From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has reiterated the need for a comprehensive approach to building collapses in Nigeria to prevent repeated incidents from occurring in the future and to ensure the safety and integrity of structures across the nation. This was contained in a statement signed and issued to the media on Thursday by the Director of Public Relations of the Organisation, Mrs Folosu A. Bolaji. According to the statement, Director General Dr Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke made this assertion regarding the frequent spate of building collapses across…
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From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) converge in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, under the PDP Governors Forum to discuss national issues. This meeting to discuss national top issues as an agenda is the second to the one held in Enugu barely a month ago with the expectation to address critical issues affecting both the country and the party, with a focus on the ongoing crisis within the Rivers State chapter. A source hinted to The Triumph that the primary topic on the agenda is the contentious letter written by the acting National Chairman,…
…calls for immediate arrest of perpetrators From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has strongly condemned in totality the gruesome killing of the Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Bawa, describing it as wicked and unimaginable. In light of this, the Minister has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators, assuring that the Nigerian military will leave no stone unturned in bringing them to justice. “The killing of the District Head of Gatawa is a callous act that will not be tolerated. “We…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Government is set to improve its annual income with at least one billion naira from the mining activities in the state. The state Commissioner of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako made the disclosure today at a live radio program monitored by the PRO of the ministry. Alhaji Safiyanu Hamza Kachako explained that with the establishment of the Ministry by the State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf and the mandate given to it, plans have reached advance stage to collaborate with stake holders in the sector from within and outside the country…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Government has approved the release of N6,776,175,102.07 for the execution of various projects across the state. The known was made in an official statement released by the state Commissioner of Information, Baba Halilu Dantiye, while addressing newsmen on the outcome of the first special executive council meeting meant to deliberate on a presentation of a supplementary budget to augment the current fiscal year. According to Dantiye, the council approved N1,777,321,292.24 for the Federal Government/ Universal Basic Education matching grant state counterpart funding 1st & 2nd quarters 2024, to be paid in quarterly instalments. Also, approval…
By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, in accompany of members of the State Executive Council, was among hundreds of Muslim faithful who attended the funeral prayer of late Alhaji Shehu Yusuf Dan Makwayo at the Emir’s Palace, Kano. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The deceased, an uncle to the Governor, died Wednesday night after a protracted illness at the age of 78. He was a former staff of Kano State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. Late Alhaji Shehu Yusuf Dan Makwayo…
By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has officially inaugurated a 25-member State Taskforce on Immunization to strengthen the immunization programmes across the state. The Governor highlighted that the Taskforce members were carefully selected for their proven track records and technical expertise to positively impact immunization efforts and primary healthcare services in Kano State. The taskforce’s responsibilities include providing leadership and support for the implementation of all immunization activities, as well as supporting other primary healthcare services. They are also tasked with reviewing and adopting the state’s annual immunization work plan, ensuring it aligns with the State…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received a commendation from the Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association of Nigeria for his proactive efforts in engaging and educating over 5,000 of its members to support the state’s healthcare initiatives. The state government has screened and selected over 5, 000 vendors who are certified to practice traditional medicine in Kano from 28 local government areas in the state. The national chairman of Association, Alhaji Maikudi, highlighted the strong relationship between the association and the state, attributing it to Governor Yusuf’s support and dedication. The association’s National President expressed his…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Government has directed for the completion of the abandoned phase II of the renovation projects at the additional wards and staff offices at Nuhu Bamalli Maternity Hospital in Kano Metropolitan. The state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, gave the directive when he paid an unscheduled visit to the hospital. He also directed the State Ministry of Health to ensure the furnishing of the facility with immediate effect for the consumption of health care services delivery without delay. The areas inspected by the governor include laboratories, theatres, wards, and mosques, among others; here, he expressed satisfaction…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has distributed 88 motorcycles and 5 Operational vehicles to aid the mobility of frontline health workers in the implementation of various health programmes in the state. The distribution was conducted during an event at the Government House, Kano. This was contained via a Press Statement issued by the governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa in Kano. The Governor distributed 88 motorcycles and 3 units of o Wheel Drive Utility Toyota vehicles, which are support provided by the Global Fund to Supervisors and their Assistants to ensure effective coordination and transport…