Category: community
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“Plateau State in Mourning: Death Toll Reaches 56 in Zurak Village Attack”
By Milcah Tanimu Plateau State Mourns as Death Toll Rises to 56 in Zurak Village Attack Tragedy has struck Zurak village in the Wase local government area of Plateau State, with the death toll climbing to 56 following a vicious attack by bandits. The community, as reported by Daily Trust, fell victim to the brutality…
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Unknown Gunmen in Military Uniforms Abduct 20 in Abuja Community
By Milcah Tanimu In a brazen attack, fewer than 50 gunmen dressed in military uniforms stormed the Dawaki community in Abuja on Sunday evening, May 19, 2024, abducting at least 20 people. Dawaki, a densely populated area opposite Gwarimpa Estate along the Kubwa Expressway, was targeted around 7:30 PM. The attackers, armed with various weapons,…
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Kwara community cautions govt on Owu Water Falls road construction
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Indigenes of Owa-Onire community in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State have appealed to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to discard plan on construction of a 21-kilometre road leading to Owu waterfalls in the community, describing the move as wasteful. In a statement by the Concerned Indigenes of Owa Onire community, jointly…
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Katsina Governor Donates N50M to Funtua Market Fire Victims, Calls for Preventive Measures
From Lateef Taiwo Following the recent fire outbreaks at Funtua Central Market, Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, donated the sum of N50 million to the affected victims to aid their recovery. Governor Radda announced the donation while inspecting the fire-damaged herbal medicine section of the market yesterday,30th April, 2024. The leadership of Funtua…
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Kwara Gov swears in Dr. Abolore as Commissioner
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has sworn in Dr. Alabi Afeez Abolore as Commissioner for Solid Minerals, charging him to be patriotic, hardworking and prudent in his new office. The new Commissioner replaces Engr. AbdulQuawiy Olododo who, in the minor cabinet reshuffle, was moved to the Ministry of Works and…
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AS 2027 BECKONS, SOUTHERN BORNO SHOULD STAND GUIDED.
It is an understatement to posit that the configuration of Borno State in terms of senatorial zones, federal and state constituencies has placed the Southern Senatorial zone of Borno at a serious disadvantage. Complacency during successive local government creation/reform exercises (the defunct Biu NA actually resisted being broken into more LGAs in 1976), national population…
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Federal Government Initiates Affordable Housing Project for Low-Income Earners in Kaduna
By Milcah Tanimu The Federal Housing Authority (FAA) has announced plans to commence the construction of affordable houses for vulnerable and low-income earners in Kaduna State and other regions of Nigeria, aiming to address the housing needs of the low and middle class. Managing Director of the authority, Oyetunde Ojo, revealed during a visit to…
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Journalists Denied Access as Delta Governor Visits Troubled Community
By Milcah Tanimu In the aftermath of the recent violence that claimed the lives of military personnel and civilians in the Okuama community of Ughelli South Local Government Area in Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori embarked on a visit to assess the extent of the damage on Monday. However, journalists were barred from covering the…
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Ground wetting story for the Retreat in Lokoja
By Lateef Taiwo Kogi First Lady lauds Remi Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative for School Pupils The Wife of Governor of Kogi State , Mrs Sefinat Usman Ododo has commended the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu for her initiative aimed at promoting access to education for Nigerian children under the RenewedHopeInitiative. Mrs Ododo who…
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ActionAid Nigeria Urges Government to Prioritize Rescue of Abducted Borno IDPs and Kaduna Pupils
By Milcah Tanimu ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has strongly condemned the recent abductions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno State and pupils and teachers in Kaduna State. Over 280 pupils and teachers from Government Secondary School and LEA Primary School in Kuriga, Kaduna State, were abducted by bandits, while 200 internally displaced women were kidnapped…