From Atiku Sarki, Abuja As the protest against “Hunger and Bad Governance” is ongoing by some Nigerians, especially the youths across the country, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari has called on the farmers and other citizens to focus on their farming activities rather than to involve in the protest, but they should give the government more time to address the prices of food items and other challenges in the country. “In a time where the echoes of protest reverberate across the country, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari implore farmers to ponder…
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By Nasiru Muhammad World Health Organization (WHO) Partners with Kano State Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KASCHMA) to accelerate progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The World Health Organization team under the able leadership of Country Representative (WR) and Head of Mission Dr. Kazadi Mulombo Walter, ably represented by Dr. Mayana Sanusi Abubakar (Kano State Coordinator) paid a courtesy call to the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency. The coordinator on behalf of the WR commends the efforts of the Executive Secretary (ES) Dr. Rahila Aliyu Mukhtar in moving the Agency forward through various initiatives and strategies that…
By Rabiu Sanusi In response to the regrettable events that unfolded during recent peaceful protests, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf announced the imposition of a 24-hour curfew throughout the state, effective immediately. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Thursday. This decision comes after an Emergency State Security Council meeting dedicated to addressing the escalating violence and disruptions that have emerged amid civil demonstrations. On July 31, 2024, the governor convened a town hall meeting with various stakeholders, including religious leaders, business representatives, traditional leaders, academia, technocrats, youth and women’s groups, and…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Thursday morning pre-protest proper, government supporters in their thousands took over Jimeta’s major streets the administrative seat of Adamawa State. The early protesters and pro-government said the laudable policies and initiatives of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu were worth appreciating, as parallel processions also took place in the state. However, the protests took place under tight security as police and personnel of NSCDC were seen stationed at strategic locations including the police roundabout and Ribadu Square the terminal points. This, the pro-president took a long procession from the police roundabout to Ribadu Square to rally in support…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Following the appeal by several good people to leave and not participate in today’s protest, Plateau State citizens on Thursday joined other parts of Nigeria to protest against hunger and suffering. Our correspondent reports that people were gathered at the state Secretariat round and the main protest was at Old Airport round which was peaceful with an orderly procession of protesters marching from the Old Airport to the National Library junction. The convener of the initiative for the Better and Brighter Nigeria, Prophet Isa ElBuba Isa El Buba who led the procession and addressed the protesters,…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has commended the people of the state, especially the youth for appreciating the calls against the protest as the state is emerging out of a protracted security challenge. In a press release signed by Mamman Muhammad the DG press and Media Affairs to Governor Buni, the governor stated “l am happy we are working on the same page, we clearly understand our situation, the state is just picking its pieces and we can not afford to accommodate anything that will draw us backwards. “The good people of…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Thousands of youth in Sokoto State have defied calls from various quarters asking them to restrain from the nationwide protest and staged the planned protest. However, the state has stood still as all activities have been paralyzed as commuters have desert roads linking the state with other neighbouring states. While markets and other business centers remain closed and security personnel were deployed to strategic locations across the state. The aggrieved youth in their procession carry placards carrying various inscriptions displaying their grievances and passing their messages across the board. The Protestants comprised of males and…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina As protests began nationwide, there was a low turnout of protesters in Katsina State. Our correspondent reported that only a handful of protesters under different NGOs took over the streets carrying flashcards with inscriptions “We are not slaves”Economic hardship is high” Reduce the high cost of governance ”and many others. The protesters gathered at the Emir’s palace for some hours and later dispersed. It was gathered that members of the Civil Society Organisation (CSO) and Organised labour did not participate in the protest. The Triumph reported that there the was presence of heavy security personnel…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians, particularly youths to be patience with the present administration as it works earnestly, to ensure that things get better. The first lady gave the advice in the State House on Wednesday during an interview with newsmen on the planned nationwide hunger protest by some youths. “I appeal to the youths to be patience, we did not come to the state house to play, we are here to work because I know we would leave this place one day. “The government has been working day and night to…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Amid the ongoing nationwide protest of #Endbadgovernance, some residents of Kano State have taken to the streets in support of the Tinubu-led administration. The Triumph gathered, the protesters stormed the Audu Bako way and farm centre road in Kano, saying the current administration needs more time to address challenges confronting the nation. “We are out to appreciate the President for the development we are able to count in this administration so far. “We appreciate him for the North West Development Commission we are sure it will bring about positive change to our region. The best way…