From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has observed that the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol price increase across the country, will worsen the poverty level of Nigerian workers and other citizens. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday to newsmen, the President of the Union, Comrade Festus Osifo, indicated that the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) received the news of the PMS price hike with great contestation and grave concern. He noted that the burden of PMS price increase is huge and percolates all facets of our socio-economic life, and…
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From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has expressed his sympathies to his Yobe State counterpart, Mai Mala Buni, and both the victims and families of Sunday’s terrorist attack in Mafa, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State. The attack, which occurred last weekend, has left many people dead and several individuals injured and has caused damage to properties. Zulum, whose statement was released on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Abdulrahman Ahmed Bundi, condemned the attack while urging everyone to unite in the fight against insecurity in the northeast. “In times like these,…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the constitution of a committee to discuss modalities for implementing the new national minimum wage. Recall that President Bola Tinubu last month, signed the new Minimum Wage Act into law after agreeing to N70,000 with the organised labour unions. The statement released by the Secretary to the Borno State Government on Wednesday indicated that the committee would be chaired by the Hon. Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Engr. Babagana Mustapha Malumbe, while the Head of Service, Barrister Mallam Fannami, will be co-chair. According to the statement, the…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Governor of Kogi State, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo has commiserated with the Yar’Adua Family, the Government and the people of Katsina State over the demise of Hajia Dada Yar’adua, the matriarch of the Yar’adua family. In a statement personally signed by the governor, he described the late matriarch as a “Woman of history and a reservoir of knowledge,” saying, “Goddesses are irreplaceable.” “It is with mixed feelings that I send my condolences to the Yar’Adua family and the entire people of Katsina State over the demise of Hajia Dada Yar’Adua, a woman of history…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, today had extensive meetings with the Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, on recent security infringements in the state. Gov. Buni expressed concern over the new trend of incursion of terrorists into the state who attacked, killed and looted properties in soft targets along the borders. This was contained in a statement released by Mamman Mohammed, DG Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, which was made available to The Triumph correspondent in Damaturu, the state capital. Gov. Buni said, “Generally, there have been great improvements in…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The newly posted zonal Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ali Baba, has been assured of the necessary support and cooperation needed to undertake his assignment successfully under his command. Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko gave the assurance when the Zonal Commander paid him a courtesy visit at his Gawon Nama residence area, Sokoto, to formally introduce himself as newly posted to Sokoto State. A statement issued by Bashar Abubakar SA Media and Publicity to Senator stated that Wamakko told the Commander that Sokoto is one of the peaceful states that honour all the Heads…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman A wave of protests has swept across the Niger Delta State in response to a significant increase in fuel prices. Residents and activists are expressing growing discontent and frustration over the economic burden imposed by the rising fuel prices. DW Hausa Service reports that a cross-section of the protesters has been sighted blocking major streets of the state including the road that links Warri and Sapele. Nigerians woke up on Tuesday to see a change in the pump prices, from around N600 to N855/litre, M918/litre and above, depending on the area of purchase at NNPC stations…
.…FG denies ordering NNPCL to raise the price From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Against the backdrop of a new increase in petrol price, marketers have adopted a wide range of price differentials nationwide with petrol stations owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, among the highest pump prices. While The Triumph learnt that the latest upward adjustment has fixed the base price at N855 per litre, NNPCL retail stations, especially in Abuja, are selling at N997, the second highest to some independent marketers selling at N1,018. But outside Abuja and Lagos, some independent marketers were selling as high…
From Christiana Gokyo Jos The Plateau State Government has awarded contracts for the construction of 55 new secondary schools across the state. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of the state said the project, under the Plateau State Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), funded by the World Bank, is a crucial investment in improving the learning environment for secondary students. The contract signing ceremony, held at the Twin Theatre, New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, marked a significant step in the governor’s commitment to transforming the state’s educational infrastructure. He added that the projects are designed to empower the…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has led senators to Katsina State for the funeral prayer of the late Hajiya Dada, the mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, who passed away on Monday. Hajiya Dada, who was also the mother of the late Shehu Musa Yar’adua and Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Senator Abdulhamid Malam-Madori; the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Education, TetFund, Senator Muntari Dandutse; and the Chairman of…