By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA ) has enrolled 24,703 vulnerables into the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund in Kano Emirate. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Mukhtar disclosed this during an advocacy visit to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero in his palace recently. The visit was part of the efforts of the agency’s effort to create awareness and get the endorsement of the community leaders into the successful implementation of the scheme. She appreciated the emir for his exemplary leadership style, and also explained the various programmes under the…
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By Usman Gwadabe National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has so far airlifted 11,415 pilgrims to Madinah for the commencement of 2024 Hajj exercise. A statement issued by Fatima Sanda Usara, the Assistant Director, Public Affairs, NAHCON and made available to The Triumph Newspapers, said these figures were transported within six days of the operation. The statement indicated that “by the end of May 20, 2024 being Day 6 of 2024 airlift, FlyNas has transported 4,665 pilgrims followed by Max Air with 4,479. Air Peace has so far conveyed 1,531 pilgrims within the six days of operations making a combined total of…
From Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Government has flagged off a training of key stakeholders mostly revenue collectors in the state on the application of new technology to enhance revenue collection in the state. Apart from blocking financial leakages, the training objective is also to ensure enhanced Internally Generated Revenue collection using the technology which will in turn enable the participants drawn from various revenue-generating Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government to have perfection. While declaring the two-day training open at the Conference Hall of the Katsina Internal Revenue Service yesterday, the Board Chairman, Muhammad Isyaku, urged participants…
By Hassan Muhammad Members of the Sixth Legislature of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have visited the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, at his palace. The visit, was part of activities lined up for the Second Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament, holding in Kano, North West, Nigeria. The Deputy President of the Senate and the Acting Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, led the delegation to the Emir’s Palace, today. Parliamentarians from 12 countries including Nigeria, Benin Republic, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote D’ Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea,…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman A Non-Governmental Organization known as the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has in partnership with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the media launched a Constituency Projects and Governance Tracking Campaign. Speaking at the launch in Kano, the Executive Director of the Centre, Comrade Dr. Ibraltim M Zikirullahi, said the one-year long project aims to mobilize citizens to put the spotlight on the delivery of the critical service of constituency projects in Kano State. Comrade Zikirullahi emphasized that the project will address the opaqueness, lack of accountability, and lack of transparency that have…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos About 1,232 pilgrims are expected to perform 2024 Hajj from Plateau State, out of which 540 were sponsored by the state government. Speaking during the farewell yesterday, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang encouraged them to imbibe the values of love, peace, and tolerance as they embark on the sacred journey to holy lands. The governor enjoined them not only to pray for themselves and their families but also for the restoration of lasting peace in the state. According to him, as you embark on the fifth pillar of Islam, you carry not only your personal aspirations but…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Kogi State Council of Fulani Ardos has called on its members to continue to live in peace with all other residents of the state irrespective of tribal and religious differences. Ardo Dauda Abdullahi, the chairman of the council in the state made the call during an interview with newsmen in Kogi State on Saturday. Abdullahi , who made the call while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the council’s meeting held in Lokoja on Saturday, May 18, 2024 said no meaningful development can take place without peace. He urged all fulanis to shun acts that…
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau Zamfara State House of Assembly has extended period of the suspension given to eight members of the House for alleged violation of standing rules of the House. This followed a motion moved by Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Bello Muhammad Mazawaje representing Tsafe East Constituency after adopting a report from the Ethics and Privilege Committee of the House which was read before members by the Clerk to the House, Alhaji Mahmud Aliyu. According to the committee, the extension will enable it complete its thorough investigation into the alleged offence. Hon. Mazawaje called on the House…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Operations SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) towards successful farming season has organized a seminar for critical stakeholders towards achieving a successful farming season in Sanga Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The seminar with the theme “Peaceful Coexistence Towards a Successful Farming Season”was held at the DM Bello Multipurpose Hall, Sanga Local Government Council Headquarters Gwantu and drew participants cutting across all sides of the divide. Speaking the Commander OPSH and GOC 3 Division Nigerian Army Jos ,Maj. Gen. A E Abubakar stressed the need of the importance of the seminar which would facilitate a hitch free farming…
From Ahmad Ibrahim Gusau The Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service (ZIRS) is to commence collection of tenement rate in the state soon. ZIRS Executive Chairperson, Hajiya Rakiya Ahmed Dodo stated this while speaking in a Zamfara Radio Weekly Phone-in Programme ” Da ruwan ciki akan ja na Rijiya.” Hajiya Dodo who was represented by the Director Other Taxes, Alhaji Mu’azu Ibrahim Bungudu said, all arrangements have been concluded for the commencement of the exercise. According to the chairperson, tenement rate was previously been collected by the local government councils but now state revenue service was mandated with the responsibility. She…