From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau The Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello, has conferred the traditional title of Gamzakin Gusau on a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and politician, Alhaji Tahamir Hamza Gusau, in recognition of his contributions to the development of the emirate and Zamfara State. At the colourful turbaning ceremony held in Gusau, the Emir commended the honouree for his commitment to community service, noting that the conferment symbolised appreciation for his efforts in empowering people and supporting the emirate’s progress. Responding, the newly installed Gamzakin Gusau expressed gratitude to God and to the Emir for the honour, pledging to…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has taken new steps to strengthen accountability and transparency at the grassroots by training 361 elected councillors on anti-corruption practices and due process in local governance. The capacity-building programme, the first of its kind in the state, was organised by the Katsina State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (KTPCACC) following the government’s decision to grant full financial autonomy to local councils. Speaking at the opening session, the Commission’s Chairman, Justice Lawal Garba Abdulkadir (rtd), urged the councillors to ensure that public resources and community projects are delivered transparently and in line…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has released N5.6bn to settle severance and gratuity entitlements owed to 1,198 former councillors who served between 2018 and 2020 under the administration of ex-Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The payment, which also covered accommodation and leave allowances, was announced in a statement on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. According to him, the disbursement represented the second batch of inherited liabilities, following an earlier N1.8bn payment to 903 former councillors in May 2025. Speaking during the ceremony at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Yusuf explained that his…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The North East Development Commission has inspected ongoing and completed projects across Yobe State as part of efforts to rebuild communities affected by insurgency. Speaking during the tour of Karasuwa, Nguru, and Machina, the NEDC Yobe State Coordinator, Prof. Ali Ibrahim Abbas, said the exercise was to ensure quality delivery of projects under the 2022 North East Stabilisation and Development Masterplan. Projects inspected included perimeter wall fencing and a gatehouse at the School of Midwifery, Federal Medical Centre, Nguru; a sickbay and female hostel at the School of Midwifery, Nguru; and blocks of classrooms at…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Police Command says it has arrested 12 suspects linked to kidnapping, armed robbery, theft, and unlawful possession of firearms across the state, parading nine of them before journalists on Thursday. The state Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel O. Adesina, disclosed this at the command’s headquarters in Jos, noting that the arrests were part of efforts to curb rising crime, especially during the “ember months.” Adesina said operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested a 20-year-old suspected kidnapper, Auwal Mohammed of Bauchi State, on August 3 around Mazah community, Jos North. Items recovered from him included…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to overcoming the challenge of zero-dose children while commending the efforts of the Zero Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) project for its contributions to immunization in the state. Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, gave the assurance when members of the ZDLH Kano Community of Practice (CoP) on Immunization Budget Accountability paid him an advocacy visit in his office. In a statement on Thursday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, the deputy governor said his administration was determined to strengthen routine immunization systems and ensure that delays in the release…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The North East Youth Initiative for Development (NEYIF) has called on the Sokoto State Government to ensure that the bill to enact a state Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee passes and is assented to by the governor. Comrade Mohammed Dauda Gombe, Executive Director of NEYIF, stated this while briefing newsmen in Sokoto. He emphasized the need for the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee to be legally established in Sokoto State. Gombe noted that Northwestern Nigeria continues to face evolving security challenges, ranging from armed banditry and insurgent activities to communal clashes and the rise of extremist groups,…
By Hussaini Ibrahim As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, Kano State stands out as a beacon of development under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Barely two and a half years into his administration, Governor Yusuf has proven that leadership anchored on vision, empathy, and results can transform lives. His record so far makes a compelling case for why he deserves a second term to consolidate the gains already made. Reviving Infrastructure for Growth Kano’s roads had long suffered neglect, becoming a source of daily frustration for commuters, traders, and businesses. Governor Yusuf’s administration embarked on widespread renovation…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has called on Nigerians to use the 65th Independence Anniversary to reflect and renew their commitment to building a stronger and more prosperous nation. Fintiri made the appeal at the Mahmud Ribadu Square, Yola, during the Independence Day celebration, where he noted that Nigeria’s journey since 1960 has been marked by civil war, poverty, and insecurity, but continues to endure because of the resilience of its people. He stressed that true independence should go beyond survival to improving the lives of ordinary citizens, highlighting his administration’s achievements in job…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar A young man, Brother Sonny, has drowned in the Ishaya River, Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, after reportedly going to bathe at midnight penultimate Wednesday. The incident has thrown the community into confusion and grief. Narrating the tragedy to The Triumph, Sonny’s younger sister, Joy Philips, said her brother left home at midnight to bathe in the nearby river but never returned. “A tragic moment has yet again happened in my family, as we cry over the loss of my elder brother, Sonny. He went to the nearby Ishaya river at midnight…