An hours-long gun battle between the Nigerian Army and armed bandits has claimed the lives of 17 soldiers. According to the army, the intelligence-led operation was jointly conducted with the Nigerian Air Force to confront 300 armed bandits using the Kwanar Dutse Forest to invade Bangi community in Niger state. Although the Army cannot confirm the casualties among bandits, it says there was “significant enemy losses.” In a related development, more than 100 bandits have also been killed in a gun battle between government-sponsored vigilantes in northwest Nigeria. #DWAfrica #nigeria #jaconna #jajiotheteacher #jagajagafrica

An hours-long gun battle between the Nigerian Army and armed bandits has claimed the lives of 17 soldiers. According to the army, the intelligence-led operation was jointly conducted with the Nigerian Air Force to confront 300 armed bandits using the Kwanar Dutse Forest to invade Bangi community in Niger state. Although the Army cannot confirm the casualties among bandits, it says there was “significant enemy losses.” In a related development, more than 100 bandits have also been killed in a gun battle between government-sponsored vigilantes in northwest Nigeria. #DWAfrica #nigeria #jaconnaafrica #jajiotheteacher #JTT

PRESS RELEASE

FG Hosts Workshop on Gender Mainstreaming and GBV Success Stories Dissemination under TRIMING Project.

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, in collaboration with the World Bank and other critical stakeholders, convened a Gender Mainstreaming and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Success Stories Dissemination Workshop under the Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria (TRIMING) Project, with the theme: “From Tradition to Transformation, Led by Women”, today in Kano.

The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, in his keynote address emphasized that the TRIMING Project was designed to enhance irrigation systems and promote integrated water resource management, with gender and social safeguards as core components.

According to Prof. Utsev, the project has transformed women, youth, and vulnerable groups from being marginalized to becoming vital contributors in agriculture and water governance.

He highlighted the achievements of the project, including the development of GBV Action Plans across all schemes for risk mitigation and survivor support, women’s leadership in Water Users Associations (WUAs), enhancing inclusive decision-making, and the economic empowerment of women through active roles in irrigation management.

Prof. Utsev added that the extensive capacity-building on gender sensitivity and GBV prevention, the strengthening of local capacitie, including youth champions and gender desk officers, cultural norm shifts through media, dialogues, and storytelling in local languages, as well as alignment with global best practices and World Bank environmental and social standards, are additional achievements of the project.

The Minister thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the World Bank, and the Project Monitoring Unit for their support in driving TRIMING’s success. He urged the replication of its gender and GBV initiatives in other projects and emphasized that achieving a gender-equitable, GBV-free society requires ongoing commitment and collaboration.

Engr. Hauwa Sadique Mohammed, Deputy Director Irrigation, delivering the welcome address on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, emphasized the workshop as a key milestone in advancing inclusivity, equity, and safety, particularly for women, girls, and vulnerable groups in the TRIMING Project. The Permanent Secretary highlighted that from inception, the project prioritized gender equality, GBV prevention, and social inclusion, with gender mainstreaming embedded across all stages to ensure equal opportunities and safe spaces.

Delivering a comprehensive overview of the project, the Project Coordinator, Engr. Ipinlaye Olaiya, emphasized the central role of gender mainstreaming across all components of the TRIMING Project, noting that the deliberate integration of gender perspectives was not only strategic but essential to the long-term sustainability and impact of the interventions.

Goodwill messages were delivered by the Managing Director of Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, Engr. Rabiu Suleiman Yusuf, representative of the academia,Prof. Restituta Igube from the University of Abuja, and Commissioners from the Gombe State Ministry of Women Affairs, Asmau Mohammed Iganus as well as the representative of Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs, Children, and the Disabled. They all emphasized the significance of inclusivity, sustainability, and community ownership in gender-responsive water and agricultural development.

A key moment of the workshop was the presentation of badges to Women Leaders of Water Users Associations (WUAs) of Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority, Jigawa, Kano, Gombe and Zamfara States.

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Mrs. Funmi Imuetinyan
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25/06/2026

FULANI HERDSMEN ATTACK OGONI COMMUNITY, ONE KILLED, OTHERS ABDUCTED

In a shocking incident, Mr. Good Luck Dimkpa was brutally murdered by suspected Fulani herdsmen at his farm in Ueken Tai community, Ogoni, Rivers State.

The attack has sent shockwaves through the community, with many demanding justice for the victim.

Recently, another attack was reported in which herdsmen also attacked another young man in his farm at Egbalor community, Ebubu, while a woman was kidnapped from her farm along Egbalor farm road in Ebubu.A couple narrowly escaped the attackers in the same area.

The attacks have raised concerns about the safety and security of farmers in the community, with many calling for increased protection and measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

The authorities are urged to investigate the matter and bring the perpetrators to justice. The community is in mourning following the tragic loss of life, and residents are demanding action to ensure their safety and security.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with many demanding an end to the incessant attacks on farmers in the area.

Success story: Burkina Faso shines bright at the 32nd Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad 2025 held From June 8 to 18, 2025, at Gaborone the capital of Botswana . A high-level competition that brings together the best young talents in mathematics from the African continent every year.

Burkina Faso brilliantly defended its colors thanks to two young prodigies: Compaoré Steve Evrard Eliot and Billa Wozouba Fahd Mathis from the National Science High School of Bobo-Dioulasso. They got two medals, one bronze and the other silver

It is a great pride for the Burkinabes Mathematics Community, an association that works to promote mathematics education in the country.

Burkina Faso Fifty-two detainees who benefited from good conduct have been mobilized to participate in the Faso Mebo initiative, a project aimed at building the country through various activities, including the beautification and reinforcement of recreational facilities. Under the initiative of the Commission for the Enforcement of Sentences, 52 prisoners of the Bobo-Dioulasso Detention and Correctional Center have been mobilized to participate in General Interest Work on the sites of Faso Mebo. According to Judge OUATTARA Bakary, the initiative's objectives include: Social repair: contribute to the improvement of the life of Bobo-Dioulasso residents. Socio-professional reintegration: acquisition of skills in cobblestone and pavement manufacturing. Self-value: strengthen a sense of belonging to the community. Reduction of prison overpopulation: by applying the principle of 1 month of TIG for 3 months of incarceration. #jaconnafrica #jajiotheteacher #africandiasporainternational #jagajagafrica #NTVNews #jtt #dayofremembranceandsorrow

Capt Ibrahim Traore hands over the trophy to Rahimo FC, victors of the Coupe du Faso (Cup of Faso), the premier football championship in Burkina Faso, after defeating Sporting FC Cascades. Congratulations to the triumphant team and condolences to Sporting FC. Capt Traore, an ardent football fan, regularly invites celebrated international footballers to engage in friendly competitions with his presidential squad.

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Did You Know? Before the onset of the war, the Igbo region had the distinction of being the most literate in Nigeria. In the early 1960s, the Eastern Region had achieved the highest school enrollment and literacy rate in the country. Between 1960 and 1967, a remarkable over 90% of children in the East were enrolled in primary schools. The presence of thriving missionary and community-led schools in the region was a notable feature. The establishment of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria's first indigenous university, in the East in 1960, was a significant milestone. It highlighted the Igbo people's strong emphasis on education. The Eastern Region's rapid development, earned it the nickname "The African Japan", driven as it was by education, trade, and innovation. This progress is all the more remarkable given that it predated the discovery of oil, the war, and federal allocations. It was a testament to the Igbo values of self-help, community, and knowledge. Now you know. The Igbo people have consistently demonstrated their pioneering spirit, not just in the realm of business, but also in education.

Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is in South Africa on a Courtesy Introductory Visit and will hold discussions with President Ramaphosa on several key issues of mutual interest.

South Africa and Namibia share a common vision on issues of political and economic integration of the African continent.

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The Sacred Waters of Mmahi

Episode 1: The Birth of Nnu Igbo
Long ago, in the heart of Okposi village, nestled among lush greenery and rolling hills, the river Mmahi was born. The elders whispered that it was no ordinary river; it was a divine gift from the gods, a source of life and sustenance for the people. From its depths came the precious salt, Nnu Igbo, a treasure that sustained the community and connected them to their ancestors.

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