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BY Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, has empowered 18 rescued Chibok girls with vocational skills, working tools and financial grants to support their economic independence. The beneficiaries successfully completed vocational training in tailoring and other trades at a graduation ceremony held at Modibbo Adama University in Yola, Adamawa State. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Ibrahim Suleiman-Ibrahim, said the intervention was designed to support the girls in rebuilding their lives after the traumatic experiences they endured following their abduction by insurgents. She said equipping them with practical skills and financial support would enable them to become self-reliant, expand their businesses and contribute positively to society. The Minister congratulated the graduates and urged them to make productive use of the knowledge and skills acquired during the training. She reaffirmed the Minis...

BY Abdullahi Tukur . History often remembers the spectacular—the treaties signed under glittering chandeliers, the handshakes between presidents, the declarations that reshape continents. Yet, the diplomacy that most profoundly touches ordinary lives is often quieter. It is found in the conversations between neighbours, the bridges built across borders, and the recognition that prosperity is seldom a solitary achievement. Ibrahim Abubakar Jombali,Special Adviser on Public Enlightenment and Orientation to the Executive Governor of Kebbi State. Stated this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Kebbi. It is through this prism that Governor Nasir Idris' attendance at the 66th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Benin should be viewed. To dismiss the visit as another ceremonial engagement would be to underestimate the strategic importance of neighbourhood diplomacy in an increasingly interconnected West Africa. For Kebbi State, the Republic of Benin is more than a neighbou...

By Abdullahi Tukur. The District Head of Bojude in Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammad Ibrahim, has turbaned the APC Governorship Candidate, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, as the Walin Bojude in a historic ceremony. Spokesperson to the Governorship APC  Candidate in Gombe Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna. Ibrahim Sani Shawai discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Yola. The honour, regarded as one of the highest recognitions of the Bojude traditional institution, reflects the people’s admiration for Dr. Gwamna’s sustained commitment to human development through education, scholarships, mentorship, job creation, and empowerment initiatives. The title of Walin Bojude is among the most revered positions in the traditional structure  with a responsibility as senior counsellor to the District Head on matters of peace, unity, community welfare, and development. Conferring the title, Alhaji Muhammad Ibrahim said it is reserved for individuals who exemplify...

By Abdullahi Tukur. Thirty-nine youths from Gombe State, sponsored by the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, to study at Yamusa Science Academy, Birnin Kebbi, have reaffirmed their unwavering support for his 2027 gubernatorial ambition. Spokesperson to the APC gubernatorial candidate Dr Jamil Isyaku Gwamna Ibrahim Sani Shawai discloused this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Gombe. The beneficiaries, who are now pursuing various degree programmes in higher institutions, expressed confidence that children, women, and youths would be the greatest beneficiaries if Dr. Gwamna is elected governor of Gombe state come 2027. In a message addressed to the people of Gombe State, the scholars highlighted the life-changing impact of Gwamna’s scholarship initiative. Speaking on behalf of the group, Mohammed Umar noted that the selection of 39 students from different parts of the state—without any form of connection—demonstrates Dr. Gwamna’s g...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. As part of efforts to strengthen security collaboration and enhance community policing across Adamawa State, the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Kabiru Umar Hassan, fdc, has continued his familiarisation tour to Ganye Local Government Area. Police Public Relation Officer Asamawa state Command SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje disclosed this in a statement made available to Newsmen in yola. During the visit, the Commissioner of Police paid a courtesy call on the Ganwari Ganye. He expressed profound appreciation to the Royal Father for his unwavering commitment to peace, unity and security within the Ganye Chiefdom.  The CP commended the traditional ruler's exemplary leadership and proactive role in promoting peaceful coexistence, which has contributed immensely to making the chiefdom relatively peaceful and crime-free. He emphasized the importance of sustaining the existing synergy between the traditional institution and security agencies. The CP ...

By Alhassan Haladu Yola. The Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has deployed personnel across the state to track down secondary school leavers and others suspected of participating in the controversial “Signed Out” celebrations. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Amidu Nyako Baba, disclosed this while speaking with Newsmen in Yola. According to Nyako, the Command is continuing its investigation into 10 suspects arrested in connection with separate “Signed Out” gatherings. He said those in custody have provided useful information that has helped investigators identify other individuals believed to have participated in similar activities. He explained that the action followed a directive from Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, conveyed through the State Commissioner for Education, Garba Pella, banning “Signed Out” celebrations traditionally held by students after completing their WAEC or NECO examinations. Nyako said the NSCDC inter...