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Zulum Directs 27 LGA Chairmen to Scale Up Immunisation Campaign
Zulum Directs 27 LGA Chairmen to Scale Up Immunisation Campaign
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed chairmen of all the 27 Local Government Areas to scale up awareness campaign on Routine Immunisation, In-Between Rounds and Integrated Measles campaign.
He also requested the traditional rulers to continue to sensitize their subjects on the importance of immunisation particularly on polio and other preventable diseases.
The governor gave the directive on Thursday during a strategic meeting and update on Primary Healthcare activities with traditional rulers under the leadership of Shehu of Borno, Chairman Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) and development partners at the Government House, Maiduguri.
“I hereby direct all the local government chairmen to step up campaign on Routine Immunisation, In-Between Rounds and other campaigns, must be carried out across the state. Let me also emphasise that attending evening review meetings is compulsory for all LGA Chairmen,” Zulum stated.
Governor Zulum expressed commitment of his administration to partner with relevant stakeholders with a view to ensuring effective delivery of Routine Immunisation and other services to be rendered by the Primary Healthcare Centers across the state.
“We are aware that the tripartite agreement between Aliko Dangote Foundation, Bill and Melinda Foundation and the state has ended in December 2024. However, I want to assure you that Borno State government will ensure sustainability of all the activities to be carried out,” he assured.
“All our counterpart funding have been paid, we are upto date. I want to assure you that we will provide all the needed support and political will to ensure effective and efficient healthcare delivery system to the people.
The governor also assured that adequate security would be provided to ensure Immunisation coverage in hard-to-reach-areas”. Borno state government will provide adequate security in order for those in difficult-to-reach areas to have access to the Immunisation”.
On the provision of minimum standard package for effective healthcare delivery system, Governor Babagana Zulum remarked that the state has recorded milestone with the sponsorship of 1,400 indigent students to study nursing and midwifery, announcing that 500 would graduate by end of the year.
Executive Secretary State Primary Healthcare Development Board, Prof. Mohammed Arab Alhaji briefed the governor and the traditional rulers with regards to the ongoing Immunisation programme and the PHC Leadership Challenge Fund.
According to him, the objective of the initiative is to accelerate the Seattle Declaration made by Governors in 2019, a political commitment to improve PHC services by promoting accountability, drive measurable improvement in health performance and outcome.
Prof. Alhaji called for improved security especially in hard-to-reach-communities, intensify support of resolution of non-compliance of Polio and other Immunizations by traditional leaders, strengthen Evening Review Meetings by LGA Chairmen and to institute appropriate measures to stop misuse of Ready To Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF).
“I want to appreciate His Excellency for the prompt payment of counterpart funds, provision of drugs and other consumables at the PHCs, absorption of 859 health workforce, infrastructure among others,” Arab said.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Governor, Dr Umar Usman Kadafur, who is also the Chairman State Taskforce on Immunisation and other Primary Healthcare activities; Shehu of Borno, Dr. Abubakar ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi; Shehu of Dikwa and Bama; Emirs of Biu, Askira Uba, Gwoza, Shani and Uba; Secretary to the State Government and Acting Chief of Staff.
Others include, Commissioners for Health, Local Government and Emirate Affairs, as well as Development Partners.
Zulum Directs 27 LGA Chairmen to Scale Up Immunisation Campaign
Soldier found dead after chasing attacker in Kwara
By: Zagazola Makama
A Nigerian Army personnel has been found dead after pursuing an assailant in Twatagi village, Patigi Local Government Area of the state.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred on Oct. 21, 2025, around 5:30 p.m., when the deceased soldier, Private Usman Alhaji attached to Apapa, Lagos, was riding on a motorcycle with one Muhammad Baba, a native of Twatagi village.
While on their way to Patigi town, they encountered a man walking along the road with a stick, who suddenly struck them as they passed by. The man immediately fled into the bush.
The sources stated that Private Alhaji pursued the assailant on foot but failed to return. After waiting for hours without seeing him, Muhammad Baba reportedly searched the area but could not locate the soldier.
However, at about 2:00 p.m. the following day, villagers discovered the lifeless body of the soldier in the bush.
Police operatives visited the scene and observed that the victim sustained a stab wound to the neck.
The body was released to the family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites, while efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend the perpetrator.
Soldier found dead after chasing attacker in Kwara
Security forces raid bandits’ camp in Sokoto, neutralise two, recover arms
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have neutralised two bandits and recovered arms and ammunition during a raid on a suspected criminal hideout in Julirkol Forest, Silame Local Government Area of the state.
Zagazola Makama report that the operation was carried out by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit on Oct. 22, 2025, following credible intelligence that a group of armed bandits wielding sophisticated weapons were hibernating in the forest.
On arrival at the camp, the hoodlums reportedly opened fire on the police team, prompting a fierce gun duel that lasted several minutes.
According to sources , the bandits were overpowered, leading to the neutralisation of two of them, while others escaped into the forest with gunshot wounds.
Items recovered from the camp include one AK-49 rifle with breach number 80 KC 3335, one fabricated rifle without a serial number, three sharp cutlasses, and ten rounds of live ammunition.
Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, commended the operatives for their bravery and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to sustaining aggressive operations against banditry, kidnapping, and other violent crimes in the state.
Security forces raid bandits’ camp in Sokoto, neutralise two, recover arms
Court Asks Kanu To Open Defence After Sacking Own Legal Team
By: Our Reporter
A federal high court sitting in Abuja on Thursday adjourned till Friday to enable the detained self acclaimed leader of the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, begin his defence.
Kanu, who was scheduled to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial on Thursday, dramatically fired his legal team.
When the case was called, Kanu Agabi (SAN), who had led Kanu’s legal team until Thursday, announced his decision, with other Senior Advocates in the team, to withdraw from the case.
Agabi said the reason for their withdrawal “is because the defendant has taken this case back from us and we respect that.”
He gave the name of the other SANs, withdrawing to include: Onyechi Ikpeazu (SAN), Joseph Akubo (SAN), Paul Erokoro (SAN), Emeka Etiaba (SAN) and one other.
Following Agabi’s announcement, Justice James Omotosho turned to Kanu, who was in the dock, for his response.
Kanu confirmed sacking all his lawyers, telling the court that he was willing and ready to conduct his case by himself.
Justice Omotosho then, ordered other members of the defendant’s legal team who were in court, except the SANs to vacate the courtroom.
The judge thereafter turned to the defendant and asked him to open his case.
Kanu begin by arguing about the jurisdiction of the court to further conduct his trial. He was subsequently overruled by the judge, who insisted that he most proceed with his defence.
At that point, Ikpeazu intervened and drew the attention of the court to the fact that their (Kanu’s lawyers’) withdrawal took effect on the morning of Thursday.
He prayed the court to grant Kanu some time to gather his thoughts and compose himself for the task ahead.
Prosecuting lawyer did not object, following which Justice Omotosho adjourned till Friday, October 24 to enable the IPOB open his defence.
Court Asks Kanu To Open Defence After Sacking Own Legal Team
Soldier found dead after chasing attacker in Kwara
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