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…
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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,”…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Youth Council, Riyom Branch, has called for sincere and inclusive dialogue to address the root causes of persistent attacks in the area, insisting that justice must not be sacrificed in the search for peace. Addressing journalists on Tuesday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Jos, the PYC Chairman in Riyom, Comrade Zang Kefas Davou, said only a dialogue process grounded in justice, truth, and mutual respect could lead to sustainable peace. “We advocate for inclusive dialogue initiatives that involve all stakeholders and are aimed at tackling the root causes…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Civil servants in Katsina State have expressed frustration over delays and the stringent procedures adopted by the state government for staff promotions. A cross-section of affected workers who spoke with Triumph said the situation is demoralizing and negatively impacts productivity and motivation. One of the civil servants, Haruna Sule Shinkafi, revealed that he sat for a promotion examination in 2024 but has yet to receive any official notification of his promotion. “I sat for the promotion exam last year. As I’m speaking to you, I haven’t received any promotion notification,” Haruna said. He added that…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has assured that activities at the proposed Gaya Polytechnic will commence this year, as part of its broader agenda to accelerate educational development across the state. To actualize this goal, the government has constituted a high-powered committee to ensure the immediate commencement of construction work on the institution. This was disclosed on Monday by the state Deputy Governor, who currently doubles as the Acting Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, during a courtesy visit by the Emir of Gaya and his traditional council to the Government House as part of Sallah festivities. Gwarzo…