By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has admonished the pilgrims for the 2024 Hajj exercise to be conscious of their religious obligations in the Holy land. The governor who stated this , while addressing the 460 pilgrims from the state on Wednesday who would be performing the 2024 Hajj, to pray for themselves, their parents and be conscious of their religious obligations to Allah. The governor who was represented by the SUBEB chairman , Abdulrazaq Muhammed, also charged them to pray for the state and the nation for Allah’s intervention in the numerous…
Author: Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State House of Assembly speaker Hon. Elvert Ayambem has been impeached yesterday. Twenty five lawmakers out of 17 voted against the speaker. This is the second time the state assembly impeached their speaker from 19999 to 2014 . HON Ekarika who moved the motion for the impeachment was seconded Bekwara constituency member. As at the time of filing this report new speaker is yet to be decided.
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja In an effort to fill the leadership vacuum in the Labour Party (LP) following the expiration of the supposed tenure of the immediate past National working committee of the Party, the Nigeria Labour Congress Political Commission on Wednesday in Abuja held a stakeholders meeting. The Chairman, NLC Political Commission, Comrade Titus Amba in his opening remarks has explained that the stakeholders meeting which was the second meeting was to also constitute a national convention committee that would organize congresses for the Labour Party from the ward to the local governments, states and at the National level…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) to stop the coronation of candidates and conducts proper elections in Local Governments. According to INEC, the conduct of Local Government Elections in virtually all the states of the federation has become mere coronation of candidates of the ruling parties, warning that it is time to stop the coronation and conduct proper elections. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made the call when the executive members of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commission (FOSIECOM) paid a courtesy call to the…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman In the preparation for the upcoming 2024 Hajj pilgrimage, Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board’s Hajj Committee on Media, led by its chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, has commenced a series of visits to radio stations across the state. Speaking to The Triumph correspondent yesterday, Shuaibu noted that the initiative aims to foster a strong working relationship between the committee and Kano’s media landscape to ensure the timely and accurate dissemination of vital information to all intending pilgrims and the general public. According to him, during the first phase of the tour, the Media Team visited three…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Government has established a committee to investigate the mass failure in the recently concluded qualifying examinations for Senior Secondary Schools. A statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru explained that the committee’s terms of reference include determining the extent of the examination failures, examining the causes of the mass failure, and assessing whether there was compliance with the established procedures for releasing the results. The statement added that the Committee will look into how the private students participate in the examination. “It is also part of the committee’s…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman In an unannounced visit, His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Kano State and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on Tuesday, inspected the operations of Kura and Dawakin Kudu Local Government Areas of the state. A statement by the deputy governor’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, and made available to the newsmen said the Deputy Governor commended the interim management chairman and the supporting staff in their offices for their dedication to duty. According to the statement, the deputy governor was impressed to find them actively engaged in their work during the…
From Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has called for collaboration between his government and the Nigerian Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) to improve connectivity across critical institutions and agencies within the state. During a meeting with NIGCOMSAT’s Managing Director, Mrs. Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, held at the Katsina Governor’s Lodge, Abuja, recently, Governor Radda emphasized that this collaboration is crucial to unlocking the state’s economic potential. The Governor also stressed the importance of strong partnerships between federal and state agencies, outlining several projects initiated by his government that would benefit from enhanced connectivity. According to him, “this includes:…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Tofa Local Government Council has purchased 50 Scratch Cards for Junior and Senior Secondary schools Candidates from the area. The Local Education Secretary, Malam Murtala Shehu Lambu who disclosed this to newsmen recently, said the scratch cards are for Senior and Junior Science and Technical Schools in Kano State. He commended the Caretaker Chairman of the council for his efforts to support students from the less privileged families to pursue their education. Alhaji Lambu therefore enjoined Headmasters and Principals to ensure judicious distribution of the scratch cards to eligible students to achieve the set objectives of…
By Usman Usman Garba Alhaji Sani Abdu Ungogo, the interim management officer of Ungogo Local Government Council has purchased a specially adapted motorcycle for a disabled resident in Gayawa. This initiative reflects the local government’s ongoing commitment to improving the lives of its citizens, particularly those with disabilities. The recipient, a man from Gayawa, has faced significant challenges in mobility. The new motorcycle, designed to accommodate his needs, will greatly enhance his independence and ability to perform daily activities. During a brief ceremony held in Gayawa, for handing over the motorcycle, Alhaji Ungogo emphasized the importance of supporting all members…