By Rabiu Sanusi Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has renewed its call on the Federal Government to significantly increase funding for tobacco control. It warned that the nation’s current budgetary allocation remains grossly inadequate to address the growing public health threat posed by tobacco and emerging nicotine products. In a statement at the weekend, the organisation urged the government to raise the annual tobacco control allocation to at least N300 million and ensure sustained increases in subsequent budgets. It noted that current funding levels fall far short of what was required to effectively implement the National Tobacco Control…
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By Rabiu Sanusi The Queens of City Boy (QCB) organization made a strong and visible impact at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention, with its delegation prominently represented at the VIP section of Eagle Square. The team was led by the National Coordinator, Amb. Queen Juliet, whose presence underscored the group growing influence and commitment to political engagement at the highest level. The convention, which was organized by the APC, brought together party leaders, stakeholders and supporters from across the country. Amid the gathering, the Queens of City Boy delegation stood out for its coordination, discipline and visible support…
By Rabiu Sanusi Gombe State governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has led the state delegates of All Progressives Congress (APC) to the national convention of the party held recently at the Eagle Square, Abuja, where the state stood out with a commanding presence. Governor Yahaya, who is the leader of the party in state and a key figure in its national structure as Renewed Hope Ambassador and National Secretary for party’s Outreach and Engagement, was in company of his deputy, Mr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, alongside an array of influential political actors from the state. They include the Chief Whip of…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Hajiya Maimuna Isah Umar, mother of the Emir of Rano, who passed away at the age of 95. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor described her death as a great loss to the Rano Emirate and Kano State at large. He noted that the deceased lived a life of humility, wisdom, and devotion to Islamic values, adding that her legacy is worthy of emulation. Governor Yusuf extended his condolences to the Emir…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Ishaya Tanko, has directed that all examinations scheduled to hold on Monday, 30th, and Tuesday, 31st March 2026, be rescheduled accordingly. This decision follows the late evening fatal attacks by unknown gunmen on residents of Angwan Rukuba, an area that hosts many staff and students of the University, and the resulting tension in and around the area. The directive was contained in a statement signed and issued by Emmanuel Madugu, Deputy Registrar, Information and Public Relations, for the Registrar, on Monday. According to the statement, all examinations scheduled for…
From Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi The Nigerian Commodity Exchange (NCX) has commenced operations in Benue State by commissioning new operational office at the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC). The commissioning of the outfit aimed at strengthening agro-commodity trading and value chains for the traders in the state. The event was held on Saturday in Makurdi, the state capital. It could be recalled that BIPC and NCX in November last year, signed paternership agreement with a view to finding permanent solution to address post-harvest challenges and improve farmers’ access to markets. Speaking at the event, BIPC’s Group Managing Director,…
By Sufyan Lawal Kabo In recent times, a growing chorus has attempted to frame the evolving political relationship between Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf as one of betrayals. It is a narrative driven more by emotion than by facts, more by loyalty to personalities than by commitment to the people of Kano State. Yet when one carefully examines the situation with calm reasoning and historical perspective, a different picture emerges, one that compels us to ask a more honest question. Who truly stands with the people, and who is driven by personal political preservation? To begin…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area following the tragic security incident that occurred in Gari Ya Waye community, Angwan Rukuba, on Sunday, 29th March 2026, resulting in the loss of lives, while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The curfew takes immediate effect, commencing from 12:00 midnight on 29th March to 1st April 2026. This was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, who said the government, under the leadership of Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, strongly condemns the barbaric…
By Mahmud Gambo Sani Kano State Government has been called upon to sustain the weekly publications of Triumph newspapers. An ardent Triumph newspapers’ reader in Katsina State, Alhaji Abdu Bawa Dutsinma, Sarkin Labarai Maradin Katsina, made the call in Katsina. He stressed that the newspaper should maintain its publications of hardcopy rather than going exclusively online. He explained that most of the readers of the Triumph newspapers in Katsina State were retired civil servants who still enjoyed the old fashioned way of reading newspapers. Alhaji Dutsimma noted that Triumph newspapers enjoyed patronage by people of Katsina , Kano and other…
By Muhammad Hamisu Abdullahi A two-day training to build the capacity for the 44 local government desk officers for climate change has been organized in Kano. The event was with a collaboration between the state Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the state Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and Partnership for Agile and Climate Engagement (PACE). The hosting of the event was also made possible with additional technical support from the state Ministry of Planning and Budget as well as the state Investment Promotion Agency (KanInvest). A total of 110 participants, including the Desk Officers from all the…