By Usman Gwadabe National Hajji Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) attention has been drawn to a fake news on the Facebook page of one Babagana Digima, purportedly on the kind of breakfast being served Nigerian pilgrims after paying N8m as Hajj fare. After addressing the shared story from its root, we believe ethical journalism would not permit a sensible practitioner to lift a story solely from a Facebook source. According to a statement issued by, Fatima Sanda Usara, the Assistant Director, Public Affairs of NAHCON lamented that what is more unfortunate is that the Facebook reporter is here in Nigeria, not…
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By Usman Gwadabe The Director General, Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, has urged pilgrims to exercise patience and maintain decorum while performing Hajj. This call was made during the farewell ceremony for the second flight of the state pilgrims at the Aminu Kano International Airport. Danbappa emphasised the importance of patience and unity among the pilgrims, highlighting that Hajj is a spiritually significant journey that requires tolerance, discipline, and cooperation. He reminded the pilgrims that they are ambassadors of Kano State and should exhibit exemplary conduct throughout their pilgrimage. A statement issued by Spokesman of the…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos Governor,Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State has expressed profound gratitude to the Berom nation for their unwavering commitment to peace and unity and commending their exemplary leadership during challenging periods in the state. Disclosing this on Monday during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Berom Educational and Cultural Organization (BECO) and illustrious sons and daughters of the Berom Nation at Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos. While emphasizing the critical importance of peaceful coexistence and intra-ethnic unity among various ethnic groups within the state, and said they have a pivotal role in preserving the unity and…
By Rabiu Sunusi …order arrest of purported student protesters The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has imposed stringent restrictions on all public gatherings intended for protest within the state, exercising the authority vested in him as the chief security officer of the state This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday. By virtue of his position, the governor has directed the Police, the Directorate of State Security Services, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps to apprehend, detain, and prosecute any individual or group partaking in demonstrations…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The U17 AFCON : Eaglets not qualified CAF has said reason given as CAF insists on a 12-team final tournament The Confederation of African Football has also clarified that the next year’s Africa U17 Cup of Nations will still have 12 finalists in attendance, as against the minimum of 16 teams being projected by African football enthusiasts.it stated This means that despite defeating host nation Ghana in Tuesday’s third-place match of the WAFU B U17 Championship, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have not qualified for the finals. “The final tournament will still have 12 teams,”…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Kano State Chapter in collaboration with the Ungogo Local Government Council, have celebrated this year’s Children’s Day with a grand event at Kansuwa in Ungogo local government. The chairperson Nigerian women Journalist Kano chapter (NAWOJ) Hajiya Hafsat Sani Usman of said the significant event aims to celebrate and honor the children within our community, Hafsat Sani Usman emphasized on the potential of the children as future leaders that need to be groomed and guided aright. The celebration featured a series of activities designed to be both educational and entertaining…
From Ahmad Ibrahim Gusau An People democratic party chieftain in zamfara state and secretary for Maru local government area in the state Honorable Ahmad Usman Ruwan Doruwa, has described the zamfara state governor Dr Dauda Lawal’s Gamjin zamfara first one year in office as most dynamic and productive. The secretary made the statement in an interview with the Triumph news paper correspondent in his office in Maru local government Secretariat. He also observes that in one year of Dauda’s in office Zamfara has taken off on a good footing after the administration of out going government. Honorable Ahmad Ruwan Doruwa…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama,Calabar The recent change of power mantle to the cross river state House of Assembly last week have been put to shelve as the state lawmakers have passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker, Rt Hon. Elvert Ayambem. In a confidence motion move for the vote of confidence , during plenary, by the Member representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency, Hon Cyril James Omini and seconded by the Member representing Etung State Constituency, Hon Kingsley Ntui Isong. The House assured that they will continue to work for the interest of the State. “Last week, the House experienced…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) has completed plans to the conduct of local government election come 13th July 2024 in the state. In press conference, the Chairman of the commission, Alhaji Mohammed Umar told journalists in his office in Yola over his preparedness. According to Umar, the notices of the election into the offices of chairmen and councillors shall be published at the ADSIEC headquarters to be transmitted to local government offices. ADSIEC Chairman added that the timetable and scheduled of activities and timelines for the exercise will be released within the next two…
By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja In continuation of the ongoing onslaught against banditry, kidnapping and other heinous crime in Kogi State, two suspected kidnappers have been killed by the security operatives in the state. Items recovered from them include, one AK 47 rifle with two magazines and two live Ammunition. The Kogi State Police Command Public Relations Officer SP William Aya in a statement issued on Tuesday and made available to newsmen in Lokoja, said this was consequent upon a tip off received on 27/05/2024 at about 1130hrs, that some armed hoodlums numbering about three were sighted inside Ankumi forest.…