From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina More than 12,300 vulnerable patients in Katsina State have benefited from free hernia and hydrocele surgeries sponsored by the Mangal Foundation, a non-governmental organization committed to improving healthcare access for the less privileged. Malam Hussaini Kabir, a member of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, confirmed this on Thursday in Katsina during the launch of the second-quarter phase of the ongoing surgical intervention. Kabir explained that the foundation, established in 2013 and funded by philanthropist Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, has consistently carried out free surgeries and medical treatments every quarter. According to him, between 500 and 600…
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From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Troops of the Nigerian Army, in a joint operation with the Nigeria Police Force and local hunters, have rescued 31 passengers abducted by gunmen along the Apata-Obajana Road in Kogi State. The passengers were reportedly kidnapped around 11:50 p.m. on Thursday when two Toyota Hiace buses were ambushed by the assailants. The buses were said to be en route from Lagos to Kano and Katsina respectively. A counter-terrorism expert, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the rescue, noting that four of the victims sustained machete injuries, while another was shot in the left thigh. All injured individuals have…
From Abba Dukawa The Senate has passed two of President Bola Tinubu’s four proposed tax reform bills, marking a key milestone in the ongoing overhaul of Nigeria’s tax administration system. The approved legislation includes the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill. Their passage came a day after deliberations were postponed to allow lawmakers address contentious provisions within the bills. However, the Senate rejected a proposal to raise the value-added tax from 7.5 per cent to 10 per cent, opting to retain the current rate amid growing public concern over the rising cost of living.…
… Advocates for Excellence, Discipline, National Pride By Usman Gwadabe Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima has formally flagged off the inaugural flight for the 2025 Hajj in Owerri, Imo state, calling for excellence, discipline, and a sense of national responsibility from all stakeholders involved in organizing the pilgrimage. A statement issued by Assistant Director, Information and Publication Division, Hajiya Fatima Sanda Usara today said the Special Guest of Honour arrived in the company of Distinguished Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs; Hon. Jafaru Muhammad Alli, Chairman, House Committee on Hajj Affairs. According to the statement, the…
By Usman Gwadabe The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has arrived at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State, to attend the Inaugural Flight Ceremony marking the commencement of the 2025 Hajj exercise. Vice President Shettima touched down and was warmly received by top officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), led by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman. Also on hand to receive the Vice President were NAHCON Commissioners in charge of Operations, Policy, Personnel Management and Finance (PPMF), and Planning, Research, Statistics, Iinformation and Library Services…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that over 430 individuals involved in oil theft, terrorism, and other criminal activities across Nigeria were apprehended by military troops within the last month. Additionally, troops rescued 173 kidnapped hostages and recorded the surrender of more than 204 terrorists along with their family members during this period. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, detailed the achievements of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in ongoing nationwide operations. “In the last month, our gallant troops neutralized several terrorists, including…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has on Thursdays a generous donation of N2 million to each of the families of soldiers who lost their lives in the recent Boko Haram attack on the 27 Task Force Brigade in Buni Gari, totaling N30 million. He also announced N1 million for each of the wounded soldiers, bringing the total amount to N58 million. Additionally, Governor Buni pledged educational support for the children of the fallen heroes. The governor’s visit to the Brigade Headquarters was aimed at sympathizing with the military formation and showing support to…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has appointed a new Registrar for the Dental Therapists’ Registration Board of Nigeria DThRBN, a parastatal under Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations in the FederaI Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mr. Alaba Balogun said Dr. Anisere Dele, who was appointment to run for a term of four years, effective with 5th of May 2025. Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako Honourable Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare stated while presenting the…
From Christians Gokyo Jos A historic moment unfolded today in Vatican City as white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old American-born prelate, has been chosen as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, succeeding the late Pope Francis. Now officially known as Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Prevost becomes the first-ever pope from the United States and the first North American to ascend to the papacy. His election came after three days of deliberation by the College of Cardinals, which has been in conclave…
…As court affirms commission’s power to investigate exploitation From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday struck out a suit filed by MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, which sought to restrain the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) from investigating its recent subscription hikes for DStv and GOtv services. The court described the suit as an abuse of court process. In a statement issued in Abuja by the Commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, it was revealed that Justice James Omotosho ruled the suit was duplicative and improper, as a similar case involving the same parties…