From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has commenced moves to domesticate the National Climate Change Act (2021) with the organisation of a two-day stakeholders’ retreat aimed at aligning state-level implementation with the federal climate framework. The retreat, which held in Katsina, brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for the effective domestication and implementation of the Act in the state. Speaking at the event, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change, Prof. Muhammad Al’amin, described climate change as a major challenge threatening critical sectors such as agriculture, water resources, livestock and public health in…
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By Usman Usman Garba The District Head of Gwagwarwa, Alhaji Usman Sunusi Aliyu, has turbaned Alhaji Saminu Abdu Gwagwarwa as the San Turakin Gwagwarwa, alongside 70 other newly appointed aides, as part of efforts to strengthen, preserve, and promote the traditional institution in the district. The colourful turbaning ceremony took place on Saturday at Gwagwarwa Special Primary School, has attracted a large crowd of residents, traditional rulers, community leaders, and well-wishers from across the district and beyond. Also, the event brought together traditional title holders, elders, youth groups, religious leaders, women leaders, and other stakeholders, reflecting the rich cultural heritage,…
By Usman Usman Garba …christmas, urges tolerance and peaceful co-existence Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended warm felicitations to the Christian community in Kano State and across Nigeria on the celebration of the 2025 Christmas, describing the season as a period of love, sacrifice, unity and peaceful coexistence. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Thursday. Governor Yusuf said Christmas offers an important opportunity for reflection on the enduring values of peace, tolerance, compassion and selfless service to humanity, which he noted are essential for harmonious living in…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Dispute Resolution and Development Initiative has called for urgent policy reforms to strengthen financial autonomy, transparency and accountability in local government administration across Kano State. The call followed findings from a Rapid Response Research on Local Government Financial Autonomy conducted by the organisation in six local government areas—Bichi, Dambatta, Fagge, Kano Municipal, Karaye and Tudun Wada. In a statement issued to The Triumph on Saturday, the Executive Director of DRDI, Dr Muhammad Mustapha Yahaya, said the study assessed citizens’ perceptions of the fiscal independence of local councils and examined how financial autonomy could improve grassroots governance…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Dispute Resolution and Development Initiative (DRDI) has called for increased citizen involvement in local government budgeting across Kano State, saying it is key to improving service delivery and fostering transparency. In a statement issued to newsmen on Friday, the Executive Director of DRDI, Dr. Muhammad Mustapha Yahaya, emphasized that active participation ensures that government projects align with real community needs. Dr. Yahaya said the call followed a research report assessing citizen engagement in Tudun Wada, Karaye, Kano Municipal, Fagge, Bichi, and Dambatta Local Government Areas. The study found that awareness of budget processes remains low, with…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The National Automotive Design and Development Council,NADDC says beginning from January next year 2026, it would adopt new policies that would transform the Nigerian automatic industry sector. According to the Council, new policies including End-of-life vehicle recycling, mandatory certification of imported used cars, and among others would be carrying out in 2026. The Director‑General of the Council, Mr. Joseph Oluweminu Osanipin, disclosed this during a media parley with Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria,CICAN, in Abuja recently. He said the end-of-life vehicle policy has already approved for implementation. Saying that under the policy, vehicle owners…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has sworn in the Vice Chairman of Kebbe Local Government Area, Hon. Musa Garba Kuchi, as the new Chairman of the council following the death of the elected Chairman, Abdullahi Yarima, who passed away a few months ago. The governor charged the newly sworn-in Chairman to be accessible, honest, sincere, and God-fearing, and to always reside within the local government area in order to effectively serve the people. Governor Aliyu noted that Kebbe Local Government Area is among the areas facing security challenges and therefore tasked the new Chairman to…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Chairman of Tarauni Local Government Area, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Muhammad Sekure, has received two Hilux patrol vehicles and 10 motorcycles for officers of the Neighbourhood Watch Corps to enhance security operations in the area. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Information Officer of the local government, Adamu Iliyasu Hotoro. According to the statement, the security assets were provided as part of the Kano State Government’s strategy, in collaboration with local councils, to strengthen surveillance, improve patrol efficiency and ensure the protection of lives and property across the state. Speaking during…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has awarded contracts for the rehabilitation of 102 dilapidated primary schools across the state at a cost of about N2.5bn. The Special Adviser on Local Inspectorate, Hon. Lawal Rufai Safana, disclosed this while speaking with journalists during the award of contracts to local indigenous contractors in Katsina. Safana said the rehabilitation exercise, which is the first phase of the programme, involves the selection of three primary schools from each of the 34 local government areas of the state. According to him, the intervention is aimed at improving learning conditions and boosting…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Adamawa State has donated two brand new vehicles—a Toyota Hummer bus and a Toyota Hilux pickup—to the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of forthcoming council and general elections. The donation was made by chairmen of the 21 local government councils in the state and presented to the PDP State Chairman, Hon. Hamza Alhaji Bello Madagali, at the party’s secretariat in Yola. Presenting the vehicles, the ALGON Chairman and Chairman of Toungo Local Government Area, Hon. Suleiman Gangkuba, said the gesture symbolised unity, loyalty…