The increasing number of Internally Displaced Persons in Zamfara State has become a great concern to the International Rescue Committee (IRC) as it seeks solutions to address the pressing needs of displaced persons in the state. Mr Babatunde Ojei, Country Director of the Committee while speaking yesterday in Abuja at a workshop on the domestication of the National Policy on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) for Zamfara State, said the humanitarian situation in Northwest Nigeria, particularly...

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued a one-day-old baby abandoned in a bush and arrested the mother, Khadija Ali, who allegedly dumped the child after being deserted by her husband. In a statement released on Sunday, the FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, disclosed that the baby was found near Crush Rock, behind the uncompleted Red Bricks Market, Mpape. She said, “The FCT Police Command informs the public of the recovery of a...

The Abia State Commission for the Welfare of Disabled Persons has emphasized the use of technology-driven assistive devices to enhance the inclusion of blind people in the state. Mr David Anyaele, the Chairman of the Commission disclosed this at a two-day training and sensitization workshop organized by the Commission for blind persons in the State with the theme “Introduction to Assistive Technology for the Blind Community”. Anyaele stated that not less than 40 visually impaired...

The Kogi State Government, under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has hosted first-ever Christmas Carol Service and Festival of Praise. The event, which took place at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre, on Sunday was a huge success, attracting a large turnout of Christians and non-Christians alike. The Carol Service, themed “Jesus Reigns,” was a historic moment for the state, marking the first time such an event has been held since the creation of...