By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the United Kingdom in key sectors including governance, healthcare, education and economic development. The state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, stated this during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the British High Commission to the Government House in Kano. The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, said the visit reflected a shared commitment towards deepening cooperation and strategic dialogue between Kano State and the UK. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged intending pilgrims from the state to conduct themselves responsibly during the 2026 Hajj exercise and project a positive image of Kano and Nigeria in Saudi Arabia. The governor made the appeal during a practical demonstration exercise organised for intending pilgrims at the Hajj Camp in Kano. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mustapha Muhammad. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, Yusuf said pilgrims should see themselves as ambassadors of the state and Islam during their…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service has handed over several intercepted luxury vehicles traced to Canada as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen international collaboration against transnational vehicle theft and smuggling. This was disclosed in a statement made available to Triumph on Sunday following the official handover ceremony held at the Tin Can Island Port. During the ceremony, the Deputy High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Nasser Salihou, formally received the recovered vehicles from the Customs Area Controller of the Tin Can Island Command, Frank Onyeka. The recovery followed months of intelligence sharing and operational collaboration between the…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola No fewer than 12 former Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram in 2014 have graduated from the American University of Nigeria during the institution’s 17th commencement ceremony held in Yola, Adamawa State. The girls were among over 250 graduates celebrated during the 2026 convocation ceremony of the university. The former abductees, whose education was funded by the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs after their release, were described as symbols of resilience and hope. Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister of Women Affairs, Iman Suleiman-Ibrahim, commended the university for supporting the girls and…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe state Gov. Hon. Mai Mala Buni, said the All Progressives Congress (APC), is open to fair, credible and transparent primary election if there is no general agreement on the consensus mode. In a press statement by Mamman Mohammed The DG press and media affairs to the governor Buni said, Governor Buni said the party has not foreclosed direct election to produce its candidates for the contestable offices for the 2027 general election. “The emergence of Baba Mallam Wali as the preferred candidate of the party, followed the resolutions of the critical stakeholders meeting of …
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Deputy Governor, Murtala Sule Garo, on Friday visited the former Vice Chairman of Rogo Local Government Area, Nasiru Dalha Rogo, who is receiving treatment at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital following a recent motor accident that claimed the life of one of his sons. The Triumph learnt that another son of the former vice chairman sustained injuries, including a fractured arm, while Rogo himself is being treated for a bone dislocation. During the visit, Garo prayed for the repose of the deceased and wished the injured quick recovery. “We pray Almighty Allah to forgive…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has described sports as a growing tool for national unity, youth engagement and economic development, saying the sector is gradually evolving into a major contributor to Nigeria’s economy. The state Deputy Governor, Hon. Murtala Sule Garo, stated this on Friday at the closing ceremony of the North-West Veterans All-Star Renewed Hope Tournament held at the Sani Abacha Indoor Stadium in Kano. Representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the event, Garo said the tournament brought together former players, sports stakeholders and supporters from across the North-West in an atmosphere of unity and mutual respect.…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Sule Garo, on Saturday paid a condolence visit to the family of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ibrahim Gwani Tahir, who died on Friday at the age of 80. Garo visited the residence of the late cleric in Yakasai quarters of Kano where family members, associates and sympathisers had gathered to mourn the respected scholar. During the visit, the deputy governor described the death of the Islamic scholar as a huge loss to Kano State, the Muslim community and the country at large. He said the late cleric dedicated his life…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with international development agencies to accelerate agricultural transformation and economic growth in the state.. The governor stated this on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from the European Union, including officials of the EU-VACE Agriculture Value Chain Facility and the Transformative Agriculture Systems for Rural Economic Development programme, at the Government House, Kano. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Dr Sulaiman Wali Sani, Yusuf described the…
From Sani Gazas Chinede, Damaturu Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has approved the appointment of Dr Mohammed Goje as the Acting Secretary to the State Government with immediate effect. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director-General, Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed. According to the statement, Goje was, until his appointment, the Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency. The governor urged the new acting SSG to rededicate himself to the service of the state and the welfare of its people. Buni also expressed confidence that the…