From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu q The Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria (HERFON) has embarked on a mission to increase access to affordable healthcare for vulnerable populations in Yobe State. In collaboration with the Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA), HERFON is actively engaging with local government officials to encourage enrollment in the agency’s informal sector program. A recent meeting between HERFON representatives and the Chairman of the Yobe State Association of Local Government Chairmen (ALGON), Hon. Bukar Adamu, yielded positive results. The ALGON chairman expressed strong support for YSCHMA’s initiative, recognizing its potential to alleviate financial burdens associated…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A Katsina-based non-governmental organization, Gwagware Foundation, has launched the distribution of bags of rice to less privileged women in the state. The distribution ceremony held at Mani Local Government Secretariat, is for the beneficiaries drawn from the 12 Local Government Areas in Daura Senatorial Zone of the state. The Chairman of the Foundation, Yusuf Aliyu Musawa, while launching the distribution, said the food assistance programme, which was supported by the Honourable Minister of Arts, Culture and Creatively Economy, Hajiya Hannatu Musawa, is meant to complement the foundation’s activities toward assisting less privileged persons. Musawa said…
By Ado Salisu Arrangements are in top gear towards the opening ceremony of the maiden edition of inter-departmental sports competitions scheduled to be held at the FIFA Standard Pitch of Bayero University Kano (BUK) old site on Saturday, 16th November 2024. The University’s Director of Sports, Professor Rabiu Muhammad alias Chanhu, dropped these hints while shedding more light on the championships. Prof. Rabiu Muhammad explained that the university authority, under the leadership of Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, has done enough in this regard. He added that the sports directory is doing everything possible to ensure a colourful and hitch-free competition…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has officially endorsed Comrade Alhasan Yahaya as the Presidential Aspirant for the Nigeria Union of Journalists, with Comrade Dr. Mrs. Abimbola Oyetunde chosen as his running mate. The endorsement was made by the Chairman of the Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi, during a presidential campaign visit for both aspirants in Kano. The Chairman expressed confidence in their choice, stating that Comrade Alhasan Yahaya’s manifesto is aligned with the values and vision of the council. Welcoming the presidential aspirant and…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The member representing Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State House of Assembly, Honorable Yahayya Nuhu Mahuta, has disbursed business capital and working material to the beneficiaries of the entrepreneurial programme. Youths were trained on how to operate POS machines for business purposes and empowered by the lawmaker with N40,000 and the POS machine each to start the business. Triumph learnt that during the event, the lawmakers also disbursed cash assistance to 220 beneficiaries to alleviate the current economic hardship being experienced by the people in the area. The N15 million naira cash assistance programme…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto have tendered an apology to Abubakar Muhammad Salame, the State Governor’s Adviser on Students Matters, regarding alleged scholarship payment issues. Usman Yahuza, the students’ spokesperson, explained that after conducting a thorough investigation, they discovered that Salame’s office was only responsible for verifying and submitting student lists, not making payments. Yahuza expressed regret for any harm caused to Salame’s reputation and committed to verifying information before making public accusations in the future. This apology follows previous allegations that Salame failed to settle tuition fees for students despite Governor Aliyu providing…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has officially sworn in Abdullahi Ghali Shitu as the duly elected Chairman of Kumbotso Local Government Council, marking the end of a judicial process that previously delayed his inauguration. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Thursday. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Kano Government House, where the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, administered the oath of office before Governor Yusuf. This development follows a recent judgement by the Kano High Court, which granted…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has revealed that over 300,000 farmers across the country have benefited from the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Project (NAGS-AP). The minister made this disclosure during the commencement of wheat cultivation and the flag-off of the 2024/2025 National Dry Season Farming under NAGS-AP, held in Calabar. He stated that the project aims to support 250,000 wheat farmers and 150,000 rice farmers during the dry season. Kyari emphasized that the NAGS-AP project has significantly boosted food production in the country, reducing the gap between food supply…
By Ado Salisu Kano state government has been urged to partner with the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) aimed at improving the socio-economic development of the state. The chairman of the Kano state chapter of the institution, Abdulatif Abdulaziz, made the call at the 2024 Mandatory Continuing Professional Development seminar held in the state capital. The chairman explained that partnering with the state government will go a long way in boosting the revenue drive as well as the development of the state. He added that there is no doubt the real Estate sector has the potential to…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Maiduguri Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has inaugurated a summit aimed at reforming the Almajiri education system, a traditional Islamic method of learning widely obtained across states in northern Nigeria. The event held at the conference hall of Musa Usman Secretariat was graced by education stakeholders, religious leaders, and community advocates to discuss innovative strategies to integrate the Almajiri system with basic formal education. The summit provided a platform for participants to discuss issues, share insights and propose actionable solutions to the challenges faced by the Almajiri education system. Addressing the gathering, Governor Zulum emphasised the…