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National Orthopedic Hospital Jalingo As Taraba State Government Signed MOU
National Orthopedic Hospital Jalingo As Taraba State Government Signed MOU
By: Balami Lazarus
It was a journey that started in 2022 to provide orthopedic healthcare services to the people of Taraba State and the Northeast region through the establishment of the National Orthopedic Hospital Jalingo, (NOHJ) by the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Health as one of her responsibilities to the citizens for better and good health care delivery.
Following the appointment of Prof. Chubado Tahir as the pioneer Medical Director ( MD) of the new National Orthopedic Hospital Jalingo Taraba State in 2022 marked the presence of the first National Orthopedic Hospital in the Northeast region.
Prof. Tahir is a surgeon, and expert who expertise and specialization in Anesthetic and Burns Injuries with years of experience in the fields of medicine and medical administration.
Recently the Federal Ministry of Health Abuja with the Taraba State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to fully take over what has been provided as facilities by the State Government for the Hospital use.
Speaking during the brief ceremony which was held in the FMOH Conference Hall the Hon. Minister of State, Dr. Tunji Alausa re-eintrated the renewed hope agenda of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu Government on good healthcare delivery to the citizens and good people of Taraba State.
” The National Orthopedic Hospital Jalingo is a renewed hope for the people of Taraba and the Nation at large in terms of healthcare services. As a Ministry we are the representative of the president to facilitating, delivering and achieving the Federal Government objectives like what we are doing now.” He said
The Minister further called on the Taraba State Government to fulfill part of her commitments of the MOU been signed today.
In his response, the Taraba State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Alkali appreciated the Federal Government, the Minister and the FMOH for their tireless effort to making the National Orthopedic Hospital in Jalingo to reality,
” It is indeed a milestone for us in Taraba to have such a hospital that will not only serve the people of Taraba, but the entire Northeast region and the country. I believed the Hospital will also attend and give the people other medical services”.
The Deputy Governor also informed the Minister that the burden of traveling to and from Dala, the National Orthopedic Hospital in Kano will be a thing of the past.” Your choice of Taraba State is good, and the appointment of Prof. Chubado Tahir as one of the best hands is excellent”.
The occasion was witnessed by Dr. Tunji Alausa the Hon. Minister of State Health, Alhaji Aminu Abdullahi Alkali Taraba State Deputy Governor, Dr. Boma Berdia Commissioner for Health Taraba State, Prof. Chubado Tahir Medical Director National Orthopedic Hospital Jalingo among other top FMOH officers and state officials present.
National Orthopedic Hospital Jalingo As Taraba State Government Signed MOU.
Troops repel another ISWAP ambush, recover arms, motorcycles in Magumeri
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai have foiled a series of ambush attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists along the Damasak–Gubio road in Magumeri axis of Borno State.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the troops, who were on a fighting patrol as part of Operation Desert Sanity IV, came under fire from suspected terrorists on arrival at Binduldul.
Sources stated that the troops responded with superior firepower, forcing the terrorists to flee in disarray. Reinforcements led by the Commanding Officer of the Battalion later exploited the scene, recovering two motorcycles, one AK-47 rifle, five blankets, three praying mats, a spare motorcycle tyre and two gallons of engine oil.
The sources added that one terrorist was neutralised during the encounter.
Furthermore, at about 3:05 p.m. on the same day, while withdrawing from the area, the troops encountered another ambush involving an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack followed by heavy gunfire from ISWAP fighters near Kardio village.
The soldiers successfully repelled the assault, safely detonated another IED along their main supply route, and returned to base without any casualty.
Photographs from the operation indicated successful recovery of items and neutralisation of threats in the area.
Troops repel another ISWAP ambush, recover arms, motorcycles in Magumeri
One killed, three injured as gunmen attack farmers in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed the death of one person and injuries to three others following an attack by suspected Fulani militias on Kopmur village, Mushere District, Bokkos Local Government Area.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred on Oct. 22 at about 4:00 p.m., when the armed assailants stormed a house where some local farmers had taken shelter and opened fire.
The attack led to the death of Dashan Mwanar, 42, while Sonma Mwanar, 32, Kyenkyes Dakup, 26, and Joy Vumshak, 25, sustained varying degrees of injuries.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Bokkos Division, led a team to the scene, where the injured victims were rescued and taken to the hospital for treatment.
The police said the deceased’s remains had been released to his relatives for burial after the family declined an autopsy.
Meanwhile, sources assured that investigation is ongoing, with intensified efforts to apprehend the culprits and prevent further attacks in the area.
One killed, three injured as gunmen attack farmers in Plateau
FCT Police, vigilantes comb bushes to rescue abducted school principal, daughter in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified search and rescue operations following the abduction of a school principal and his daughter in Abaji Area Council of the FCT.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred on Oct. 22, 2025, at about 3:00 a.m., when a group of armed kidnappers invaded the residence of Mr. Zakari Yelwa, Principal of Narati Government Secondary School, located opposite the Technical College, Abaji.
The assailants reportedly forced open the door to the residence and abducted Mr. Yelwa and his daughter, Hafsat Zakari, to an unknown destination.
Upon receipt of the distress call, a combined team of police operatives, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, vigilante groups, and local hunters was immediately deployed to the scene.
The team has since launched a coordinated search operation, combing the surrounding bushes and hills in a bid to rescue the victims and apprehend the kidnappers.
Police authorities assured residents of Abaji that all efforts are being made to ensure the safe rescue of the victims and urged the public to report any useful information that could aid the ongoing operation.
FCT Police, vigilantes comb bushes to rescue abducted school principal, daughter in Abuja
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