From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The North-West Women Development Forum (NWDF) has appealed to notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, to lay down his arms and embrace peace, as security forces intensify operations against criminal gangs in the North-West. The call was made on Friday in Abuja during a special prayer session organised by the group for peace in the region, the country, and the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The forum also commended the military for killing Turji’s top lieutenant, Kallamu Buzu, during an operation by troops of the 8 Division and Sector 2 Joint Task Force of Operation Hadarin Daji in…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A member of the Katsina State House of Assembly representing Chiranchi Local Government Area, Hon. Lawal Isah Kuraye, has recruited 35 casual workers to address manpower shortages in the health and education sectors of the area. The appointment letters were presented to the beneficiaries during a working visit by Governor Dikko Umar Radda to the local government. Kuraye said 16 of the workers were deployed to various primary schools, while 19 were posted to health centres across the council. He explained that the initiative was part of his effort to complement government interventions and reduce…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Rimi Local Government Council in Katsina State has executed 112 projects between June and December 2025, the council chairman, Mahammed Ali Rimi, has said. Ali disclosed this on Thursday while receiving Governor Dikko Umar Radda during a working visit to the local government area. He said the projects, spread across the 10 wards of the council, include the construction of roads and culverts, building of primary schools and mosques, provision of potable water, and renovation of health centres. According to him, the projects were funded by the local government as part of efforts to…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Residents of the Federal Capital Territory have urged the Armed Forces of Nigeria to sustain their ongoing kinetic operations against terrorists, kidnappers and other criminal groups who continue to reject peaceful surrender. The appeal was made on Tuesday during a peaceful rally held in Gwagwalada, Lugbe and other parts of the FCT. The event was organised by the Ayudent Empowerment Initiative to raise awareness on communal peace and mobilise public support for security agencies tackling insecurity across the country. Participants attributed recent security successes—including the rescue of 318 kidnap victims nationwide—to the intensified operations under the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has commenced the immunisation of 2.8 million children under five against polio across the 34 Local Government Areas of the state. The Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Healthcare Agency, Dr Shamsudeen Yahaya, disclosed this during a media dialogue organised by UNICEF and the agency. He was represented by Dr Mukhtar Mahmud. Yahaya said stakeholders had been fully engaged to ensure the success of the exercise, adding that discussions were held on strategies to effectively reach all targeted communities. He explained…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Mangal Foundation has funded medical treatment worth over N257 million for no fewer than 21,000 vulnerable patients in Katsina State from 2016 to date, its Board of Trustees member, Alhaji Hassan Kabir, has disclosed. He spoke in Katsina during the screening exercise for patients with eye conditions, where hundreds benefitted from free medical assessment and medication. Kabir said the humanitarian interventions, which cut across various ailments, were part of the foundation’s commitment to easing the financial burden of healthcare on poor households. According to him, the foundation has so far funded treatment for about…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Chairman of Sabon Birni Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Alhaji Ayuba Hashimu, has dismissed reports alleging that an Imam and several worshippers were killed in a mosque attack within the area. It was reports that a platform had reported that armed bandits stormed a mosque in Sabon Birni, killing the Imam and worshippers and abducting others. In an interview with the newsmen on Sunday, the Chairman insisted that no such incident occurred. “I don’t know any mosque that was attacked, not to talk of killing of an Imam and worshippers. The story is…
…Praises GEI’s initiative From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto In Sokoto,100 vulnerable women in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Sokoto State have received support to start businesses through an empowerment program led by the Gender Educators Initiative (GEI) and the Action Against Hunger for the Vulnerable. This initiative aims to provide sustainable livelihoods and foster self-reliance among women affected by conflict and displacement, who are often among the most vulnerable members of the community. The founders of GEI and ACAFV, Rosemary Ameh and Hajiya Shafa’atu Suleiman, stated this while inaugurating the first phase of 50 beneficiaries from Ramin Kura IDP in…
By Usman Usman Garba The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council, has organised a one-day capacity-building workshop as part of its 2025 Press Week, with a focus on strengthening ethical practice, improving professional conduct, and enhancing the skills of journalists across the state. Held on Sunday at the Kano State Press Centre, the workshop brought together reporters, editors, broadcasters, and media practitioners to refresh their knowledge on core journalism principles and emerging newsroom trends. In his opening address, the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi, commended the Kano State Government for its steady support to the…
…As Technical Workshop for Aquaculture Farmers Enters Demo Day Two By Usman Usman Garba The FISH4ACP Catfish Cluster Upgrading Programme has continued its technical workshop for aquaculture farmers, with Demo Day Two of the demonstration session drawing dozens of participants eager to showcase the lessons they have acquired in modern fish farming. FISH4ACP, an initiative of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) is designed to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture value chains across participating countries. The programme is implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) with funding support from the European Union and the German Federal Ministry…