By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has called on citizens to present their priority developmental needs to ensure proper consideration and implementation by the current administration. The appeal was made public in a statement issued on Thursday by Hassana Aminu, Information Officer of Dala Local Government, who signed the release. The state Commissioner for Rural and Community Development, Dr. Abdulkadir Abdussalam, made the call during a Town Hall meeting in Dala Local Government Area. The event brought together ward and district heads, community leaders, councillors, government officials, and other key stakeholders. Represented at the event by the Permanent Secretary…
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From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Police in Kogi in synergy with other security agencies have began a manhunt for the gunmen that killed three police officers and two vigilantes in the early hours of Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Egbe, Yagba West Local Government area of the state. Spokesman of the state police command, SP Ovye Aya Williams, disclosed this in a statement Wednesday evening. He said the victims were killed along Okoloke – Pategi road patrol team at pin down point along Okoloke-Pategi road, Egbe. Aya said the command lost three of its officers during the attack before the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has identified persistent insecurity in Sabuwa Local Government Area as the main factor delaying the execution of the ₦18.9 billion, 27-kilometre road project linking 13 communities in the area. The project, designed to connect Sabuwa to Tashar Bawa Station, was awarded at a cost of ₦18.9 billion. The governor made the disclosure while receiving a high-powered delegation of elders, district heads, business leaders, political figures, clerics, youth representatives, and other stakeholders from Sabuwa Local Government during a courtesy visit. Governor Radda revealed that the state government is ready…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor Umar Dikko Radda has launched the free distribution of school uniforms, learning materials, and bags to orphans and vulnerable children in the state. The items were provided by Dan Amana Tested and Trusted Foundation, a non-governmental organisation operating in Katsina. Speaking at the event held at Nagogo Primary School, Governor Radda described the initiative as a step toward boosting grassroots education. He said the distribution of school items is expected to increase enrolment among children. “This is not just any gathering; it is for the noble purpose of helping those in need—the…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has recovered more than ₦10 billion for aggrieved customers across various sectors of the Nigerian economy, the commission announced on Thursday. In a statement issued to Triumph in Abuja, the Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, said the data covered consumer complaints received and resolved between March and August 2025. The figures were compiled from the Commission’s complaint resolution platforms. According to the statement, the banking sector recorded the highest number of complaints, with 3,173 cases lodged during the period. This was followed by Fast Moving Consumer Goods…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has acquired 38.299 hectares of land in Zanwra Miango District at a cost of ₦346,542,000 to address the housing challenges of civil servants in the state. The full payment for the land has already been made. Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang disclosed this on Thursday during the flag-off of the Workers Housing Estate for civil servants. “This project is not just about building houses; we are creating homes, communities, and enduring legacies,” he said. Speaking at Zanwra Nkie Whie in Miango District of Bassa Local Government Area, where the project is located,…
From Umar Danladi Ado A gathering of media practitioners from the Northwest region, convened in Kano, has underscored the importance of protecting children’s rights and dignity in reporting. The two-day training, organized by the Child Rights Information Bureau (CRIB) of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation in collaboration with UNICEF, aimed to equip journalists with the skills to report on child rights issues responsibly. The training sought to achieve several objectives, including understanding the legal and ethical frameworks governing child reporting in Nigeria. It further Identifying and mitigating risks associated with reporting on children and applying best practices…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Kano State Government has stepped up efforts to end recurring land disputes across its various local government areas. The move was made public on Saturday in an official statement issued by Aminu Bello Sani, the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. At a two-day seminar in Kaduna on Thursday, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mohammed Tajo Othman, said the state is determined to equip local leaders with the tools to resolve disputes more effectively. “Land disputes have been a recurring challenge in our state, often leading to…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State government has uncovered over 800 ghost workers in its civil service, following a recent personnel audit aimed at promoting transparency and efficiency in the public service. The Cross River Local Government Service Commission (CR-LGSC) revealed that the ghost workers, who were still collecting salaries, were identified during a verification exercise conducted across the 18 local government areas of the state. Chairman of the Commission, Darlington Bassey Eyo, said the exercise was intended to reduce the state’s bloated wage bill and ensure that only eligible staff remain on the payroll. “The commission…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Balerly eight Months to nation’s general election, the People’s Democrat Party (PDP) Adamawa state chapter has successfully conducted it’s words congress across the 226 wards in the state. The Chairman People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Wards Congress in Adamawa State, Gebon Timothy Kataps, expressed satisfaction over the smooth conduct of the ward congresses. In an interview after monitoring the exercise, Kataps said the congresses, is part of PDP’s off-season congresses across Nigeria, had so far been peaceful, orderly, and well attended. According to the Chairman, the monitoring team went to almost three wards at…