From Usman Gwadabe, Makkah Kano State Government has provided free meals to pilgrims from the state who are currently in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage. Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu the Head of Media Team for Kano State pilgrims and also the spokesperson of the Deputy Governor of Kano State disclosed this development in a press statement released to newsmen. According to Ibrahim, this gesture, which is one of the best offered to pilgrims, is sponsored by the state government and is aimed at ensuring the well-being and comfort of the pilgrims during their stay in the holy land. He added…
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From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina National Emergency Management Agency has commenced distribution of 28,828 bags of Maize, Sorghum and Milet to minimise economic hardship in Katsina state. The food items is to be distributed under the watch of anti graft agencies. Speaking at the occasion, Director General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar said 20 percent of the food items should be given to religious bodies such as Ja’amatul Nasaral lslam and CAN. Represented by Zonal Coordinator of North West Zone Mr lshaya Isah Chonoke further said three percent should distributed to boarding school. She alerted Katsina Government on the need…
… Orders resumption of medical services at Hasiya Bayero Pediatric Hospital By Rabiu Sanusi Kano state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed for the immediate resumption of medical services at the Hasiya Bayero Pediatric Hospital few days after suspension of its operation by professional associations. In a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor’s spoksperson, said the Gov. Yusuf had a fruitful discussion with state branches leadership of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), and National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners of Nigeria (NAGMMDP). During the meeting, matters releted to welfare, safety of personnel and…
…Secures 12,277 visa for tour operators From Usman Gwadabe, Makkah National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has airlifted 46,611 pilgrims to Madinah for this year’s Hajj. A statement made available to National Hajj Media Team by NAHCON Command and Control Centre Abuja today disclosed that the departure were via 110 flights. It could be recalled that the commission commenced the operation on May 15 and expected to complete by June 10. Meanwhile, NAHCON has assisted Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators in Nigeria (AHUON) who are the licenced tour operators to process 12,277 Hajj visas for intending pilgrims. This was…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa State Government, in partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture Mubi, says it embarked on a significant agricultural initiative by deploying 49 improved crop varieties across all 21 Local Government Areas (LGA) of the state. The coordinators and initiatives are under the State Food Security Committee and spearheaded by Professor Bitrus Dawi Tarfa, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture Mubi. Prof. Tarfa said, “This collaborative effort is crucial and timely in addressing the pressing food security challenges in Adamawa State”. The ambitious project shall include enhanced strains of maize, sorghum, rice, cowpea, groundnuts,…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Taraba state Government is committed to restoring climate change as steps have been taken to address some bedevilling challenges by flagging off tree planting programs to restore the ecosystem in the state. The state Commissioner of Environment and Climate Change, Hon Aishatu Barde stated this during the tree planting event to mark this year’s World Environment Day at the State Secretariat complex in Jalingo. The event was given a colourful starting point with a road walk from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to the State Secretariat around eight o’clock in the morning. She noted…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup quarter-finalists Nigeria have been drawn to take on y three-time winners Germany, Venezuela and Korea Republic in Group D of this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals. Our correspondent report authoritatively that the final competition, which will welcome 24 teams for the first time, will be staged in four venues in three cities in Colombia, 31st August – 22nd September. Cup holders Spain are in Group C alongside three-time winners USA, Paraguay and another African representative team, Morocco. Two-time winners Korea Democratic People’s Republic will contend with Argentina,…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni today commissioned Amphibious Excavator Swamp Buggy, to clear water channels and curb the menace of flooding in the downstream communities. In a press statement signed by Mamman Mohammed, the DG press and media Affairs to the Governor said that the governor explained that, it became necessary to procure heavy-duty equipment to uproot plants on water channels blocking the flow of water. The equipment would also be used for excavation and desilting of the channels to increase the flow of water through the channels. “This machine would remove plants…
…Warns Principals, Exam Officers for Name Substitutions By Usman Usman Garba In order to ease parents hardship due to the squalid condition of the nation and, to motivate Kano State students to fulfill their academic dreams, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has paid all students that sat for qualifying examination and possessed four credits. This was revealed by the commissioner of education, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa at his office when having press conference with members of journalists, Thursday. He said: “Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, because of his magnanimity and leadership qualities, having study the situation that parents are…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his generous donation of seventy trucks of fertilizer in support of agricultural activities in Kano. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. During the inauguration of rural access roads in Dawakin Kudu Local Government, the Governor announced that the President had graciously provided seventy trucks of fertilizer to be promptly distributed to farmers in Kano. The Governor expressed his delight in informing the public of the President’s generous donation and extended heartfelt gratitude…