From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Governors from the Lake Chad Basin countries—Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon, and Chad—have unanimously elected Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni as Chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum. Governor Buni was elected on Friday at the conclusion of the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum Meeting held in Maiduguri. The event, hosted by the Yobe State Government, was declared open by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima (GCON). In his acceptance speech, Governor Buni expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his leadership during challenging times. He also…
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From Joseph Asegba, Yola The creation of the Fufore Emirate by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has sparked controversy, with prominent stakeholders taking legal action to challenge the decision. Professor Alkasum Abba, Vice-Chancellor of Adamawa State University, Mubi, addressed a press conference in Yola on behalf of a coalition opposing the emirate’s creation. He described the move as “illegal” and a threat to the historical and cultural integrity of Adamawa State. Governor Fintiri established seven new chiefdoms and emirates late last year, citing inclusivity, development, and unity as the rationale. However, critics argue that the Fufore Emirate was strategically created to weaken…
From Joseph Adahnu, Yola The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, has revealed that smugglers took advantage of the Christmas and New Year festivities to intensify the smuggling of petroleum products to neighbouring countries. Adeniyi made this known while addressing journalists in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, following a recent seizure of petroleum products under Operation Whirlwind. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Customs Anti-Smuggling Unit, stating that officers remained vigilant despite smugglers’ attempts to exploit the festive season for illicit trade. According to the CGC, “We will remain resolute in protecting the economy of the country…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Catholic Archbishop of Jos, His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Mathew Ishaya Audu, has lamented the worsening economic situation in Nigeria, attributing the rise in poverty to the erosion of the middle class. According to him, the increasing gap between the rich and the poor, coupled with high living costs and flawed policies, has left many struggling to survive. Speaking after the Northern Bishops’ meeting in Jos, Archbishop Audu criticized the government’s approach to tackling poverty, particularly its method of food distribution. He noted that during Christmas, government assistance was minimal, with Catholics in Plateau State…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto In Sokoto,the State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has appealed to Governor Ahmad Aliyu to extend the new minimum wage to its members. Alhaji Nasiru Sarkin Larabawa, Secretary of the Union, made the plea in a statement, citing the need for pensioners to care for their families amidst economic challenges and high food costs. Larabawa emphasized that pensioners, who served the state for 35 years, require this gesture. He appreciated the governor’s efforts in developing Sokoto State and ensuring prompt pension payments and gratuity allocations. The National Union of Pensioners has agreed…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to fighting corruption, injustice, and oppression in the state. Speaking at the commissioning of a newly constructed 9-kilometer road linking Fulatan, Zarewa, and Danguzuri in Rogo Local Government, Governor Yusuf symbolically drew a sword presented to him by Dr. Ishaq Falalu Zarewa on behalf of the community. The gesture, accompanied by a handwritten copy of the Qur’an, was in recognition of his government’s efforts to complete the vital road project aimed at boosting economic activities and improving the lives of rural dwellers. The…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced the approval of the reconstruction of the Rogo-Bari-Falgore-Mahangi road at a cost of N13,350,209,134.89. The project aims to facilitate the smooth movement of farm produce and boost economic activities in the region. The governor made this announcement during the official commissioning of the nine-kilometre Fulatan-Zarewa Danguzuri Road, constructed by the Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) in collaboration with the Islamic Development Bank and other partners. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf revealed that the construction company…
.…Commends Sen. Kawu Sumaila for impactful constituency projects in Kano South By Usman Usman Garba In a strategic move to strengthen Kano State’s healthcare system, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has commissioned a 40-bed hospital in Zarewa, Rogo Local Government Area. The facility, constructed under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative, was facilitated by Senator Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South Senatorial District, as part of his 2024 Constituency Projects. In a statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Governor Yusuf commended Senator Kawu Sumaila for championing the project, noting that the hospital will…
By Usman Usman Garba …As BUK management, YEDFO commend Governor Yusuf’s leadership The Kano State Executive Council, under the leadership of Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the sum of N8,199,635,732.07 for the execution of 15 major projects across the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, following deliberations during the 24th Executive Council Meeting held at the Kano Government House on Wednesday. N2,737,518,204.96 was allocated for the construction of a one-story block of four classrooms across the 44 local government areas of the state. N2,311,388,177.70 was approved for the…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar A coordinated attack on the Muslim community in Umunede, Delta State, has destroyed properties worth an estimated N35 million. The attack, which took place on the evening of Tuesday, left 14 people with injuries, while others fled to neighbouring communities in Edo State and nearby villages for safety. According to Alhaji Ashiru Umar, the youth leader of the Muslim community, the incident occurred while members of the community were observing the Isha prayer. In a phone interview with Triumph correspondent in Calabar, he alleged that a group of armed individuals disguised in volunteer force uniforms,…