Over 4,000 Unsafe Abortions Averted In Nasarawa State

HealthNewsNigeriaOver 4,000 Unsafe Abortions Averted In Nasarawa State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 8, 2023

The Society for Family Health (SFH) says no fewer than 4,213 unsafe abortions were averted between 2021 and 2023 through the use of modern contraceptives across the 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State. Dr Ibitoye Segun, the Senior Learning Advisor of the Society for Family Health (SFH), disclosed this at a one-day Adolescents 360 mid-project dissemination training in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. Segun explained that 54 maternal deaths and 228 child deaths were...

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Kano Hisbah Board Fires Commandant

NewsNigeriaKano Hisbah Board Fires Commandant

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 8, 2023

The Commandant-General of Kano State Hisbah Board, Aminu Daurawa says the board has fired one of its commandants and is investigating five others for undermining the fight against immorality and social vices in the state. Daurawa disclosed on Tuesday in Kano, the state capital, that the dismissed commandant was found to be involved in unethical conduct. He explained that the dismissed officer usually connived with “bad elements to perpetrate unholy acts in the state,” while...

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Monarch In Jigawa Charged for Rape, Infects Victim with HIV

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMonarch In Jigawa Charged for Rape, Infects Victim with HIV

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 6, 2023

A Senior State Counsel in Jigawa State Ministry of Justice, Kabiru Abdullah Esq has issued a letter (dated October 16, 2023) to the Secretary of Dutse Emirate Council, Dutse Emir’s Palace with the title “Notification of arraignment of Umar Ibrahim (Village Head of DanGulam) on the offence of rape contrary to section 3 (1) (A and D) of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law 2021”. The Village Head was accused of raping and impregnating...

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Imo State Commissioner of Police Redeployed

NewsNigeriaPoliticsImo State Commissioner of Police Redeployed

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 6, 2023

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the redeployment of the Imo State Commissioner of Police (CP) Mr Mohammed Barde. Barde was redeployed to the Force Headquarters ahead of the Governorship election in the state. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi made this known on Monday in Abuja, said the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun said the redeployment of the CP ahead of the Nov. 11 governorship election in...

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Aircraft Crash: NSIB Commence Investigation

Aviation-AirportsNewsNigeriaAircraft Crash: NSIB Commence Investigation

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 5, 2023

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into an accident involving an HS 125 aircraft with 10 passengers and 3 crew members onboard, which was en route to Ibadan from Abuja. The aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-AMM, belonging to Flint Aero on final approach to landing Runway 22, Ibadan Airport, crashed short of the runway. Mr. James Odaudu, Director of NSIB Public Affairs and Consumer Protection said in a statement...

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Gun Factory Uncover In Plateau, Two Suspects Arrested

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGun Factory Uncover In Plateau, Two Suspects Arrested

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 5, 2023

An illegal gun factory has been uncovered in Vom, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State by the troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) maintaining peace in Plateau and some parts of Bauchi and Kaduna states. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the factory. Captain Oya James, the spokesperson of the troops, while parading the suspects at their headquarters in Jos said the factory, which engaged in manufacturing dangerous weapons, was busted...

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Adamawa Emirate Council Dismisses District Head

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAdamawa Emirate Council Dismisses District Head

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 5, 2023

The Adamawa Emirate Council has dismissed Alh. Gidado Abubakar Aliyu District Head of Ribadu in Fufore Local Government Area of the state from office. The dismissed District Head has been on suspension since April 2023, and no reason was given for the suspension which culminated in dismissal. The dismissal is contained in a letter signed by Kabiru Bakari, Tariya Adamawa, Ag Secretary Adamawa Emirate Council, Yola addressed to the deposed District Head. According to the...

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Nigerian leaders Urged To allow God Guide their Decisions

NewsNigeriaNigerian leaders Urged To allow God Guide their Decisions

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 5, 2023

Nigerian leaders have been enjoined to put God first and allow Him to guide their decisions. Pastor Joseph Akinade of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eagle’s Wings Assembly, Ibadan, who gave the charge on Saturday in Ibadan during the church’s fourth anniversary, noted that a nation that neglects God in decision-making would face hunger and other challenges. “This is because God remains the only sure provider. “Nigerians are complaining about the depreciation of their Naira against...

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IDPs: NEDC Signs MoU With Chinese Construction Company

NewsNigeriaPoliticsIDPs: NEDC Signs MoU With Chinese Construction Company

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 3, 2023

In its effort to Reconstruct, Rehabilitate, and Resettle millions of Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs and other victims of insurgency in the Northeast region, the North East Development Commission, NEDC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding MOU with a Chinese construction company for that purpose. Major General Paul Tarfa (Rtd), NEDC Chairman disclosed this to newsmen shortly after signing the MOU at the headquarters of the Commission in Maiduguri. General Tarfa said MoU became imperative to...

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Over 1,000 Windstorm, Flood  Victims Get Relief Items in Adamawa

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOver 1,000 Windstorm, Flood  Victims Get Relief Items in Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 3, 2023

Victims of windstorm and flood disaster in Adamawa State have received  food and non food relief materials worth N10 million from the state government. Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, Deputy Governor of the state at the symbolic presentation of the items in Demsa local government, Wednesday said the gesture is to cushion hardship on over 1000 people affected by in the LGA. Represented  by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Neido Geoffrey, Deputy Governor said the gesture...

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