…Flags off N4.7 bn fertilizer distribution to farmers free From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has commenced the distribution of N4.7 billion fertilisers to boost farming activities across the 23 local government areas in the state. Governor Ahmed Aliyu who announced the donation also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and urged Sokoto people to make the best use of the gesture to ensure good security in the state. Aliyu also applauded President Tinubu for considering 60 trucks of fertilizer donation to the state to boost its agricultural activities for onward distribution to the farmers free in this year’s…
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From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has welcomed the World Bank Country Director, Dr Ndiame Diop, to Nigeria and extended his best wishes as Dr Diop began his tour of duty in the nation. The visit provided Governor Mutfwang with an opportunity to review ongoing World Bank programmes in the state, to revitalize them for efficient service delivery. A project assessment was conducted, identifying both successes and challenges that require key interventions. Governor Mutfwang praised the collaboration between the World Bank Group and Plateau State, which has enhanced the achievement of set targets and…
From Ahmad Ibrahim Gusau Zamfara state government has said it has spent the sum of 1.5 billion on the rehabilitation and renovation of Zamfara State College of Arts Science (ZACAS) Gusau and Government Science Secondary School, Gusau. The commissioner of education, science and technology, Malam Wadatau Madawaki disclosed this during an assessment tour of the two schools in Gusau. He explained that in science secondary School hostels, Kitching, staff quarters as well as multipurpose halls were completed and renovated expending about N300,000,000 and the ongoing second phase, while the academic section and staff room projects will cost N600,000,000. The commissioner…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Command has successfully apprehended four (4) suspects in connection to the theft of thirty (30) solar panels within the State. On the 20th of July, 2024, the Command received a report at the Anglo Jos Police Station stating that on the same date at about 01:00 AM, some individuals conspired together and stole thirty (30) solar panels, which they then sold to one Nangwan Nantip Male, of Bukuru Express, Jos. On receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Anglo Jos under the instruction of the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, immediately led…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has saluted the valour and bravery of the members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria ( AFN). The President made the salute on Saturday 27 July 2024 at the graduation ceremony of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji Senior Course 46. In a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Abuja by the Director, of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau indicated that the President who was represented at the occasion by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa also commended the college’s commitment to the professional…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The newly inaugurated Forum of Commissioners for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has pledged that the formation will have a significant effect across the country on the recent sitting court decision on local government autonomy, especially issues like financial autonomy. Kano State Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who doubles as the newly appointed Chairman of the Forum, made this disclosure during the Forum’s Inaugural Caucus Meeting held in Abuja on Saturday. According to the statement signed by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu and made available to journalists on Saturday. The…
By Usman Usman Garba The World Health Organization has reiterated its commitment to support Kano state government in enhancing surveillance for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) through Primary Healthcare System Strengthening. This was disclosed in an address by the Country Representative (WR) and Head of Mission Dr. Kazadi Mulombo Walter, ably represented by Dr Mayana Sanusi Abubakar (Kano State Coordinator) during the flag-off ceremony for the first round of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) held at Unguwa Uku PHC in Tarauni LGA of Kano state. The State coordinator has on behalf of the WR lamented that “Severe Acute Malnutrition…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Forum of Nigerian Commissioners of Local Government has announced the appointment of Kano State Deputy Governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as its new interim Chairman. The decision was made during the forum’s maiden meeting held in Abuja on Saturday, where commissioners from across the country gathered to discuss and strategize on key issues affecting local governments in Nigeria. Comr. Gwarzo, who currently serves as the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Kano State, will bring his wealth of experience and a track record of excellence in local government to his new role. In…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Director-General Special Services Directorate, Government House Kano, AVM Ibrahim Umaru (rtd) has called on philanthropists and well-to-do individuals in the society to contribute their quota in creating job opportunities for the teaming jobless youths roaming the streets to reduce to the barest minimum the insecurity bedevilling many communities. This was contained in a statement signed by Kano Government House Assistance Information Officer Malam Sani Surajo where made available to Triumph. The statement said AVM Ibrahim Umaru (rtd) made the call on Wednesday when he received the representatives of the people of Madigawa quarters in Dala local…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa State Police command and stakeholders have agreed to shun the rising issue of the proposed and alleged hoodlums being recruited for the proposed protest by faceless groups nationwide. Speaking at the meeting, the Comqmissioner of Police Adamawa State command CP Dankombo Morris represented by DCP Fakeye Olubumi at the Town Hall meeting with stakeholders traditional leaders, religious leaders and other organizations to dialogue on the proposed protest. The Commissioner of Police Adamawa state stated this during the town hall meeting which took place at the Police Officers’ mess in Yola, the state capital. Dankombo revealed…