By Hussaini Ibrahim Kano State Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aliyu Ahmad Dambatta and Mansura Aminu Baba at Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Juma’at Mosque in Kofar Mata, Kano. The event was disclosed in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer in the Deputy Governor’s Office, Lurwanu Idris Malikawa Garu. According to the statement, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, stood in as the groom’s representative (wakili), while Hassan Baba served as the bride’s guardian. The groom paid a dowry of N200,000. The wedding solemnisation was conducted by the…
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By Joseph Adahnu, Yola Construction firm Triacta says its commitment to prompt compensation, community engagement and quality project delivery has been instrumental in the successful execution of major infrastructure projects across Adamawa State. The company’s Project Manager, Ghassan Ghenen, disclosed this in an interview with journalists, explaining that Triacta has adopted a people-centred approach that prioritises trust, transparency and local participation. According to him, the company ensures that all affected persons receive compensation before construction begins, while also providing employment opportunities for qualified residents of host communities. “From day one, we have focused on building trust. The majority of our…
By Salisu Baso The Gombe State Association of Hotel, Travel and Event Managers (GSAHTEM) has announced plans to organise a three-day certification training programme aimed at enhancing professionalism among practitioners in the hospitality, tourism, and travel industry. The association disclosed this during its meeting where members discussed preparations for the upcoming training scheduled to hold at the Gombe International Hotel (GIH). In a statement signed by Mr Bala Bobbo, GSAHTEM urged professionals in the sector to take advantage of the opportunity to obtain certification from an accredited institution of the Federal Government through the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism…
By Salisu Baso The Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) has called on the state government to transfer the implementation of the World Bank-supported Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project from the Ministry of Agriculture to the Ministry of Livestock Development. The call was made by the member representing Kano Municipal Constituency, Hon. Nabil Aliyu Daneji, through a motion presented during plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore. Hon. Daneji explained that the L-PRES Project is a six-year World Bank-funded initiative aimed at improving livestock productivity, commercialisation, and resilience among livestock stakeholders.…
By Salisu Baso The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a bill establishing two new agencies to take over the responsibilities previously handled by the Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA). The House Leader, Hon. Lawan Hussaini Dala, disclosed this while speaking with journalists after plenary, explaining that the decision was taken under the State Urban and Physical Development Law, which provides for the creation of the two agencies. The newly established agencies are the Kano State Metropolitan Management Agency (KAMMA) and the Kano State Development Control Agency (KADCA). According to Hon. Dala, KAMMA and KADCA will be…
By Salisu Baso The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been commended for appointing Alhaji Aminu Abba Ibrahim as Special Adviser on Solid Minerals in the state. The commendation was made by the former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employees (NUFBTE), Comrade Yahaya Haruna Tinki, during an interview with Triumph Newspapers in Kano. Tinki said since the appointment of the Special Adviser, the solid minerals sector in the state has recorded significant progress, particularly in strengthening the relationship between miners and the government. He noted that Kano State is endowed with abundant mineral…
By Shafi’u Yahaya More than 400 Yantallah girls under the Kano State Agency for Mass Education are set to graduate and receive empowerment support as part of the Kano State Government’s efforts to promote education and improve the livelihoods of citizens. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr. Binta Abubakar, disclosed this in an interview with our reporter while highlighting the achievements of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration in the education sector during his three years in office. Dr. Binta commended Governor Yusuf’s leadership style, describing it as people-oriented and focused on improving the lives of ordinary citizens. She called…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to preparations for the 2027 general elections while concluding arrangements for the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. Prof. Amupitan gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja when he received a delegation of the Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) resident in Plateau State, led by Pius A. Akubo, SAN, who paid a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters to congratulate him on his appointment as INEC Chairman. The INEC Chairman urged Nigerians, especially members of the legal…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have strengthened their collaboration to improve voter registration, enhance identity verification, and ensure a more credible electoral process ahead of the 2027 General Election. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, said the newly enacted National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 provides the foundation for a new electoral system driven by verified identities, reduced duplication, and improved data integrity. Prof. Amupitan stated this on Wednesday when he received the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and her management…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to improve border management, intelligence gathering, and internal security across the state. Governor Mutfwang gave the assurance on Thursday when he received the Plateau State Comptroller of the Nigerian Immigration Service, CIS Mary U. Abang, who paid him a courtesy visit at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos. The Governor described the Nigerian Immigration Service as a critical institution responsible for safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty, noting that effective migration management has become increasingly important…