From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The remains of former Defence spokesperson, Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, have been laid to rest at Gidandawa Cemetery in the Katsina metropolitan area. The late General was reportedly abducted by bandits and died while in captivity. His body was released by the abductors on Friday afternoon and subsequently taken for burial. The funeral prayer was led by Imam Kabir and attended by hundreds of sympathisers, family members, friends, and well-wishers. The Deputy Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Faruk Lawal Jobe, led the state government’s delegation at the funeral. Also in attendance were senior military…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters has regretted to announce the passing of Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), who tragically lost his life in captivity following his abduction. In a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) conveyed its deepest sympathies to the Abubakar family, his colleagues, and Nigerians at large. “Maj. Gen. Abubakar served the nation with distinction and held several appointments, including spokesperson of various military formations as well as spokesman for the Armed Forces of Nigeria as Director of Defence Information. He made…
By Usman Usman Garba The Executive Governor of Kano State, His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the inauguration of a high-powered seven-member committee to investigate persistent violations of town planning regulations and the proliferation of poorly regulated developments across the state. In a statement released by Musa Tanko, Chief Press Secretary to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government and made available to The Triumph, the committee was formally inaugurated. Speaking on behalf of the Governor during the inauguration, the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Faruk Ibrahim, expressed concern over the persistent violations of…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone F (South-South), has reaffirmed that governance is truly working in Cross River State, showering encomiums on Governor Bassey Otu and commending his administration for what it described as remarkable development strides and purposeful leadership across critical sectors of the state’s economy. The commendation was made on Saturday by the Vice President of NUJ Zone F, Mr. Opaka Dokubo, while speaking with journalists after leading members of the South-South leadership of the union on an inspection tour of key projects undertaken by the Cross River State…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and UNICEF, commemorated the 2026 International Day of Play with a colourful event at Yahaya Abdulkarim Model Primary School, Sokoto. Addressing pupils during the event, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Sanusi Binji, said the celebration was aimed at encouraging governments, schools, parents, and organisations to create safe and inclusive spaces where children can play, learn, and grow. He noted that the observance recognises play as a fundamental right of every child and an…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto In a move aimed at bolstering security across Kebbi State, Governor Nasir Idris has handed over land for the construction of a new Police Mobile Force base in Zuru. The brief ceremony took place at a strategic location in Zuru and was performed by the Emir of Zuru, Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo III. The land was formally received on behalf of the Kebbi State Commissioner of Police by Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Abubakar Umar Ambursa. The project fulfils Governor Idris’ commitment made during his recent visit to Zuru and follows his directive to…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government has imposed a five-day dusk-to-dawn curfew on the troubled Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr Local Government Area following the renewed communal crisis between the two neighbouring communities. The directive was announced in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, on behalf of Governor Bassey Otu. The Ugep–Idomi conflict, which is linked to a longstanding land dispute, has led to heightened tensions and security concerns in the area in recent months. To restore peace and prevent further violence, the state government ordered the immediate enforcement of…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has provided an update on an alleged murder case reported in Afukan Community, dismissing widespread online claims that two suspects in custody have been linked to a confirmed murder. According to the Command, on June 8, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m., information was received at the Mbukpa Police Division from a correctional officer that members of the community had apprehended two persons suspected of involvement in a murder incident. The suspects, identified as Ofofon Philip, 34, and Offiong Promise, 23, were subsequently transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos As part of activities marking Democracy Day 2026, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has approved the grant of Absolute Pardon to four citizens of the state — Nanchang Ramyil, Sale Ayuba, Abdullahi Haruna A. Yusuf, and John Monday. The pardon followed recommendations by the Plateau State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy through the Ministry of Justice and due consideration by the Nigerian Correctional Service. Governor Mutfwang announced the decision on Friday during the 2026 Conversation Town Hall Meeting held at Crispan Hotel, Jos. He said the gesture reflects his administration’s commitment to balancing…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), South-South Zone, has described Cross River State as one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria, commending Governor Bassey Otu’s administration for sustaining a conducive environment for development, investment, and media practice. The declaration was made during a courtesy visit by officials of the NUJ South-South Zone to the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Erasmus Ekpang, in Calabar, as part of activities marking the union’s zonal meeting hosted in the state. Speaking on behalf of the NUJ National President, the South-South Zonal Vice President, Opaka Dokubo, praised the cordial relationship…