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As Act of Compassion Lets All go out and Donate Blood to Save Lives” Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON

As Act of Compassion Lets All go out and Donate Blood to Save Lives” Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON
By: Our Reporter
World Blood Donor Day, observed every year across the globe, was established in 2004 by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The day aims to raise public awareness about the need for safe blood and blood products, highlight their impact on patients’ lives, encourage regular blood donation and recognize the invaluable contributions of voluntary unpaid blood donors in saving lives.
Marked with different themes each year on the 14th of June, World Blood Donor Day has become a significant event in global health with various activities and campaigns organized worldwide to promote blood donation.

The theme for 2025, “Give blood, Give hope: together we save lives,” highlights the message of hope that every drop of donated blood carries.
In commemoration of the day, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, took part in the Abuja City Marathon Walk, from Millennium Park to Eagle Square. Represented by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, the First Lady encouraged Nigerians to donate safe blood.
In her remarks, Hajiya Nana Shettima stated:
“As we run side by side, walk in solidarity, and come together as one, we honour the selfless gift of blood donation a powerful act that brings healing, offers hope, and saves lives.”

Senator Oluremi Tinubu expressed hope that the marathon would mark the beginning of a movement where voluntary blood donation becomes a norm in every Nigerian community. She encouraged people to embrace the noble act of blood donation, noting that it carries the power to heal and often makes the difference between life and death for a mother in childbirth, a road accident victim, or a patient undergoing surgery.
The Minister of Health, Dr. Ali Pate, represented by Dr. Jimoh Salaudeen, Director of Hospital Services, stated that the day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about blood donation as a testament to community compassion. He called for increased community efforts to donate blood in order to meet the life-saving demand for blood nationwide.
Dr. Pate further noted that the Federal Government has provided adequate funding to the National Blood Service System, established centers across various states, and launched several initiatives to bridge the gap in blood supply and management.
The Director General of the Nigeria Blood Service Agency, Professor Saleh Yuguda, while acknowledging the generosity of volunteers in saving lives, emphasized the need for safe blood donation. He stressed the importance of building a sustainable pool of donors sufficient to meet the needs of patients requiring transfusions.

According to Professor Yuguda, Nigeria is among the countries facing a shortage in blood supply. Despite needing two million units of blood annually, the country collects only half of that amount, leading to avoidable deaths — not due to lack of treatment, but because of the unavailability of blood in many cases.
He emphasized that developing a culture of regular, voluntary blood donation is crucial to improving the situation.
In a goodwill message, the World Health Organization, one of the key development partners, hailed blood donors as the heroes of our society.
Climax of the Event included Honors for Highest Blood Donors , Medals for the winners of Abuja City Marathon, unveiling of NBSA magazine as well as individuals Donating Blood to the NBSA blood bank.
As Act of Compassion Lets All go out and Donate Blood to Save Lives” Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON
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Troops arrest suspected militia, recover arms in Plateau

Troops arrest suspected militia, recover arms in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Lafiyan Jama’a have arrested a suspected militia member and recovered arms and ammunition in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
According to intelligence sources, the suspect, identified as Stephen Gyang, aged 40, was apprehended on July 6, 2025, at about 9:12 p.m. along Kafi Abu–Rakwok road.
The sources said the troops, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted the suspect while he was reportedly laying in ambush with the intent to attack unsuspecting commuters.
Items recovered from the suspect included one locally fabricated AK-47 rifle, one magazine, and 30 rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition.
The suspect, who hails from Kafi Abu in Barkin Ladi LGA, is currently in the custody of troops for further investigation and necessary action.
Troops arrest suspected militia, recover arms in Plateau
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Zulum Condoles Residents of Malam Fatori over Recent Attack

Zulum Condoles Residents of Malam Fatori over Recent Attack
… Announces Resettlement of Additional 3,000 families
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has commiserated with the people of Malam Fatori, Abadam local government area, over the recent attack by Boko Haram insurgents that claimed nine lives and left four others injured.
Addressing the people of the area, governor Zulum, whose condolence message was delivered by the Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Hon. Sugun Mai Mele, assured that government will continue to take adequate measures to ensure their safety and the protection of the town.
“We are here at the instance of His Excellency, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, who is out of the country on an official assignment to condole with the people of Malam Fatori over the recent unfortunate attack. He assured that Borno State government and the military will do everything possible to secure the town”, Zulum assured.
“Malam Fatori is one local government area that we are committed to ensuring its stability because of its strategic importance, urging the people to be more resilient and prayerful to avert future incidents,” he added.
While commending the military for their commitment and gallantry, the commissioner announced the deployment of excavators to dig trenches around the local government headquarters to fortify the town from further attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP groups.
“Let me warn against colluding with Boko Haram, as we will seek divine intervention from the Holy Quran, anyone found collaborating with the insurgents to bring harm or attack to the people of Malam Fatori will be cursed,”.
Hon. Mai Mele then presented cash support of N500,000 to each of the bereaved families and N250,000 to each of the four individuals undergoing treatment.
Similarly, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar, has announced that Borno State government would soon resettle additional 3,000 households in Malam Fatori.
Briefing newsmen shortly after the sympathy visit, the commissioner said this will bring to 5,000, the total number of resettled families.
“Already, Borno State government had resettled 2,000 households, and government is planing to resettle another 3,000 households soon, making it 5,000 households,” Tar announced.
“Let me assure the people that the state government is poised to providing necessary security arrangements, providing the necessary resources and security to consolidate their stay in their homeland,”
Professor Tar called on the people to be resilient and prayerful, urging them to report any suspicious movements to relevant authorities.
Others in the delegation include the member representing the area in the State Assembly, Jamna Bong, permanent secretary Ministry of Information and Internal Security, Aminu Chamalwa, an elder of the area, Maina Mohammed Tar among others.
Zulum Condoles Residents of Malam Fatori over Recent Attack
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Gunmen kill five cows, abduct two children in Plateau

Gunmen kill five cows, abduct two children in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed men have attacked a cattle tent in Wumat area of Tarangol District in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing five cows and abducting two children.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday, according to a report made by the Ardo (Fulani leader) of the district.
The victims, identified as Shafiu Nuhu and Abba Nuhu, both sons of a herder named Nuhu Ibrahim, were taken away by the assailants after they invaded the tent and killed the livestock.
The fulani leaders expressed concern over the increasing frequency of such attacks and called for swift intervention to secure the release of the abducted children.
Security operatives later visited the scene and launched a manhunt for the attackers.
Plateau state has been the center of violence resulted from harder and farmers crises. The attacks against the harder communities were underreported and silenced, this is many cases resulting to deadly reprisal.
Gunmen kill five cows, abduct two children in Plateau
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