By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has extended warm felicitations to healthcare workers and residents of the state in celebration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, describing the occasion as a time for reflection and a renewed commitment to public service. In a press statement issued on Thursday, Dr. Yusuf congratulated the management and staff of the Ministry of Health, frontline medical professionals across the state, and the people of Kano, commending their contributions to strengthening democracy through dedication to duty and community well-being. He said the annual commemoration of Democracy Day offers not…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, Hon. Theresa Ushie, for a period of three months. Her suspension followed a petition and resolution jointly submitted by nine out of the ten councillors from the LGA, who accused the chairman of corruption, abuse of power, and withholding councilors’ salaries, among other allegations. The development was contained in a statement dated June 10 and issued to Triumph by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill. The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a resilient soldier of democracy whose sacrifices were instrumental in Nigeria’s democratic journey. In a statement issued to journalists in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, by her media aide, Alhaji AbdurRaheed Olarewaju Zubair, Edu said June 12 remains a historic milestone that marked a turning point in the nation’s march towards democratic governance. “I join millions of Nigerians to remember and celebrate today — the day, 32 years ago — when we boldly and unapologetically expressed…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has described the ongoing 113th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland, as a vital platform for deepening global engagement on workplace safety, workers’ welfare, and social security. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, Faleye said the conference has provided an opportunity for Nigeria to share its efforts and strategies for improving occupational health and safety, while also strengthening partnerships with the International Labour Organization and other stakeholders. “This sort of platform is great for advocating several issues that relate to…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Troops of the Mobile Strike Team (MST) under Operation Fasan Yamma (OPFY) have eliminated a notorious terrorist commander, Auta, along with several of his associates during a clearance operation in Zamfara State. The operation, carried out around Ƙunchin Kalgo in Tsafe Local Government Area, was part of ongoing efforts by the military to rid the North-West of criminal elements. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. He said the offensive led to the killing of Auta, along with two of his top lieutenants, Abdul…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has dismissed reports that the Dutsin-Ma–Yantumaki–Mararrabar Kankara road has been closed due to insecurity, insisting the route remains safe and open to motorists. The state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Dr Bala Salisu Zango, made the clarification while addressing journalists in Katsina on Wednesday. He was reacting to a statement issued by the Dutsin-Ma branch of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), which advised its members and other motorists to avoid using the road for safety reasons. The statement, signed by the branch chairman, Aminu Usman, alleged that the…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the rapid and coordinated response of emergency agencies that averted a potential fire disaster involving a petrol tanker along the BUK-Gwarzo Road on Wednesday. The near-tragedy unfolded close to the NYSC Secretariat Junction when a fully-loaded tanker carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) lost balance while attempting to navigate into a filling station. The precarious situation sparked panic among residents and motorists in the densely populated area, raising fears of a deadly explosion. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf praised the…
From Atiku Sarki, Atiku The Federal Government has distributed 10,000 professional kits to midwives in the South-East as part of efforts to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services. A statement on Tuesday by the Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Alaba Balogun, said the initiative was flagged off on Monday in Enugu State under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The kits—comprising branded scrubs and pairs of crocs—were officially handed over by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during a high-level event attended by key stakeholders in the health sector. The intervention is…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has commended residents of the state for complying with health guidelines issued ahead of the recent Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, describing the public cooperation as a key factor in ensuring a disease-free and peaceful festival. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa, the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, expressed profound appreciation to the people of Kano for heeding the call to prioritize health and safety during the religious festivities. Dr. Yusuf said the government was pleased with the level…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has dissolved the management board of the Jimeta Modern Market with immediate effect. The sack affected the chairman and all members of the board, who have been directed to hand over all government property in their possession to the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry. The directive was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, and made available to journalists in Yola on Tuesday. “The Ministry of Commerce and Industry must now ensure a seamless transition and work diligently to maintain the market’s functionality,”…