Monarch Dies In Kidnappers Den, President Tinubu Condemn The Act

The District head of Gatawa in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Isa Muhammad Bawa who was kidnapped along with his son and brother has died in captivity, as Kidnappers demand N500 million as ransom. Recall that the 74-year-old traditional ruler, his son, and his younger brother were abducted at Kwanan Maharba along the Goronyo-Sabon Birni Road while returning from Sokoto. The cousin of the victim, who is the Magajin Garin Sabon...

Villagers Accuse Soldiers Of Killing 3 Persons, Cattle In Sabon Birnin

Soldiers have been accused of killing three persons and over 100 cows during an incident at a local cattle market in Sabon Birnin, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday afternoon. A video circulating on social media shows the animals scattered across the market along with the three bodies, while villagers look on. The villagers said the incident occurred when people were engaged in buying and selling at the weekly market, then suddenly...

Northeast and Northwest Have Over 4m Malnourished Children

No fewer than four million children in the Northeast and Northwest regions are malnourished, according to the Federal Government. Mrs. Ladidi Bako-Aiyebusi, the Director of the Nutrition Department in the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this in her opening remarks at a five-day meeting with nutrition experts and stakeholders in the Keffi local government area of Nasarawa State. The meeting was in partnership with Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) and...

IOM Seeks $18.5m To Support Population Affected By Mpox

Due to spread of Mpox across the regions of Horn, Eastern, and Southern Africa, the International Organization for Mitigation (IOM) has launched an $18.5 million appeal to fund to mitigate the risk of infection for migrants who need “crucial” healthcare and other support ahead of an “anticipated surge” in cases. In a statement by Amy Pope, the IOM Director-General stated that those uprooted from their homes by natural emergencies and conflicts were far more prone to infection,...

Caribbean States To Partner With Nigeria On Food Security

Caribbean countries have expressed readiness to enhance food production in Nigeria and deepen cooperation between them and Nigeria. The Consular General of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Levi Odoe disclosed this while briefing newsmen and added that the countries would extend their skills and expertise in food security to Nigeria. He makes a case for the Nigerian government to revive the culture of backyard farming among civil servants and citizens in the country like...

Over 25 Suspected Illegal Toll Collectors Arrested In Ebonyi State

Over 25 suspected persons involved in the illegal collection of tolls from motorists across Ebonyi state have been arrested. Igboke Collins Emeka, Commissioner for Transportation in the state disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in his office on Tuesday in Abakaliki. Igboke said the arrests were part of the state government’s efforts to address the issue of double taxation that has become a nightmare to motorists in the state, added that his office had...

NLC Threatens National Protest Over Ajaero Arrest, Detention

Following the invitation of the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, comrade Joe Ajaero by the Nigeria Police Force over allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, and other related offenses, the labour union has threatened a national strike if the NLC president is detained or arrested by the police. The decision was made after an emergency meeting of the NLC’s National Executive Council, held in Abuja with some executives participating virtually. The meeting began at...

Three Persons Suspected With Mpox In Edo State

Three persons have been confirmed with suspected cases of monkeypox in Edo state. The Director of Public Health in the state, Dr Ojeifo Stephenson has confirmed the cases in a statement on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, saying the patients were reported within the past 72 hours. The statement advised residents to report any suspected cases of monkeypox to the appropriate authorities for prompt action. The statement said: “The affected...

3 Division Commences Inter- Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition

The Combat Proficiency Competition 2024 of the 3 Division Inter- Brigade has kicks off with tug-of-war at the Gibson Jalo Barracks 23 Brigade, Yola Adamawa State. The 6 formation across the 3 Division with 53 commissioned officers are taking part in the Combat Proficiency Competition. General Commanding Officer GOC, Commanding 3 Division, A.E Abubakar said the Competition is to boost the combat readiness and proficiency in line with global best practices and to foster comradeship...

Police Summons NLC President Over Terrorism Financing

The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, comrade Joe Ajaero has been invited by the Nigeria Police Force over allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, and other related offences. The invitation was contained in a letter, signed by ACP Adamu Muazu on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team. The letter reads: “This office is investigating a case of Criminal Conspiracy, Terrorism Financing, Treasonable Felony, Subversion, and Cybercrime in which you...

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