…Urges innovation and fairness By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has congratulated the newly elected leadership of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Kano State Chapter. The election, which saw Comrade Babangida Musa emerge as Chairman, has been lauded as a positive step towards the advancement of healthcare delivery in the state. In his congratulatory message, Governor Yusuf expressed confidence in the ability of the new leadership to drive the union forward, emphasizing the need for innovative approaches to address the challenges facing healthcare workers. Represented by his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam…
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From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau The federal highway linking Gusau to Funtua in Zamfara and Katsina states has become a death trap as a result of the rampant activities of armed bandits almost daily. Triumph correspondent reports that the major road has been facing attacks for over one month as the bandits usually block the road morning and afternoon. Our correspondent gathered that, despite both military and police checkpoints from Funtua to Gusau, many commuters have been kidnapped while travelling on the road within the last month to date. In an interview with Triumph correspondent, a traveller identified as Malam Ibrahim…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 100-level student of Federal University Lokoja for Kidnapping and killing another 100-level biology female student, Damilola, of Federal University Lokoja. It was gathered that after killing her, he allegedly removed her private parts. According to source, the suspect by the name of Jeremiah kidnapped a female student known as Damilola and asked for ransom from her parent. However, the Kogi State Police operatives, on getting the information arrested him in connection with the tragic death of the Damilola. Reports indicate that the suspect, from Kaduna state, allegedly abducted…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has expressed its readiness to deliver the human capital development element of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Registrar/Chief Executive of CIPMN, Mr Henry Ifeanyi Mbadiwe, who made this known during an interview in Abuja, said the Institute is already playing a key role in enhancing the human capital component of the Renewed Hope Agenda by expanding knowledge and skills. “The Renewed Hope Agenda is not something you can deliver in one year, that is just the truth. Human capital development is one of the key drivers…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto In its efforts to cushion hardship being experienced among the citizens, the Federal government, in conjunction with the Sokoto state government, has distributed palliatives of 24,734 bags of rice. The bags of rice consist of the 12,367 of 25kg supplied by the federal government with an additional 12,367 25kg procured by the state government. Speaking while flagging off the distribution at the government house on Wednesday evening, the state governor, Ahmed Aliyu, said his administration’s policies and programmes are geared towards making life better for all in the state. The governor said, “I will leave…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Kaduna State Government is poised to commission the Panbegua campus of the Kaduna State College of Nursing and Midwifery, marking a significant milestone in enhancing health education in the state. Speaking with Journalists in Kaduna A Dr. Yusuf Bello, who is the Provost of the college, the Panbegua campus has secured accreditation from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, thanks to the current administration’s commitment to completing critical infrastructure within the campus. The campus is set to admit 120 students for the 2024/2025 academic session, offering National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND)…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina In a significant step towards addressing the humanitarian crisis caused by banditry, the Katsina state government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, has commenced the construction of 350 houses for victims of banditry in four local government councils. The local governments benefiting from this initiative are Dan Musa, Batsari, Dandume, and Faskari. These areas have been particularly hard-hit by the ongoing violence perpetrated by armed bandits. Alhaji Sa’idu Ibrahim Kogunan Jibia, the Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor on Victims of Banditry and Internally Displaced Persons, confirmed the commencement of the construction project during…
From Danjuma Labiru Bolari Gombe The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Kashere, Professor Umar Pate, has expressed deep concern over how Nigerian youths are wasting their talents and time engaging in mining, in the hopes of getting rich quickly. Prof. Pate made this remark yesterday in Gombe during an interview with journalists at the 8th International Conference of the Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON). He lamented that many youths are drawn to mining with unrealistic expectations of quick wealth, which ultimately leads to negative consequences. “Once a person’s mindset is fixated on the belief that wealth comes…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina residents will soon have access to a new source of local news and entertainment as the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has granted a license for the launch of Continental Radio and Television Station. The commission granted the licence for the take-off of the new station in response to an application by the management of the new station. In a letter dated 5th September 2024 sent to the chief Executive officer of the new station, Salisu Mamman, the commission said the approval was under the provision of section 2(1) (b),9 and 23 of the National…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos In a bid to foster sustainable peace and promote gender equality in conflict resolution, CLEEN Foundation, in partnership with UN Women and the Norwegian Embassy, convened a one-day interface session with National Women Mediators in Plateau State. The gathering aimed to enhance the capacity of these women in conflict resolution and mediation, with a particular focus on gender perspectives. Executive Director of CLEEN Foundation, Gad Peter, emphasized the crucial role of women mediators in maintaining and expanding their networks, as well as supporting peace-focused initiatives at all levels. He stressed the importance of collaboration with formal…