By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has restated its commitment to eradicating polio and other childhood killer diseases across the state. The state Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, made this known on Friday during a meeting with the state Taskforce on Immunization and Primary Healthcare held at the Government House, Kano. Gwarzo, who chairs the task force, stressed the need for sustained collaboration among stakeholders to tackle polio, which he described as a lingering threat to children’s health and well-being. “Polio remains a deadly disease that requires collective responsibility and sustained action. We must ensure that every…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested five suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and collaborators, including a Chinese national claiming to be a miner, during coordinated operations in Kukawa and Ngala Local Government Areas of Borno State, and Geidam LGA in Yobe State. The operations, carried out between June 5 and 7, led to the recovery of several items including a vehicle, a motorcycle, mobile phones, a Chinese international passport, and the sum of N10,000. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Markus Kangye, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while briefing journalists on the Armed…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman A human rights lawyer and activist, Zubair Muhammad, on Thursday urged Nigerians to recommit to democratic values and human rights as the nation marked Democracy Day. Speaking at a press conference organised by the Human Rights Research and Advocacy Centre (HURRAC) at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Kano, Muhammad, who doubles as the National Coordinator of HURRAC, said June 12 should serve as a day of reflection and renewed commitment to democracy. “We must honour the memories of those who struggled for Nigeria’s independence and democratic freedom,” he said. “At a time…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, has described the people of the state as true pillars of democracy for supporting government policies and programmes in the state. In a statement by Mamman Mohammad DG press and media affairs to the governor said, The governor stated this in commemoration of the Democracy Day celebration in Nigeria. He said the people’s support to government policies and programmes has no doubt strengthened democracy in the state. The Governor noted that 26 years of uninterrupted democratic rule in Nigeria has given the people a sense of participation…
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…
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…