From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has reiterated that decent work can only thrive in an environment that is secure, stable, and supported by reliable infrastructure. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, speaking at the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Jos Polo Field with the theme “Insecurity, Poverty, Bane of Decent Work”, said his administration is intensifying efforts to address insecurity and poverty as twin challenges affecting development in the state. He was represented at the event by the Deputy Governor, Josephine Piyo. According to the Governor, government is strengthening collaboration with security agencies, the Plateau State Peace…
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From Christiana Gokyo, Jos About 1,400 youths have benefited from the launch of a N300 million Youth Empowerment Grant under the Renewed Hope initiative, with cash disbursements totaling N280 million already made to beneficiaries by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe. Prof. Goshwe said the initiative is designed to transform Plateau State from a civil service, driven economy into a hub of production and small-scale enterprise development. The official launch of the Renewed Hope Youth Empowerment Scale-Up Grant took place on Wednesday at the Tamarald Event Centre, Jos, where he announced that about…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Organised labour leaders in Cross River State have appealed to the state government to urgently address rising insecurity and worsening economic conditions, describing both as major threats to productivity and workers’ welfare. The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the state, Comrade Olayi Gregory, made the appeal during his address at the May Day celebration held in Calabar, where he lamented what he described as a “lackadaisical approach” to pressing challenges affecting workers and residents. According to him, no economy can thrive sustainably in an atmosphere of insecurity. “Across our state and nation,…
By Mahmud Gambo Sani The Senior Legislative Aide to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Abdu Bawa Dutsimma has noted with satisfaction the consensus method adopted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Katsina to produce the party’s flagbearers for 2027 general elections. Alhaji Dutsimma made the commendation while speaking with newsmen in Katsina. The Senior Legislative Aide said the measure, which produced Alhaji Aminu Balele Danarewa for Dutsimma/Kurfi Federal Constituency for the second time, described the consensus as a right step towards ensuring the success of the party. According to him, politicians like Alhaji Aminu Balele…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A non-governmental organization (NGO), the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC), has called on the Federal Government to review upward taxes on tobacco products in order to reduce their consumption, especially among poor households. The Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Ibrahim Rafsanjani, made the call during a one-day training on Tobacco Taxation and Gender Mainstream Advocacy organized for working journalists in Katsina State. Rafsanjani said the prices of tobacco products in Nigeria remain among the cheapest in the world, adding that this has contributed to their high consumption. He noted that increasing taxes on tobacco…
Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Executive Council has approved a total of N61.63 billion for a wide range of development projects spanning education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture and urban renewal, following its 39th meeting held at the Government House in Kano. Addressing journalists the outcome of the Council the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya said the approvals reflect the administration commitment to improving public services and accelerating socio-economic development across the state. He explained that the decisions were reached after extensive deliberations on key governance priorities, with a strong focus on enhancing living standards and expanding access…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Police Command has congratulated workers across the state on the occasion of the International Workers’ Day 2026, commending their resilience and contributions to socio-economic development. In a goodwill message the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, lauded the dedication of workers in both public and private sectors, describing them as the backbone of progress in Kano State and Nigeria at large. Bakori paid special tribute to security personnel, health workers, teachers, artisans, traders, farmers, transporters, journalists and civil servants noting that their sacrifices often under challenging conditions have sustained growth and stability in the…
By Zainab Sani Shehu Kiru The chairman of Sabon Garin Safana Foundation of Dutsinma B Ward, Alhaji Hamza Abdullahi has said that his aspiration to vie for Dutsinma Constituency seat at the Katsina State House of Assembly come 2027 general elections is not do or die affair. Alhaji Abdullahi stated this during a visit to Dutsimma Local Government office of All Progressives Congress (APC) to inform the officials of his interest to contest the seat as contained in a statement from Sarkin Labarai Namaradin Katsina, Alhaji Abdu Bawa Dutsinma, which he made available to The Triumph in Kano recently. The…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has approved the procurement of motorcycles for distribution to civil servants at a 35 per cent subsidy. Governor Ahmed Aliyu disclosed this during the 2026 May Day celebration held at the Giginya Memorial Stadium in Sokoto. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir, said the decision followed a request by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). He explained that the initiative is part of efforts to reinvigorate the civil service and promote a more productive, motivated, and dignified workforce. Aliyu commended civil servants…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) neutralised 201 terrorists, arrested 284 key suspects, and rescued 188 kidnapped civilians in April 2026. The rescued victims include women, children, orphans, and farmers, among others. Within the same period, troops also destroyed several terrorist camps and dismantled logistics networks operated by criminal elements. Briefing Defence Correspondents in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said the operational outcomes recorded across the seven theatres demonstrated the military’s commitment to its constitutional mandate and accountability to Nigerians. According…