From Joseph Asegba, Yola Fourteen members of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) have resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Suleiman Gankuba, ALGON Chairman in Adamawa State, disclosed this during a press conference in Yola. Gankuba said the decision of the members was guided by conviction and a shared commitment to stand in solidarity with the state governor. He noted that the move reflected renewed determination to better serve constituents at the grassroots level. He added that their decision aligned with the aspirations of citizens for continuity, stability,…
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From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Pandemonium broke out in one of the northern settlements around Ekpoma Local Government Area of Edo State as security operatives raided the community, suspecting that some residents were harbouring kidnappers and other criminals. The Triumph on Thursday gathered that a joint team of security personnel, including military, police, and vigilante operatives, descended on the settlement around 4:00 a.m., ransacking homes and arresting community members over allegations that were unknown to the victims. Their thatched homes were vandalised, and some residents were reportedly injured during the operation. An eyewitness, Mansur Abubakar, told our correspondent: “After we…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A philanthropist and frontline All Progressives Congress (APC) politician in Katsina State, Hon. Hamza Sule Faskari, has provided food and cash assistance worth over N120 million to orphans, widows, internally displaced persons (IDPs), youth groups, community development associations, and other less privileged residents across the 11 local government areas of the Funtua Zone. The Ramadan gesture, held in Faskari town, included 400 bags of rice, 500 bags of millet, and 300 bags of maize valued at N60 million, as well as N62 million in cash distributed to beneficiaries to support a smooth fasting period. Thousands…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has provided meals to over 1.1 million residents across the state’s eight metropolitan Local Government Areas in the first 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan through the state’s flagship feeding programme. The milestone was confirmed by the Chairman of the programme and Commissioner of Religious Affairs, Sheikh Ahmed Tijjani Auwalu, during an inspection of feeding centres in Fagge, Nassarawa, and Gwale LGAs on Friday. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by Usman Gwadabe, Director of Public Enlightenment, Government House, Kano. The statement revealed that the…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters on Friday said troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria neutralised scores of terrorists and rescued 430 kidnapped victims across the country in February 2026. The military high command also disclosed that troops destroyed 32 illegal refining sites, dismantled terrorist networks and recovered arms and ammunition during various operations nationwide. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Michael Onoja, who briefed Defence Correspondents in Abuja, said the successes were recorded in ongoing multi-theatre operations conducted by the Armed Forces. According to him, the troops intensified multi-domain operations during the month under review, leveraging advanced intelligence,…
From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina The member representing Bakori/Danja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abdullahi Balarabe Dabai, has distributed food items worth millions of naira to constituents in Katsina State as part of Ramadan support. Speaking during the distribution exercise, Dabai said the gesture was aimed at alleviating the suffering of the people, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. He explained that to ensure transparency and success of the exercise, a committee was constituted under the leadership of Abdullahi Isiyaku to oversee the distribution process. The lawmaker charged members of the committee to fear Allah in the…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has called for strengthened collaboration with the Taraba State Government to enhance the implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme. Faleye made the call during a courtesy visit to Governor Agbu Kefas at the Government House in Jalingo, describing the engagement as a strategic move to build structured partnerships with state governments committed to workers’ welfare and institutional sustainability. He noted that the Employees’ Compensation Scheme was beyond a statutory obligation, describing it as a critical social protection instrument that…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Akwa United F.C. defeated Calabar Rovers F.C. 1–0 in a Week 10 fixture of the Nigeria National League B2 Southern Conference at the Uyo Township Stadium. The lone goal of the encounter was scored by Aniebiet Sunday in the dying minutes, handing the hosts a crucial victory in front of their home supporters. The tightly contested match saw both sides create chances, but it was Akwa United who capitalised late in the game to secure all three points. With the result, Akwa United moved to the top of the NNL B2 Southern Conference table with…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, on Friday convened a State Security Council meeting to review recent tragic incidents that claimed innocent lives in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area and other parts of the state. The meeting, held at the Government House in Jos, was attended by heads of security agencies and key government officials. Mutfwang commended security personnel for what he described as swift and proactive interventions that prevented further escalation of tensions. He, however, urged them to intensify surveillance and operations, particularly in rural communities where isolated skirmishes have been reported. Addressing journalists after the…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board says it has proposed about 1,100 pilgrims for the 2026 pilgrimage to the Holy Land, with an additional 13 outstanding from the 2025 exercise, bringing the total expected number to 1,120. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Rev. Wanson Yuaufu Bagu, disclosed this on Thursday while addressing journalists in his office in Jos. He said about 800 of the intending pilgrims had so far been screened, while others were yet to complete the screening process. Bagu explained that the first batch, initially projected to comprise 300 pilgrims, departed with…