From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The reconciliatory visit recently by former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Chief Edward Onoja to his predecessor, Elder Simon Achuba has been described as a welcome development. In a statement by former Director-general, Kogi State Bureau of Information and Grassroots Sensitisation, Mr. Abdulkarim Abdulmalik, that gesture was a humble display from a younger brother, who believed he might have irked his elder deliberately or otherwise, but was poised to bell the cat. Asking for a renewed positive relationship the way he has just done, is a submission to the African culture flushed with the fear…
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From Abba Dukawa, Abuja Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said he will not be distracted by political comments or comparisons involving his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai, stressing that his focus remains on governance and delivering results to the people. Speaking during an interview on Politics on Sunday with Femi Akande of TVC, the governor distanced himself from suggestions that El-Rufai is his political mentor, insisting that his loyalty and inspiration come from President Bola Tinubu and the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi. “I don’t think it’s necessary to respond to that comment because for me, it’s something I feel I…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Monday inaugurated the state’s Shura Council, a body tasked with advising government on societal transformation and moral reorientation. The ceremony, held on Monday at Government House, Kano, was disclosed in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. According to the statement, Yusuf said the council would work closely with his administration to confront societal ills, including drug abuse and thuggery among youths, while also guiding Friday Imams to deliver sermons that promote peaceful coexistence among citizens. The governor expressed appreciation to the Ulama for their…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government says it is determined to minimize financial risks, promote investor confidence, and ensure that debt is contracted only for productive and developmental purposes. The State Commissioner of Finance, Dr. Isma’ila Aliyu Danmaraya, made the commitment during the opening of a two-day workshop on the development of Kano State’s 2026–2027 Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS), taking place in Dutse, Jigawa State. The development was contained in a statement issued to The Triumph on Saturday by Ameen K. Yassar, Director, Public Enlightenment, Kano State Ministry of Finance. Dr. Danmaraya explained that the commitment is…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government will soon launch a Sukuk bond, the Director-General of the State Debt Management Office, Dr. Hamisu Sadi Ali, has announced. He gave the indication during the opening of a two-day workshop on the development of Kano State’s 2026–2027 Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS). The development was contained in a statement issued to The Triump on Saturday by Ameen K. Yassar, Director, Public Enlightenment, Kano State Ministry of Finance. Sukuk are Islamic financial certificates that mirror conventional bonds in Western finance but adhere to Shari’ah principles. Unlike traditional interest-bearing bonds, sukuk involve selling…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola A strange and devastating flesh-eating disease has struck Malabu community in Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State, leaving at least 30 people in severe pain and sparking urgent calls for government intervention. Local authorities and health officials say the mysterious ailment begins as a painful boil, which then bursts and rapidly eats away at flesh, damaging bones and leaving victims with open, festering wounds. Residents who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) described not only their physical agony but also the economic hardship caused by the condition. Sabo, a woman battling the disease,…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has unveiled the Nigeria Post-Harvest Systems Transformation Programme (NiPHaST) to tackle post-harvest losses, stabilize food prices, and move the country closer to achieving food sovereignty. The initiative, launched under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, seeks to improve food and nutrition security, create jobs, and enhance farmers’ incomes. In a statement issued to The Triumph on Sunday in Abuja by the Head of Information at the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ezeaja Ikemefuna, the Minister of Agriculture, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said the programme was designed to reduce post-harvest inefficiencies…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has congratulated Muslims in the state, across Nigeria, and globally on the occasion of Maulud Nabbiy, urging them to use the celebration to pray for peace and security in the country. Gwarzo, in a statement on Friday by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, described the Maulud as a moment for spiritual reflection, renewal of faith, and recommitment to the noble teachings and exemplary character of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). He noted that the Prophet’s teachings of peace, justice, tolerance, and love for one’s neighbor remained relevant in addressing the…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has taken another step toward strengthening grassroots governance by training local government officials on the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for 2026–2028. The two-day sensitisation workshop, organised by the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, held at The Pyramid By Abokie Hotel in Kaduna, brought together 44 local government chairmen, heads of planning departments, and other council officials to equip them with skills in budget planning and implementation. Speaking at the opening session, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman, said the initiative reflects the state government’s…
From Abba Dukawa, Abuja The Independent Non-Executive Director of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Hon. Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya, has called on residents of Ajingi, Gaya, and Albasu Local Government Areas of Kano State to ensure that all eligible voters register for their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). He noted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has already commenced the voter registration exercise at designated centers across the country. Hon. Gaya emphasized that obtaining a PVC is a fundamental right of every Nigerian citizen, as guaranteed under Chapter Four of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This…