By Ya’u Waziri The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya, says Nigeria remains one of the few countries in Africa where journalists enjoy a measure of press freedom. Comrade Yahaya made this known in an interview with Radio Nigeria to commemorate this year’s International Day of Press […]
By Yau Waziri The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, Alhassan Yahaya, pledged to strengthen efforts toward better remuneration and a comprehensive health insurance scheme for practicing journalists across Nigeria. The NUJ President made this commitment while attending the Dinner and Awards Night of the NUJ Press Week organized by […]
By Jamila Abubakar Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board, ADSUBEB, says the state is making steady progress in addressing poor literacy and numeracy among school children through a strategic collaboration with EIDU, an international education technology organisation. Chairman of ADSUBEB, Murtala Babayi, in an interview in Yola, said the partnership is already yielding positive […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Adamawa State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF and other development partners, have reaffirmed strong commitment to immunize one million three hundred and one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, 1,301,785, eligible children aged 0 to 59 months, in the second round of the Sub-National Immunization Plus Days […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has directed the immediate implementation of outstanding promotions for civil servants in the state, with a firm assurance that all affected workers will receive their financial benefits before the end of May. The governor gave the directive when he received the leadership of the Nigeria […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Social taboos, stigma, and limited mobility in rural communities have worsened menstrual hygiene management, as the high cost of sanitary products, lack of water, and poor education continue to limit access, exposing adolescent girls to infections, infertility, increased school absenteeism and dropouts. In response, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, developed […]
By Babangida Galleon Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has condemned the killing of twenty-nine people in coordinated attacks on Guyaku One community and surrounding areas in Gombi Local Government Area of the state. Governor Fintiri made the condemnation when he led government officials to Guyaku to personally assess the level of damage, […]
By Babangida Galleon The Numan Nasarawo Demsa Progressive Association (NUDPA), in collaboration with Engineer Adamu Ismaila, has empowered ten small business owners in Numan and Nasarawo Demsa with fifty thousand naira (N50,000) each to boost their enterprises. The event, held in Numan Local Government Area, aimed to provide financial support to help local businesses thrive. […]
By Gloria Abutu Modibo Adama University Teaching Hospital has discharged a set of conjoined twins following a successful separation surgery. The twins, Hassan and Hussain, were joined at the abdomen, sharing a liver and other tissues. Speaking during the discharge ceremony held at the hospital premises, the Chief Medical Director, Adamu Bakari Girei said the […]
By Jamila Abubakar The Wife of the Adamawa State Governor, Hajiya Dr. Lami Ahmadu Fintiri, has organised a two-day capacity-building workshop on stress management and body wellness for female stakeholders in Yola. The workshop, held in Yola, brought together women leaders from across the state and focused on improving mental health, emotional resilience, […]