By Usman Usman Garba People have been enjoined to desist from the habit of cigarette smoking in order to safeguard themselves against the dangers it constitutes in the human body. In a statement issued by the Information Officer, Kano State Ministry of Health, Ibrahim Abdullahi stated that the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf dropped the hint in a press briefing to mark the 2024 World No Tobacco Day Celebration. The Commissioner has also stated that tobacco is the major risk factor for non-communicable diseases associated with a higher risk of developing severe outcomes from the disease and eventually…
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From Usman Gwadabe, Makkah Operations Commissioner,, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prince Anofiu Olarenwaju Elegushi has advised representatives of 36 states and Federal Capital Territory to ensure they sensitise their pilgrims adequately on the Hajj rituals particularly trip from Muzdalifa to Mina so as to enjoy hitch free exercise. He gave the advice when he led the representatives on inspection visit to Arafat, Mina and Muzdalifa yesterday, noting that the purpose of the visit was to inform them on how to manage pilgrims during the period. Prince Elegushi who emphasised on stoning devil (Jamrat) process, appealed to stakeholders to…
…As June 22 schedule for pilgrims return From Usman Gwadabe, Makkah The final flight for the 2024 Hajj outbound operations has took off from Abuja today, the Federal Capital Territory to Madinah. The airlift combines about 211 remaining pilgrims from Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, Niger states and Federal Capital Territory. Similarly included in the FlyNas flight are the last batch of officials for the 2024 Hajj. This flight marks the end of the year’s Hajj outbound airlift to Makkah for state quota pilgrims. However, Aero Contractors will end its airlift of Private Tour Operators pilgrims later today. All other Private…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Ministry of Education has planning to establish Tobacco-Free Clubs in some selected secondary schools due to the its danger among the public and health system. This was revealed by the Honourable Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf during a press briefing for 2024 World No Tobacco Day, Themed “Protecting children from tobacco industry interference,” held at Kano Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Muhammad Wase Teaching Hospital, Friday. He said, “I am pleased to address you this morning for the commemoration of 2024 World No Tobacco Day (WNTD)…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The All Progressive Congress (APC) in the local government elections held on Saturday have been declared winners of all 17 chairmanships and 178 councillorship seats in Yobe. The Yobe State Chairman of the state Independent Electoral Commission (YOIEC) Dr Mamman Muhammad, announced to newsmen at the commission’s headquarters in Damaturu on Sunday. The Chairman said APC won all the 17 local government chairmanship seats and the 178 councillorship seats of the state. He therefore commended the electorate for ensuring that the polls were free and peacefully conducted. According to him, APC has won all the…
…Approves N300 Million soft loan for teachers By Rabiu Sanusi Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has revealed how the refusal of the immediate-past administration to pay N1.3 billion NECO, NBAIS fees grossly affected the education growth of thousands of Kano students. Governor Abba Yusuf who made the revelation during the declaration of a state of emergency on education in Kano on Saturday state regretted that the immediate-past administration abandoned the good legacies left behind by former Governor Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso to foster the educational development of Kano citizens, particularly youths designed to keep them at the same pace…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The last flight of intending pilgrims comprising members of state Hajj delegation and officials of state pilgrim welfare board left Umaru Musa Yar’Adua airport today Sunday. Our correspondent report that a total of 2,700 from the state will perform this year’s Hajj. The Triumph report that airlifting of intending pilgrims by Max Air commence and completed within one week. The state government has already released about ₦398millon as Sallah bonus for the pilgrims. The amount is in addition of 720 Riyals to each pilgrim for Hadaya
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Governor Bassey Edet Out of cross river state has said his Administration will not leave stone unturned as he , is committed to collaborating with the Federal Government in combatting the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. Speaking in his office during an audience with the management team of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), South -south zone, Governor Otu emphasized the importance of addressing the issue of small arms proliferation through a combination of economic, social, and kinetic strategies. The governor saiid He underscored the need…
From Usman Gwadabe, Makkah In an effort to provide adequate medical care to its pilgrims, the Kano State Government has established clinics in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The clinics, which are aimed at complementing the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) clinic, will provide required medical attention to the state’s pilgrims. The State Amirul Hajj and Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, is scheduled to visit the clinic immediately upon his arrival from Madinah to assess the level of commitment of the state pilgrim board to the pilgrims. Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, the Head of Media Team for…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina state government has provided a Sallah package to uplift the spirit and alleviate the financial burden for civil servants during Eid Kabir çelebration. ln a statement issued to newsmen by Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ibrahim Mohammed Kaula, said each civil servant will receive ₦45,000. The statement however explained that the package consisted of ₦30,000 loan while ₦15,000 as a Sallah gift. According to the statement, the loan will be repaid in the month of July, August and September this year. Meanwhile, the Nigeria Labour Congress in Katsina state has commended Governor Radda for…