From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Sirajo Ado Jibia has emerged as consensus candidate under the banner of APC to contest for Jibia Local Government Council in Katsina State for next year February Local Government Election in the state. His emergence as consensus candidate which was unanimously adopted by the party stakeholders also affirmed by delegates from 11 wards across the council. Speaking to newsmen shortly after the affirmation exercise, one of the stakeholder of APC in the area, Suleiman Jibia commended party members for unanimously stand behind the candidature of Ado Jibia. Suleiman who supervised the affirmation exercise held at…
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…..Appoints deputy governor as Amir Hajj By Rabiu Sanusi Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has released a total sum of N376 million to supplement the shortfall in Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) for state intending pilgrims. The governor also announced the appointment of deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam as head of government delegation and Amir Hajj for 2024 pilgrimage. Yusuf intervention was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesman Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa yesterday. According to the release, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) had announced a BTA of $500 per pilgrim, based on official exchange rate of N1,250…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has outlined his administration’s ambitious plans to position Plateau as a leading hub for medical tourism within Nigeria. He emphasized the favourable climate and the hospitable nature of its people as pivotal elements in realizing this vision. He disclosed this during a courtesy call by Members House of Representatives on Health Institutions at old Government House Rayfield Jos and also advocated the increased funding for federal health institutions in the state to address the nationwide issue of healthcare professionals seeking opportunities abroad, thereby enhancing healthcare standards not only…
From Joseph Asegba,, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state says despite his achievement, he is often asked why is he investing so much in Yola, some have even reductively added a political colour to it. “But my simple answer is that, issues of development are beyond the petty realm of politics.” Governor Fintiri stated this during the Groundbreaking Ceremony of 7span overhead bridge along Yola AA Lawan junctiin and half Cloverleaf Interchange at Numan-Yola road. And the flag-off the reconstruction of the Adamawa State Stadium complex at N4.7bn, feeling a sense of fulfilment given the history of this…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa has appeal to the Kano State Health Trust Fund Agency to prioritize the healthcare needs of vulnerable populations, particularly women and children during a familiarization visit to the agency. He emphasized the importance of addressing the significant disparities in access to healthcare services faced by these groups, who are often marginalized and excluded from essential health care due to financial constraints and lack of awareness. According to a statement issued by Spokesperson of the office, Bintu Nuhu Yakasai said he head of service urged the Alagency to intensify its efforts…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Director-General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke has observed that accurate measurement play a vital role for developing countries like Nigeria. He added that it is influences energy efficiency in industries and resource management in agriculture and forestry as well as compliance with environmental regulations. Addressing the Nation on the occasion of World Metrology Day celebration today, with the theme “We measure today for a Sustainable Tomorrow,”Dr, underscores the critical role of measurement in promoting a sustainable global economy and environment. He said World Metrology Day marks the anniversary of the…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu As part of measures towards revitalising the agricultural sector, the Yobe State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources has awarded contracts worth N14 billion for the procurement of agricultural inputs and equipment. In a press statement signed by Aishatu Tijjani the media officer of the ministry said that, the ceremony which took place at the ministry’s conference hall in Damaturu was headed by the Commissioner, Alhaji Ali Mustapha Goniri. Goniri while speaking during the signing of the contract said, the items to be procured are 200 pieces of motor cycles for Zonal Extension Workers, renovation…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA ) has enrolled 24,703 vulnerables into the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund in Kano Emirate. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Mukhtar disclosed this during an advocacy visit to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero in his palace recently. The visit was part of the efforts of the agency’s effort to create awareness and get the endorsement of the community leaders into the successful implementation of the scheme. She appreciated the emir for his exemplary leadership style, and also explained the various programmes under the…
By Usman Gwadabe National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has so far airlifted 11,415 pilgrims to Madinah for the commencement of 2024 Hajj exercise. A statement issued by Fatima Sanda Usara, the Assistant Director, Public Affairs, NAHCON and made available to The Triumph Newspapers, said these figures were transported within six days of the operation. The statement indicated that “by the end of May 20, 2024 being Day 6 of 2024 airlift, FlyNas has transported 4,665 pilgrims followed by Max Air with 4,479. Air Peace has so far conveyed 1,531 pilgrims within the six days of operations making a combined total of…
From Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Government has flagged off a training of key stakeholders mostly revenue collectors in the state on the application of new technology to enhance revenue collection in the state. Apart from blocking financial leakages, the training objective is also to ensure enhanced Internally Generated Revenue collection using the technology which will in turn enable the participants drawn from various revenue-generating Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government to have perfection. While declaring the two-day training open at the Conference Hall of the Katsina Internal Revenue Service yesterday, the Board Chairman, Muhammad Isyaku, urged participants…