The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has extended vital humanitarian assistance to victims of recent floods in Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State, delivering food and non-food items to residents of Shagari, Sabon Pegi, and Anguwan Tabo communities. The intervention is said to be part of the Commission’s broader effort to address the aftermath of devastating floods that displaced scores of families and disrupted livelihoods across the region. Speaking during the distribution exercise, NEDC State Coordinator, Barrister Khalifa M. Lawan, who represented the Commission’s Managing Director/CEO, Mohammed G. Alkali, conveyed the NEDC’s sympathies and reiterated its commitment to…
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The Adamawa State Civil Service Commission has commenced its Computer-Based Test (CBT) examinations for shortlisted applicants seeking employment into the state civil service. The test, which kicked off on Wednesday, is being conducted across designated centres in Yola and other parts of the state, drawing thousands of candidates from various local government areas. Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Abubakar Umar Maiha, who monitored the exercise, described the process as smooth, transparent, and reflective of global best practices. He said the CBT format was adopted to ensure a merit-driven recruitment process devoid of manipulation or favoritism. Maiha lauded the candidates for…
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has expressed grave concern over the reported assault and detention of JoyNews journalist Carlos Calony and his cameraman, Jonas Dodzi Voegborlo, by operatives of Ghana’s National Security. The incident, as gathered by WorkdClass247News, occurred on Wednesday, July 30, while the journalists were covering the demolition of a warehouse at Spintex, Accra reportedly linked to the McDan Group. According to Calony, they were speaking to an eyewitness at the site when soldiers arrived and questioned why they were filming the exercise. In a live interview with JoyNews, Calony recounted how one of the operatives…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive growth, security, and unity across the state. Governor Fintiri gave the assurance on Wednesday when he received a delegation from the Hoba Chiefdom on a thank-you visit at the Government House in Yola. Addressing the delegation, the governor underscored the importance of collective responsibility in building a cohesive and progressive society, urging citizens to take pride in their shared identity. Reflecting on strides in education, Fintiri noted that his administration inherited a high number of out-of-school children when he assumed office in 2019, but said strategic reforms…
The Federal Government has emphasized the need for strong regulatory coordination between federal and state authorities to protect the integrity of the national electricity grid and enhance power delivery across the country. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made the call during a meeting with state commissioners for energy on the development of sub national electricity markets held in Abuja. He said the growing involvement of states in electricity regulation must align with national interests to prevent technical and regulatory disruptions. While acknowledging states’ constitutional right to manage their electricity markets, Adelabu stressed that the Federal Government being the custodian of…
Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced a N1 billion financial intervention to support kidney transplants for underprivileged residents at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). The announcement was made during the 110th General Meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, held at UMTH, where Governor Zulum also commissioned several newly completed healthcare projects. To kick-start the initiative, the governor approved an initial deposit of N250 million to cover transplant surgeries for 50 indigent patients. The remaining N750 million, he disclosed, would be released in three subsequent…
The Chairman of Jos North local government council of Plateau state, Barrister John Kyohroh Christopher, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the full completion and functionality of the Plateau State Rehabilitation Centre for the Physically Impaired. Christopher gave the assurance on Tuesday during the commissioning of Phase One of the renovated structure of the centre in Jos. He emphasized that many of the centre’s beneficiaries are residents of Jos North, making it imperative for the local council to take ownership and provide sustained support. “We are one of the local governments that ensure persons with disabilities are part and parcel…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday carried out a public auction of properties forfeited by convicted drug traffickers, marking another milestone in the agency’s ongoing efforts to cripple illicit drug networks in Nigeria. The auction, held at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja, involved eight properties located in Lagos, Kano, Ondo, and Ogun states. The exercise was conducted in the presence of pre-qualified auctioneers, civil society organizations, the media, and representatives of other government agencies. Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), represented by the Agency Secretary, Shadrack Haruna, said the event was part…
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has announced plans to employ 12,000 youths into various sectors of the state civil service by December 2025, as part of his administration’s drive to promote job creation, inclusive governance, and sustainable development. Fintiri made the disclosure during a courtesy visit by the Adamawa State chapter of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN) at the Government House in Yola. He explained that the new recruitment initiative would include 5,000 teaching positions, 2,000 healthcare roles under the Health Services Management Board including doctors and nurses and 5,000 general civil service…
The Southwest Zone of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) for selecting Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as the venue for its upcoming National Convention scheduled for November 2025. In a statement signed by Engineer Kamoru Toyese Ajisafe Esq., National Vice Chairman (Southwest), the zone expressed deep appreciation to the NEC, National Working Committee (NWC), Board of Trustees (BoT), and the PDP Governors’ Forum for what it described as a unanimous and strategic decision. According to the statement, the selection of Ibadan a city widely regarded as the political heartbeat of the Southwest…