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IOM, Japan to support IDPs, returnees, host communities in Northeast

IOM, Japan to support IDPs, returnees, host communities in Northeast
By: Michael Mike
The Government of Japan and the United Nations International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have signed a joint agreement to support .Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), returnees and vulnerable host communities in the Northeast.
The Ambassador of Japan, Kazuyoshi Matsunaga, said during the signing ceremony of the agreement in Abuja that the the aim if the assignment is to support measures designed to tackle urgent needs of vulnerable people in Adamawa, with an eye of extending it to other affected states.
The envoy said. the agreement focused on: “Strengthening basic healthcare services for IDPs, returnees and host communities in Nigeria” between Japanese government, Adamawa government, IOM and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
According to him, the project which is worthy US$4.4 million will run from March, 2024 to March, 2026 with measures to ensure sustainability, monitoring and evaluation, calculation of post-project cost, training of personnel in the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of equipment.
Kazuyoshi said: “t is towards combining fixed facilities with innovation technology solutions, such as medical mobility, as service and telemedicine is essential to effectively serving the mobile IDP population.
“Effective technology transfer from Japan to Nigeria requires strong focus on human resource development, therefore investment on capacity building to enable local staff fully utilize and maintain medical equipments.
“So, the ultimate measure of success of this project should not be measured by the construction of beautiful primary healthcare centre or improved access to healthcare service with advanced technology.
“It should be measured by the healthy and safe life of citizens who benefit from this improved healthcare services beyond the duration of the project.”
He explained that the project will bring about introduction of innovation technology, medical masks and telemedicine, and involvement of Japanese companies as model for improving healthcare service across Nigeria.
Chairman of Adamawa Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Sulaiman Bashir, who signed the agreement on behalf of Adamawa State Government, said the agreement would not have been possible without the partnership between IOM and the Japanese government.
He said: “Our state, as mentioned earlier, had enormous humanitarian and development needs. A state of 5.5 million people, 60 per cent are less than 30 years of age.
“These are areas that are of great concern to us. In terms of the humanitarian crisis, we have the three different crises that we are battling within our state.
“Initially, we have the Boko Haram terrorist activity in the northern part of the state, we have the farmer-herder clashes, we also have the last one, the inter-communal conflict there.”
On his part, the IOM Nigeria Chief of Mission, Laurent De Boeck, promised to partner States and Local Government actors to rebuild, rehabilitate, and equip nine health facilities in eight Local Government Areas in Adamawa.
He said such will be achieved through training staff from each unit of the nine Primary Healthcare Centres, which include doctors, nurses, midwives, community health workers, information/data officers, laboratory technicians.
He added that: “This project aligns with the long-term development priorities of both the Nigerian Government and the Adamawa authorities.
“It is a testament to our commitment to not only provide immediate relief, but also to contribute to sustainable solutions that addresses root causes of displacement and insecurity,” he said.
He reiterated the organisation planned to ensure healthcare is not a privilege, but fundamental right accessible to all, to pave way for healthier, more stable and prosperous future for the people of northeast Nigeria.
Chief Representative of JICA, Mr Yuzurio Susumu, said the grant provided from the agreement will further advance construction of primary healthcare centres, and boost capacity building among other things.
Yuzurio said, “Our ultimate goal is to contribute to the creation of an inclusive environment that fosters peaceful coexistence.
“By ensuring access to quality healthcare services, we aim to encourage the return and resettlement of IDPs, laying groundwork for sustainable peace and prosperity in Adamawa.”
IOM, Japan to support IDPs, returnees, host communities in Northeast
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FCT Police investigate assault case involving Seyi Tinubu’s sister

FCT Police investigate assault case involving Seyi Tinubu’s sister
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Police Command is investigating an alleged assault involving Oscar Ilochi, a male resident of Apo Legislative Quarters, accused of molesting Ebunoluwa, the sister of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, at the Evolve 360 Gym Complex in Apo, Abuja.
A Police Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect approached the victim while she was exercising alone in the gym’s basement, touching her inappropriately, attempting to force himself on her, and causing further distress.
The sources said that the gym’s CCTV footage has been requested as part of the investigation.
The sources said that the suspect has been banned from the gym due to two prior similar incidents.
The victim, who is reportedly traumatized, has sought medical attention.
The police sources said that investigation is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated as they unfold.
FCT Police investigate assault case involving Seyi Tinubu’s sister
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Troops Foil Fresh Violence as Armed Youths Attack Fulani Settlement in Plateau

Troops Foil Fresh Violence as Armed Youths Attack Fulani Settlement in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on Saturday averted what could have been another violent episode in Plateau State after suspected armed Berom youths attacked a Fulani settlement in Tanjol Village, Riyom Local Government Area.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack, which occurred at about 1:00 p.m., targeted cattle belonging to Fulani herders. Three cows were shot one killed and two severely injured in an apparent act of provocation in the tense community.
In response, Fulani youths from Mahanga mobilised for a reprisal but were intercepted by troops before further violence could erupt.
During the confrontation, two Fulani youths sustained gunshot injuries, but no deaths were recorded. Troops from Sector 6 OPSH, backed by reinforcements from Sector 4 and Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gashish, swiftly intervened and dispersed the militias, who fled into nearby bushes.
Security forces, alongside police personnel, have since dominated the area with patrols to forestall escalation. Military sources also confirmed that clearance operations are ongoing in Mahanga, where the Fulani youths had mobilised.
The incident is the latest in a worrying pattern of targeted attacks in Plateau State, following recent unrest in parts of the state. Observers warn that such reprisals are taking on a more systematic and dangerous dimension.

There is growing concern that political leaders in the country, particularly from the Plateau State Government, have failed to adequately respond to the ongoing violence. Instead, their rhetoric is being blamed for inflaming tensions rather than promoting peace.
Zagazola Makama is calling for urgent action to de-escalate the crisis, including impartial enforcement of security measures and justice for all affected communities.
The security situation in Plateau remains fragile, with fears of renewed clashes if proactive steps are not taken to address the underlying issues of ethnic mistrust, and political incitement.
Troops Foil Fresh Violence as Armed Youths Attack Fulani Settlement in Plateau
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Senator Donates Relief Materials to Communal Clash Deceases Families in Jigawa

Senator Donates Relief Materials to Communal Clash Deceases Families in Jigawa
By: Aminu B, Dutse
The senator representing Jigawa southwest, senator Mustapha Khabib donated relief materials to families of the people who lost their lives in a communal clash in Miga local government area of the state.
Presenting the relief items to the families at Gidannagari village where recorded more lost of lives in three villages affected by the clashes that claimed over 15 lives from both side of the rivals sides, senator Mustapha Khabib enjoyed the people to leave in peace and to be brothers keepers at all time.

Senator Mustapha Khabib called on both sides of farmers and herders to all of them remains and maintained their boundaries and respected one another for permanent peace and better security.
According to him “what had happened is very unfortunate. Farmers and Fulani were brothers and needed each other. You all know that peace is the bedrock of any development, there would not be development without peace. I warned of any acts that will disrupt the existing peace among you”.
Khabib added that “you are all leaving witness of the tension, loss of lives and properties on an issue that can be prevented and avoided. But we can consider it as an act of God, let it be served as a lesson”.
“These food items is just a relief for what had happened and lost. Is not means to pay or compensation. Nothing to compared with human lives”.
He said each family the lost a life would receives a package of five 25kg bags of Rice, Maize, five cartoons of spaghetti, three Gallon of five liters of cocking oil, five sachet of Maggi cubes and Salt, while those injured recieved four bags and the one lost their houses got three bags and other items.

The item of the foods items donated by the senator are 300 25 bags of Rice, 300 bags of Maize, 300 cartoons of spaghetti, 300 five litres Vegetable oil, 300 cartoons of Maggi and 300 Packets of salt.
Senator Donates Relief Materials to Communal Clash Deceases Families in Jigawa
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