…Union members warn to desist from unrecognized, irrelevant titles From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The 2nd Sectoral National Delegates Conference of the Federal Civil Service Branch of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) is ongoing currently in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The Conference, which is held at the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Auditorium located in the Central Business District, is also expected to elect the new leadership that will carry out the activities and affairs of the Union in the next four years. Declaring the Conference open, the National President of Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Mazi Godwin Abumisi,…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina An International non-governmental organization, Mercy Corps, has organised a two-day youth dialogue to create awareness and promote Youth Peace and Security (YPS) in Katsina State. Triumph learnt that the dialogue is in collaboration with the state government, Centre for Democracy Development (CDD), and International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and is funded by the European Union. Speaking at the occasion, the state Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Alhaji Lawal Aliyu, said the dialogue was essential for the growth and development of the youth and the society as a whole. According to him, the state grapples…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State administered the oath of office to 27 new permanent secretaries, urging them to prioritize hard work and efficiency in their roles. During the swearing-in ceremony at the temporary government office, Governor Otu emphasized the importance of collaboration among the newly appointed officials in driving the state to greater heights. He commended the increased representation of women in the permanent secretary positions and stressed the need for innovative thinking and accountability within the civil service. The governor highlighted that the selection process for the permanent secretaries was based on…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State 2024 School Enrollment Drive Campaign Committee has met with His Royal Highness, the Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II over the forthcoming launching of enrollment drive in Kano. Briefing the Emir at his palace on the program today Wednesday, State Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa disclosed that arrangements had been completed to launch the enrollment drive campaign across the state. Umar Doguwa maintained that the committee was at the Emir’s palace to seek his support towards sensitizing the public on the importance of sending their children to schools. “Your Highness, we are…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto A group of esteemed northern elders has counselled President Bola Tinubu to disregard baseless gossip and mischief targeted at his ministers. These elders believe that the majority of Tinubu’s ministers have achieved remarkable success in their respective portfolios, surpassing the performance of their predecessors under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Dr Adamu Lawal Giwa, Secretary of the Northern Elders Political Development Group in the North-West, emphasized that instead of replacing these ministers, President Tinubu should reward them and not send them packing. Dr.Giwa said this in a statement signed and issued on Monday also noted…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has joined forces with the Federal Government, GAVI, and eight Nigerian states to reduce child morbidity and mortality. The states involved in this three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) are Bayelsa, Gombe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, Taraba, and Zamfara. The Field Officer of UNICEF in charge of the Kano zone, Mr. Rahama Mahammed Farah, made this announcement during the commissioning of a Coordinating Center for Routine Immunization and the donation of 168 motorcycles to the Katsina state government. Farah noted that the MoU aims to strengthen the Routine Immunization Primary…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai has said that he can swear with the holy Qur’an that he didn’t steal money while in office, and challenged his predecessors to do so. The former governor spoke on Tuesday in a programme on Freedom Radio Kaduna, monitored by The Triumph correspondent in Kaduna El-Rufa’i who spoke in Hausa, said he was in politics to serve the people and not to steal, adding that he was financially OK before he became Governor. “I did not join politics to steal money or enrich myself. I was satisfied…
…To hold a 30-day youth conference From Atiku Sarki, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday addressed the nation during the celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebration, saying his reforms are yielding results. He also disclosed the intention of the Federal Government to involve the Nigerian youths in his administration by holding a 30-day national youth conference soon. The full-text broadcast of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu “Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living…
By Usman Usman Garba The people of Kano State are assured and satisfied with the safeness and effectiveness of the polio vaccine, hence the need for maximum cooperation for the success of the ongoing campaign against poliomyelitis. This was revealed by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, on Monday while supervising the exercise in Kunchi and Tsanyawa local governments, respectively. It could be recalled that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, on 28th September 2024, flagged off the 2024 polio OBR3 campaign in Dawakin Kudu local government amidst various health stakeholders and a mammoth crowd of people. The commissioner…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A non-governmental organization, New Incentive (NI) l, has disbursed N3.8 billion to 833,000 caregivers in Katsina state to improve immunization coverage in the state. The amount is to cover transportation expenses to caregivers for the immunisation of children. The director of the NGO in the state, Nura Mohammed, revealed this at the flagging off of the disbursement of N5,000 to 830,000 caregivers held at the State Primary Health Care Development Agency. Mahammed said the financial assistance to the caregivers, which is under the ABAE livelihood grant, is part of a strategy for the ongoing efforts…