From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational, and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE) to boost the 2.5 million job target by the ministry’s Labour and Employment Empowerment Programme (LEEP) initiative. Speaking at signing ceremony in Abuja on Friday, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha explained that the partnership is aimed at enhancing employment opportunities and skill development in Nigeria, particularly among the youths and women. According to the Minister, the strategic alliance between the…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto A group under the aegis of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has dispelled statements made by the chairman Sokoto State chapter of the party, Alhaji Bello Goronyo alleged that some members of the party had been contracted to destroy the party. The leader of the group, Prof Hamza Maishanu, has refuted the allegation and described it as provocative statements that he observed will undoubtedly sow seeds of destruction in the party. “We were very much disturbed by these statements consequent upon which we sought an audience with the chairman to get further clarification which he…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has expressed worries about how President Ahmed Bola Tinubu-led administration has failed to remove the public Tertiary institutions from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) despite being announced the existence. While appealing for urgent completion of state University Staff Quarters abandoned over 11 years. Chairperson, ASUU – UDUS Muhammad Nurudeen Almustapha and Saidu Isa Abubakar, Chairperson, ASUU – SSU stated this at a joint press conference held at the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), along Zuru roads Sokoto. Emphasised that despite the president…
…applauds the Chairman’s inclusivity From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Transition Committee Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area Comrade Abdullahi Adamu on Friday received the Lokoja LG Forum of former Councilors led by the Council Leader, Hon. Ladan Musa in his office. A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the CTC on Media and Publicity, Iliyasu Zakari and made available to newsmen today in Lokoja said the forum members who have served the Local Government as Councilors between 2013-2016 praised the Caretaker Chairman for recognising all relevant stakeholders and ensuring that they are forgotten. The leader urged the Chairman…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has beseeched security agencies operating within the state to promptly bring an end to thuggery and other malevolent activities that are disrupting peace in specific areas of the Kano metropolis. The Governor gives this directive at the commencement of the 15th weekly meeting of the Kano State Executive Council held at the Government House. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. Governor Abba Kabir expressed disapproval of the recent upsurge in Thuggery and clashes involving Yan daba, affirming that the…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The People Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar has visited former President Mahammadu Buhari in Daura. The visit was the first since Buhari left office in 2023. This is coming two days after Atiku paid a similar visit to former Heads of State General Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalam Abubakar in Minna. The Triumph correspondent reported that during the visit to Daura, Atiku held a close meeting with the immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari. In a brief chat with newsmen, Atiku said the visit was to extend Sallah’s message to the…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The North West Governor’s Forum and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) will hold a Peace and Security Summit in Katsina State. The Summit which is to commence between 24th to 25th in the state will be attended by Governors of Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi and Sokoto States. Speaking with newsmen, Katsina State Commissioner of Information, Dr Bala Salisu Zango said the Summit will explore solutions to ongoing security, focusing on promoting peace and stability. Bala further said the Summit is expected to serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue and action. He added…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government in partnership with Plan International Nigeria have vowed to champion the cause of the Almajiri system to reflect current reality globally and Nigeria in particular. Rising from Almajiri and out of out-of-school children advocacy, the critical stakeholders meeting resolved to ensure an inclusive Tsangaya or Almajiri reforms on Education, the phenomenon which is bedevilling the entire North West States of Nigeria. The State Commissioner Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Balarabe Musa Kadadi gave the assurance during an Advocacy and Influencing engagement with relevant stakeholders on gender-responsive and inclusive education…
By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State on Thursday signed into law bills to establish the Kogi State Anti Corruption Agency and Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission. The two bills were among seven bills signed into law by Governor Ododo at a brief ceremony at Government House, Lokoja. Speaking at the signing ceremony event, Ododo charged the people of the state to embrace the new laws to move Kogi state forward. The seven new laws include: ” A Law to repeal and Re-enact the Kogi State Local Government Service Commission Law 2014 and other matters…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has highlighted the huge multiplier impact of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project on the nation’s economic growth and industrialisation. In a statement issued in Abuja at the weekend by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the NNPC Ltd, Olufami O.Soneye said this was made known during the visit of three cabinet Ministers to the AKK Gas Pipeline Project Site where they inspected the River Kaduna crossing milestone of the project in Kaduna, on Friday. According to the statement, “This is coming just as the Group CEO of NNPC Ltd, Mr Mele Kyari…