The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has condemned the harassment and physical assault of its personnel in Yagai and Kasuwan Bera communities of Jalingo, Taraba State. In a statement issued on Monday to journalists in the state, the company’s Communications Officer, Blessing Tunoh, described the attacks as unacceptable and warned that such actions would not be tolerated. According to the statement, the affected staff were carrying out lawful duties, including an ongoing metering exercise, fault clearing, revenue collection and prepaid monitoring, when they were allegedly assaulted. YEDC stressed that the safety of its employees remains a top priority, reminding residents…
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The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) has condemned the harassment and physical assault of its personnel in Yagai and Kasuwan Bera communities of Jalingo, Taraba State. In a statement issued on Monday to journalists in the state, the company’s Communications Officer, Blessing Tunoh, described the attacks as unacceptable and warned that such actions would not be tolerated. According to the statement, the affected staff were carrying out lawful duties, including an ongoing metering exercise, fault clearing, revenue collection and prepaid monitoring, when they were allegedly assaulted. YEDC stressed that the safety of its employees remains a top priority, reminding residents…
Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Sunday distributed 1,000 solar-powered water pumps and 200 complete tubewell drilling kits to farmers in Damasak, headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area, in a renewed push to strengthen dry-season farming and support resettling communities. The governor also commissioned a newly constructed Higher Islamic College in the town, underscoring his administration’s commitment to agricultural development and education recovery across the state. Zulum was accompanied during the working visit by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, and the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari. Speaking…
The Nigeria Police Force in Bayelsa State has arrested two suspects for allegedly impersonating military personnel in separate operations carried out in Yenagoa, the state capital. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Musa Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Yenagoa. According to the statement, operatives attached to the Ekeki Division arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Kelechi Lazarus, on February 13, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m. at Ekeki Park, Yenagoa. The suspect, who was dressed in military camouflage bearing the rank of Corporal, allegedly attempted to fraudulently withdraw N200,000 from a Point of Sale (POS) operator by…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Gombe State has issued an urgent safety advisory to motorists as a thick wave of seasonal dust haze continues to reduce visibility across major roads in the state. The Command said the worsening atmospheric conditions have created what it described as “blind” driving conditions, significantly increasing the risk of road traffic crashes. Officials noted that the dust-laden air not only impairs visibility but also reduces drivers’ reaction time during emergencies. Speaking on the development, the Gombe State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Samson Kaura, cautioned motorists against treating the haze as a mere seasonal…
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s strategic collaboration with the Nigerian Army to tackle kidnapping and other criminal activities across the state. The governor made the pledge while receiving the Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport, Nansak Danjuma Shagaya, and other senior military officers during a courtesy visit at Government House in Benin City. Okpebholo said the partnership between the state government and security agencies—particularly the Army—was already producing measurable results in the fight against insecurity. He praised the efforts of troops of the 4 Brigade, noting that their sustained operations…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has criticized the arrest and continued detention of Abubakar Affan by the Department of State Services (DSS), describing the action as a threat to freedom of expression and justice in Nigeria. In a statement issued Wednesday and signed by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the group said Affan was detained over what it described as a peaceful civic expression concerning international accountability for alleged war crimes. MPAC cited concerns highlighted in a report by Amnesty International, arguing that the detention without full constitutional safeguards raises questions about the protection of civil liberties in the…
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, if Adamawa state, has commended officers and men of the Nigerian Army for their patriotism, courage, and sacrifices in safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity. The governor gave the commendation during the Nigerian Army Social Activities held at the Gibson Jalo Cantonment in Yola. Represented by his deputy, Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta, Governor Fintiri expressed appreciation to the military for its efforts in maintaining peace and security in the state. He noted that the gratitude of the government and people of Adamawa goes beyond words, describing the sacrifices of military personnel as deeply respected. “We are committed…
The Yobe State House of Assembly has set up an ad hoc committee to investigate complaints of alleged misconduct by health practitioners and a shortage of qualified medical doctors in state health facilities. The Speaker of the House, Alhaji Chiroma Buba Mashio, announced the committee during a plenary session in Damaturu. The panel will be chaired by Deputy Speaker Ya’u Usman Dachia, with Ahmed Musa Dumbol, Kachalla Ajiya Maina, Sanda Kara Bade, Saminu Musa Lawan, and Mohammed Ali serving as members. Alhaji Mashio said the health sector has recorded significant achievements, but ongoing complaints require thorough investigation and corrective action.…
The Civil Society–Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has intensified its advocacy for improved maternal and child health in Adamawa State, urging the government to approve a six-month paid maternity leave and commit N9 billion as counterpart funding to address malnutrition. The appeal was made on Monday by the Chairman of the CS-SUNN Steering Committee in Adamawa, Sodangi Adams Chindo, in a statement titled “Investing in Nutrition Now.” Chindo disclosed that more than 7,000 children in the state require urgent nutrition support, warning that malnutrition remains a significant threat to child survival, healthy growth and cognitive development. He said the…