From Maawuya bala Idris, Katsina Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University is to hold its 9th and 13th combined convocation on Saturday. ln a statement signed by Public Relations Officer of the university, Abdul Hamid Danjuma said a total of 9,946 undergraduate student will be conferred with first Degrees. The statement further said 922 postgraduate student of PhD, masters and post graduate diploma will receive certificate. lt further said the university will give Doctorate Honorary Degree to former Governors of Katsina Aminu Bello Masari and Saidu Barda. According the statement posthumous Honourary Degree will be conferred to Hajia Hassu Leo and Garba…
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By Usman Usman Garba Kano state government has reaffirmed its determination to provide qualitative and affordable healthcare services to the teeming populace. This was disclosed by Director General, Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), Pharm. Gali Sule when the management of the agency paid a working visit to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Pharm. Sule said they were at NAFDAC office to seek for more collaboration with the federal regulatory agency with purpose of devising ways and means to, healthwise, further safeguard the people in the state. The director general emphasized that the…
By Rabi’u Sanusi Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has sought for a diplomatic support of the Kingdom of Neitherlands to accelerate agricultural production and mitigation on the impact of climate change in the state. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf disclosed the proposed diplomatic synergy with the Dutch government when he played host to Ms Eva De Wit, First Secretary Migration at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Neitherlands in Nigeria, yesterday. A statement by Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, the spokesperson to the Governor, said Governor Yusuf emphasized the impact driven landmark the Kingdom has recorded on agriculture and climate change…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Sirajo Ado Jibia has emerged as consensus candidate under the banner of APC to contest for Jibia Local Government Council in Katsina State for next year February Local Government Election in the state. His emergence as consensus candidate which was unanimously adopted by the party stakeholders also affirmed by delegates from 11 wards across the council. Speaking to newsmen shortly after the affirmation exercise, one of the stakeholder of APC in the area, Suleiman Jibia commended party members for unanimously stand behind the candidature of Ado Jibia. Suleiman who supervised the affirmation exercise held at…
…..Appoints deputy governor as Amir Hajj By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has released a total sum of N376 million to supplement the shortfall in Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for state intending pilgrims. The governor also announced the appointment of deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam as head of government delegation and Amir Hajj for 2024 pilgrimage. Yusuf intervention was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesman Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa yesterday. According to the release, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) had announced a BTA of $500 per pilgrim, based on official exchange rate of N1,250…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has outlined his administration’s ambitious plans to position Plateau as a leading hub for medical tourism within Nigeria. He emphasized the favourable climate and the hospitable nature of its people as pivotal elements in realizing this vision. He disclosed this during a courtesy call by Members House of Representatives on Health Institutions at old Government House Rayfield Jos and also advocated the increased funding for federal health institutions in the state to address the nationwide issue of healthcare professionals seeking opportunities abroad, thereby enhancing healthcare standards not only…
From Joseph Asegba,, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state says despite his achievement, he is often asked why is he investing so much in Yola, some have even reductively added a political colour to it. “But my simple answer is that, issues of development are beyond the petty realm of politics.” Governor Fintiri stated this during the Groundbreaking Ceremony of 7span overhead bridge along Yola AA Lawan junctiin and half Cloverleaf Interchange at Numan-Yola road. And the flag-off the reconstruction of the Adamawa State Stadium complex at N4.7bn, feeling a sense of fulfilment given the history of this…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa has appeal to the Kano State Health Trust Fund Agency to prioritize the healthcare needs of vulnerable populations, particularly women and children during a familiarization visit to the agency. He emphasized the importance of addressing the significant disparities in access to healthcare services faced by these groups, who are often marginalized and excluded from essential health care due to financial constraints and lack of awareness. According to a statement issued by Spokesperson of the office, Bintu Nuhu Yakasai said he head of service urged the Alagency to intensify its efforts…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Director-General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke has observed that accurate measurement play a vital role for developing countries like Nigeria. He added that it is influences energy efficiency in industries and resource management in agriculture and forestry as well as compliance with environmental regulations. Addressing the Nation on the occasion of World Metrology Day celebration today, with the theme “We measure today for a Sustainable Tomorrow,”Dr, underscores the critical role of measurement in promoting a sustainable global economy and environment. He said World Metrology Day marks the anniversary of the…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu As part of measures towards revitalising the agricultural sector, the Yobe State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources has awarded contracts worth N14 billion for the procurement of agricultural inputs and equipment. In a press statement signed by Aishatu Tijjani the media officer of the ministry said that, the ceremony which took place at the ministry’s conference hall in Damaturu was headed by the Commissioner, Alhaji Ali Mustapha Goniri. Goniri while speaking during the signing of the contract said, the items to be procured are 200 pieces of motor cycles for Zonal Extension Workers, renovation…