From Joseph Asegba, Yola Related peace in Song has been violated as five feared death, and several others sustained injuries in a clash between farmers and herders in the Kukta community in Waltadi District, Song local government area of Adamawa state. Recalled, Song, the headquarters of the local government area, woke up to celebrate the 57th birthday of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiti, unfortunately surrounded by dead bodies. Recently, the council chairman, Hon. Idris Yahaya, in preparation for his 100 days in office, told some journalists that he had just come out of a stakeholders meeting between farmers and herders who…
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….Union members to withdraw their service if govt fails to implement 11 items demands From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Following the 15 days ultimatum issued on the 7th of October, 2024 by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP) to the government demanding the welfare of academic staff, payment of all outstanding promotion arrears, payment of outstanding arrears of 25 and 35% salary review from January 2023 to December 2023 in Federal polytechnics and colleges of technology and the implementation of the salary review in the state institutions among other demands, the Union has resolved to defer its proposed industrial action…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has paid a condolence visit to the residence of Director General Media and Publicity, Kano Government House, over the death of his son Abubakar Sadik in Dawakin Tofa town. This was contained in an official statement released by Usman Gwadabe, Director of Public Enlightenment, Kano Government House, which was available to The Triumph correspondent. The governor, who was accompanied by his deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, Chief of Staff, Alhaji Shehu Wada Sagagi, Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, as well as other government functionaries and NNPP party leaders,…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal Jobe, has inaugurated a committee tasked with implementing the new minimum wage for civil servants in the state. The committee, which is expected to submit its report within three weeks, was formed in response to the economic challenges posed by the recent withdrawal of fuel subsidy. The inauguration ceremony took place at the old Government House, where the Deputy Governor emphasized the importance of the committee’s work in addressing the financial difficulties faced by civil servants. He highlighted the need for a timely and efficient implementation process to ensure…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Federal Government has pledged to provide additional military aircraft and drones to Katsina and Zamfara states for the fight against insecurity. The Minister of Defense, Badaru Abubakar, who spoke in Katsina, further pledged that more military troops will be deployed to the two states. Abubakar, who was in Katsina to assess the security level situation, assured that President Tinubu would do everything possible to end the insecurity challenges facing the region. He said the government is reviewing the insecurity situation and adopting new measures to restore peace in troubled states. “President Tinubu has directed…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Queen of Humanity (QOH) Naija pageantry is set to crown its second winner with a staggering N42 million in prizes, including a brand new car. This announcement underscores the pageant’s commitment to empowering young Nigerian women. Initiated by the wife of Cross River State Governor, Rev Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, the QOH Naija pageant aims to uplift the girl child and promote humanitarian causes. The second edition, themed “Beauty and Brain,” was officially launched on Friday during a media briefing. The organizers revealed that the winner will not only receive substantial prizes but will also…
By Hassan Muhammad Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II has directed parents, ward, village and district head as well as imams to advised youth in their domains not allow enemies of the state to use them to create violence in the tomorrow’s Local Government Elections. The emir gave the directive during a press briefing held in his palace today. His words: “I’m addressing the people of Kano and urging all of you, parents, wards head, village head, imams and district heads to call the youths to order and make sure they are not used by enemies of the…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf on behalf of the state government has extended condolence to Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa his spokesman, over the death of son, Abubakar Sadik Sadiq, 15 years old was confirmed dead on Thursday morning few days after a successful bone marrow transplant at the Indian hospital. In a condolence message which the governor sent to the Director-General Media and Publicity, Kano Government House today, read: “I extend deepest condolences from myself and the Kano State Government to my spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and his family, over the sad passing…
…happy with voters turnout By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has disclosed that rural dwellers are the people that would benefit more from Local Government Elections as soon as chief executive sworn-in. The governor made the disclosure shortly after he cast vote at Chiranchi Ward, Gwale Local Government Area today, emphasised that without the elected Chairman, the state government alone provided a lot of developmental projects across 44 local government areas. A statement from the Governor ‘s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa quoted him saying “If you are conversant with my movements across the state…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo has cast his vote in the ongoing local government elections. Voting at Kofar Fada ward in Gwarzo Local Government Area, Gwarzo expressed satisfaction with the voter turnout and the peaceful conduct of the election process. He attributed the peaceful atmosphere to the combined efforts of various security agencies, including the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA), vigilante groups, and Hisbah personnel. “The impressive voter turnout is a clear indication of the people’s confidence in the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. “The people have shown their satisfaction with the…