By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse The Jigawa state government, under governor Malam Umar Namadi has released N1.5b for the provision of free basic healthcare services for registered 143,500 vulnerable across the 27 local government areas of the state. This was disclosed by the Technical Adviser (TA) to the governor on health matters, Comrade Isah Surajo in a speech delivered at a one day town hall meeting with relevant stakeholders held at conference Hall new Secretariat Dutse. The Technical Adviser explained that, the programme which is under Jigawa Health Equity Fund (JHEF) is meant to address the health disparities that underline Nigeria’s…
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Find solace in the teachings of Prophet Ibrahim amid the hardship and suffering going on in the country, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has urged Nigeria Muslims. A statement by his spokesperson Dr Yunusa Tanko quoted Obi to have sent a message of felicitation to Muslims on the celebration of Sallah. His message reads, “My dear Muslim brothers and sisters, as we gather to celebrate Eid-al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you all. “May this Sallah bring us all closer to Allah, to one another,…
The Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) and Chief Electrical Inspector of the Federation (CEIF) Engr Aliyu Tukur Tahir, has sent a message of felicitations to the Muslim community in Nigeria on the occasion of the Eid-el-Adha celebration. He also prayed Allah to bless the ummah and keep them on the path of goodness. The NEMSA Chief Executive also congratulated the pilgrims, especially those from Nigeria whose Hajj rites climaxed with their gathering and prayers at Mount Arafah on Saturday He prayed Allah to accept their spiritual journey, reward them with Al-jannah Firdaus,…
TheSmartAgric Platform has brought revolution to the work and livelihood of smallholder farmers in Nigeria through the use of technology to overcome age-old challenges, empowering farmers to achieve prosperity and sustainability. Founder of the platform Segun Adepoju and Chinedu Okoye, have indicated that their innovative platform is poised to bringing remarkable transformation to the nation’s agricultural landscape. According to Adepoju, TheSmartAgric Platform, (www.theSmartAgric.com), is a groundbreaking initiative in Nigeria’s agricultural landscape as it aims to revolutionize farming by integrating advanced technological solutions with traditional agricultural practices. “For years, smallholder farmers in Nigeria have faced numerous obstacles, including limited access to…
To celebrate the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir Muslim festival, President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has given out N222.5 million cash gift to households drawn from across 60 wards in the six Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Yobe North Senatorial District Media Adviser to the senator, Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo in a statement said the distribution, which was carried out through a committee set up by Senator Lawan, targeted households and individuals in need within the district and beyond. “The six LGAs that benefited from the gesture include Bade, Jakusko, Karasuwa, Yusufari, Machina and Nguru. The cash gift ranging from 100,000…
Ex- Ajax winger, Finidi George, has thrown in the towel as coach of the Super Eagles. This came to the fore following a post on Saturday by ex-Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye in ota. He wrote, “News just in. K8080 #FinidiGeorge_Fnbkn G has resigned from his #NGSuperEagles manager position.” The resignation is coming against the backdrop that the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) opted to appoint a foreign coach to oversee him, despite his recent appointment in May. George, 53, took the reins after Jose Peseiro’s contract ended in February, having served as his assistant for 20 months. However, the…
Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu has debunked media report of speculated plan by the Senate to input a clause for seizure of states and local council funds in the New Minimum Wage Bill being proposed by the Executive . Some media reports had indicated that the lawmakers have taken a position to propose to the Presidency in the new legislation, seizure of statutory allocation of the two other sub nationals which defaults in the payment of the new wage once it secures presidential assent and becomes an Act of Parliament. Senator Adaramodu in a statement…
The Ugwumba Leadership Center has awarded scholarship to one of the rescued 10 teenage girls lured to Ghana for prostitution who had since been rescued and repatriated back to Nigeria. President of Ugwumba Leadership Center for Africa, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu said after discussing with the parents of Miss Divine Asuzu; one of the rescued girls who hailed from Amaokpara community in Nkwerre LGA, Imo State the center has awarded her a full scholarship to study in any of the Government Universities in Nigeria. Miss Asuzu had indicated interest to continue with her education. Recall that the chairperson of the Nigerians…
I will use my position in collaboration with the Governor Umo Eno-led administration in Akwa Ibom, to promote the unity, development and peace of the state, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has reiterated. Akpabio, stated this while receiving in courtesy, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Eno and members of the National Assembly across party lines, in his residence. Special assistant on media to the President Of the senate Jackson Udom in statement said Akpabio was joined by his wife and former First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, Ekaette, to receive the August visitors. The visit according to…
Labour Party(LP) Chairman, Owan East LGA. Dcn. Mamudu Evbouan has expressed confidence in the ability and passion of the national chairman of the party, Julius Abure to lead the party to a resounding victory in the Edo State Governorship election billed for September 21st, 2024 Abure is expected to officially flag off the gubernatorial campaign rally in Benin City for the forthcoming Edo governorship polls on Saturday The chairman in a statement he personally signed and was made available to the National Update on Friday said they are excited to have Abure at the helm of the Party as they…