By Usman Gwadabe National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has so far airlifted 23,493 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for 2024 Hajj exercise. According to the NAHCON Control Centre Abuja, the 54 flight departed with 549 Kano State pilgrims to Jeddah. A source from Kano Pilgrims Welfare Board to The Triumph revealed that all the pilgrims landed safely. Meanwhile, Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusif today inaugurated the first flight of the state pilgrims intending to perform this year’s Hajj exercises. Governor Yusif called on the pilgrims to be good ambassadors in the holy land and to pray for the…
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From Umar Danladi Ado ,Sokoto The Minister of Housing and Urban Development Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa has laid the construction foundation of 250 housing units in Sokoto on Monday. Architect Dangiwa said 50,000 housing units would be constructed across the country under the programme. This Estate comprises 50 units of 1-bedroom semi-detached bungalows, 150 units of 2-bedroom semi-detached bungalows, and 50 units of 3-bedroom semi-detached bungalows. The Minister therefore, charged the 4 firms involved in the execution of the project within 3 months as stipulated in the contract agreement. He thanked Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto for the granting the request…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto …Police Nap 3 Informants The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA),has confirmed the kidnapped of one of their member Barrister Rukayyat Mustafa in the wee hours of Sunday in Sokoto. However, Police Operatives arrested 3 informants in connection with terrorists kidnap lawyer in Sokoto Confirming the State Chairman of the Association Barrister Nuhu Muhammad said the incident also prayed for her safety and quick released from the bandit den. Our Correspondent gathered that the that bandits kidnapped Barrister Rukayyat Mustafa in residence at Bado area of Wamakko local government area in Sokoto State . Barrister Fadinand Okotete, a…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Seplat Energy, leading indigenous energy company in Nigeria has been recognised by the Oil & Gas Trainers’ Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) for its Outstanding National Human Capital Development (HCD) Scholarship Scheme. OGTAN, at its 2024 Annual HCD Awards ceremony themed ‘Consolidating Human Capital Development Through Domestication of Skills’, commended Seplat Energy for building human capacity through its scholarship programmes, which have been sustained over the years across Nigeria. In a statement issued to news men in Abuja indicated that the ceremony which was held in Lagos at the weekend with industry operators, regulators, the academia, and…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari has won the Champion Newspapers’ 2023 Most Outstanding Energy Icon of the Year. This was contained in a statement signed and issued to news men in Abuja by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Company, Olufami O. Soneye said that Kyari was conferred with the honour during the newspaper’s annual awards ceremony held at the Eko Hotels & Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos at the weekend. Conferring the award on the GCEO, the Chairman of the Awards ceremony and Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman In scenes of jubilant celebration, Kano witnessed the triumphant return of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to the palace on Saturday evening. The beloved emir, who will now be known as the 16th Kano Emir, embarked on a symbolic tour of the palace accompanied by the mammoth supporters as well as the state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, marking a new chapter for the Emirate. Just two-days prior, the state government’s announcement of Sanusi’s reinstatement sent a wave of excitement through the city. The palace, once shrouded in uncertainty following the 2020 dethronement, transformed into a vibrant…
From Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina Yusuf Jargafa of Radio Deutsche Welle has emerged as chairman of the Katsina Correspondence Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). Barr. Murtala Funtuasworn in the new members; other officials elected are Tijjani Ibrahim of DailyTrust as Vice Chairman, and Zahradeen Umar as Treasurer and Zubairu Idris as Secretary. Among them are Bamalli Abbas Financial Secretary and Mohammed Tanks Auditor. ln his post-speech election, Jargaba promised to carry all members without victimization. He called on unity among members to avoid gossiping. He also commended of electoral committee for organising a peaceful election.
From Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has commended the strong working relationship between the state government and all security agencies operating within the state. Governor Radda made this statement while hosting four exceptional police officers from the state command who received special recognition from the Inspector General of Police for their outstanding achievements in combating insecurity. The Katsina Governor expressed his appreciation for the unwavering support of all security personnel in the fight against insecurity. He acknowledged the dedication and sacrifices of the officers and highlighted the state government’s immense pride in their accomplishments.…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kogi Command, has confirmed the death of five persons in an accident on Kabba-Obajana road in Kogi State on Thursday. Mr Samuel Oyedeji, State Sector Commander, told newsmen that three persons survived in the accident involving a Ford Galaxy space wagon and Mazda car. Oyedeji attributed the cause of the accident to speeding and wrongful overtaking. “The head-on collision between the two cars moving in the opposite directions happened due to speeding and wrongful overtaking by one of the drivers. “We have been preaching against drivers flouting road safety…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, today, assured the State University of additional funding from the state and local governments to meet the realities of the current economic challenges. In a press statement signed by Mamman Mohammad The DG press and media Affairs to the Governor said that , the Governor gave assurance when the governing council of the university paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Damaturu. The governor said his government is mindful of the economic challenges facing all sectors of society, and the university is…