From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State has recorded over twelve thousand (12,000) cases of VVF in the last twenty years across Bingham University Teaching Hospital, Jos University Teaching Hospital, and Plateau State Specialist Hospital, while many more cases remain unreported. Over 2 million women globally are living with VVF, with Nigeria accounting for a significant number of these cases. The Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang was at the Bingham University Teaching Hospital in Jos on Tuesday at the flag-off of the First Bank VVF free surgery and empowerment program, said the women have been neglected, and their plight…
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…Action by midnight today …Holds emergency NEC meeting in Abuja From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Following the invitation letter dated yesterday Monday 19th August 2024 and signed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police ASP Adamu Mu’azu on behalf of the Commissioner of Police Intelligence inviting the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero to appear today Tuesday 20th, August 2024, on charges connected to “criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, reasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime,” the Leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress ( NLC) has directed all its affiliates and state councils to immediately commence the process of mobilizing their members…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar charged National Defence College (NDC) Course 32 Graduates to advance the tenets of democracy as a pathway to Africa’s unity and development. A statement issued on Monday by Mati Ali, PA Media & Publicity to the Hon. Minister stated that Badaru spoke at the National Defence College Course 32 Graduation Lecture, themed “Democracy Beyond the Ballot Box: A Pathway to Africa’s Unity and Development,” the Minister emphasized that democracy goes beyond elections and is pivotal in addressing the continent’s challenges. “Democracy in Africa holds great virtues that extend…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe has regretted the damage caused by the recent nationwide hunger protests, especially in Northern states. He said states in the North are” worst hit areas with killings and destruction of properties. Jobe spoke at a reception organised by a committee of friends in honour of the appointed state Head of Service, Falalu Bawale. He cited the examples of looting and vandalism of the North West office of the Nigerian Communication Commission based in Kano. According to him, the looting and destruction of the office was great damage to…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto As part of activities marking the 2024 World Humanitarian Day, the wife of the Sokoto State Governor, Hajiya Fatima Aliyu has donated food and cash assistance to patients at the Specialist Hospital, Sokoto. A statement issued by Abubakar Bawa Press Secretary to Sokoto State Governor also quoted the wife of the state governor while speaking at the occasion, Hajiya Fatima Aliyu, said the Northern Governors’ Wives Forum decided to commemorate the World Humanitarian Day by rendering financial and food assistance to the needy, especially the sick persons. She said, “The idea here is to assist the…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has implemented, and the payment of N70,000 for August 2024 Salary has been computed with the approved National Minimum Wage. Fintiri approved the payment of the new minimum wage because some governments position that states might not afford to pay the approved wage. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri is at the top of the list of first governors who have perfected the payment of the new minimum wage and are ahead of the Federal Government in the implementation of the national pay package. Reacting to the development, the State Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress,…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has launched the distribution of resettlement allocation letters to farmers affected by the development of two new cities in the state. This initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to decongest Kano metropolis and promote urban expansion. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Monday. The allocation covers 2,483 plots from Yargaya and Rijiyar Gwangwan in Dawakin-Kudu, and 1,671 plots for Unguwar Rimi and Lambu in Tofa local government areas. These plots serve as compensation for farmers whose lands have…
…holds meeting with RECs in Abuja From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has confirmed that the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the Edo State Governorship election scheduled to be held next month will be available for collection in all the 192 wards across the state. ” I am glad to report that all the cards have been printed and delivered to our office in Benin City. From there, they have been handed over to our Electoral Officers (EOs) for collection by voters. “To ensure a seamless process, the cards will…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sarkin Kudun Gatawa in Gatawa District of Sokoto State who was kidnapped 23 days ago by bandits, has appealed to the Sokoto State government, Sultanate Council and his relatives to pay his ransom before the deadline. Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa was abducted along Sokoto to Sabon Birni road on his way to his home town, Sabon Birni local government area of the state. The bandits during the weekend have released a video clip of the traditional ruler in their captivity who is seen begging for his rescue. In the video, the District Head, Alhaji…
…road linking Sokoto- Argungu in Kebbi State nearly cut off From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Floods have affected over 300 houses in the international border town of illela in Sokoto State, leaving many people homeless. The bridge that linked the two states of Sokoto and Argungu emirate in Kebbi State was nearly cut off. Similarly, scores of people have been rendered homeless as their houses collapsed, and properties, including farm products and weres, were lost as flood water submerged homes and farmlands in the Southern part of Sanyinna town in the Tambuwal local government area on Sunday. The most worrying…