Bauchi State Government is advocating for concerted efforts to address the impact of climate change on the environment.

The state government has urged leaders at all levels to formulate policies that will encourage industries and major polluters to adopt environmental protection technologies for a healthier society.

The appeal was made by the Commissioner for Housing and Environment, Danlami Kawule, during the official launch of the Climate Caravan in Bauchi State, Northeast Nigeria.

Doctor Kenneth Akpan, Programme Manager of the Climate Justice Caravan, stated that a significant part of the world is suffering from the effects of climate change, and Bauchi is among the most affected states in Nigeria.

It marked the official launch of the Climate Caravan, a culturally driven initiative aimed at raising awareness on climate change and its impacts in Bauchi State..

The Association of Resident Doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has suspended its indefinite strike after two months.

The doctors announced the decision in a letter to the Chief Medical Director, Professor Olakulehin Olawale, citing assurances made by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, during his visit to the hospital.

They confirmed that clinical services will resume, but stressed the need for sustained government commitment to resolving their demands.

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, will travel to Morocco on Wednesday, October 8th, for the final phase of preparations ahead of the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

The team, coached by Bankole Olowookore, has been camping in Abuja, where they have been fine-tuning strategies and building cohesion. Drawn in Group D, the Flamingos will face tough competition from Canada, France, and Samoa in the tournament.

In an impressive build-up, the team has played eight friendly matches, securing victory in all, scoring 26 goals and keeping a perfect defensive record with no goals conceded.

The final training camp in Morocco is expected to sharpen the team’s readiness for the global stage as they aim for a strong showing at the tournament.

As part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has granted pardon to six inmates serving various sentences in correctional facilities across the state.

In a statement released to the press, the governor explained that the clemency was extended to inmates who had shown remarkable improvement in their behaviour and conduct while in custody.

Governor Fintiri stated that the gesture aligns with the spirit of national reflection and the government’s commitment to rehabilitation and reintegration of reformed individuals into society.

Oyo State Government has called on citizens to embrace unity across ethnic and religious lines, emphasising that national progress is only possible through collective harmony.
Speaking at the Independence Day celebration held at Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Adebayo Lawal, stressed the importance of unity in building a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria.
He noted that, despite the nation’s challenges, Nigerians must remain hopeful and committed to forging ahead together.
The Deputy Governor urged citizens of Oyo State and Nigerians at large to continue to support the current administration in its drive to deliver good governance.