Tag: #CommunitySupport
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RAMADAN RELIEF: KATSINA SUBEB BOSS DISBURSES N18M TO 727 INDIGENT RESIDENTS
Hundreds of vulnerable residents in Katsina receive cash support to cushion hardship ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. The Executive Chairman of Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Kabir Abdullahi-Gafia, has distributed N18 million to 727 indigent residents in Kaita LGA, in a major relief effort to ease financial pressure ahead of…
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ABDULRAZAQ LAUNCHES COMMITTEE TO REBUILD TRUST, SUPPORT WORO SURVIVORS
Governor moves to ensure aid reaches victims and restore community confidence after Woro attack. Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has set up a seven-member committee to engage leaders and residents of Woro community following the recent attack. The move aims to deliver humanitarian support, identify urgent needs, and assist in rebuilding efforts. The committee, chaired…
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50+ WORO ATTACK SURVIVORS HOSPITALISED AS SENATOR URGES STRONGER SECURITY IN KWARA NORTH
Over 50 injured in Woro bandit attack receive treatment as leaders call for tighter security. No fewer than 50 residents of Woro community, Kwara North, are receiving medical care in Ilorin after a violent bandit attack left many with gunshot and other injuries. Senator Sadiq Umar visited the survivors on Wednesday, offering sympathy and pledging…
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POLICE RESCUE TWO KIDNAP VICTIMS, ARREST SUSPECT IN NASARAWA
Swift police action saves lives and sends a strong warning to kidnappers. The Nasarawa State Police have rescued two kidnap victims and detained a suspect in separate operations, boosting the fight against violent crime in the state. SP Ramhan Nansel, the Command’s PPRO, said one victim, David O., was abducted from a commercial motorcycle ride…
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KOGI POLICE ASSURE ADEQUATE SECURITY FOR NECO EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS
The Kogi State Police Command has assured the National Examination Council (NECO) and exam candidates of robust security during the external examinations starting this Wednesday. State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Kankarofi, confirmed that security personnel have been deployed across all examination centers to ensure a smooth and safe examination process. NECO Coordinator in Kogi, Mr.…
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KANO STATE SOCIAL PROTECTION AGENCY DEEPENS PARTNERSHIP WITH ALIKO DANGOTE FOUNDATION TO BOOST WELFARE PROGRAMS
The Kano State Social Protection Agency (KASPA) has reiterated its commitment to strengthen collaboration with the Aliko Dangote Foundation, aiming to expand social protection programs for vulnerable populations across Kano’s 44 local government areas. Director-General Dr. Fatima Abdullahi, leading a high-level delegation, highlighted the alignment between KASPA’s goals and the Foundation’s humanitarian efforts during a…
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NIGERIA WARNS YOUTH AGAINST DANGEROUS ‘BLUETOOTHING’ DRUG PRACTICE
The Ogun State Government has issued a strong warning to young people about the deadly practice known as “bluetoothing,” where users inject themselves with the blood of others who have used drugs in an attempt to get high. Dr. Kehinde Fatungase, Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OGSACA), explained…
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JONAPWD CELEBRATES SOLUDO WIN, CALLS FOR INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE IN ANAMBRA
The Anambra chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election victory, praising his leadership and commitment to inclusive governance. Chairman Ugochukwu Okeke urged Soludo to prioritize disability inclusion and accessibility in his second term. Okeke also applauded INEC’s progress in electoral accessibility, noting that…
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LAGOS TRAINS 10,000 SAFEGUARDING OFFICERS TO PROTECT CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS
The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has trained over 10,000 safeguarding officers across schools and institutions to strengthen child protection and ensure the safety of every child. Speaking at the Lagos State Safeguarding and Child Protection Programme (SCPP) policy review, Executive Secretary Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi emphasized that the program…
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TRAGIC BOAT ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIVES OF FIVE TEENAGERS IN GOMBE
A heartbreaking boat mishap in Nafada town, Gombe State, on Saturday has taken the lives of five teenagers: Najib Ibrahim (18), Hauwa’u Dogal (15), Ummati Baraya (16), Umaira Gidado (16), and Amina Jaliya (15). The tragic incident has stirred deep sorrow across the community and state. Governor Inuwa Yahaya expressed profound grief in a condolence…
