From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has recovered over 60 public assets, including buildings, construction equipment, and vehicles, in an ongoing effort to reclaim government property allegedly diverted or illegally occupied across the state. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Taskforce on Recovery of Government Properties, retired General Nash Yakubu, while presenting an interim report to the Chief of Staff to the Plateau State Government, Jerry Satmak, in Jos. According to him, the task force, which has been in operation for over one year, has recorded significant progress in identifying and recovering valuable government assets. He…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Youth and student leaders under the aegis of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Cross River State have declared that the 2027 general elections will mark a turning point for youth participation in governance, insisting that the time has come for young people to take elective positions and unseat non-performing representatives. The position was made known during a stakeholders’ meeting involving NYCN officials and student leaders from Calabar South, Akpabuyo and Bakassi Federal Constituency. Participants at the meeting expressed dissatisfaction with what they described as ineffective representation and a growing disconnect between elected…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Bello Littafe Gande, has described the party as “God-sent,” insisting that it remains committed to taking Nigeria to greater heights. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto, Gande said the APC is the party to beat in the forthcoming 2027 general elections and beyond, stressing that no other political platform in the country currently matches its strength and performance. He called on all patriotic and law-abiding Nigerians to rally support for the APC, noting that a vote for the party is a vote for the…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies has on Wednesday witnessed an unprecedented gathering as academics, dignitaries, and stakeholders from across Nigeria converged to celebrate its 50th anniversary in a colourful and historic ceremony. The grand finale marked the culmination of a three-day series of activities organised to commemorate five decades of academic excellence and institutional growth. Speaking at the occasion, the Provost of the College, Professor Balarabe Abubakar Jakada (Majidadin Kauran Katsina), expressed profound gratitude to Almighty Allah for the remarkable achievements recorded over the past 50 years. He noted that the institution has…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to promoting a culture of prevention across all workplaces, with renewed efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s legal and institutional framework on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). This was contained in a statement signed and issued to Triumph in Abuja by the Head of Press and Public Relations in the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Annah Daniel said the Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, made this known during the commemoration of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026 held in Abuja with…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to forging stronger partnerships with international development agencies to drive agricultural transformation and stimulate economic growth across the state. The Governor made this known on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from the European Union (EU), including officials of the EU-VACE Agriculture Value Chain Facility and the Transformative Agriculture Systems for Rural Economic Development (BMZ), at the Government House, Kano. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad in Kano on Wednesday. Represented by his Chief of Staff,…
By Rabiu Sanusi The race for the Kano Central Senatorial seat has intensified as Dr. Danyaro Ali Yakasai formally declared his intention to contest under the All Progressives Congress (APC), during a well-attended event held at the party’s state secretariat in Kano. The declaration ceremony attracted a large crowd of party members, stakeholders, supporters, and elected officials, turning the venue into a major political gathering and signaling growing momentum for the aspirant. Prominent party figures present at the event included Hon. Mudassir Zawaciki, member representing Kumbotso Local Government in the Kano State House of Assembly; Hon. Idris Dan Kawu, member…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar A youth group under the aegis of Cross River State Youths in Politics for Good Governance has called on political parties to avoid the recycling of aspirants, as it unanimously endorsed Governor Bassey Otu and 14 others for various elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced by the group’s Chairman, Jerry Odey, during a media interaction in Calabar. Odey explained that the decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders across the state, adding that the group, which serves as an umbrella body for politically active youths across party lines, decided to…
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau The Zamfara State Government has dismissed rumours linking the delay in salary payments to political developments, insisting that the situation has no connection with any alleged defection of Governor Dauda Lawal to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, clarified that the delay is part of a broader nationwide challenge associated with ongoing financial and banking processes at the central level. According to him, “the government wishes to state clearly that the delay is not peculiar to Zamfara State, but rather part of…
By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Three state governors are set to commission multi-billion naira projects executed by the administration of Governor Dikko Umar Radda in Katsina State. The governors expected for the exercise are Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, who is also the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF); Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State; and Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State. The Katsina State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Bala Salisu Zango, disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the Government House Press Centre in Katsina. According to him, Governor Buni will kick off the commissioning activities on…