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NULAE To Clamp Down  On Illegal  Lottery  Operators  In Kano.

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By Abdulgafar Oladimeji

 

Nigerian Union of Lottery Agents and Employees, NULAE, Kano state chapter ( an affiliate of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC) has disclosed that  the premises of illegal lottery operators in Kano will be shut down.

The state chairman of the union, Sydney Emeafu, Thursday in a press briefing held at the state secretariat of the union located at Sani Giwa street Sabon Gari, revealed that the union in collaboration with security agencies has mapped out plans to mop up illegal lottery operators in the state.

 

Emeafu decries the activities of illicit operators, explaining that their activities have continued to constitute nuisance especially i within rural communities in the state.

 

He said “it has come to our attention that illegal lottery operators are operating from rural communities in Kano state, this they do just to evade the laws, such as tax evasion.

 

“ lottery is regulated by an act of parliament in Nigeria and also by  Kano state laws, there are too many illegal principal agents and employees, in rural communities in Kano state, unfortunately when they err the authorities refer to us.

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“The leadership of our union is making frantic efforts towards sanitizing the activities of operators in the LOTTO and BET industry in Kano State, to conform with best practices and norms acceptable to our host community.

 

 

 

“ We have solicited and earned the support and co-operation of the various security agencies in the state, as well as the zonal office of our industry regulator (National Lottery Regulatory  Commission) to achieve this objective.

 

 

 

“The norms and tradition of our host community have made it imperative that we must enforce strict compliance of the operating rules and regulations of our union to enhance peaceful coexistence with the larger society.

 

 

 

“It is in this regard that our union is working in tandem with the aforementioned bodies to embark on a massive enforcement drive to fish out members and non-members alike,  who contravene the laid down guidelines in Kano State.

 

 

 

He urged lottery operators to be law-abiding by paying their taxes and other loyalties, further appealing to the operators to dismiss any attempt to convert their business premises into the hub of criminal elements.

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Former Defence Minister General Abbe Passes On At 75

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Former Military Governor of Rivers and Akwa Ibom States, Major General Godwin Osagie Abbe, has passed away. He was 75.

Abbe served as the Military Governor of both Akwa Ibom State from 1988 to 1990, and River State from 1990 to 1992. He also held the position of Minister of Interior under President Umaru Yar’Adua’s administration where he was later redeployed to the ministry of defence

He died in Abuja on Saturday after a long illness.

His academic achievements include a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations from Obafemi Awolowo University and attendance at the United States Army Infantry School, the Ghana Armed Forces Staff College, and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.

He rose through the ranks to become the General Officer Commanding of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, and commanded both the Training and Doctrine Command and the National War College.

Abbe retired in 1999 at the rank of Major General and subsequently joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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World Bank Project in Kano Trains 1,000 Healthcare Personnel to Combat Malnutrition

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Dr Umar Yahuza

 

Dr. Umar Yahuza, the Project Coordinator for the World Bank-assisted initiative in Kano, known as Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN), has announced the training of 1,000 healthcare personnel in a bid to provide preventive nutrition services to pregnant and lactating mothers.

During a workshop held for the training of healthcare workers, Dr. Yahuza addressed newsmen, highlighting the significance of the ANRiN project, which is funded by the World Bank. He explained that the project aims to change behavior from the grassroots and reverse the negative trends of malnutrition.

Kano State has made significant progress in reducing severe stunting by 9 percent, a notable achievement that underscores the need for continued improvement. Dr. Yahuza emphasized that the N774 being used to train frontline healthcare workers was initially unstructured.

The journey began with MYCN facilitators in Kano and Lagos, followed by the training of a critical mass of facilitators. Subsequently, 120 healthcare professionals from various health facilities in Kano, including medical doctors and dieticians, were trained.

Currently, training is underway for 484 apex healthcare facilities in Kano. The training is being conducted at eight different points, with 60 healthcare workers being trained at each location, totaling 1,000 trained healthcare personnel under the MYCN initiative.

Dr. Yahuza expressed optimism about seeing an end to malnutrition in the region. He stated, “We are near to seeing an end to malnutrition. We are not late.”

One of the beneficiaries, Rahinatu Ado Ibrahim, shared her experience, saying, “We received capacity building, and there are available resources.”

The ANRiN project is designed to provide comprehensive support to healthcare workers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to address malnutrition effectively. With continued efforts and collaboration, the project aims to improve the overall health and well-being of the population in Kano State.

 

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Stampede at Catholic Church in Maitama Claims Ten Lives During Food Distribution

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Ten people have been confirmed dead in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals.

The unfortunate incident, which occurred around 6:30 am, resulted in the loss of ten lives, including four children, and left eight others injured with varying degrees of severity. Four of the injured have been treated and discharged, while the remaining victims are still receiving medical attention.

The FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the tragedy, extended condolences to the families of the deceased, and wished the injured a swift recovery.

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