By Jamilu Abubakar The Gombe State Government says it is targeting 200,000 out-of-school children for enrolment between 2026 and 2027, while introducing digital literacy programmes to make learning more attractive and relevant to children. The Chairman of the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Professor Hassan Bello, disclosed this while speaking on […]
By Fidelis Jockthan The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Adamawa State Branch, has strongly condemned Monday’s attack on Honourable Dauda Hamman, a presiding Area Court Judge in Mayo-ine, Fufore Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued by the Union’s Chairman, Comrade Fxenty Sanda Jonathan, who also serves as […]
By: Aisha Mohammed North East Development Commission, NEDC, has identified sports as a veritable tool for fostering unity, peace, social cohesion and youth engagement across conflict-affected communities in the region. The Adamawa State Coordinator of the Commission, Khalifa Lawal, made this known while launching the first edition of the 2026 football tournament […]
By Yalson Harrison As the annual Youth Week comes to an end, Christian youths have been reminded to have faith in God to overcome fear and the challenges of life. The guest speaker, Reverend Pwaveno Edward, gave the charge while delivering a message titled “Faith Over Fear” at Salvation Lutheran Church, Shagari Low-Cost, Yola Town. […]
By Hannah Akanta. The Federal Government says its ongoing infrastructure projects in Taraba State are opening up communities, improving connectivity, and creating opportunities for economic activities. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this in Jalingo during activities marking the 35th anniversary of the creation of Taraba State. The Minister of […]
By Yau Waziri The Chairman of the Management Committee of Muhammadu Buhari Industrial Park, Mallam Bashir Nuhu, says the provision of stable 24-hour electricity supply will significantly boost industrial operations and business activities at the park. Mallam Bashir Nuhu stated this during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting with industrialists and business owners at the […]
By: Aisha Mohammed North East Development Commission, NEDC, says conducting needs assessments in the healthcare sector helps identify gaps in patient care, community health challenges and resource shortages for effective service delivery. The Adamawa State Coordinator of NEDC, Khalifa Lawal, stated this when he led staff of the Commission’s Health Department on a comprehensive […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Adamawa Climate change, characterized by changing rainfall patterns, rising temperatures and extreme weather events, is increasingly threatening the health, nutrition and education of children in Adamawa State. Climate experts made this known during a climate change and WASH engagement organized by the Adamawa State Government with support from UNICEF and […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Climate change, deforestation, overgrazing and poor farming practices are major factors contributing to food insecurity, water scarcity and displacement in Nigeria, particularly among rural communities. To address the environmental impact of climate change through tree planting, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has implemented the Accelerating Sanitation and Water for All, […]
By Salamatu Labaran The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria, FOMWAN, is to strengthen empowerment of Muslim women and girls in its education, healthcare, entrepreneurship and digital skills. A communique which is issued at the federation’s 41st National Conference held in Umuahia, Abia State, has in attendance about 600 Islamic scholars, government representatives […]