By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman A non-governmental organization known as Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has distributed relief items to the expected mothers as part of plans to foster maternal healthcare in Kumbotso LGA of the state. The donation was held at Ahmad Ado Bayero Model Primary Healthcare Center (PHC), Yan Shana, a town in Kumbotso LGA, in the state metropolis. Our correspondent reports that not fewer than 50 pregnant women enjoyed the support encouraging them to prioritize their health and attend antenatal check-ups regularly. Speaking to the Triumph correspondent the Assistant Officer-in-Charge of Bayero Model PHC,…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano citizens residing in the urban and peaceful suburban savoured a heart–soothing news of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s visit to the Challawa Water Works, barely 48 hours after his inauguration as governor on 29 May 2023, to assess the hitches that forestalled the flow of tap water in the ancient city and environs. This is a great temptation that deserves applause. Fixing the problem is one of Gov. Yusuf’s priorities, I guess. The inhabitants of the city have been grappling with the poor dearth of water for a year or two–long. In Sept. 2022, torrential rainfall…
By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has on Thursday unveiled the distribution of free fertilizers worth over one billion nairas to smallholder farmers including females and People with Disabilities in the state. The governor said the initiative was in fulfilment of his ad campaign promise to improve livelihood through investment in Agribusiness. Governor Abba had during his campaign activities towards the 2023 elections promised to champion Agricultural transformation through the provision of quality and affordable Agricultural inputs as contained in his 70-page blueprint presented to the good people of Kano titled “My Commitment for Kano” The…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The attention of the Kaduna State Government has been drawn to a video that has gone viral showing one Dan Balki Commander being whipped by unidentified persons. In the video, accusing fingers were pointed at the Kaduna State Government. In a statement signed by the Chief press secretary to the governor Muhammad Lawal Shehu said The Kaduna State Government wishes to strongly disassociate itself from the heinous act. It is not in our character. Such barbaric acts have no place in a decent society. “We stand for the rule of law and due process. Our administration…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja Members of the House of Representatives have agreed to cut their salaries by 50 per cent for six months as part of their solidarity and sacrifice to support the economic hardship and hunger Nigerians are going through at the moment. This followed the adoption of an amendment to a motion’s prayer moved by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on the need for lawmakers to sacrifice 50% of their N600,000 monthly salaries to support Nigerians given the hardship in the land. Kalu’s amended prayer was to a motion by Rep Isiaka Ayokunle calling…
By Sani Surajo Abubakar According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malaria is a disease caused by parasites that spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. People who have malaria, usually feel very sick with high fever and shaking chills. As fever may mean a symptom of many ailments, most of the time malaria comes with; fever, chills, general feeling of discomfort, headache, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, muscle or joint pain, fatigue, rapid breathing, rapid heart rate, and cough as symptoms that may begin few weeks after infection. WHO 2023 World Malaria Report identifies Malaria as one of the…
From Maawuya bala Idris, Katsina Local Governments in Katsina State received about N130 billion from the Federation Account between June 2023 to July 2024. Governor Umar Dikko Radda revealed this at a meeting with members of the state House of Assembly, Local Government Chairmen and Members of the state Executive council. Radda said out of the amount N66 billion was spent on salaries, N10.1 billion on pension and gratuity,₦12.1billon on security and ₦376.6millon on security requests from the Local government. Similarly,₦4billon was spent on running the Local government,₦15.1billon on Various projects executed by the council,₦360 million on procurement of school…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State House of Assembly has called on the State Government, and the Attorney General, to mandate the Director General of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) to produce Miss Dorcas Paul Ojong a missing Corp Member. The House adopted a resolution asking for an immediate investigation into the mysterious disappearance of the NYSC member, an indigene of Akamkpa Local Government Area who was serving in Akwa, Anambra state. The House had deliberated on a motion presented by the Member representing Akamkpa 1 State Constituency, Hon Okon Nyong Owuna who bemoaned the disappearance…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos A three-day workshop organized by JISRA for journalists in Plateau State aimed to engage with the media to ensure they spread the message of freedom of religion or belief, allowing everyone to enjoy it and promote peace. Disclosing this the Country Coordinator for the Joint Initiative for Strategic Religious Action (JISRA ) Program in Nigeria Mr Jude Likita, said this consortium comprises seven local partners and three international organizations. According to him, the seven local partners are DIWA, DREP, FOM1, JPRM, RUCON, SUA, and WIC, adding that, the three international partners are MENSI MENSI, represented by…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo has sworn in 10 new Judges as he charged them to uphold the rules and regulations of the Judiciary in the administration of justice to the people of the State. The governor gave the charge on Wednesday in Lokoja during the swearing-in of four High Court judges, five Khadis of Sharia Court and one Customary Court of Appeal. The Judges are Ajesola Joseph Sunday, ESQ, Ojoma Rachael Haruna, ESQ, Badama Kadiri ESQ and Ezema Beatrice Ada, ESQ of the High Court Of Justice. Others from the Sharia Court of…