From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal office have arrested 49 suspected internet Fraudster operating in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. They were arrested between Saturday, May 24, 2025 and Sunday, May 25, 2025, following actionable intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities. The operations targeted multiple hideouts across the city with an unlicenced loaded pistol recovered from one of the suspects, who claimed during preliminary interrogation that he was a former cult member. Other items recovered from the suspects include high-end smartphones, laptop computers and two luxury vehicles. They…
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From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Plateau State has commenced a specialized training programme for over 150 Agro Rangers personnel under the state command. Our correspondent reports that the training, which began on Monday at the NSCDC Command and Staff College in Naton, Fobur, Jos East Local Government Area, aims to enhance the capacity and operational efficiency of the Agro Rangers in protecting farmers and agro-allied investments. Declaring the training open on behalf of the Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, the Assistant Commandant General in charge of Training and Manpower Development, Lawal…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Chief of Staff to Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State, Dr. Edgar Sunday Amos, has advised Dr. Umar Ardo to summon the courage to contest yet another governorship election in 2027, despite his repeated failures at the polls. Dr. Amos made this known in a statement titled “Who Needs a Hug,” issued through the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwaahi Wonosikau. He noted that while the next election is still some time away, Dr. Ardo is welcome to try his luck again. According to Amos, “For personal reasons, I had initially been reluctant…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the North Central zone has successfully elected new zonal executives in a peaceful and transparent congress held in Jos, Plateau State, with Mohammed Abdulrahman emerging as the new National Vice Chairman to lead the zone into the 2027 political contests. The congress, which took place at Langfield Leisure Park, Jos, was widely applauded by observers and stakeholders for its orderly conduct and strict adherence to the PDP’s electoral guidelines. Most of the positions were filled unopposed, although due process of voting and counting was observed in all cases, in line…
By Usman Gwadabe Three out of four airlines approved to transport Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj exercise by National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) have completed their operations successfully. This was contained in a statement issued by Fatima Sanda Usara, the Assistant Director-Information and Publications,and made available to The Triumph on Sunday. The statement read: “With gratitude to Allah the Almighty, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) wishes to inform the public and stakeholders that Air Peace, UMZA Aviations and Max Air have concluded airlift of pilgrims allocated to the carriers. “While the former two concluded their…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has introduced a special allowance for primary school teachers posted to rural communities, in a move aimed at boosting morale and improving educational outcomes. The Executive Chairman of the Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Kabir Magaji Gafiya, disclosed this in an interview with journalists. He added that the board has also instituted a merit award to recognize and reward outstanding teachers across the state. Dr. Gafiya further revealed that the government has begun constructing residential quarters for teachers, particularly those serving in rural areas where accommodation remains a…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security, Colonel Ahmed Usman (rtd), has cautioned against the proposed recruitment and deployment of forest guards for high-risk security operations, warning that, such a move could worsen the country’s already fragile security landscape. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Col. Usman emphasized that while forest guards play a crucial role in safeguarding forests, wildlife, and natural resources, their core responsibilities don’t align with frontline law enforcement or counterinsurgency efforts. Forest guards are primarily tasked with protecting forest resources, preventing illegal logging and poaching, and supporting environmental protection…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has reaffirmed the vital leadership role of medical doctors in Nigeria’s healthcare system, stressing that the profession must remain at the forefront of health service delivery in line with global best practices and historical precedent During an official visit to the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Secretariat headquarters in Abuja recently, Dr. Salako highlighted the foundational structure of Nigeria’s health system, which mirrors the British colonial model that places doctors as key leaders in healthcare delivery. “Patients come to hospitals primarily to see…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria will host a National Dialogue on “Promoting Sustainable and Responsible Business Practices for the Realization of Decent Work” in Abuja from May 27 to 28, 2025. The event is organized in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and financially supported by the Government of France. According to a statement issued Sunday in Abuja, the high-level dialogue will bring together government officials, representatives of employers and workers’ organizations, multinational and national enterprises, foreign governments, and international partners. Participants include representatives from the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) and the International Trade…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has fully settled the outstanding tuition and accommodation fees of 84 Kano students stranded in Northern Cyprus, ending years of hardship, uncertainty, and international embarrassment. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday. The affected students were originally sponsored under a foreign scholarship scheme introduced by former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. However, their studies were disrupted after the administration of Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje discontinued the programme, leaving them without financial support. The decision subjected the students to severe emotional…