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NLC Commiserates With Kano People Over Twin Tragedies That Engulfed The State

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2 years ago

September 1, 2022

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Kano State Council and indeed the entire workers, pensioners, and their unions wish to commiserate with the Government and people of Kano State over the double tragedy that engulfed the State in the last two days.

In a statement by Kano state chairman Kabiru Ado Minjibir reads

“First, was the massive flooding arising from heavy downpours witnessed in the State, especially around the famous Kantin Kwari Market which resulted
In the loss and damage of properties worth millions of naira belonging to the marketers.

The second tragedy was the collapse of a three-story building along Beirut Road that led to the deaths of some people including our member a staff of KEDCO who pay the Supreme price in line of duty, while others sustained various degrees of injuries.

While sympathizing with those who lost their properties including those affected at different locations In the State, we pray to Almighty Allah to
grant eternal rest to those who lost their lives, and to their immediate families, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

We would like to use this opportunity to acknowledge the immediate emergency response by NEMA, SEMA, RED CROSS, FIRE SERVICE, SECURITY AGENCIES and many others in rescue operations during the building collapse. We also appreciate the steps taken by the government to ameliorate the situation by promising to take all the necessary actions to forestall future occurrences of this and a similar incidences.

NLC further appeals to the State Government and all wealthy individuals and organizations in the State to come to the aid of all those affected in one way or the other in the spirit of humanitarian consideration and urge the general public to contribute their quota especially on effective waste disposal during and after the raining season.

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Kano-Kaduna-Abuja Passengers Spent Night In Kaduna Due to Traffic Jam

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46 mins ago

May 13, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

Some passengers traveling from Abuja to Kano found themselves stranded in Gwanin Gora town, Kaduna State, due to a traffic jam.

An eyewitness and passenger, Dr. Lado Bala, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER that they had been stranded since 3 AM with no indication of movement.

Regarding the cause of the traffic jam, Dr. Bala mentioned that it may be attributed to an unknown accident that occurred further down the road.

As of the time of reporting, no security agency had responded to clear the jam.

The Kano-Abuja-Kaduna Express is a major Nigerian road that links Northern and Southern Nigeria.

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Nigeria Tracker Congratulates Sarkin Bai Mansur Mukhtar On Wedding of His Daughter Amina

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11 hours ago

May 12, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

The wedding ceremony

The management of Nigeria Tracker Communications, publishers of Nigerian Tracker online newspaper, has extended its congratulatory message to the family of Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and Vice President of the Islamic Development Bank ,Dr Mansur Mukhtar on the wedding of his daughter, Amina Mansur Mukhtar.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Editor-in-Chief and CEO of the leading online newspaper, Abbas Yushau Yusuf.

The wedding fatiha and solemnization which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, had in attendance family, friends, and well-wishers, with a dowry of $1000.

On behalf of the board of directors of Nigeria Tracker Communications, we wish the couple a happy married life and Allah’s blessings, and success to the entire Sarkin Bai of Kano’s family, Dr. Mansur Mukhtar.

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My Successors Have Jettisoned My Progressive Ideas-Says Jonathan

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2 days ago

May 11, 2024

Nigerian Tracker

Former President Goodluck Jonathan

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday, said some of the progressive ideas he instituted during his tenure were jettisoned after his exit from office.

Jonathan who was the President from 2010 to 2015, stated this while speaking as Chairman on the occasion of the 25th anniversary celebration of Igbinedion University, Okada in Edo State.

The former president who said he ensured that women were admitted into the Nigeria Defence Academy, recalled that he faced serious challenges but had his way as the president of the country.

He said it is worth noting that women have become an integral part of the military set with some of them going ahead to become some of the best jet fighters.

He said, “I recall the challenges faced by women in the military. But as President, I directed that the Nigeria Defence Academy commence admission of women into the institution.

“However some of the ideas, which could have helped in the technological development of the country were jettisoned. “

The former President who noted challenges faced by women in various career fields, advocated that limitations against women’s progression in their chosen fields of endeavour should be eliminated.

He also called for the recalibration of the nation’s school curriculum to prioritize skills acquisition, and technology and de-emphasise certificates.

The ex-president explained that emphasis on skills acquisition and technology in all fields of the country’s educational system was the way to go to hasten the development of the country.

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