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180,000 children immunized against polio in Yobe
180,000 children immunized against polio in Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
Potiskum local government area of Yobe state has so far immunized about 180,000 children who were eligible to be vaccinated against polio.
The Director Primary Health Care Management Board, Potiskum local government area, Alhaji Usman Gimba disclosed this to newsmen shortly after the flag-off campaign of a polio at the Fika emir’s palace Potiskum.
He said, Potiskum local government was ahead of every local government for the campaign of polio, because we have only small noncompliance, but we are yet to eradicate it.
“What we are emphasizing still on Covid-19 pertaining the mass campaign we are doing it now, we mobilized and sensitized the community.” He said.
He said we meet about 11.4 percent coverage of the LTA and before next two weeks due to our serious campaign across all the LGA we will yield a positive result, noting that, we want every head of the ward to be committed in this sensitization for the covid-19 vaccination.
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“Already the flag-off is for polio, but we integrate it with the Covid-19 because polio remain small only, most of the people are receiving the polio we have less problem on polio, the only problem we have on Covid-19 vaccination that is why we integrate it during our flag-off.” Gimba said.
According to Gimba, the religious leaders and community leaders during the flag-off they accepted said, they will go and commit themselves for the mobilization across all the LGA.
“Because most of the people there are thinking that maybe the Corona virus is somehow different, but we highlight them, we sensitize them that nothing will happen to them, let them receive the vaccination to reach the coverage that we were in now.
Potiskum local government appreciates the commitment of the LGA team in all the activities across the LGA. That is why we held a meeting after the flag-off to see that all health activities across our facility generated a positive result in terms of data generation and validation.
Gimba therefore, solicited from the state to support the LGA in term either equipment or funding to see that we mobilized well to reach our own coverage and we also appreciate that the emirate councils committed themselves for the mobilization of the Covid-19 and polio at large.
180,000 children immunized against polio in Yobe
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 12th June, 2025 as Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s democracy day celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion of 26 years of an uninterrupted civil rule.
He said: “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and our future assured.
“The last 26 years tells the story of our resilience, strength and courage and a hope Renewed than ever.”
The Minister while noting that Democracy is sustained with open doors for further improvement, reiterated the commitment of the Renewed Hope government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to the universal value of democracy that is based on freely-expressed will of the people in determining Nigeria’s political, economic, social and cultural systems.
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A renewed chieftaincy tussle in Muye village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has sparked violent confrontations between rival supporters, prompting swift intervention by security operatives.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the crisis began around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday when the deposed village head, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulkadir Maigari II, forcefully returned to Muye and broke into the palace.
The incident provoked tension among residents, especially after supporters of the current Dakachi confronted the deposed monarch. The situation was immediately brought under control by a team of security personnel from Lapai.
However, Zagazola learnt that the situation escalated on Friday morning when supporters of both camps clashed again, leading to a free-for-all fight that disrupted public peace in the community.
Security sources were swiftly deployed to Muye to restore normalcy.
“The combined security teams have brought the situation under control. Monitoring and surveillance operations are ongoing to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” the source said.
No casualties or arrests have been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony
By: Michael Mike
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress.
The advice was given by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his message on Eid-el-Kabir.
The Institute, while extending warm greetings to Nigerians, wished them a joyous and peaceful celebration, marked by love, compassion, and unity.
The Institute while noting that Sallah is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and community, emphasized that the spirit of Sallah should guide Nigerians in their interactions with one another, fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.
The IPCR urged Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress, while
encouraging individuals to embrace the values of Sallah, including forgiveness, empathy, and kindness, in their daily lives.
According to IPCR, peace is critical to promoting national stability and cohesion.
The Institute also urged Nigerians to use this period of Sallah celebration to address conflicts and promote dialogue, which could help to build trust and understanding among Nigerians and also contribute to a more peaceful society.
It recognized that the country’s many ethnic and religious groups can work together to build a more harmonious society, celebrating their differences and promoting a culture of tolerance.
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