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Buni inaugurates state nutrition council in Damaturu
Buni inaugurates state nutrition council in Damaturu
By: Yahaya Wakili
In a bid to combat the quick killer, Yobe State Governor Hon. Dr. Mai Mala Buni CON has today inaugurated the Yobe State Council of Nutrition 774 Initiative at the Government House, Damaturu.
Governor Buni commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the purposeful leadership and continued support to improving nutrition for a healthy nation through the Nutrition 774 Initiative under the office of the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima GCON.
He said the Nutrition 774 Initiative reflects a bold and transformative vision that every local government area becomes a hub for community-led driven nutrition action. It underscores the importance of a strong coordinator, multi-sectoral collaboration, and the active participation of our people at the grassroots.
Buni maintained that the Yobe State government has approved and constituted the State Council on Nutrition 774 Initiative following the endorsement of the National Nutrition Compact at the National Economic Council of 20th February, 2025.
According to him, the visit presents us with a valuable opportunity to deepen collaboration between the federal and state governments. We are eager to identify priority areas where federal technical and financial support can complement our ongoing efforts to catalyze impactful delivery at the grassroots.
He assures that the Yobe State government will continue to play its part by aligning our State Nutrition Action Plan with the national framework, ensuring that every local government has the tools and support required to implement community-led nutrition initiatives.
Speaking earlier, Mrs. Uju Rochas, the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, revealed that they were in Yobe State on the directives of the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima GCON, under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.
“Mrs. Rochas described malnutrition as a silent killer that affects the child’s development in all aspects of growth and performance in education level,” she added.
She explained that we are here today to introduce to you an initiative that affects and touches the lives of our society and also an initiative that is very dear to the president, the nutrition 774 initiative.
Buni inaugurates state nutrition council in Damaturu
Security operatives recover 2,500 litres of hazardous chemicals in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
The police in Zamfara have recovered 2,500 litres of suspected hazardous and poisonous chemicals during a patrol operation in Gusau Local Government Area of the state.
A statement issued on Thursday in Gusau said the recovery was made on Jan. 28 at about 4:40 p.m. by operatives attached to the Anti-Illegal Mining Unit while on routine patrol at the Lalan area.
The chemicals were recovered in 100 jerricans, each containing 25 litres, and were believed to pose serious risks to public health and the environment.
Authorities said investigation had commenced to determine the source, ownership and intended use of the chemicals, with a view to identifying and prosecuting those responsible.
They urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious movements or materials to security agencies to prevent threats to lives and property.
The statement added that efforts were being intensified to curb the circulation of dangerous substances and other activities capable of endangering public safety in the state.
Security operatives recover 2,500 litres of hazardous chemicals in Zamfara
Mob kills, sets man ablaze over alleged theft in Mubi North
By: Zagazola Makama
An unidentified man was brutally killed and set ablaze by an angry mob in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
The incident occurred on Jan. 28 at about 9:00 p.m. at Blue House, following allegations that the victim had stolen a motorcycle.
“The man was reportedly brutally killed and set ablaze by an angry mob,” the source said.
The Adamawa State Police Command said it was investigating the incident noting that the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has been detailed to conduct a discreet investigation into the incident.
The police assured residents that further updates would be communicated as the investigation progresses and appealed to the public to avoid taking the law into their own hands.
Mob kills, sets man ablaze over alleged theft in Mubi North
Katsina police arrest gun runners, recover AK-47 magazines and ammunition
By: Zagazola Makama
Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected gun runners and recovered six AK-47 magazines and 305 rounds of live ammunition.
Sources said that on Jan. 27 at about 1400 hours, police on stop-and-search duty along Zaria Road intercepted two men riding a motorcycle in a suspicious manner.
The suspects were identified as Shuaibu Musa, also known as Abba, aged 30, and Ahmed Sani, 27, both from Ruwan Godiya Village, Faskari LGA.
A search of their luggage led to the discovery of the weapons and ammunition. Preliminary investigation indicated that the suspects procured the items from Jos for delivery to a notorious bandit leader, Isiya Kwashen Garwa.
The suspects and recovered exhibits are in police custody, while discreet investigation continues.
Katsina police arrest gun runners, recover AK-47 magazines and ammunition
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