From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Alhaji Umar Ajiya Isa, popularly known as Ajiyan Sokoto, has formally declared his intention to contest the Sokoto East Senatorial District seat in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The declaration was contained in a statement issued by the Ajiyan Sokoto Coordination Committee in support of the APC. According to the statement, the decision followed sustained calls from party leaders, political associates, and constituents across the district’s eight local government areas urging him to join the race. The statement, signed by a retired Permanent Secretary, Nasiru Yahaya Isa,…
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From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare, describing it as a top priority during the 2026 International Workers’ Day celebration in the state. In his address at the event, titled “Insecurity and Poverty: Bane of Decent Work,” the governor congratulated workers across the state for their dedication and contributions to development. He outlined ongoing and planned measures aimed at improving working conditions and strengthening the state’s workforce. He further stated that the state government is set to recruit new staff to strengthen the local government system, adding that…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani has formally announced her defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). She made the declaration in Yola, stating that the move has become necessary, and described it as a significant shift in the political landscape of Adamawa State. Her political journey has seen her move through different platforms, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) era to the ADC, and now to the NDC, a development that has further reshaped alignments within the state’s political space. Binani’s defection has, however, raised questions, as the detailed reasons…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Cross River State Governor, Bassey Edet Otu, Mr. Edem Darlington , in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, visited an ailing veteran journalist, Mr. Peter Okon, ahead of the 2026 World Press Freedom Day. The visit was part of efforts to express solidarity with the veteran broadcaster and to support his ongoing recovery journey. Mr. Darlington led a delegation of media practitioners to Mr. Okon’s residence, where he commended his resilience and steady progress after a near-fatal accident. Mr. Okon, a retired…
By John Bassey, Kebbi Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved N1.7 billion for the revitalisation of 21 additional Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and N1.3 billion for the procurement of hospital equipment for five General Hospitals across the state. The governor disclosed this while hosting representatives of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. The visit also featured an update on the Polio Eradication Initiative by the Kebbi State Polio Emergency Operations Centre. Governor Idris further…
By John Bassey, Kebbi The Kebbi State Governor, His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, has expressed delight over what he described as the prevailing industrial harmony in the state and urged organised labour to sustain the momentum. Addressing workers at the Haliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi during the 2026 May Day celebration on Friday, the governor assured labour unions of improved welfare. The theme of this year’s Workers’ Day is: “Insecurity and Poverty: Bane of Decent Work.” Governor Idris recalled his background in the labour movement, emphasising that workers remain a critical component of policy formulation and implementation. He…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a public service that is efficient, professional, and responsive to the needs of the people. Speaking at the 2026 May Day Celebration held at the Sani Abacha Stadium, the Governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, assured workers that their welfare remains a top priority of his administration. Governor Yusuf said his government will continue to implement policies that promote fairness, reward diligence, and ensure a conducive working environment for civil servants across the state. “May Day…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a public service that is efficient, professional, and responsive to the needs of the people. Speaking at the 2026 May Day Celebration held at the Sani Abacha Stadium, the Governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, assured workers that their welfare remains a top priority of his administration. Governor Yusuf said his government will continue to implement policies that promote fairness, reward diligence, and ensure a conducive working environment for civil servants across the state. “May Day…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has assured the Lagos State Government of its readiness to provide the necessary technical and operational support for the effective and seamless implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) in the state. The assurance was given by the Managing Director/Chief Executive, Barr. Oluwaseun Falaye, during a sensitisation workshop for Employee Relations Officers of Lagos State Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), held on Wednesday in Lagos. Falaye, in a statement made available to The Triumph in Abuja by the management of the Fund, said NSITF remained fully committed to supporting…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Federal University of Education, Zaria is set to host the 3rd National Education, Trade, Innovation and Investment Summit (NETIIS 2026), a major national gathering organized by the Zazzau Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ZAZCCIMA). The summit has been officially approved by the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) as one of its national flagship events. It is scheduled to hold from Friday, 30th October to Sunday, 8th November, 2026. The confirmation was made during a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Yahaya Isa Bunkure (Makaman Rano), by a…