From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the leadership of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang. Mrs. Nanbam Esther Dajuma Lot, the State’s SDG Project Coordinator, emphasized the administration’s focus on addressing poverty, hunger, quality education, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, and strong institutions for peace and justice. “Governor Mutfwang’s ‘Time is Now’ mantra aligns perfectly with the UN’s 2030 Agenda,” she said. “We are working tirelessly to implement projects that promote climate resilience, economic empowerment, and social development across the state.” The state government is actively…
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By Usman Usman Garba The management of Michael Imoudu National Institute For Labour Studies (MINILS) has described Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has the most friendly among his colleagues considering his comments towards building responsive and vibrant trade unions in the state. A press release issued by the governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said the statement was contained in a Letter of Appreciation sent to Governor Yusuf which was signed by Dr. Raji Michael on behalf Director General and Chief Executive of the institute. The letter read: “I must indeed confirm that you are the most labour…
By Usman Usman Garba As the Project 10 Million Campaign commenced across the country, people of Kano state have been urged to come out for screening for hypertension and diabetes. The call was made by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf on Monday while leading the symbolic commencement of the exercise at the Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) premises. Project 10 million concerns with non-communicable diseases, particularly hypertension and diabetes that contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality in Nigeria, which Nigeria Health Commissioners Forum aims to address through the project, an ambitious national campaign to…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the People Redemption Party (PRP) in Katsina state, Imrana Jino, has vowed to sue the Federal Government and Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) over the lingering national grid collapse that has plunged Northern Nigeria into darkness. Jino, who contested during the 2023 election, said himself and other Northerners will push for payment of compensation to those affected by the power blackout. He made the threats while briefing newsmen in Katsina state, stressing that the total blackout has crippled business activities and caused financial damage to hundreds of individuals. His words:…
By Usman Usman Garba In a significant move to improve the welfare of workers, the Kano State Government has approved a new minimum wage of N71,000. The new wage, which takes effect from November 2024, will lead to a substantial increase in the state’s monthly salary obligations. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made the announcement, stating that the decision aligns with the government’s commitment to social justice and improving the standard of living for workers in the state. The implementation of the new minimum wage is expected to cost the state government an additional N6 billion per month, while local government…
By Ado Salisu The Nigerian Medical Assistant (NMA) has called on the Kano state government to fulfil the implementation of the agreement with doctors aimed at improving the health sector in the state. The chairman of the Kano state chapter of the NMA, Dr Abdulrahman Ali, made the call at this year’s Physicians Week briefing held in the state capital. Dr Ali explained that the fulfilment of the agreement would go a long way in bridging the gap between doctors working with the state and their counterparts at the federal level. He added that the government must invest in the…
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) will commence a training programme for Nigerians in various skills to support them with package to become self-reliant. Zamfara state coordinator of the directorate, Hajiya Hadiza Hamza Kolo, revealed this to The Triumph Correspondent in Gusau. She said the programme was part of President Ahmad Bola Tinubu’s agenda to renew hope towards creating youth employment and poverty alleviation to tackle the problems of insecurity across the nation. She said the special job Creation programme, under the directorate, would train a total of 93,731 people in different professions, adding that it…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A Katsina State High Court has adjourned to November 29th for ruling on a suit filed by an aggrieved faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina State, challenging the conduct of the party congresses. It would be recalled that a faction of the party led by Senator Yakubu Lado conducted party congresses which led to the emergence of the new officials of the party from ward to state level. However, another faction led by former Secretary to the Katsina State Government, Alhaji Mustafa Inuwa, and other party chieftains filed a suit before the…
By Rabiu Sanusi In a significant political sweep, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has claimed victory in all 44 chairmanship and 484 councilorship elections across the state. This announcement was made by Professor Sani Sani Lawan Malumfashi, Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), during a press briefing at the commission’s headquarters. Prof. Malumfashi confirmed that all chairmanship and councillorship candidates had successfully secured their positions, marking a successful execution of KANSIEC’s constitutional mandate to plan, organize, coordinate, and conduct local government elections. “The electoral exercise has been largely peaceful and successful in all aspects,” Prof. Malumfashi…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Vice Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, has disclosed that out of the 42 programs presented, 34 received full accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC), while eight were granted interim accreditation. The Vice-Chancellor, who made this known on Saturday during the 8th Convocation Ceremony of the institution, noted that this achievement reflects the commitment of the university to academic excellence. “The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved new academic programmes for our university, including LL.B. Law, Pharm. D. (Doctor of Pharmacy), B.Agric, B.MLS (Medical Laboratory Science), and B.Ed. Educational Management and Planning.…