Labour Groups Support Hashim At Launch Of Democratic Renewal Movement 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsLabour Groups Support Hashim At Launch Of Democratic Renewal Movement 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 11, 2026

Organised labour, civil society leaders, politicians, youth groups, women leaders, and pro-democracy advocates on Wednesday joined forces with Accord Party presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, as the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR) was formally launched in Abuja. The event drew hundreds of participants from across the country, united by a shared commitment to strengthening democratic institutions, promoting good governance, and expanding citizen participation. Speaking on behalf of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC),...

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Plateau state records reduction of Malaria prevalence 

HealthNewsNigeriaPlateau state records reduction of Malaria prevalence 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 10, 2026

The wife of the Plateau State Governor, Barrister Helen Mutfwang says Plateau State is among the states that recorded remarkable reductions in malaria prevalence in Nigeria, declining from 18.8 per cent in 2021 to 2.8 per cent in 2025. She disclosed this at the flag-off of the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Campaign held at Crispan Hotel, Jos. She explained that the event marks another important step in the collective commitment to safeguarding the health...

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Over 4000 applicants jostle for 550 medical slots in Taraba 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOver 4000 applicants jostle for 550 medical slots in Taraba 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 10, 2026

Over 4000 applicants across the 16 Local Government Areas of Taraba State have submitted their application for employment into the State Secondary Health Care System. The State Commissioner for Information and Re-orientation, Barrister Zainab Usman Jalingo, in a statement, however, said government approved only 550 slots for the recruitment of health personnel. She says those being recruited were nurses and medical records officers and were selected out of the over 4000 applications. According to the...

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Zulum commends Tinubu for securing release of 434 Ngoshe captives

NewsNigeriaPoliticsZulum commends Tinubu for securing release of 434 Ngoshe captives

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 9, 2026

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for securing the release of 434 residents of Ngoshe community, who were abducted over a year ago by bandits. The victims were originally taken from Ngoshe, a border town in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, following an attack on the community by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. Governor Zulum, while speaking in Pulka on Monday, confirmed that the latest release comprises...

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Gunmen abduct 39 Zamfara elders on reconciliation mission

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGunmen abduct 39 Zamfara elders on reconciliation mission

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 9, 2026

A reconciliation mission has turned soar as gunmen have abducted 39 elderly residents of Magamin Diddi village in Magami/Faru ward of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State while on a mission to negotiate with leader of the bandits. A notorious bandit kingpin Jammo said to be in control of the Muntsira Forest in Maradun LGA reportedly kidnapped the victims on Sunday but was officially made known in Monday. Bello Dosara, Chairman of Maradun Local...

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Police launch rescue operation of 39 abductees in Zamfara 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice launch rescue operation of 39 abductees in Zamfara 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 9, 2026

Following report of abduction of 39 elders by armed bandits in Magamin Diddi village, the Zamfara State Police Command has launched a rescue operation to secure the release of the victims unharmed. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, in a statement on Monday, said the incident was reported by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Maradun Division following a letter submitted by the District Head of Magamin Diddi on June 8, 2026. According to the...

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Education is a transformative force, empower individuals, strengthening communities – Dr. Aliyu 

EducationNewsNigeriaEducation is a transformative force, empower individuals, strengthening communities – Dr. Aliyu 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 7, 2026

Education has been described as a transformative force capable of empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and driving national development. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) at Lincoln University College Malaysia, Kumo Campus, Gombe State Dr. Umaru Aliyu made the assertion Saturday while addressing stakeholders in education during an education fair organized by the University held at Adamawa State College of Nursing Sciences Yola. “We gather today not merely to attend an exhibition, but to open doors to new...

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PCN shutdown 572 pharmacies, medicine stores in Plateau

NewsNigeriaPCN shutdown 572 pharmacies, medicine stores in Plateau

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 7, 2026

In a move to rid off illegal drug outlets across Plateau State, the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, PCN, has sealed 572 pharmacies, patent medicine stores over regulatory violations. The facilities were alleged to be operating without valid licences, unauthorised clinical practice, illegal drug sales and obstruction of inspectors. The four-day enforcement exercise, which began on Monday, covered Jos North, Jos South, Mangu, Shendam, Barkin Ladi, Qua’an Pan and Bassa local government areas. Addressing journalists in...

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Former Bauchi State Accountant General Faces Charges of N11bn Fraud 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaFormer Bauchi State Accountant General Faces Charges of N11bn Fraud 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 6, 2026

A former accountant-general of Bauchi State, Sa’idu Abubakar, has been arraigned before a High Court in the state on Friday on a 16-count charge bordering on the alleged diversion of public funds, forgery, criminal breach of trust, abuse of office and other related offences. Abubakar was alleged to involved in N11 billion loan fraud for the procurement of thousands of motorcycles. According to court documents, the former accountant-general allegedly diverted N3 billion from a loan...

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Gender commission rescues 8 minors, arrests 3 suspected traffickers in Plateau 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGender commission rescues 8 minors, arrests 3 suspected traffickers in Plateau 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 6, 2026

Eight minors have been rescued by the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission and three suspected human traffickers have been arrested. The Chairperson of the Commission, Mrs. Olivia Dazyam, disclosed this while addressing journalists in Jos on Friday, said the arrest followed the discovery of an illegal transport park allegedly used for trafficking persons from Plateau State to Oyo State. According to her, the park operated only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, transporting passengers to...

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