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…
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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…
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…
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…