From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plans are on the way to conduct the Local Government Council election in Plateau State by the Plateau Independent Electoral Commission. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) State Working Committee (SWC), of the Plateau State Chapter has commenced sales of nomination forms for the Local Government Chairmanships and Council Elections. A statement was signed by the Alh. Mairake Yaro is Acting Publicity Secretary of the Party in the State. The State working committee calls on interested aspirants to come to the State Party Secretariat and other details in connection with the election will be made available to…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State Government has unveiled plan to plant 10,000 trees across the 44 local government areas of the state to comply with the world in fighting against the climate change horribly affecting the world. The state deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who doubles as the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, disclosed the development on Saturday at the launch of the 2024 tree planting campaign in Tsanyawa Local Government Area of the state. He said: “This initiative is a crucial step towards making Kano state greener and free from ecological imbalance. “Tree planting is…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto Central Senatorial District is on the track to becoming a malaria-free society. Members of the communities in the district expressed their gratitude to Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko for the annual fumigation program aimed at creating a healthy society. The program, which has received widespread praise, is a testament to Senator Wamakko’s commitment to the well-being of his constituents. Some said, that by flagging off this initiative, he has demonstrated his dedication to ensuring a malaria-free society for the people of Sokoto State in general. Earlier, the Executive Secretary to the Sokoto State Arabic…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Emir of the European Hausa Kingdom Dr. Surajo Jankado has approved the appointment of the Chairman of the Tahir group of companies, Alhaji Haruna Tahir Hungu, Falakin Gaya, as Dan Iya of the Kingdom. A statement by Nura Bala Ajingi, which was made available to the Triumph Newspaper said the Emir also appointed Alh. Hassan Baita Uba Waru as Ma’aji and Dr Ibrahim Gali as Dan Amar of the Kingdom. Speaking after receiving the appointment letter, the appointees, Alhaji Haruna Tahir Hungu Kadumussunnah, Alh. Hassan Baita Uba Waru and Dr Ibrahim Gali Yakasai have vowed…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto East Youth Mobilization Forum (SENFO), led by Usama B Lawal Rabah, has organized a special prayer session to seek divine intervention in addressing the security challenges and hardship faced by the people of Sokoto East and the entire Sokoto State. The Danmalikin Achida was among many personalities that attended the prayer session, held in Achida town of Wurno Local Government Area, was attended by people from various locations and was led by Islamic scholars, Imams, and students. The event is part of the forum’s efforts to address the problems facing the region. The…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ghazali Isma’ila Adam on his introduction as the new Chief Imam of Jos Central Mosque, following the demised of Sheikh Imam Muhammad Lawan Adam. In a congratulatory message signed by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere said, Governor Mutfwang noted that Imam Adam’s appointment as the 10th substantive Chief Imam by the Josa Central Mosque Management Committee, Chaired by Alh. Garba Abdulkadir is a testament to his dedication, spiritual knowledge, and impactful leadership. He highlighted Imam Adam’s legacy of…
From Umar Danladi, Ado The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, has urged the Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State (FUD) to partner with the Ministry of Defence on Conflict resolution and research on Military equipment production and repair through the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria. Receiving the Vice Chancellor of FUD, Professor Abdulkarim Sabo Mohammed and Management Staff of the University in Ship House, Abuja, the Minister said the Ministry is open to possible collaboration with the Federal University Dutse and other indigenous companies in areas of conflict resolution and production of defence equipment. A statement issued on…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina state government has approved the release of over N18 billion for payment of outstanding gratuity to retired civil servants in the state. The state Head of Civil Service, Falalu Bawale revealed this while receiving officials of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Katsina branch. Bawale said the payment is for civil servants who retired between 2020 to 2023. He explained that N8.052 billion will be paid to civil servants working in various ministries and departments while ₦10.373billon is for retired civil servants m local government and education authorities. According to him, the Katsina state government…
From Muhammad Sani Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni and the people of the State is making a necessary arrangement to receive the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Damaturu for the flag-off of the Multi-billion naira Mega Agricultural empowerment. The Commissioner of Yobe State Ministry of Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Abdullahi Bego who is also the Chairman Publicity Committee for the Presidential visit stated to newsmen at the state NUJ Secretariat that arrangements have been concluded for the August visitor and his…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Government in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) has strongly recommended the use of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) as a proven intervention that is cost-effective, safe, and reliable for malaria prevention, especially in regions with highly seasonal malaria transmission. Children aged 3-59 months at risk of severe malaria should be given chemoprevention drugs during peak malaria transmission rainy seasons to reduce the disease burden. This was revealed by the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf during the 2024 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) at Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching…