…As 684 people living with HIV receive treatment in the state. By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Government, under the Ministry of Health and State Agency for the Control of AIDS (SACA), along with HIV/AIDS partners, have observed World AIDS Day 2024 to ensure that everyone with AIDS/HIV gets access to quality healthcare services without discrimination. This World AIDS Day 2024 is themed: “Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right”, emphasizing the importance of protecting human rights to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic, as 684 people living with HIV are receiving treatment in Kano. During the occasion, the commissioner of…
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By Suleiman Hamid “I can confirm to you that I have received alert for my November salary. “I am very glad that the N72, 000 minimum wage as recently promised by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf reflected on my November salary,” one civil servant told The Triumph Wednesday. This was the situation all over Kano State as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf fulfilled his pledge to implement the new minimum wage structure in the state. The governor had on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, approved the new minimum wage, which took effect last month, during his receipt of the Public Service Negotiation Committee…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Government, under the leadership of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved N7,708,699,175.333 for the execution of various infrastructural projects in the state. The approval and other consideration were part of resolutions reached at the 21st State Executive Council Meeting presided over by the Governor. Briefing journalists on the outcome of the council, Commissioner for Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye revealed that N1,886,887,547.59 is earmarked for the construction of Tudun Yola off Gwarzo Road to Dansudu Bypass in Ungogo Local Government Area. A statement issued by Governor’s spokesman Malam Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa said the council’s…
By Haruna Yusuf 1) ) Mansur muhammad dan-Ali is an outstanding military General of no mean repute, who’s known to be a professional security architect, on assuming office on November 11/2015, he immediately hit the ground running by recommending a complete review of the nation’s defense policy to enable it tackle domestic security challenges of the country and its economy. So far, it’s very difficult to break his conduct, because he has distinguished himself as an outstanding security achitect of modern world and as a fearless general who command mission and respect, his exemplary leadership style and choices of words…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Dangote Skills Acquisition Centre in Kano State has successfully graduated its first batch of 239 students. These graduates completed a rigorous six-month training program, gaining valuable skills in 15 different trades. The Centre, which admitted 310 students from all 44 local government areas of the state in March 2023, has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to empower young people through skills development. At the graduation ceremony, the Centre’s Coordinator, Hon. Alkasim Hussaini Wudil, shared that the Centre is also celebrating the deployment of another group of students undergoing Student Industrial Training (SIT). According…
….The impact of Metro Transport Services in Plateau State By Martha Nyam The introduction of metro transport services in Plateau State by the government has been a game-changer for the residents, significantly reducing hardship and providing safe, reliable, and affordable transportation options. The commendable efforts of Governor Mutfwang’s administration in implementing these services have garnered praise from the people of Plateau State. The benefits of metro transport services and how it has positively impacted the lives of the residents have earned accolades for the government’s initiatives. The Metro Transport Services have revolutionized connectivity in Plateau State, making it easier for…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reiterated his administration’s dedication to implementing judicial reforms aimed at promoting civility and improving the administration of criminal justice in the state. Governor Mutfwang made this statement during a courtesy visit by officials and stakeholders from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Jos Branch, at the Old Government House in Jos. During the meeting, the Governor acknowledged the challenges facing the state’s criminal justice system, particularly the congestion in correctional facilities. He assured that the Office of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice would soon unveil strategic plans…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola In a bid to address the ongoing power challenges and boost electricity generation in Adamawa State, the State House of Assembly has introduced a bill to establish an electricity commission. The bill, which seeks to enhance the state’s electricity sector, recently passed its second reading. The proposed Adamawa State Electricity Commission is designed to oversee the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity across the state. It was sponsored by Hon. Bulus Kantomon Naphthali, representing the Shelleng constituency, and presented at a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley. Addressing the Assembly, Hon.…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja A mild drama unfolded on Wednesday at the National Assembly in Abuja as the Senate attempted to allow members of President Bola Tinubu’s economic team into the chamber to discuss the Tax Reform Bills. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), moved to suspend Order 12 to allow visitors into the chamber. Bamidele explained that tax experts, consultants, the Director-General of the Budget Office, and the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zacchaeus Adedeji, were invited to explain the Tax Reform Bills to lawmakers in detail. However, as soon as Bamidele made his submission,…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Magistrates in Cross River State have embarked on a two-week warning strike to protest unresolved issues concerning allowances, salary increments, promotions, and other welfare demands. The strike, which started on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, follows the government’s failure to address an 8-point demand outlined by the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River State Chapter. The announcement of the strike was made in a joint statement issued by the Chairman of MAN, Godwin Onah, and the Secretary-General, Solomon Abuo. The union’s decision to take this action comes after several attempts to engage the state government,…