From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems and a mock presidential election as part of measures to improve preparations for the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, who paid a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters. Professor Amupitan said the proposals were being considered in response to lessons learnt from the 2023 general election, particularly concerns surrounding the performance and reliability of election technology. He explained that…
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By Abba Dukawa Family members, political associates and well-wishers has on Friday gathered at Alfurqan Juma’at Mosque, Kano, for the wedding fatiha of Dr Abdulrahman Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya, son of Hon. Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya, an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and former member of the House of Representatives. Dr Abdulrahman was joined in marriage with Labiba Ahmad Muhammad, daughter of Alhaji Ahmad Muhammad, mni, a former Assistant Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, in a ceremony conducted in line with Islamic traditions. Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of…
By Abubakar Umar Muhd (Nr GWANI) Nigeria’s healthcare system is facing a growing crisis as thousands of nurses continue to leave the country in search of better salaries, improved working conditions, professional growth, and safer work environments. The migration trend, popularly known as the “Japa” phenomenon, has become a major concern for the country’s health sector, with highly trained and experienced nurses relocating to countries offering better career opportunities. Major destinations for Nigerian nurses include the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. In recent years, Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab…
By Suleiman Ahmad Ramat For decades, Triumph Newspaper stood as one of Kano State’s most respected public institutions and a symbol of journalism in Northern Nigeria. Established during the administration of the late Alhaji Abubakar Rimi, the state’s first civilian governor in the Second Republic, the newspaper was created to inform, educate, and enlighten the people of Kano while serving as a platform for public discourse and government accountability. Beyond its role as a newspaper, Triumph became a training ground for generations of journalists, editors, photographers, and media professionals who later distinguished themselves in newspapers, television stations, and radio organizations…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing rehabilitation of the historic Hill Station Hotel, Plateau Hotel, and the Rwang Pam Township Stadium in Jos. The governor stated this on Thursday shortly after inspecting the facilities, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to reviving critical tourism and sports infrastructure as part of efforts to reposition the state’s economy. Governor Mutfwang described the revival of Plateau Hotel and Hill Station Hotel as a major milestone, noting that the facilities were once among Nigeria’s leading hospitality destinations before years of neglect. According to him, both…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that troops conducting nationwide operations between July 10 and 16, 2026, rescued more than 40 kidnapped civilians, arrested suspected terrorists and their collaborators, and recovered arms, ammunition and other items. In a statement issued to Defence Correspondents in Abuja, the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said troops also neutralised scores of terrorists and disrupted their criminal networks during the period. According to him, troops, in collaboration with other security agencies and local vigilante groups, recorded significant successes ranging from the neutralisation and arrest of terrorists, kidnappers and…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The National Chairman of the Izala movement, Muhammad Sani Yahaya Jingir, has called on Muslims and wealthy individuals to emulate the generosity of Hajiya Safaratu Tijjani Bello by using their wealth to support the propagation of Islam and community development. Ash-Sheikh Jingir made the appeal while commissioning a mosque and Islamic school built and donated by Hajiya Safaratu Tijjani Bello to the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah national headquarters in Jos, Plateau State. He praised Hajiya Bello’s commitment and described the construction of the mosque as a noble act of worship that would continue…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe Nigerian technocrat, Dr. Ibrahim Jalo Daudu Tafarkin Gombe, has called on the Federal Government to formally endorse United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed as Nigeria’s candidate for the office of UN Secretary-General when the tenure of António Guterres expires in January 2027. Speaking on the forthcoming leadership transition at the United Nations, Tafarkin Gombe described Amina Mohammed as a highly qualified global leader with the experience, competence and international reputation needed to head the world body. He noted that Amina Mohammed has served as the UN Deputy Secretary-General since 2017 and previously held key positions in…
By Abubakar Rabilu The Yobe State Focal Person for UN Women, Ambassador Fatima Mohammed Paga, has commended the Yobe State Government for supporting bean cake (akara) sellers with energy-efficient cooking stoves and food items, describing the initiative as a significant step towards women’s economic empowerment and environmental sustainability. The intervention, implemented through the Yobe State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Empowerment, provided beneficiaries with energy-efficient cooking stoves, bags of beans and cooking oil to support and expand their businesses. In a statement issued to journalists, Paga praised Governor Mai Mala Buni for what she described as a practical, people-centred initiative…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government-owned Pharmaceutical Production Plant is set to commence operations in the last quarter of this year, the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Drugs and Medical Supplies Agency, Hajiya Fatima Shuaibu Kurfi, has said. Kurfi disclosed this during the flag-off of the distribution of free medical commodities and medical equipment in Katsina. She said the plant would begin production with six oral dosage formulations, adding that its products would be marketed across Nigeria and exported to other countries. According to her, the pharmaceutical plant is expected to boost internally generated revenue for…