By Musa Muhammad Kutama The Karaye Old Boys Association (KAROBA) has intensified efforts toward the reopening of Unity College, Karaye, which was closed by the previous administration due to security challenges in the area. In a statement issued to journalists by the National Public Relations Officer of the association, Comrade Ibrahim Salihu Kurna, following a joint meeting of the National Executive Council and members of the recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) Committees held on June 14, 2026, at the association’s National Secretariat, KAROBA reaffirmed its commitment to educational development and the welfare of its members. According to Kurna, the high-level…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto In strict compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on the enforcement of traffic regulations, the Sokoto State Police Command has impounded 32 vehicles during a coordinated operation targeting vehicles without number plates, covered number plates, and other related traffic offences across the state capital. To ensure immediate legal enforcement and serve as a deterrent to violators, the command simultaneously activated a mobile court presided over by Chief Magistrate Isah Idris Marafa. The court promptly prosecuted several offenders and imposed fines and other penalties in accordance with relevant legal provisions.…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has commissioned a series of major development projects in Ilela Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The projects, executed by the Sokoto State Government in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the German Government, and other development partners, include 100 housing units for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), a Climate Peace Hub, a solar mini-grid, and the Ilela International Cattle Market. The commissioning ceremony formed part of activities marking the third anniversary of Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration. Speaking at the event, Governor Zulum said he was…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will silence his critics and political opponents through his achievements ahead of the 2027 general elections. Matawalle stated this in a solidarity message delivered at the Contact and Sensitisation Retreat organised by the North-West Tinubu/Matawalle Peace and Unity Initiative on Tuesday in Sokoto. He condemned critics of the Tinubu administration, describing them as purveyors of falsehood, mischief and propaganda aimed at tarnishing the President’s image and undermining the achievements of his administration. According to him, such campaigns would…
By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Grand Khadi of Katsina State and Chairman of the State Sharia Commission, Professor Muhammad Kabir Abubakar, has called on Muslims across the state to use the occasion of 1st Muharram, the beginning of the Islamic New Year, to pray for the restoration and sustenance of peace in Katsina State. In a statement issued to newsmen, Professor Abubakar described 1st Muharram as a significant day in the Islamic calendar and advised Muslims to dedicate the day to seeking Allah’s forgiveness, mercy and blessings. He congratulated Muslims in Katsina State, Nigeria and across the world on…
By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has issued a new Executive Order aimed at strengthening security and protecting lives and property across the state, particularly in the ongoing fight against banditry and kidnapping. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, the new directive was announced following an emergency security meeting attended by security agencies and traditional rulers and presided over by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda. According to the statement, the Executive Order bans the sale, purchase, transportation, and storage of petroleum products in jerrycans across Katsina State with immediate…
By John Bassey, Kebbi The Kebbi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), under the leadership of its Chairman, Comrade Zaki Sarki, has commended Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, for his initiative to expand the state’s economic opportunities through a high-level investment mission to China. This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the NUT Chairman, Comrade Zaki Sarki, and the State Secretary, Comrade Gazali Maccido, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the Governor’s visit is aimed at attracting investment and fostering strategic partnerships that will drive sustainable development across Kebbi…
By Mustapha Saye The Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has called on leaders across Northern Nigeria to move beyond rhetoric and take decisive action to address insecurity, poverty, and underdevelopment in the region. Governor Inuwa Yahaya made the call on Monday while delivering a goodwill message at the meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council in Dutse, Jigawa State. The meeting brought together governors, traditional rulers, security chiefs, and representatives of the Federal Government to deliberate on the theme, “Peace, Unity and Development of Northern Nigeria.” Describing the security…
By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has inaugurated a high-powered committee to investigate the alleged diversion, theft, and unauthorized sale of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) intended for the treatment of malnourished children across the state. According to a statement issued to The Triumph by the Ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa, the committee was inaugurated on behalf of the Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf. Speaking during the inauguration, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, said the committee was established to uncover the facts surrounding the reported diversion of the life-saving nutritional commodities…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has unveiled Digital Multimedia Department under the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs as part of efforts to strengthen government communication, promote transparency, and enhance public engagement through modern digital platforms. This was containing in statement issued by the Director Special Duty of the ministry, Sani Abba Yola where made available to Journalists on Monday. The statement said the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, made this known during the unveiling and inauguration ceremony held on Monday at the Ministry’s headquarters in the Audu Bako Secretariat, Kano. Comrade Waiya…