The management of Worldclass247News has officially retracted a previous publication that misattributed critical remarks about healthcare services to the Chief Imam of the Taraba State Police Command Headquarters Jummu’at Mosque, Ustaz Mustapha Nuhu Badamasi. In its Friday edition, the online news outlet had reported that the Imam criticized the quality of healthcare delivery at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jalingo. However, the Imam has since disowned the statement, describing the report as false and misleading. Speaking on the matter, Ustaz Badamasi expressed disappointment over the misrepresentation of his sermon, stressing the importance of responsible journalism. He urged media practitioners to…
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Rebecca Caleb Maina In a sustained effort to improve troop morale and operational performance, the Commander Corps of Artillery (CCA), Major General Zakari Abubakar, has embarked on an operational visit to the 301 Artillery Regiment (General Support) in Gombe State. The visit, which took place at the Regiment’s new barracks along Yola Road, was contained in a statement released to journalists by Captain Mazinho Attah, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 301 Artillery Regiment (General Support), Gombe. The CCA was received with full military honours, including a ceremonial quarter guard. He was later briefed by the Commander 301 AR (GS),…
Rebecca Caleb Maina In a sustained effort to improve troop morale and operational performance, the Commander Corps of Artillery (CCA), Major General Zakari Abubakar, has embarked on an operational visit to the 301 Artillery Regiment (General Support) in Gombe State. The visit, which took place at the Regiment’s new barracks along Yola Road, was contained in a statement released to journalists by Captain Mazinho Attah, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 301 Artillery Regiment (General Support), Gombe. The CCA was received with full military honours, including a ceremonial quarter guard. He was later briefed by the Commander 301 AR (GS),…
The Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has officially announced that the airlift of intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage will begin on Friday, May 9, and conclude on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Executive Secretary of the Board, Imam Abdulrahman Ibrahim Idris, made the announcement during the closing ceremony of the Hajj orientation program held at the BITA Centre, Baba Sidi Primary School, Bauchi. He assured pilgrims that comprehensive arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth and successful pilgrimage experience. He also called on all intending pilgrims to cooperate fully with the Board before, during, and after the…
OKERAFOR ATHANATIUS, JALINGO. The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have expressed dismay over the dilapidated nature of roads linking Taraba State from other States in the Northeast region. National President SSANU, comrade Mohammed Haruna Ibrahim spoke while delivering an address on the occasion of 11th Regular Zonal Executive Council (ZEC) meeting held in Jalingo the State capital. Alhaji Ibrahim who called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to wake up to its responsibilities pointed out that the Northeast region of the country is not getting what it was supposed to get as a region. The National President said,…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has assured Nigerians that the agency will pursue all cases of financial misconduct without regard to political party affiliation. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Olukoyede dismissed allegations that the EFCC selectively targets opposition politicians while sparing members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He emphasized that the commission’s actions are guided by evidence and the rule of law—not political considerations. “If we discover that you have stolen money, you will have questions to answer, regardless of whether you are from the APC, PDP, Labour Party, NNPP, or…
A coalition representing over 75 civil society organisations has raised alarm over what it describes as serious judicial misconduct by a High Court judge in Niger State, calling for urgent intervention from the National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). In a statement signed by Alhaji Ali Abacha, National Secretary of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), the group accused Justice Bilkisu Yusuf of the Niger State High Court, Minna, of disregarding judicial protocols and acting in ways that undermine the integrity of the judiciary. The controversy centers on Suit No. NSHC/MN/247/2014, involving a…
The North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) concluded its 11th meeting in Damaturu, Yobe State, on Thursday with renewed pledges to strengthen regional collaboration, boost security, and drive socio-economic development across the North-East. The high-level gathering brought together governors from Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe States, while the Deputy Governor represented Bauchi State. In a communique released at the end of the session, the Forum underscored the need for a united regional strategy to confront the persistent challenges facing the subregion, particularly the resurgence of insurgent activities. The governors lauded the Federal Government’s efforts to improve national security but expressed deep…
The Nigerian Army, have linked the explosion that rocked the Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri on Tuesday, to the extreme heat currently affecting Borno state. In an official statement, the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI confirmed that the incident originated from an ammunition storage facility within the barracks. Signed by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations Headquarters Theatre Command Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Reuben Kovangiya, the high temperatures, as made known by him, triggered the detonation of some munitions. Emergency response teams, including the Borno State Fire Service and fire units from various security agencies, he…
The Adamawa State Civil Service Commission has reiterated its commitment to a transparent and merit-driven recruitment process, following directives from Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. In a statement to the press, the Commission’s Permanent Secretary, Abubakar Umar Maiha, assured applicants and the general public that the ongoing recruitment exercise would be fair and impartial. “We are committed to ensuring a fair and credible process for all applicants. This exercise is being conducted under the clear directive of His Excellency, Governor Fintiri, to uphold transparency and equal opportunity,” Maiha stated. According to the Commission, more than 20,000 applications were received within the…