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Governor Buni commended for renovating Hospital in Maguram
Governor Buni commended for renovating Hospital in Maguram
By: Yahaya Wakili, Damaturu
The District Head of Maguram in Jakusko local government area of Yobe state, Alhaji Ibrahim Mai Umar has commended Yobe state government on the renovation of Maguram hospital.
The District Head said Maguram is a large town and such a commercial town in Jakusko local government area needs to have a good hospital as most of the people of the area are farmers many of which cannot afford to travel far in need of healthcare facilities..
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He said, “our main problem now is lack of access road in the area; we need road from Jammel to Lafiyan Gwamna to Lafiyan Lai Lai to Jaba down to Garin Alkali in Bursari local government area.”
The District Head also commended the effort of their member, Hon. Yau Dachia for providing the dividends of democracy to the people of the area. According to him, the member had provided boreholes which the people of the area are currently using as their source of water.
He said currently there are about eight 8 boreholes in Maguram town and all of them are functioning. “It was repaired by our member representing Jakusko constituency in Yobe State House of Assembly.” He added
According to him, Yau Dachia did a lot since he was elected as representative of the people in the Yobe state house of assembly,
He also commended Governor Mai Mala Buni for the restoration of three companies in the state which include: Yobe State Feed and Flour Mills, Yobe Aluminum Company and Woven sack company.
He said these companies have helped in creating job opportunities for youths in the state thereby cushioning the effect of unemployment among them.
The District Head however, call on the people of the area to continue support the Mai Mala Buni administration in the state and also support their member who is doing everything possible to ensure that the people of his constituency are part of development stride of the Buni administration in the state,
Governor Buni commended for renovating Hospital in Maguram
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
Unidentified visitor dies suddenly at Niger Government House Lodge
By: Zagazola Makama
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the sudden death of an unidentified man who collapsed and died at Government House Lodge, Minna. Zagazola learnt that the incident occurred on Friday, Aug. 2, 2025.
Sources said that the deceased had visited House No. 8, Government House Lodge, in an attempt to see Mr. Sammy, Chairman of Niger Foods. However, upon meeting his host’s absence, the man suddenly took ill.
Medical doctors were reportedly contacted from the IBB Specialist Hospital, Minna, for urgent attention. Unfortunately, by the time the doctor arrived, the man had already passed away.
Following the report, a team of police operatives from GRA Division visited the scene. The body was photographed and evacuated to the IBB Specialist Hospital Mortuary for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
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