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Troops intensify pressure on ISWAP, nab 15 suspects, neutralise scores in N/E

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intensified operations against ISWAP terrorists in Borno and Yobe, arresting 15 suspected collaborators and neutralising several terrorists in the last 24 hours. Operational report made available to the news reporters on Sunday, revealed that 11 suspected terrorists and collaborators were apprehended in Monguno Local Government Area in Borno. The ...

Katsina vaccinates 67,670 as diphtheria outbreak hits 29 LGAs

The Katsina State Government says it has vaccinated 67,670 eligible persons against diphtheria and secured 650,000 additional vaccine doses to contain an outbreak reported in 29 local government areas. Dr Shaimau Abba, Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KSPHCDA), disclosed this at a press briefing on Sunday in Katsina. Abba ...

Borno governor rewards Qur’anic graduates with N46m

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has awarded N1 million each to 30 graduating students who memorised the Holy Qur’an. Zulum announced the financial support on Sunday during the graduation ceremony at the Indimi Mosque in Maiduguri. The governor also approved N2 million each for eight teachers who trained the students, bringing the total support to ...

Tinubu’s reforms boost business confidence, says presidency

The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms are restoring confidence in Nigeria’s business environment and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs. Dr Nafia Abdullahi, Technical Assistant on Regional Development Programmes in the Office of the Vice President, said this on Sunday in Abuja. She spoke during the inauguration of Makib Estilo, a new business outlet ...