Author: Usman Gwadabe

Daga Ahmad Muhammad Sani Gwarzo, ANIPR Turakin Gwarzo, Ambassador Alarammah Dahiru Rabi’u Gwarzo, ya yi kira ga al’umma da su guji ɗabi’ar hassada tare da rungumar ƙauna, haƙuri da son alheri ga juna domin samun zaman lafiya da ci gaban al’umma. Ya bayyana hakan ne a yayin wani zaman majalisi da aka gudanar a ƙofar gidan Alhaji Adamu Lawan Gwarzo, inda malamai, dattawa, matasa da sauran jama’a suka halarta domin sauraron nasihohi da shawarwari kan al’amuran rayuwa da addini. A cewarsa, hassada na daga cikin manyan cututtukan zuciya da ke haddasa rarrabuwar kai, gaba da rashin zaman lafiya a cikin…

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By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA), in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health and development partners, has flagged off the 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week, aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of mothers and children across the state. The week-long programme, which runs from June 11 to June 15, will provide a range of life-saving healthcare services, including routine immunisation for children aged 0–15 months, the introduction of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for nine-year-old girls, administration of multiple micronutrient supplements, iron and folic acid tablets…

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By Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has applauded the House of Representatives for passing the bill that seeks to establish state police across Nigeria. Governor Alia described the passage of the bill as a bold and commendable step toward strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture. He stated this on Friday during his June 12 Democracy Day broadcast to the people of Benue State in Makurdi, the state capital. According to him, his support for the bill is based on the need for a more localized and responsive policing system capable of addressing the peculiar security challenges confronting different…

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By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, has paid a condolence visit to the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics in his office, Hajiya Fatima Mudi, following the death of her husband, Alhaji Yusuf Sabo. Garo visited the bereaved family on Thursday at their residence in Gama, Nassarawa Local Government Area of the state, where he expressed sympathy over the loss and prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul. The deputy governor described the death as a painful loss not only to the family but also to friends, associates and all those who…

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By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, has commended the Community Reorientation Council for its contributions to school feeding programmes, education, healthcare and other community development initiatives across the state. Garo gave the commendation on Thursday while receiving leaders of the council from the 44 local government areas of the state, who paid him a courtesy visit at his office to congratulate him on his emergence as deputy governor and to extend Eid-el-Kabir greetings. The deputy governor described the council as an important grassroots structure that complements government efforts in delivering social services and…

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By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has constructed 152 two-bedroom houses for victims of bandit attacks in Jibia Local Government Area of the state. The beneficiaries were also provided with a veterinary clinic, cattle market, Climate Peace Hub, and a 50kWp solar mini-grid to support their livelihoods and improve living conditions. Speaking during the commissioning of the houses, Governor Dikko Umar Radda described the projects as a major step toward restoring hope and rebuilding the lives of people affected by insecurity. The governor said the projects were implemented…

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By Ado Salisu The Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged to host a memorable Africa Schools Games in Abuja in 2027. This assurance was given by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, on Tuesday, June 9, during a meeting with a delegation from the ANOCA Africa Schools Games Coordination Commission. The ANOCA Africa Schools Games Coordination Commission is on a working visit to Nigeria ahead of the Africa Schools Games scheduled to be held in Abuja in 2027. During the visit, which runs from June 8 to 11, members of the ANOCA Commission are expected…

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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Tension has gripped Danare Community in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State following the alleged incursion of more than 200 armed Cameroonian soldiers into the Nigerian border settlement. Community sources told Triumph correspondent that the development has sparked anxiety among residents, who expressed concerns over the presence of foreign troops within Nigerian territory and the potential security implications for the area. The incident, which reportedly occurred without prior notification to local authorities, has raised fresh questions about security along the Nigeria–Cameroon border. Several residents who spoke with our correspondent described the development as…

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By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA), in partnership with the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG), Abuja, and the Plateau State Ministry of Education, has launched the Green School Waste Framework in Jos as part of activities marking World Environment Day 2026. The initiative emerged from a partnership request by students of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance as part of their community-focused capstone project aimed at developing practical solutions to pressing societal challenges. Recognizing the growing environmental concerns associated with poor waste management practices, the students designed the Green School…

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By Christiana Gokyo, Jos A Jos-based civil society practitioner and founder of the Youth Initiative Against Violence and Human Rights Abuse (YIAVHA), Jacob Choji Pwakim, has expressed concern over the withdrawal of a child defilement case involving a four-year-old girl in Plateau State. The case, which was before High Court 15 in Jos, involved allegations that the child’s father molested her. The matter was reportedly withdrawn following a directive from the Plateau State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, who authorized the discontinuance of the prosecution. According to reports, the defendant had repeatedly failed to appear in court despite several adjournments.…

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