From Atiku Sarki, Abuja As Muslims across the world, including Nigerians, prepare to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the Chairman of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore North Central, Alhaji Gidado Idris Bebeji, has called on Ardos and other Fulani leaders to caution their children against carrying dangerous weapons during the Sallah celebrations. Alhaji Idris made the appeal during a meeting with Ardos and Fulani leaders held at his office in Mararaba Gurku, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. He recalled that in previous years, some Fulani youths engaged in violent clashes among themselves during Sallah celebrations, often using…
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By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Muslim faithful in Cross River State have been assured of adequate safety and security during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The assurance was contained in a statement issued to The Triumph by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata. According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Rashid B. Afegbua, felicitated with Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir and also celebrated children across the state on the occasion of Children’s Day. The Commissioner of Police directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Commanders of Operational Units to intensify security…
From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina Dikko Umaru Radda has extended heartfelt Eid-el-Adha greetings to Muslims in Katsina State, across Nigeria, and around the world, urging citizens to pray for peace, security, and national unity during the sacred period. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Governor Radda described the Eid-el-Adha celebration as a timeless reminder of the virtues of faith, obedience, and selfless sacrifice, values he said should guide both leaders and citizens alike. The Governor noted that the Day of Arafat, regarded as the spiritual peak of the Hajj season, offers…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Police Command has formally inaugurated the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) as part of its commitment to protecting human rights and combating violent crimes across the state. The initiative, designed by the Inspector General of Police, is aimed at responding swiftly and professionally to emerging security threats while maintaining accountability and adherence to the rule of law. Speaking during the unveiling of the unit, the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, Bassey Ewah, said the establishment of the VCRU would enhance operational efficiency in tackling violent crimes while ensuring that policing activities are…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Cross River State Command, on Tuesday stopped a commercial driver from travelling after he tested positive for alcohol during the Corps’ Sallah sensitisation campaign in Calabar. Speaking to newsmen during the exercise, the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Innocent Etuk, said the driver failed a breathalyser test conducted at the motor park. Etuk disclosed that the driver recorded an alcohol level of 0.481 milligrammes, far above the approved safety limit for motorists. He added that the driver was immediately withdrawn from duty to prevent a possible road crash during the…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Police Command has formally inaugurated the Violent Crimes Response Unit (VCRU) as part of efforts to strengthen the protection of human rights and combat violent crimes across the state. The initiative, introduced by the Inspector General of Police, is aimed at ensuring swift and professional responses to emerging security threats while upholding accountability and respect for the rule of law. Speaking during the unveiling of the unit, the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Bassey Ewah, said the establishment of the VCRU would enhance operational efficiency in tackling violent crimes while ensuring…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Emir of Kazaure, Najib Hussaini Adamu, has been described as an exemplary father and compassionate leader dedicated to the welfare of his people. This was disclosed by one of the Emir’s younger brothers, Alhaji Yakubu Gambo, an accountant serving with the Office of the Accountant General, Jigawa State Ministry of Finance. Speaking with reporters, Gambo stated that the Emir remains a father figure to all indigenes of Kazaure due to his consistent efforts in assisting the needy and supporting the less privileged at all times. “Our Emir, Najib Hussaini Kazaure, is a father to every indigene…
From Shuaibu Ibrahim Gusau The Zamfara State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, under the leadership of the Honourable Commissioner, Engineer Ahmad Garba Yandi, has commenced the payment of gratuity to the fourth batch of retired local government staff across the state, amounting to a total of N500 million. This development forms part of the Zamfara State Government’s commitment to improving the welfare of retirees and ensuring that former workers who served diligently at both local government and state levels receive their entitlements without delay. This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the…
By Shuaibu Ibrahim, Gusau Some stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State have accused Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar of allegedly creating confusion within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by Hon. Ibrahim El-Marad on behalf of the group, the stakeholders alleged that information available to them indicated that the senator was planning to strike deals with opposition parties against the APC. The statement further claimed that some individuals loyal to Senator Yari allegedly recruited local vigilantes and suspected bandits to cause chaos during the elections in…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Northern Nigerian Election Monitoring Volunteers (NIMOV), Zamfara Chapter, has commended political leaders for demonstrating political maturity during the rescheduled State Assembly primary elections for Maradun I and II constituencies held on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The group noted that the peaceful atmosphere that characterised the exercise marked a significant departure from the tension and political unrest that often accompany party primaries in many parts of the country. According to NIMOV, the orderly conduct of party supporters and stakeholders in Maradun reflected growing democratic awareness and a collective determination to protect the sanctity of the…