From Christiana Gokyo Jos The Programme Coordinator of Plateau State Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) Program on the Prevention of Cholera outbreak in the State Engr. Jonathan Malann says the outbreak of Cholera has been recorded in 33 States of the country with no official case recorded in Plateau State as reported by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). He explained that Cholera is a severe diarrheal disease caused by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Addressing Journalists during a Press conference in Jos on Tuesday…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State House of Assembly has indicated its intention of inviting t the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED), the State Electricity Agency as well as the Ministry of Power to appear before and demand a public explanation of the poor epileptic power supply in the Ikom Local Government Area. The Assembly also resolved that all relevant stakeholders be brought together to light up Ikom LGA and other parts of the State suffering total neglect or poor power supply. The House adopted these resolutions following its deliberation on a motion sponsored by the…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Religious leaders in Kaduna, Nigeria, have warned against a proposed nationwide strike scheduled for August 1-10, 2024, citing potential devastating consequences. At a stakeholders’ engagement meeting held at Arewa House, the leaders advised Nigerians to seek dialogue instead of protests. The leaders pointed to examples of countries like Sudan, Venezuela, Yemen, and Syria, where protests led to loss of lives, displacement, and destruction of economic activities. They urged Nigerians to explore alternative avenues for addressing issues, such as town hall meetings, youth empowerment, and investment in justice and equity. The leaders also called on politicians to…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa State Government has been commended for ensuring efficient utilization of resources meant for the people. The Secretary of the Joint Tax Board, Olusegun Adesokan, led a delegation to the Government House in Yola noting that the Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri administration is an example of a disciplined government utilizing taxpayers’ money properly. Adesokan noted that the infrastructure development is a testament to good governance. The Secretary revealed that the Joint Tax Board is in Adamawa for its regional training on tax business to ensure effective and efficient tax collection. Mr Adesokan highlighted the importance of…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Yoruba community in Sokoto State has called for restraint against plans by some youths across the country to embark on nationwide protests over the state of the economy. This is contained in a press statement signed by the President General of the Yoruba community in the state, Chief James Olorunfemi, and made available to newsmen in the state on Wednesday. The statement titled: ”A call for restraint peace and unity by Yoruba Community in Sokoto and the Northwest States with regards to the called for a national protest. “The Yoruba community Sokoto and the…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina Development Fund (Gidauniya) has drilled over 893 concrete and boreholes to provide communities with clean water The Executive Secretary/Chief executive of the fund, Ahmed Ibrahim Karfi revealed this during the commissioning of a hand pump borehole at Matsai village in Kaita Local government area. Karfi said out of the figure, 839 are concrete while 54 are boreholes. According to him, the construction of the work cost the fund about ₦239.8million. Earlier, Chairman of the fund, Dr. Umar Mutallab explained that the fund has so far spent N1 billion for its activities from 1991 to…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kano state chapter, Comrade Abbas Ibrahim, has paid a condolence visit to the Director-General of Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA), Pharm. Gali Sule over the death of his mother, Hajiya Safiya Sule. Sympathizing with Pharm. Gali Sule, the Chairman described Hajiya Safiya’s death as a huge, irreparable loss, not only to her family but to the entire Muslim ummah, This was contained in a statement issued by Farouk Isa Musa, Public Relations Officer of Kano State DMCA, which was made available to The Triumph Newspaper. Ibrahim prayed for the…
From Christiana Gokyo Jos The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), has expressed the profound heartbreaking grief over the devastating collapse of the school building of Saints Academy College Jos. A tragedy that resulted in the very painful and untimely death of about 22 students, with about 132 others escaping with various degrees of injuries extends ECWA’s fervent and deepest sympathies to all families affected by this tragic incident. The President of ECWA International Rev.Dr. Job Ayuba Bhagat disclosed this in a statement issued to our Correspondent in Jos on Monday. According to him, the collapse of the school building has…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto A non-governmental organisation under the platform of Rain Healthcare Initiative and Good Leadership charged stakeholders in Healthcare service delivery to remain committed to Improving the health status and well-being of the citizenry. This came to the fore at the inaugural meeting of the organization, according to a statement issued by Nafiu Muhammad Lema, Communications and New Media Engagements. Executive Director of the organization Usman Hamza said the RAIN Healthcare Initiative and Good Leadership is an independent non-governmental organization established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Support Girls’ Child Education initiatives and…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) commenced a five-day training program for its staff in Sokoto State on Tuesday, focusing on leadership and team management. Mr. Samaila Haruna, the PCC state director, led the session alongside other officials of the commission. Haruna emphasised that the training aims to enhance service delivery for the public. “The commission was established to address complaints from aggrieved citizens or residents in Nigeria against administrative injustices. “PCC acts as an Ombudsman, receiving complaints from citizens against government or private organisations or their officials, and intervening to resolve issues,” he explained. According…