From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Deputy Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Mrs. Ogechi Daniels, has commended the Federal Government for its leadership in implementing Operation Safe Corridor, a programme she described as a model for rehabilitation and reintegration in Africa. Daniels gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, according to a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau. She noted that the programme, initially designed for the North-East, has now expanded to the North-West and…
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From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a man, Jato Alhaji Jaye, for allegedly killing his 11-year-old son in Agbaja area of Oworo land, Lokoja Local Government Area of the State. Sources revealed that on Monday, August 19, one Zuberu Adamu of Fulani bush camp, Agbaja village, reported to the police that his sister, Adama Adamu, complained she had not seen her son, Buhari Jato, who went for grazing with his father, Jato Alhaji Jaye, since Aug. 17. A search party was immediately raised, which led to the discovery of the lifeless…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has declared that Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is not just a policy goal but a solemn promise to ensure every resident of the state can access affordable, quality, and timely healthcare without financial hardship. Mutfwang gave the assurance on Tuesday while declaring open the 11th Plateau State Council on Health at Crispan Hotel, Jos. The council is themed “Repositioning the Plateau State Health System Towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC).” Highlighting strides made in the health sector, the governor noted improvements in expanding and equipping primary healthcare facilities, boosting enrollment…
We sincerely apologize for the wrong caption we used in our cover picture. The caption may have read: Kano State governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf (R), raising the hand of Dr. Ali Kiyawa (L), the newly elected member of the state House of Assembly, to represent Shanono/Bagwai Constituency at the Assembly, instead of House of Representatives. We really regretted the error.
By Zainab Sani Shehu Kiru The former chairman of Katsina State Information Forum, Alhaji Abdu Bawa Dutsinma, has expressed the need for the state government to patronize the services of the state newspaper vendors. Alhaji Dutsinma, who is also Senior Legislative Aide to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajuddeen Abbas, made the call while speaking to newsmen, in Dutsinma. According to him, the call has become necessary so as to save vendorship profession from going into extinction in the state. Alhaji Dutsinma, who is also the Sarkin Labarai Maradin Katsina, in a statement he personally signed,…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government on Monday inaugurated a 16-member advisory committee on mines and solid minerals as part of efforts to diversify the state’s economy. The Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, inaugurated the committee in his office. He said the panel would advise the government on strategies for sustainable utilisation, excavation and commercialisation of solid mineral resources. The committee, chaired by Gwarzo, is expected to submit its report within two weeks. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals, Mansur Yakubu, will serve as secretary. Other members include former Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly,…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has ordered the deployment of additional security operatives to Unguwan Mantau in Malumfashi Local Government Area, following a deadly attack that left 13 residents dead during morning prayers. The Commissioner for Internal Security, Nasiru Muazu Danmusa, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the attack was a reprisal by criminal gangs against the community. He explained that worshippers were observing the Fajr (dawn) prayer in a mosque when the assailants stormed the area and opened fire. According to the commissioner, the attack followed an ambush staged by residents of Unguwan…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Nigeria Customs Service in Katsina State has intercepted illicit drugs valued at over N692m along the Kongolam border and other communities in the state. The Area Controller, Comptroller Abba Aji Idris, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Tuesday. He said the drugs were concealed in two private vehicles, adding that one suspect was arrested during the operation and would be prosecuted after preliminary investigations. “This is the largest seizure in the history of the command. These drugs, if not intercepted, would have harmed millions of Nigerians,” Aji said. According to him, the confiscated items…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe Lokoja The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has revealed that worsening insecurity has forced more than 15,000 herders and their families to relocate from Nigeria to neighbouring countries. Speaking in Ilorin during the inauguration of the new Kwara State MACBAN Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Garba, the association’s national president, Alhaji Baba Usman Ngelzarma, lamented that Fulani pastoralists remain the worst victims of banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling, and terrorism across the country. “We have lost over 40,000 cattle to rustling, and many of our people have been killed. “These challenges have crippled our only means…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja In a daring rescue operation, troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Lokoja, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued six kidnapped victims in Obajana, Kogi State. The operation, which was conducted early hour on Thursday, saw the successful rescue of the victims without any casualty on the part of the troops. Addressing newsmen on Thursday in Obajana, Commander 12 Brigade Nigerian Army and Force Commander Operation Accord III, Brig. Gen Kasim Sidi, said the rescue operation was made possible through intelligent reporting and gathering. Sidi, represented by the Commanding Officer 126 Battalion, Lt Col.…