From Joseph Asegba, Yola Following the release of the guidelines for the conduct of local government elections in Adamawa State, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) announced 50% discount of sales of forms to interested aspirants. The All Progressive Congress (APC), African Action Congress and the Adamawa Women have vowed and strategies to join the race with the counterparts males in the July local government election in the state. The PDP state party chairman, Barr. A T Shehu disclosed this in a press conference on the arrangement of the party activities for the forthcoming local government elections at the party secretariat…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The State Taskforce on Health Quality and Anti-quackery has sought collaboration with the Cross River Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to strengthen advocacy on health quality as well as nib all forms of quackery in the state. The task force called for the partnership during the coordinator led a five-member delegation on a courtesy visit to the state NUJ leadership, recently, at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press Centre in Calabar. Addressing the NUJ leaders, at the secretariat the State Coordinator of the Taskforce, Dr. Dan Abubakar, said the body was inaugurated on March…
From Usman Gwadabe, Makkah A contingent of Kano State pilgrims has arrived in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform this year’s (2024) Hajj pilgrimage. The pilgrims were received by officials from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare board. Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu the Head of Media Team for Kano State pilgrims and also the spokesperson of the Deputy Governor of Kano State disclosed this development in a press statement released to journalists. According to Ibrahim, a total of 3,110 Kano pilgrims will participate in the 2024 Hajj. The pilgrims comprise both government-sponsored and privately sponsored…
From Usman Gwadabe, Makkah Kano State Government has provided free meals to pilgrims from the state who are currently in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage. Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu the Head of Media Team for Kano State pilgrims and also the spokesperson of the Deputy Governor of Kano State disclosed this development in a press statement released to newsmen. According to Ibrahim, this gesture, which is one of the best offered to pilgrims, is sponsored by the state government and is aimed at ensuring the well-being and comfort of the pilgrims during their stay in the holy land. He added…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina National Emergency Management Agency has commenced distribution of 28,828 bags of Maize, Sorghum and Milet to minimise economic hardship in Katsina state. The food items is to be distributed under the watch of anti graft agencies. Speaking at the occasion, Director General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar said 20 percent of the food items should be given to religious bodies such as Ja’amatul Nasaral lslam and CAN. Represented by Zonal Coordinator of North West Zone Mr lshaya Isah Chonoke further said three percent should distributed to boarding school. She alerted Katsina Government on the need…
… Orders resumption of medical services at Hasiya Bayero Pediatric Hospital By Rabiu Sanusi Kano state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed for the immediate resumption of medical services at the Hasiya Bayero Pediatric Hospital few days after suspension of its operation by professional associations. In a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor’s spoksperson, said the Gov. Yusuf had a fruitful discussion with state branches leadership of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), and National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners of Nigeria (NAGMMDP). During the meeting, matters releted to welfare, safety of personnel and…
…Secures 12,277 visa for tour operators From Usman Gwadabe, Makkah National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has airlifted 46,611 pilgrims to Madinah for this year’s Hajj. A statement made available to National Hajj Media Team by NAHCON Command and Control Centre Abuja today disclosed that the departure were via 110 flights. It could be recalled that the commission commenced the operation on May 15 and expected to complete by June 10. Meanwhile, NAHCON has assisted Association of Hajj and Umrah Operators in Nigeria (AHUON) who are the licenced tour operators to process 12,277 Hajj visas for intending pilgrims. This was…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa State Government, in partnership with the Federal University of Agriculture Mubi, says it embarked on a significant agricultural initiative by deploying 49 improved crop varieties across all 21 Local Government Areas (LGA) of the state. The coordinators and initiatives are under the State Food Security Committee and spearheaded by Professor Bitrus Dawi Tarfa, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture Mubi. Prof. Tarfa said, “This collaborative effort is crucial and timely in addressing the pressing food security challenges in Adamawa State”. The ambitious project shall include enhanced strains of maize, sorghum, rice, cowpea, groundnuts,…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Taraba state Government is committed to restoring climate change as steps have been taken to address some bedevilling challenges by flagging off tree planting programs to restore the ecosystem in the state. The state Commissioner of Environment and Climate Change, Hon Aishatu Barde stated this during the tree planting event to mark this year’s World Environment Day at the State Secretariat complex in Jalingo. The event was given a colourful starting point with a road walk from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change to the State Secretariat around eight o’clock in the morning. She noted…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar 2022 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup quarter-finalists Nigeria have been drawn to take on y three-time winners Germany, Venezuela and Korea Republic in Group D of this year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals. Our correspondent report authoritatively that the final competition, which will welcome 24 teams for the first time, will be staged in four venues in three cities in Colombia, 31st August – 22nd September. Cup holders Spain are in Group C alongside three-time winners USA, Paraguay and another African representative team, Morocco. Two-time winners Korea Democratic People’s Republic will contend with Argentina,…