From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has unveiled the Women Peace and Security Action Plan 2 and Youth Peace and Security Action Plan documents in Kaduna State, which he attributed to the commitment of the government towards achieving a sustainable peace-building process. The governor who was represented by Hon. Rabi Salisu Hajia, Commissioner Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, Kaduna State, spoke on the occasion of International Day of Peace and Unveiling of the Kaduna State Women Peace and Security Action Plan (KAD-SAP WPS11) and Kaduna State Youth Peace and Security Action Plan (KAD-SAP YPS),…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Psychiatric Nero Hospital in Calabar, Cross River, Dr Emmanuel Uwah has said that over 720, 000 people dead of suicide and depression yearly in the state. According to the medical expert, Dr Uwah out of a population of about 2 million Cross River indigenes nearly a million people dies of suicide and depression in the state annually. Dr Emmanuel disclosed this over the weekend during the (Calabar Walkathon) a walk against Suicide and Depression Organized by the Healthy Billionaires (HB) Club, a 12.5km walk within the City. Speaking to the Secretary to the State Government,…
From Joseph Asegba, Yolla The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed 581 pharmacies and patent medicine shops in Adamawa for breach of operational laws and regulations. The Director of Enforcement of PCN, Mr Stephen Esumobi, made this known to journalists in a news conference in Yola during their operation; no fewer than 581 pharmacies and patient medicine stores have been sealed off. It is recalled that Mr Esumobi expressed concern that the defaulters were sometimes back-sanctioned ring operations in 2022. He added that the facilities were sealed when the council’s enforcement team visited 816 pharmacies and medicine shops across…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Maiduguri Youth enthusiast and son of Nigeria’s president, Seyi Tinubu, on Friday sympathized with the people of Borno State over the devastating flood that recently ravaged Maiduguri, the state capital. Mr Tinubu, who was accompanied by his brother, friends and associates, made a huge donation worth over N500 million naira on behalf of his friends and associates. Known for his philanthropic gesture, especially towards the youth, Seyi claimed that the Friday visit was the first step towards contributing to ameliorating the current difficult situation of the young people affected by the flood. He assured that the…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Maiduguri The Executive Management of the NPA led by the son of the soil and who’s also the Executive Director Engineering and Technical Services of the same organization, Engr Ibrahim Abba Umar visited Maiduguri to sympathize with Borno State government and the good people of Maiduguri over the devastation caused by the severe flood that destroyed almost every aspect of human lives in Maiduguri and Jere. The management team comprises the Executive Director Finance and Administration, Executive Director Marine and Operations and other technical staffs of the NPA The executive management team made a woofing donation…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu A delegation of traditional rulers from Niger Republic has commiserated with the government and people of Yobe state over the floods and Mafa incidents which claimed lives and properties in some parts of the state. The Emir of Maine-Soroa and leader of the delegation, Abdou Katielou Katiella Gasso, said in Damaturu today that as good neighbours, they were obliged to identify with the state at such trying moments. He said the people of Yobe state and Niger Republic are closely related through culture, religion, and intermarriages “Therefore, what affects one, automatically affects the other. Responding,…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has vehemently denied recent rumors suggesting his defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The rumors, spread via a fabricated electronic flex banner featuring the Governor’s image, were said to have been mounted in Edo State. In a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, Governor Mutfwang condemned the misleading post as a deliberate attempt to sow discord between him, the PDP leadership, and his loyal supporters. He emphasized that the rumor was baseless and did not warrant…
From Danjuma Labiru Bolari, Gombe Over fifty survivors of Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) in Gombe have received training and essential equipment following their surgeries, through the generous support of the Norwegian government in collaboration with UNFPA and the Fistula Foundation. Speaking at the graduation ceremony for the survivors, Dr. Garba Muhammad Buwa, VVF Desk Officer at the Gombe State Specialist Hospital, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Norwegian government and UNFPA for sponsoring the surgeries, facilitated by the Fistula Foundation. He also lauded Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State and the hospital management for creating an enabling environment to successfully carry…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina state chapter of the People Democratic Party (PDP) has formally sworn in Alhaji Nura Amadi Kurfi as its new chairman. He was sworn in alongside other elected officials of the party at the PDP secretariat in Katsina following the state congress that was held a fortnight ago. In his inaugural address, Amadi commended the PDP leadership at the national level under the chairmanship of Alhaji Umar Iliyasu Damagum, who is leading the party at a very critical period. Amadi also expressed appreciation to Sen. Yakubu Lado who led the party to victory in…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Presidential candidate of New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 election, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has expressed sympathy with Borno state government over the recent tragic flood that ravaged the state. Kwankwaso who was in Maiduguri to empathize with Government and people of Borno presented a check of N50 million to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum to provide succour to the victims. The devastated flood, which resulted from the collapse of the Alau Dam after a heavy down pour recently has been described as the worst in 30 years, affecting over a million people and displacing…