Senate passes bill to establish FMC Gembu, …. It’s a breakthrough for Healthcare in Taraba – Senator Manu

The Nigerian Senate has passed the Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, paving the way for the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Gembu, Taraba State. The Bill, passed on Wednesday, was sponsored by Senator Haruna Manu, representing Taraba Central Senatorial District. It seeks to amend the Federal Medical Centres Act, 2022, to include the establishment of additional federal medical facilities, with Gembu being one of the proposed locations. Describing the passage as a legislative breakthrough, Senator Manu commended his colleagues for supporting a vision that would…

Gov Bello mourns death of Jukun’s Paramount Ruler, Dr. Shekarau Angyu

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has mourned the demise of the Paramount and Supreme Ruler of Jukun Race and Chairman Taraba State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Majesty, Dr. Shekarau Angyu, Kuvyo II (CON) who passed away on Sunday at the age of 84 The Governor’s message was conveyed in a press statement signed on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogwu, where he described the death of the late king as a loss to the Nation Governor Bello expressed that the Royal father was a renowned man of…

BRING KILLERS OF FULANI TO BOOK MURIC URGES SECURITY AGENCIES

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly condemned the wanton waste of human life that occurred in Numan.Taraba state. MURIC described the killing as horrendous, heartless and barbaric act, which was nothing short of ethnic cleansing and a crime against humanity. About sixty Fulanis including women and children were allegedly massacred six days ago in Shaforon, Kikem and Kodemti villages in Numan. Fingers are pointing at Bachama militia men. It will be recalled that over 130 Fulani people were also killed in June this year as hundreds of Fulani villages…