From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has approved the general overhaul of its 40-year-old water treatment and supply facilities to enhance water supply across the state. The General Manager of the Sokoto State Water Board, Engr. Aminu Haruna Mika’ilu, confirmed this, noting that the initiative by Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto is aimed at urgently restoring the board’s lost glory and enabling it to operate at its full installed capacity. Mika’ilu also commended Governor Aliyu for approving the ongoing comprehensive rehabilitation of the State Water Board, with a view to upgrading and modernizing the system established over four decades…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has said that plans are underway to integrate haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders care and services into maternal and child health services, especially at the primary and secondary levels of healthcare in Nigeria, to improve early identification of cases and enrolment into comprehensive care for inherited bleeding disorders. In a statement issued to Triumph in Abuja by the Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ado Bako, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this during a…
By Rabi’u Sunusi Hon. Abubakar Sada Bichi has officially declared his intention to contest for a seat in the Kano State House of Assembly under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), pledging to deliver purposeful leadership and tangible development for the people of Bichi. The declaration ceremony, held in an atmosphere of excitement and unity, drew a large crowd of party faithful, community leaders, youth groups, women supporters, and political stakeholders from across the local government area. Addressing supporters at the event, Hon. Abubakar Sada Bichi emphasised the urgent need for visionary leadership, effective representation, and policies that…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has charged the newly appointed Medical Directors of Federal Medical Centres to commit themselves effectively and efficiently to achieving the goals of government policies and priorities. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ado Bako. He said Dr. Salako gave the charge while presenting letters of appointment to six Medical Directors in Abuja. Two of the appointments are renewals of tenure, while the other four…
From Rabiu Sanusi Thousands of residents of Kumbotso Local Government Area turned out in large numbers for a grand reception held in honour of the Council Chairman Hon. Ali Musa Dan Maliki, popularly known as Hardworker in appreciation of his leadership and contributions to grassroots development. The well-attended gathering brought together party stalwarts, community leaders, elders, women groups, youths, and supporters from various wards across the local government, highlighting the widespread support enjoyed by the Chairman. Speaking at the occasion Hon. Ali Musa Dan Maliki reaffirmed his loyalty to the state government and reiterated Kumbotso commitment to the leadership of…
By Rabiu Sanusi A frontline figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State, Hon. Haruna Yahaya Kadana, has urged the leadership of the party to recognise and accommodate members who remained steadfast during the party most challenging period. Kadana an aspirant for the House of Representatives seat for Rogo/Karaye Federal Constituency and Chairman of the ADC Candidate Forum in Kano State, made the appeal while addressing party leaders, supporters and stakeholders. He said party faithful who stood firmly with the ADC during the 2023 general elections, despite limited resources and internal difficulties, should not be overlooked as the…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected its State Executive Committee through a consensus process. Addressing party members at Mahmud Square in Yola, the leader of the APC in the state and Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, said the journey to this point may have been short but was highly revealing. He noted that it began with the decision of some former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to align with the APC. The governor stated: “With this congress today, we now have a new APC in Adamawa…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Peter Obi Our President (PETOOP) group has called for the immediate resignation of Prof. Josh Amupitan as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging that the commission has abandoned its role as an impartial umpire and descended into partisanship. The group, led by its spokesperson, Magnus Oraka, the National Convener of PETOOP, stated that INEC’s alleged partisan interference in the affairs of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) indicates that the commission’s leadership under Prof. Joash Amupitan is not only partisan but also blatantly biased. Oraka made this known while briefing journalists at a press…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander of Operation ENDURING PEACE (COPEP), Major General Folusho Oyinlola, successfully hosted the first Peace and Unity Inter-Tribal 17-kilometre race in Mangu Local Government Area. The initiative serves as a key component of the military’s non-kinetic strategy aimed at mitigating insecurity, fostering communal harmony, and strengthening civil-military relations. The race brought together a diverse group of youths representing various tribes residing in Mangu Local Government Area. It was designed to transform the local landscape into one of athletic camaraderie rather than conflict. Speaking during the event, Major General Oyinlola…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Mohammed Goronyo, has commended President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes security, the promotion of the rule of law, and other pillars essential for national growth and development. Goronyo made the remark at the presentation of the book titled “Military Law in Nigeria: A Guide to Practice and Procedure,” co-authored by Barrister Rashidat Mohammed, Chairperson of the Caliphate Bar of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sokoto State Chapter. The minister noted that the Armed Forces of Nigeria…