From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar E-World United Football Club of Calabar has emerged victorious at the Calabar Centre of the just concluded Nationwide League One (NLO) competition after defeating Mojoda FC of Calabar 2-0. Jude Ayibe opened the scoring for E-World United in the 24th minute of the first half, while Uwem Akpan added the second goal in the 35th minute to seal the victory for his side. Speaking after the match, the captain of E-World United FC, Patrick Kajang, attributed the team’s success to hard work, discipline, and fair play. He expressed optimism that the team would overcome its…
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By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has successfully resolved the lingering dispute surrounding the Kano Central Senatorial ticket, paving the way for Ibrahim Shekarau to emerge as the consensus candidate. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. The breakthrough followed a high-level reconciliation meeting convened by Governor Yusuf in Abuja, where all aspirants and major stakeholders reportedly agreed to close ranks in the interest of unity, progress and the political future of Kano State. Following the Governor’s intervention, eight aspirants voluntarily stepped down from the race…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Ahead of the 2027 general elections, communities in the Shagari/Yabo Federal Constituency of Sokoto State have endorsed the member representing the constituency, Hon. Umar Yusuf Yabo, and contributed N10 million toward his second-term bid. The communities also raised additional funds for the purchase of his nomination form. Receiving the N10 million donation, presented by Alhaji Danmaliki on behalf of the communities during a ceremony held at Yabo Model School on Saturday, Hon. Yabo pledged to seek re-election to ensure the continuity of projects and programmes in the constituency. He expressed appreciation for the gesture, noting…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has underscored the role of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) in restoring hope and dignity to Nigerian workers who suffer injuries in the line of duty. Faleye stated this in Abuja during the presentation of prosthetic limbs to 10 beneficiaries of the scheme. In a statement issued to The Triumph on Sunday, the NSITF boss, who was represented by the General Manager, Claims and Compensation, Mrs. Nkiru Ogunnike, said the initiative had continued to put smiles on the faces…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Amirul Hajj and Leader of the 2026 Katsina State Hajj Delegation, Barrister Ahmad Usman El-Marzuq, has charged Hajj guides to treat their responsibilities to pilgrims as a primary assignment throughout the pilgrimage period. This was contained in a statement issued by Ahmed Abdulkadir, Media Representative of the State Hajj Delegation. According to the statement, the Amirul Hajj gave the charge during a meeting with Hajj guides attended by members of the delegation, as well as the Chairman and members of the Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board. Barrister El-Marzuq emphasized the importance of dedication, discipline…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto As Nasir Idris submitted his nomination form and successfully scaled the screening process, supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have intensified mobilization efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections. Shortly after the screening exercise, Governor Idris commended the national leadership of the party for providing a level playing field that enabled members and aspirants to exercise their democratic rights through a transparent process. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Communication and Strategy, Abdullahi Idris Saudakin Zuru, the Kebbi State Governor expressed profound appreciation to APC stakeholders, party members, and the people…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Concerned citizens of Dutsen Bakoshi in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State, currently residing in the South-South region of the country, have called on the Kano State Government under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to urgently intervene over the worsening condition of the Dutsen Bakoshi Earth Dam, whose water they described as a serious threat to human and animal lives. The spokesperson of the community, Alhaji Musa Balarabe, made the appeal in an interview with our reporter. According to him, the water from the earth dam has turned greenish, raising fears of contamination and possible…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has stated that it remained committed to supporting initiatives that promote professionalism, ethical journalism, and responsible dissemination of information. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Alhaji Bello Sambo Danchadi, gave the assurance while declaring open a one-day workshop organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) aimed at strengthening the capacity of journalists in accurate judicial reporting and responsible news writing. The commissioner commended the leadership of the NUJ Sokoto State Council for organising the timely and highly relevant workshop. “The choice of the theme, ‘Accurate Court Reporting: A Pillar…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has organized a one-day training programme for government Media Aides and Media Assistants on the proper and effective use of social media and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The training, organized in collaboration with Optimal Image Media Limited, was themed: “Harnessing Social Media and AI for Effective Policy Implementation and Strategic Communication.” Speaking at the event held at the Press Centre, Government House, Katsina, the Director General of the Media Directorate, Maiwada Danmallam, said the training became necessary to enhance the performance of participants in the discharge of their duties. Danmallam noted that…
By Rabiu Sanusi Chairman of the Kano State Association of Aspirants under the African Democratic Congress, Hon. Haruna Yahaya Kadana, has called on the people of Kano State to unite and support credible candidates within the party, particularly governorship aspirant Malam Ibrahim Khalil, in order to rescue the state from its current socio-economic and political challenges. Kadana made the call during a grand dinner reception organised by supporters and members of the Kano State Association of ADC Aspirants to welcome Malam Ibrahim Khalil back from the Saudi Arabia following the successful completion of his Umrah pilgrimage less than two weeks…