From Christiana Gokyo, Jos Five months after the Plateau State Government suspended all mining activities across its 17 local government areas, Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has announced that 159 companies have now been cleared to resume operations following a rigorous screening and verification process. The governor made this disclosure on Friday while briefing journalists at the Government House in Jos, stating that the action is part of broader reforms aimed at sanitizing the mining sector and ensuring compliance with the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007 and its 2011 Regulations. According to Governor Mutfwang, the cleared operators include: 6…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Commissioner for Water Resources, Aminu Abdullahi, has assured residents that the state is on the brink of solving its long-standing water supply challenges, with a 40 million gallon per day water project nearing completion. Addressing journalists at his office, the commissioner disclosed that the multi-billion naira project, which spans key areas such as Tamaje, Gagi, Mana, and Rugar Liman Gulu, is expected to be completed and commissioned within three months. Once operational, the scheme will supply much-needed water to underserved areas and ease the pressure on existing infrastructure. Abdullahi attributed the current…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar There is growing concern over regional disparities in fuel pump prices after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery released its new pricing structure across Nigeria. Despite a slight overall reduction, notable differences remain among the country’s six geopolitical zones. According to findings by The Triumph correspondent, the newly announced pump prices for petrol range from N875 to N905 per litre, depending on the region. A breakdown of the revised prices reveals that the South-South, South-East, and North-East zones have the highest rates. The detailed pricing per zone is as follows: Lagos – N875, South-West – ₦885, North-West…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its anti-smuggling operations in the northeastern region, intercepting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and vehicles with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) exceeding ₦63 million. The seizures were made under Operation Whirlwind, a strategic enforcement initiative aimed at curbing the smuggling of PMS across Nigeria’s borders. Announcing the development during a press briefing at the Customs House in Yola, Adamawa State, on Friday, May 23, 2025, the National Coordinator of the operation, Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Hussein Ejibunu—representing the Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi—said the operation was driven by intelligence-led tactics…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina In a bid to tackle persistent power outages and reduce the cost of diesel-powered electricity generation, the Katsina State Government has begun installing solar mini grids across various ministries, hospitals, and government parastatals. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Power and Energy, Dr. Hafeez Ahmad Ibrahim, disclosed this in an interview with Triumph Newspaper. He said the government is committed to ensuring that all ministries, hospitals, schools, and other critical public facilities are powered by solar energy. Dr. Ibrahim explained that the solar mini grid installations are being executed in phases. So far, about…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto A coalition of civil society organisations has condemned in strong terms the abduction and gruesome killing of four-year-old Ayman Abubakar in Sokoto State, calling for urgent justice and enhanced child protection mechanisms. In a statement jointly signed by Abdulganiyu Abubakar, National President of the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL); Usman Ahmad Suka, State Coordinator of the Child Protection Network; and Rabiu Bello Gandi, Chairman of the Response Team on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence/Child Protection (SGBV/CP), the groups described the murder as “a horrific violation of the child’s rights and a tragic reminder…
By Hussaini Ibrahim In a strategic effort to strengthen the capacity of early-career researchers and young graduates in Africa on emerging trends in the research and policy ecosystems, Research Enterprise System (RES) held a one-day capacity-building workshop on Innovative Policy-Oriented Research in Abuja, Nigeria. The event brought together a group of participants from across the country who are passionate about building skills on the strategies to support the supply and demand sides of evidence value chain for sustainable social, political and economic development. Chosen through a competitive application from over 500 applicants, the participants were equipped with practical specialized skills…
By Sani Surajo Abubakar At the commencement of the 28th Kano State Executive council on Monday 19th of May, 2025 held at Kwankwasiyya city, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf presided over the swearing-in of Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Ibrahim Umaru (rtd) as the new commissioner of Internal Security and Special Services. His nomination, screening and confirmation by Kano State House of Assembly and subsequent swearing-in followed the resignation of the pioneer Commissioner of the Ministry some few weeks back. The new commissioner was the immediate past Director-General of the Special Service Directorate, Kano Government House, responsible for the coordination the operations…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), led by Managing Director Uzoma Nwagba, has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at reshaping how Nigerians perceive and utilize consumer credit. This initiative, which is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader economic empowerment agenda, focuses heavily on cultural reorientation to promote responsible borrowing and greater access to credit. Speaking during a cultural reorientation engagement in Kano, Nwagba emphasized that the campaign is designed to help Nigerians access essential goods and services without the need for prolonged savings. “Through community training, digital education, and market activations, we’re helping everyday Nigerians understand…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has charged the 21 Muslim intending pilgrims from the state to be good ambassadors of both Cross River and Nigeria as they embark on their journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj. Governor Otu gave the charge on Wednesday in Calabar during a farewell ceremony held in honor of the pilgrims and officials at Hausa Quarters, prior to their departure to the Port Harcourt International Airport, Rivers State. In his message delivered by the Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on…