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YET-TO-BE COMMISSIONED HEALTHCARE FACILITY IN NASARAWA BEGS FOR ATTENTION A Primary Healthcare Center constructed by the Federal Government since 2021 at the site of the old General Hospital, Nasarawa, in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, remains uncommissioned and unused to date — a situation that has continued to worry residents and healthcare stakeholders across the area. The modern facility, built under a Federal Government intervention to boost primary healthcare delivery at the grassroots, was expected to serve as a vital health center for thousands of people across the Nasarawa West Senatorial Zone. Nearly five years on, however, the building stands abandoned, with no equipment, staff, or sign of official commissioning. A visit to the site by Ideal Reporters revealed the disturbing state of decay of the structure. The ceilings have collapsed in parts, sections of the roof were damaged by windstorm, and the entire compound has been overtaken by bush...
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The Need For A Modern Leather Tannery Factory in Nasarawa State: A Pathway To Prosperity And Youth Empowerment By Comr. Mustapha Kanawa Nasarawa State today stands as one of Nigeria’s shining examples of visionary governance, purposeful leadership, and progressive policies. Under the dynamic stewardship of His Excellency, Engineer Abdullahi A. Sule, the state has experienced unprecedented growth in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, commerce, and investment promotion. Governor Sule has consistently demonstrated that leadership is about vision, action, and results, as evident in his relentless drive to industrialize Nasarawa and make it a competitive economy within Nigeria and beyond. Amidst these transformational strides, one of the most viable and impactful projects that will complement the Governor’s industrialization agenda is the establishment of a modern leather tannery factory. This initiative will not only consolidate the gains of the livestock and a...
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DSS Warns Public Against Dismissed Officer Impersonating Its Personnel The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a public disclaimer alerting Nigerians to beware of one Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, a recently dismissed operative allegedly defrauding unsuspecting citizens while falsely presenting himself as a serving officer of the agency. In a statement posted on October 12, 2025, the DSS described Godwin as an impersonator, cautioning members of the public against engaging with him or any other individual claiming affiliation with the agency without proper verification. The Service advised citizens to use its official contact line, 09088373515, for confirmation of identity or report of suspicious activities. This warning marks the second alert in less than a week, following a similar notice issued on October 8 regarding ex-staff Barry Donald, who was also accused of using his past association with the DSS to defraud innocent Nigerians. The repeated warnings highlight...
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Governor Sule Hails President Tinubu As Work Begins On 137km Keffi-Nasarawa-Toto-Abaji Road  By Ali Abare   Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has hailed President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for giving directives for the commencement of work on the 137km Keffi-Nasarawa-Toto-Abaji road. Governor Sule gave the commendation when he joined the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, to inspect the road, alongside the lawmaker representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District, Senator Ahmed Wadada Aliyu, in Keffi on Saturday.  The Governor appreciated the President for sending the Minister to inspect two major projects in the area, namely the ongoing rehabilitation of the Keffi overhead bridge after a section of the flyover collapsed, as well as the 137km Keffi-Nasarawa-Toto-Abaji road. Speaking at the venue of the inspection, Governor Sule expressed appreciation that President Tinubu has finally come to the rescue of commuters plying that road, especially that the st...
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Madagascar Unrest Deepens As Military Splits, President Rajoelina Under Pressure Madagascar is facing its most turbulent moment in years as nationwide protests intensify and divisions within the military threaten to upend President Andry Rajoelina’s government. The protests, which began in late September over worsening power and water shortages, have evolved into a full-scale political uprising. Demonstrators — many of them young people — are demanding transparency, an end to corruption, and a total overhaul of the country’s leadership. Tensions heightened after members of the elite CAPSAT military unit reportedly defied orders to suppress protesters and instead joined them in the streets. The presidency has branded the move an “attempted coup,” though power remains officially in Rajoelina’s hands. Visibly frustrated by the growing insubordination, President Rajoelina has accused elements of the armed forces of undermining national stability. In a recent statement, he lamen...
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Meet Alhaji Sule Ogelebe Koku (Turakin Edege) A Distinguished Administrator, Elder Statesman, and Community Leader Alhaji Sule Ogelebe Koku, fondly revered as the Turakin Edege, stands as one of Nasarawa State’s most distinguished elder statesmen — a consummate civil servant, visionary leader, and patriotic son of Odu Community in Udege Development Area, Nasarawa Local Government Area. His name evokes discipline, humility, and a lifetime commitment to public service and community advancement. Born on April 4, 1956, Alhaji Sule Koku began his educational journey at Udege-Mbeki Primary School between 1964 and 1970, obtaining his First School Leaving Certificate. He proceeded to the Government Science Secondary School, Nasarawa from 1972 to 1976, where he earned his West African School Certificate. His deep interest in agriculture and rural development led him to the College of Agriculture, Lafia (1977–1979), where he obtained a National Diploma in General Agriculture, follow...
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Sabuwa LG Chairman Attends Wedding Of Bandits’ Children Weeks After Peace Pact The Executive Chairman of Sabuwa Local Government Area in Katsina State, Engr. Sagir Tanimu, has sparked debate after attending the wedding ceremony of children of suspected bandits, only weeks after a peace pact was entered into with the armed groups. The wedding, which took place recently in the area, comes against the backdrop of a fragile peace initiative aimed at curbing years of insecurity, kidnappings, and cattle rustling in Katsina’s troubled communities. Observers have expressed concern that despite the peace accord, the bandits have yet to surrender their weapons, raising doubts over the sincerity and sustainability of the agreement. While some residents defended Chairman Tanimu’s presence at the ceremony as an effort to consolidate trust and foster reconciliation, others criticized the move as premature, stressing that reconciliation without disarmament could further embolden armed gro...
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