By Lado Salisu Police in Taraba state allegedly open fire on rogue scavengers popularly known as Baban bola, wounding at least three persons for refusal to give bribe. One of the victims, Mubarak Abdullahi who was wounded on arm as a result of the shooting said the police officers seized their phones, insisting […]
The use of firewood for cooking contributes 10 percent of global deaths annually claiming lives of over 98,000 Nigerian women. In view of this , environmental experts suggest the introduction of briquettes as an alternative source of cooking energy to save lives and achieve climate justice. They gave the suggestion at a One-day stakeholders engagement […]
By Babangida Galleon Adamawa state governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved and released the counterpart fund for the livestock productivity and resilience support project, L-PRES. This was contained in a statement signed by the state project coordinator, Mr. Secondea Alfa and made available to newsmen in yola, the Adamawa state capital. According to the statement, […]
Tax payers in Adamawa State have charged government at all levels on accountability and transparency with Internally Generated Revenue, IGR ,to encourage them pay their tax as and when due. They gave the charge at a consultative meeting with stakeholders on strengthening taxpayers registration system and process organized by USAID State2State activity in Yola. Organizing […]
As part of effort to eliminate malaria, the National Malaria Elimination Program, Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with Adamawa State government and other partners have solicit grassroot support for proper use of the insecticide treated net,ITN,for a malaria free society. They solicited the support at the 2023 Insecticide Treated Nets Mass campaign Agenda for […]
African Activists for Climate Justice in Nigeria, have described data as the most important tool in mitigating the effects of climate change issues through Community and Government approach for a successful Climate Justice Campaign, calling on relevant stakeholders to join in the Campaign. Project lead, Kenneth Akpan made the call in an interview with Radio […]
Health experts in Adamawa State have called on relevant stakeholders to join in the fight against the Human Papiloma Virus,HPV in order to save lives. They made the call when they paid an advocacy visit on the management of Radio Nigeria Fombina FM Yola. Human Papiloma Virus,HPV, is one of the leading causes of death […]
The traditional ruler of the Adamawa Emirate Council, Lamido Fombina, Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha says enhanced network services, lower calls and data tariff charges will go a long way in fighting insecurities in the country. Lamido Fombina, Dr. Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha made this known at a Telecom Consumer Conversation Village Square Dialogue themed […]
UNICEF Nigeria says it is amplifying efforts to counter a growing outbreak of diphtheria that has affected children in 27 states. In response to the outbreak, UNICEF revealed that it is closely collaborating with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, affected States and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, in providing technical […]
By Abubakar Ibrahim A non governmental organization CARITAS with the support of Norweigian Agency for Development NORAD and the ministry of foreign affairs in Nigeria, has unveiled a solar powered borehole and a multipurpose storage facility to Sabon Gari and Ngla communities of Uba-Gaya local government area of Borno State. The storage facility has […]