From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo has presented cash to over 8000 vulnerable person by receiving N100,000 each in collaboration with the World Bank, under the kogi CARES project. He reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to safeguarding the dignity and respect of the people of the state. The governor gave the message during the official commencement of the Livelihood Support Grants via the Cash Transfer Delivery Platform of Kogi CARES Intervention, organised by the Kogi State Social Investment Program Agency (KOSSIPA) at the banquet hall, Government House Lokoja. Represented by his Deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu,…
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…Regrets unfortunate setback on education section in Kano By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has flag-off the distribution of instructional materials worth millions of naira to public schools as part of its educational recovery policy. The distribution of the educational materials that would be issued free to pupils in primary, junior and secondary schools in the state comes a few days after the government unveiled hundreds of school furniture across public learning centres to enable a conducive atmosphere for effective teaching and learning. Unveiling the learning materials at Government House, Governor Yusuf said the government is…
From Danjuma Labiru Bolari, Gombe The Chairman of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Gombe State Chapter, Comrade Garba Muhammad Ubale, has urged the federal government to take decisive action against traders hoarding foodstuff, calling it an unjust practice that contributes to rising prices. In an interview with our reporters, Garba Muhammad Ubale highlighted the importance of peace and emphasized the crucial role the PCRC plays in community policing. He pointed out that the PCRC has been instrumental in addressing protests against bad governance, especially in Gombe State, by engaging the community on the need for peace. Regarding the planned…
…Union members warn to desist from unrecognized, irrelevant titles From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The 2nd Sectoral National Delegates Conference of the Federal Civil Service Branch of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) is ongoing currently in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The Conference, which is held at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Auditorium located in the Central Business District, is also expected to elect the new leadership that will carry out the activities and affairs of the Union in the next four years. Declaring the Conference open, the National President of Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Mazi Godwin Abumisi,…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina An International non-governmental organization, Mercy Corps, has organised a two-day youth dialogue to create awareness and promote Youth Peace and Security (YPS) in Katsina State. Triumph learnt that the dialogue is in collaboration with the state government, Centre for Democracy Development (CDD), and International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and is funded by the European Union. Speaking at the occasion, the state Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Alhaji Lawal Aliyu, said the dialogue was essential for the growth and development of the youth and the society as a whole. According to him, the state grapples…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State administered the oath of office to 27 new permanent secretaries, urging them to prioritize hard work and efficiency in their roles. During the swearing-in ceremony at the temporary government office, Governor Otu emphasized the importance of collaboration among the newly appointed officials in driving the state to greater heights. He commended the increased representation of women in the permanent secretary positions and stressed the need for innovative thinking and accountability within the civil service. The governor highlighted that the selection process for the permanent secretaries was based on…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State 2024 School Enrollment Drive Campaign Committee has met with His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II over the forthcoming launching of enrollment drive in Kano. Briefing the Emir at his palace on the program today Wednesday, State Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa disclosed that arrangements had been completed to launch the enrollment drive campaign across the state. Umar Doguwa maintained that the committee was at the Emir’s palace to seek his support towards sensitizing the public on the importance of sending their children to schools. “Your Highness, we are…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto A group of esteemed northern elders has counselled President Bola Tinubu to disregard baseless gossip and mischief targeted at his ministers. These elders believe that the majority of Tinubu’s ministers have achieved remarkable success in their respective portfolios, surpassing the performance of their predecessors under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dr Adamu Lawal Giwa, Secretary of the Northern Elders Political Development Group in the North-West, emphasized that instead of replacing these ministers, President Tinubu should reward them and not send them packing. Dr.Giwa said this in a statement signed and issued on Monday also noted…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has joined forces with the Federal Government, GAVI, and eight Nigerian states to reduce child morbidity and mortality. The states involved in this three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) are Bayelsa, Gombe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, Taraba, and Zamfara. The Field Officer of UNICEF in charge of the Kano zone, Mr. Rahama Mahammed Farah, made this announcement during the commissioning of a Coordinating Center for Routine Immunization and the donation of 168 motorcycles to the Katsina state government. Farah noted that the MoU aims to strengthen the Routine Immunization Primary…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai has said that he can swear with the holy Qur’an that he didn’t steal money while in office, and challenged his predecessors to do so. The former governor spoke on Tuesday in a programme on Freedom Radio Kaduna, monitored by The Triumph correspondent in Kaduna El-Rufa’i who spoke in Hausa, said he was in politics to serve the people and not to steal, adding that he was financially OK before he became Governor. “I did not join politics to steal money or enrich myself. I was satisfied…