By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, who died yesterday after a prolonged illness. This was contained in a condolence message issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, in Kano on Sunday. Governor Yusuf described the late Galadima as an accomplished sports administrator, a respected statesman, and a community leader who devoted his life to the advancement of football and public service in Nigeria. He noted that during his tenure as NFF Chairman, Galadima made…
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By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State is set for what observers describe as a historic moment on April 23, 2026 as Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, visits the state to launch the Energise Commercialisation Now (ECoN) initiative, a programme expected to strengthen innovation, attract investment and boost industrial development. The visit is being viewed as more than a ceremonial engagement. Analysts say it reflects the growing commitment of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Kano economic future and to deeper federal collaboration with one of Nigeria most important commercial centres. Kano, widely regarded as the commercial heartbeat of Northern Nigeria,…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Sokoto State Primary Healthcare Development Agency and the UNICEF Sokoto Field Office, has officially handed over nutrition commodities to the Sokoto State Government. The event, supported through the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), aims to strengthen efforts to combat malnutrition and improve child health outcomes across the state. With this development, the Sokoto State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have strengthened their partnership on child health through a combined N200 million intervention targeting severe malnutrition, even as officials issued a stern warning against…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Special Adviser to the Governor of Sokoto State on Security Matters, retired Col. Ahmed Abdul Hassan, has commended the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, for securing a landmark agreement with the Republic of Turkey for the training of 200 Nigerian Special Forces personnel. In a statement issued on Sunday in Sokoto, the retired colonel said: “This initiative represents a strategic and timely intervention in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against insurgency, banditry, and other asymmetric security threats. “Modern security challenges, particularly those driven by non-state actors, require highly specialized skills, advanced tactical training, and adaptive operational…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto In Sokoto, tragedy struck onion farmers in Kojiyo community, Goronyo Local Government Area, as a fire outbreak destroyed no fewer than 2,275 bags of onions, leaving farmers with losses estimated at about N56.8 million. The incident, which affected about 65 traditional onion storage huts, has thrown the community into distress. Residents said there were no casualties, but the fire started around 2 p.m. on Friday and lasted for about seven hours, leaving villagers in mourning due to the heavy losses recorded. The National President of the Nigerian Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has approved the general overhaul of its 40-year-old water treatment and supply facilities to enhance water supply across the state. The General Manager of the Sokoto State Water Board, Engr. Aminu Haruna Mika’ilu, confirmed this, noting that the initiative by Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto is aimed at urgently restoring the board’s lost glory and enabling it to operate at its full installed capacity. Mika’ilu also commended Governor Aliyu for approving the ongoing comprehensive rehabilitation of the State Water Board, with a view to upgrading and modernizing the system established over four decades…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has said that plans are underway to integrate haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders care and services into maternal and child health services, especially at the primary and secondary levels of healthcare in Nigeria, to improve early identification of cases and enrolment into comprehensive care for inherited bleeding disorders. In a statement issued to Triumph in Abuja by the Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ado Bako, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this during a…
By Rabi’u Sunusi Hon. Abubakar Sada Bichi has officially declared his intention to contest for a seat in the Kano State House of Assembly under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), pledging to deliver purposeful leadership and tangible development for the people of Bichi. The declaration ceremony, held in an atmosphere of excitement and unity, drew a large crowd of party faithful, community leaders, youth groups, women supporters, and political stakeholders from across the local government area. Addressing supporters at the event, Hon. Abubakar Sada Bichi emphasised the urgent need for visionary leadership, effective representation, and policies that…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has charged the newly appointed Medical Directors of Federal Medical Centres to commit themselves effectively and efficiently to achieving the goals of government policies and priorities. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ado Bako. He said Dr. Salako gave the charge while presenting letters of appointment to six Medical Directors in Abuja. Two of the appointments are renewals of tenure, while the other four…
From Rabiu Sanusi Thousands of residents of Kumbotso Local Government Area turned out in large numbers for a grand reception held in honour of the Council Chairman Hon. Ali Musa Dan Maliki, popularly known as Hardworker in appreciation of his leadership and contributions to grassroots development. The well-attended gathering brought together party stalwarts, community leaders, elders, women groups, youths, and supporters from various wards across the local government, highlighting the widespread support enjoyed by the Chairman. Speaking at the occasion Hon. Ali Musa Dan Maliki reaffirmed his loyalty to the state government and reiterated Kumbotso commitment to the leadership of…