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 YOBE STATE GOVERNMENT APPROVES ENROLLMENT OF RETIREES INTO THE STATES HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT  Yobe state government has approved the enrollment of the state and local government retirees into the state  contributory  Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA) social equity programme, marking a significant milestone in the state's effort to strengthen social protection and expand access to quality healthcare . Announcing the development, the Executive Secretary of the Agency ,Dr Babagana Tijjani said the initiative is designed to eliminate the financial burden of our of pocket health care expenditure among pensioners by providing them with access to comprehensive, affordable and quality healthcare services through YSCHMA accredited health facilities across the state.                 According to Dr Tijjani, the approval reflects Governor Buni's unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of retirees and ensuring that senior c...

 Terrorism Trial: Court Sentences Muhammad Sani To 20 Years Imprisonment For Shielding Notorious Bandit A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has sentenced Muhammad Sani to twenty years imprisonment for conspiring to conceal information about an alleged notorious bandit, Danranmi,  which led to his escape. A statement by DSS says Sani, of Nabi Village, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, was convicted on Count One and Count Two of a four-count charge bordering on terrorism-related offences. The charges read "that  Muhamnad Sani, of Nabi Village Shiroro LGA, Niger State and Danranmi (now at large)  conspired to conceal information that Danranmi  is a notorious bandit who supplies arms and ammunition to kidnappers and bandits in and around Niger State. And that Sani received five hundred and eighty thousand naira(580,000) to purchase 150 rounds of ammunition for Danranmi. Justice Nwite thereby sentenced Sani to twenty years' imprisonment without an opti...

 Mystery and speculation surround the death of a 12-year-old Michigan girl who reportedly died after slamming into a tree while running. 12-year-old Olivia Smith passed away on Tuesday, July 7th, while visiting a friend's house.  Ring Doorbell footage (pictured right) from 9:15 p.m. shows Olivia outside of her friends home. She can be seen walking out of the center frame towards the left, and only 6 short minutes later, Olivia was deceased. What happened during those crucial minutes is the big question. The 911 call placed at 9:21 p.m. stated to dispatch that a "12-year-old female ran face first into a tree and was unconscious." Life-saving measures were administered by first responders on scene. Sadly, their efforts were in vain, and Olivia was pronounced deceased a short time later.  Olivia's family does not believe she ran into a tree at all. However, they say they can't share more details due to the ongoing investigation. Her family has shared that she had a h...

 Two Florida men are facing charges after leaving a vest on their dog for so long that it had to be surgically removed.  The victim, in this case, is a small dog named 'Teddy', who was adopted in September of 2025 . At that time, Teddy was placed in his "Forever Home" when Michael Borowski, and Nestor Guanzon adopted the lovable pup.  However, it appears that single altruistic action was the limit for these two men, who are now facing charges of  third-degree aggravated animal cru*lty.  According to official reports, Teddy's condition, which was causing "constant intense pain", was discovered during a lie.  On May 12th, Michael Borowski placed a call to animal control, claiming Teddy had suddenly "become aggressive".  He wanted to surrender Teddy back to animal control and resisted any attempts to mediate the problem. In fact, when mediation was suggested, Michael Borowski threatened that he was going to "knock Teddy in the head with a sho...