The African Initiative for Community and Social Development (AfRICOSUD) has urged the Taraba state government to adopt grassroots informed policies to address the root causes of recurring violence in the state. Speaking before the Taraba State Peace and Justice Commission of Inquiry, on weekend, AfRICOSUD’s Executive Director, Onyeka Nwigwe, presented key findings and recommendations drawn from the organization’s work with communities affected by the recent crisis in Karim Lamido council and surrounding areas. Nwigwe, who testified on behalf of grassroots stakeholders and youth peace actors trained under AfRICOSUD’s Speak Peace Project. He highlighted several critical areas, which include, persistent drivers of…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced specialized training for a new cadre of personnel on the 612A Anti-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Radar System, as part of ongoing efforts to bolster its counter-drone operations in conflict zones. The training, officially inaugurated on at the Headquarters of the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) in Maiduguri, Borno State, is aimed at equipping select NAF personnel with the skills to detect, track, and neutralize hostile UAVs a growing threat in asymmetric warfare. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, emphasized the strategic…
By Rebecca Caleb Maina Gombe State yesterday joined the global community to commemorate World Hepatitis Day 2025, themed “Let’s Break It Down, Get the Facts, Take Action,” with a strong show of commitment that included the inauguration of an Integrated Technical Working Group, expanded access to free screening and vaccination, and heightened public awareness campaigns. The event, held at the Conference Hall of the School of Nursing, Gombe, was organized by the State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Gombe State AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (SASCP), the Primary Health Care Development Agency, and key development partners.…
The Federal Government has elevated flood prevention to a matter of national security with the unveiling of a comprehensive Anticipatory Action Framework on Floods, aimed at shifting Nigeria’s disaster management approach from reactive relief efforts to early, coordinated responses. Vice President Kashim Shettima made this known at the Presidential Villa during the official presentation of the new framework and its consolidated budget by the Anticipatory Action Task Force (AATF). “Disasters are security issues,” the Vice President stated, emphasizing that Nigeria must move beyond emergency reactions and embrace science-driven disaster preparedness. “By seizing this initiative and believing in science, we have carried…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has vowed to take urgent and lasting action to curb the recurring flood crisis in Yola South Local Government Area, where at least 23 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds displaced. Governor Fintiri made the pledge on Monday during an assessment visit to flood-ravaged communities, where he met with displaced residents currently sheltering in temporary camps. Describing the situation as deeply tragic, Fintiri assured victims that his administration would not relent until sustainable solutions are implemented. “Our hearts go out to the families affected,” he said. “We will not fold our arms. This…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has flagged off the distribution of food palliatives to 57,647 vulnerable households in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area as part of efforts to cushion the impact of economic hardship during the lean season. The distribution exercise, which took place on Monday, is targeted at residents of Gamboru Ngala and Kala Balge two LGAs where routine palliative support continues due to ongoing insecurity and limited access to farmland. Governor Zulum, represented by the Director-General of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Alhaji Ali Abdullahi Isa, reaffirmed the government’s resolve to support affected communities while…
Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has cautioned against politicizing the activities of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the international medical humanitarian organization providing malnutrition treatment services in the state. The governor issued the warning during an assessment visit to MSF-supported Malnutrition Stabilisation and Treatment Centres at Takalau, Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital in Birnin Kebbi, and the General Hospital in Maiyama, headquarters of Maiyama Local Government Area. Governor Idris said the visit followed a recent viral report claiming that no fewer than 400 malnourished children were being admitted daily into the centres a claim he described as misleading and unrealistic. “Since…
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has launched a peace initiative in response to recent violent clashes between farmers and herders in Darazo Local Government Area. In a swift move to de-escalate tensions and restore normalcy, Governor Mohammed led a high-powered delegation comprising the Commissioner of Police, the State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), traditional rulers, and other senior security officials to the area, where he presided over a stakeholders’ peace meeting with community leaders and affected residents. During the engagement, the governor acknowledged the longstanding and complex nature of the conflict but reaffirmed his administration’s…
Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, has visited flood-affected communities in Shagari and Yolde-Pate, Yola South Local Government Area, where at least two people lost their lives and several others sustained injuries following hours of intense rainfall. The flood, which resulted from a prolonged downpour, inundated homes and farmlands, displacing numerous families and causing widespread destruction across the area. During her visit to the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, where some of the injured are receiving treatment, Farauta expressed shock over the scale of devastation and sympathized with victims. She directed the immediate provision of food, clothing, medical…
Severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall on Sunday has displaced several residents and inundated homes across parts of Yola, the Adamawa State capital. The most affected communities include Shagari Lowcost, Sabon Pegi, and Modire Yolde Pate, where floodwaters destroyed property, rendered roads impassable, and brought daily activities to a halt. Eyewitnesses described the torrential downpour—which lasted several hours—as one of the heaviest the city has experienced in recent years. Residents in low-lying areas were forced to flee their homes as floodwaters surged through streets and compounds. “We need urgent help. The water has taken over our homes and we don’t…