From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Commissioner for Planning, Research, Statistics, Information and Library Services (PRSILS) at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abubakar Yagawal, has said the Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) remains the most sustainable model for ensuring a smooth and well-organised Hajj operation for Nigerian pilgrims. Yagawal stated this on Monday in Sokoto while speaking with newsmen on Nigeria’s preparations for the 2026 Hajj. The scheme, introduced through a partnership between NAHCON and non-interest financial institutions—especially Jaiz Bank—allows intending pilgrims to save gradually in a Sharia-compliant system ahead of their pilgrimage. Yagawal said the HSS was…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Markus O. Ogunbiyi, has warned that recurring pest and disease outbreaks are undermining Nigeria’s food security, threatening livelihoods, and posing potential risks to national stability. Speaking in Abuja while declaring open a workshop on the review and validation of the National Integrated Pest and Plant Diseases Management Strategy for controlling transboundary and migratory agricultural pests, Ogunbiyi said the agricultural sector—despite being the backbone of the economy—faces escalating threats from emerging and re-emerging pests. He cited recent invasions by Fall Armyworm, ginger blight, Tuta…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto Zone has urged the federal government to act in good faith and resolve outstanding issues promptly so as to avert a renewed crisis in the public universities. Prof. Abubakar Sabo Zonal Coordinator, ASUU Sokoto Zone stated this while briefing newsmen on Thursday at NUJ Press Centre Secretariat. NEC suspended the warning strike as a reciprocal gesture and allowed a one‑month window for renegotiation on the understanding that the government would act in good faith. We expect that this opportunity will be used to secure a swift and…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF),commomerate World Children’s Day with the spotlighted the progress achieved in three states of Sokoto Field office. The Sokoto UNICEF Zone Chief Field Officer, Michael Juma, stated that the success including collaboration with the Sokoto State Government, has allocated N200 million to boost child nutrition in the state. The state government contributed N100 million to the child nutrition fund, which UNICEF will match with an additional N100 million to procure high-impact medicine supplies at the state level. The initiative aims to address the needs of children, particularly those in need…
By Mustapha Muhammad The Nigeria’s northwestern state of Kano’s population explosion has been a major concern especially on efforts to increase food production and productivity, creation of jobs, empowering youth and women, hence, encouraging farmers to cultivate more cereal and leguminous crops and agricultural value chain is inevitable. This is why the Kano State Governor, his Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, keeps transforming the agricultural sector on the three key areas: enhancing production and productivity, processing and marketing. In his campaign Blueprint, in 2023 general elections, he promised to transform agricultural sector, through mechanized farming, imparting knowledge to the farmers…
By Usman Usman Garba Blue Sapphire Hub has launched the Women Venture Studio Digital Innovation Hub (WVSDIH), a new platform designed to support women entrepreneurs—particularly those in fashion manufacturing and the creative industries—across three states in Nigeria’s Northwest. The project is being implemented in partnership with the Association of Northern Women Entrepreneurs (ANWE), Northwest University Kano, and is funded by the European Union (EU) and GIZ through the Digital Transformation Center. Speaking at the event, the co-founder of the initiative, Maryam Lawan Gwadabe, said the Women Venture Studio Digital Innovation Hub is designed to empower women-led enterprises through innovation, technology,…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters has concluded a three-day Skills Acquisition Training for veterans of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) in the North East Geo-Political Zone, aimed at enhancing their post-service wellbeing and economic empowerment. The training, held from November 19 to 21, 2025, at the 23 Brigade Officers’ Mess, Gibson Jalo Cantonment, Yola, focused on equipping veterans with vocational skills, livestock management, financial literacy, and business opportunity identification. In a statement released to Triumph by Captain Olusegun Abidoye, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Sector 4 Operation Hadin Kai/23 Brigade, he said the initiative was part…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A member of the Katsina State House of Assembly representing Dandume constituency, Hon. Yahaya Nuhu Mahuta, has described peace deals with bandits in the state as the most effective way to restore and sustain peace in affected communities. Mahuta said such agreements, initiated by local communities, have also revitalized economic activities in areas previously plagued by insecurity. Speaking with newsmen, the lawmaker noted that local governments that entered into peace agreements with bandits now enjoy relative peace and safety. He cited his constituency, Dandume, as an example, recalling that before the peace deal, the area…
By Abba Dukawa The issue of insecurity in Nigeria has become something of grave concern to all citizens, most of whom continue to wonder how the country arrived at such a dastardly situation where no one is safe. Today, no one in the country especially downtrodden feels secure; in one moment there is reason to smile, and in the next only hopeless tears for the security failure. The basis of the social contract between the people and the state; is, providing ’ security to citizens is a fundamental right and entitlement for every citizen. Despite current lamentations about the worrying security…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Interior and member representing Musawa/Matazu Federal Constituency in Katsina State, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Ahmed, has disbursed N54,270,000 as scholarship allowances to 2,199 students from his constituency pursuing tertiary education across the country. The disbursement took place on Saturday at the Musawa Local Government Secretariat, with beneficiaries drawn from various political wards in Musawa and Matazu Local Governments following a rigorous screening by the Education Committee. According to records obtained by our correspondent, 1,029 university students received N30,000 each, totaling N30,870,000, while 1,170 students pursuing National Diploma…