By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has commenced the mapping of households affected by the recent floods in Calabar following a directive by Governor Bassey Edet Otu, as part of an emergency health response aimed at preventing disease outbreaks and delivering medical assistance to victims. The exercise, led by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, began on Tuesday with the ministry’s senior management team visiting flood-ravaged communities, including Atu Community, one of the worst-hit areas where families have been displaced, homes destroyed and lives lost after weeks of torrential rainfall. Dr. Ayuk said the…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Residents of Calabar, the Cross River State capital, are counting their losses after days of heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding that displaced families, submerged homes and destroyed property worth millions of naira. The persistent downpour, which has lasted for nearly three weeks, has left several communities underwater, forcing many residents to abandon their homes as floodwaters swept through residential areas and business premises. Among those affected is The Telegraph correspondent in Cross River State, Comrade Clement James, whose residence was overwhelmed by floodwaters. Communities worst hit include 8 Miles, Ikot Enebong, Ikot Nkebre and parts…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State under the leadership of the Tanimu Turaki (SAN)-led National Working Committee, Mr. Udayi Julius, has declared that he remains the authentic and duly recognised candidate of the party for the 2027 governorship election. Speaking at a news conference, Julius dismissed reports suggesting that he was not validly nominated by the party, describing the claims as false, misleading and the handiwork of mischief-makers. He urged PDP members and supporters across the state to disregard the rumours, insisting that no other individual had been recognised by…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Cross River State under the Tanimu Turaki (SAN)-led National Working Committee (NWC), Mr. Julius Udayi, has declared that he is the only duly recognised governorship candidate of the party for the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a press briefing in Calabar, Udayi said the briefing became necessary following what he described as attempts by certain individuals to mislead party members and the public by parading themselves as PDP governorship aspirants in the state. He maintained that the position of his faction is backed by judgments of the…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Catherine Russell, has concluded a visit to Nigeria, highlighting the immense potential of the country’s children and calling for sustained investment to safeguard recent development gains amid mounting global and regional economic pressures. In a statement issued on Friday, Susan Akila, Communication and Advocacy Specialist, Communications, Advocacy and Partnerships, UNICEF, said Nigeria, with nearly 105 million children and adolescents, representing about half of its population, has one of the world’s greatest opportunities to transform its youthful population into a driving force for human capital development,…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has called on the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to provide additional support for the development of healthcare and educational infrastructure across the state, particularly in communities affected by insecurity. Governor Ahmed Aliyu made the appeal while receiving the Executive Director of UNICEF, Ms. Catherine Russell, during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Sokoto. Aliyu said his administration has prioritised the welfare of women and children through free healthcare services, the renovation of health facilities, and the provision of a conducive learning environment in schools. He disclosed that the…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Sani Musa Danja, has declared that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s achievements in office have made conventional political campaigns almost unnecessary, insisting that the administration’s record of transformative governance has become its strongest campaign message ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an engagement with youth groups and political supporters in Kano, Danja said Governor Yusuf has demonstrated exceptional leadership through strategic investments in youth empowerment, sports development, education, infrastructure and social welfare, earning widespread public confidence across the state. According to him,…
By Abubakar Umar Muhammad The Kano Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) is pleased to announce that the renovation of Jambulo Health Post has been successfully completed, and the facility is set to commence healthcare services soon. This milestone reflects the commitment of the Executive Secretary of KHETFUND, Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, and her dedicated team towards improving primary healthcare infrastructure and expanding access to quality healthcare services across Kano State. The renovated health post provides a safe and conducive environment for healthcare workers and patients and is expected to serve the healthcare needs of the Jambulo community and surrounding areas. The…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has congratulated the newly elected executives of the Adamawa State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), urging them to justify the confidence reposed in them by their colleagues through purposeful leadership and commitment to grassroots development. Governor Fintiri stated that the new executives emerged after a peaceful election conducted on Wednesday, following the swearing-in of the 21 elected Local Government Council Chairmen in the state. At the end of the election, Dr. Titus Obadiah, Chairman of Mayo-Belwa Local Government Council, emerged as the Chairman of the…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Nasiru Yahaya Daura, has said that the legislature enjoys full independence under the administration of Governor Dikko Umar Radda. The Speaker stated this while receiving members of the APC Zallah Network Political Campaign Organisation led by its Director-General, Dr. Bala Nuhu Kankia, in Katsina. Daura explained that the Assembly operates and conducts its legislative activities without interference from the executive arm of government. He added that, within the last three years, the Assembly has passed several bills into law covering key sectors such as…