From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with the International Centre for Environmental Health and Development (ICEHD) and other stakeholders, has initiated the review of the National Gender Policy on Agriculture to promote sustainable agricultural practices, empower farmers, and enhance food security in the country. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Mrs. Eremah Anthonia, Chief Information Officer for the Director of Information in the Ministry. Speaking at a workshop recently held at the Royalton Hotel, Abuja, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Katsina State Council, has raised alarm over the acute shortage of healthcare workers in the state, revealing that only 1,000 nurses and midwives serve a population of eight million people. The state secretary of NANNM, Comrade Nura Muazu, disclosed this at a press conference, stating that the shortage was largely due to poor remuneration and inadequate welfare provided by the government. “We are receiving one of the lowest salaries and benefits in Nigeria. Nurses and midwives in Katsina receive only N5,000 monthly as hazard allowance, which…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Commissioner for Higher Education, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has challenged any individual or state government in Nigeria to prove that they allocate 31per cent of their total annual budget to education, apart from Kano State. Comrade Gwarzo, who also serves as the Deputy Governor of Kano State, made this challenge while interacting separately with the management of Northwest University and the Kano State College of Advanced and Preliminary Studies (KACEPS) as part of his familiarization tour of institutions under his ministry. Alhaji Aminu Abdussalam reaffirmed Governor Abba Yusuf’s commitment to prioritizing education above…
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau Troops of the 1 Brigade, Joint Task Force Operation Fasan Yamma, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have intercepted a cache of arms in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation, carried out on January 27, 2025, was based on intelligence about suspected arms dealers operating from Niger Republic. This was disclosed in a statement by the Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Center, Operation Fasan Yamma, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, and made available to The Triumph correspondent in Gusau, the state capital. According to the statement, troops…
By Bello Shehu Shuni Sokoto State, located in the Northwestern region of the country, faces significant challenges in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. With a large population and limited access to digital technologies, the state struggles to keep pace with the rapidly evolving technology landscape. Current State of ICT in Sokoto: The current statistics on ICT adoption in the state are alarming: Low ICT penetration: Only 6.1 per cent of women and 23.4 per cent of men in the state have access to digital technologies. Limited digital skills: The majority of the population lacks basic digital skills, hindering…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman In a bid to foster stronger collaboration between the security and information sectors, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Kano State Police Command paid a courtesy visit to the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs at his office. Speaking during the visit, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, stated that the purpose of the visit was to congratulate the Commissioner on his appointment and to discuss ways to strengthen the existing cordial relationship between the Ministry and the Kano State Police Command. Kiyawa emphasized the need for collaboration between…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Police Command heads to appeal over judgment delivered by the Yola High Court The court ordered the release of the suspected kidnapper, Hammadu Musa, and awarded him N5 million in damages. The statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, said the Command clarified that Musa was arrested by local vigilante members on allegations of kidnapping and subsequently handed over to the police. According to the investigations, a prima facie case was reportedly established against him, leading to his arraignment in court. The police also revealed that the case file…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, on Monday, commissioned the Buni Gari water treatment plant and flagged off the construction of the Buni Yadi/Damaturu flood and Erosion Control Project. The Buni Gari dam has a 243 million litres capacity with a treatment plant of 300,000 litres daily capacity “It has an intake structure, pumping system, generator and solar system”. Governor Buni said the water project was executed to solve the age-long water scarcity in Buni Gari, Buni Yadi and other adjoining communities. ‘I am pleased our government has fulfilled its campaign promise to construct…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Katsina State has elected new officials to steer the affairs of the union for the next three years. Nasiru Wada Maiadua was re-elected as President, along with 12 other officials, during the 9th quadrennial state delegate conference. Speaking at the event, Governor Dikko Umar Radda, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Garba Faskari, assured that his administration would continue working with local government councils to improve rural development. He also reaffirmed his commitment to granting full financial autonomy to the councils and commended…
By Rabiu Sanusi As part of efforts to implement the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives (MAMII) project, the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) organized a five-day workshop in Kano to design context-specific intervention strategies aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in the state and across the country. The workshop equipped participants with a thorough understanding of the MAMII concept and facilitated the development of intervention plans for implementation in Kano State. The Coordinating Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate, represented by Dr. Saidu Ahmed, Director at the FMoH, emphasized that the MAMII initiative will redefine healthcare delivery in…