will be equipped with modern medical facilities and specialized units to cater to a wide range of health needs, including emergency services, maternal care, and outpatient treatment. “These projects are crucial steps in restoring stability, strengthening…
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The Adamawa State Government has raised fresh concerns over growing vaccine hesitancy across communities, blaming the trend on widespread misinformation, myths, and mistrust. Speaking at the 2025 First Bi-Annual Meeting on Primary Health Care with traditional rulers in Yola, Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa Farauta warned that recurring measles outbreaks despite consistent immunization efforts underscore the urgent need for collective action. “Government is committed beyond just reviewing our immunization strategy. We are focused on addressing the growing burden of disease outbreaks in our communities,” she said at the event, held at the Government House Banquet Hall. Farauta urged Emirates and Chiefdoms…
The Bauchi State government has expressed pride over the conferment of the prestigious Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) on two distinguished indigenes of the state during the Institute’s Annual Conference held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. In an official statement from the Government House, the governor. Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, congratulated the NIPR on the successful hosting of the event and extended heartfelt felicitations to Malam Mohammed Inuwa Bello, Chairman of the Bauchi State Broadcasting Corporation and Managing Director of Eagle Radio, as well as Alhaji Bashi Adamu Ambi, a nominee from the Lagos chapter of…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared Nigeria a prime destination for global investment, citing bold economic reforms and renewed fiscal discipline that have begun to stabilise the nation’s economy and currency. Speaking during a meeting with Citibank’s top global executives, led by the Global Head of Citibank International, Ernesto Torres Cantu, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima said the current administration’s reforms have opened unprecedented opportunities for foreign capital. “This is the right time to come to Nigeria and the right time to invest in Nigeria,” the Vice President said. “With the uniform exchange rate, an investor coming into…
In an effort to restore peace and promote lasting harmony after a wave of violent clashes, the Taraba State Police Command has held a high-level peace and reconciliation meeting in Jalingo, the state capital. The meeting, convened just days after deadly unrest rocked several communities in the region, brought together key stakeholders including traditional leaders, council officials, and representatives of religious and cultural groups. Areas affected by the recent violence include Bandawa, Munga Doso, Nguroje Jabu, Wuro Guga, and surrounding localities, where lives were lost and properties worth millions of Naira were destroyed. Chaired by the Taraba State Commissioner of…
A community-based group, the Badamuda Proactive Youths of Karim-Lamido Local Government Council, has condemned a spate of violent attacks allegedly carried out by armed herders in several communities within the council area. The attacks, which occurred recently in Bandawa, Munga Dosso, and Ngurore-Jabu Munga, reportedly resulted in extensive loss of lives and destruction of property. In a statement issued in Jalingo by the group’s Chairman, Suleiman Joel Munga, and Secretary, Ishaya Peter Bandawa, the incidents were described as “brutal assaults” that claimed at least 15 lives and left more than 20 others critically injured. The group further disclosed that properties…
Delta State Police Command has dismantled a notorious interstate kidnap syndicate operating across multiple states in southern Nigeria, including Delta, Rivers, and Enugu. The breakthrough was achieved by operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team, according to a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe. The police operatives, according to the command, trailed members of the syndicate to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where they apprehended 21-year-old Idirisu Yakubu, a native of Kwara State residing in the city. His arrest led to the capture of the gang’s alleged kingpin, Bello Amodu, a native of Sokoto State also based…
The West Africa Network of Activists and Media Defence Lawyers (WANAMDEL) has voiced concerns about Sierra Leone’s proposed Counter-Terrorism Bill, 2024, warning that its vague language and sweeping definitions pose serious threats to civil liberties and press freedom. In a statement issued from Accra, WANAMDEL acknowledged the government’s responsibility to ensure national security but criticized the Bill for lacking clear distinctions between violent extremism and legitimate civic activities such as peaceful protest, investigative journalism, and public dissent. According to WANAMDEL, the Bill’s broad terms including “intimidation of the public” and “undermining public safety” could be easily misapplied, potentially criminalizing non-violent…
Over three years since Mali’s military first seized power, hopes for a swift return to democratic rule are rapidly fading. What began with promises of elections and political reform has since transformed into a prolonged military hold on power, stoking public frustration, silencing dissent, and fracturing trust in the country’s future. Colonel Assimi Goïta, who emerged as the face of the junta following back-to-back coups in 2020 and 2021, had initially pledged to hand over power to civilians by February 2022. That deadline came and went, as did several others. Today, Malians are still waiting. In a controversial turn last…
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has issued a strong appeal to the Federal Government, urging immediate and decisive military intervention to prevent the strategic town of Marte from falling once again into the hands of Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents. The governor made the call after personally visiting Marte, where he spent the night coordinating security operations alongside the Nigerian Army and local volunteer forces. He described the security situation in the area as critical and warned of dire consequences if the town is lost. Speaking to journalists during the visit, Zulum revealed that Marte was attacked days earlier, causing mass…