From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has unveiled plans to revitalize its Silos Concession Programme as part of efforts to cut Nigeria’s post-harvest losses, strengthen food storage systems and achieve food sovereignty. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, dropped the hint during a high-level meeting with the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Dr. Jobson Oseodian Ewalefoh, and his team at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. In a statement signed by the ministry’s Head of Information, Mr. Ezeaja Ikemefuna, Kyari lamented that Nigeria loses about $10bn worth of crops annually due to poor storage…
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By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has taken a bold step towards reducing the high number of out-of-school children by approving the procurement of free school uniforms worth over ₦1.1 billion for primary one school pupils. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf approved the sum of ₦1,147,582,000 for the provision of uniforms to all pupils admitted into Primary One for the 2025/2026 academic session. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Friday. Speaking on the initiative, Governor Yusuf described the gesture as part of his administration’s comprehensive education reform agenda aimed…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, today received the Kano conjoined twins, Hassana Hassan Isa and Hussaina Hassan Isa, at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport following their successful separation in Saudi Arabia. The twin sisters, who were joined at birth, were airlifted to Saudi Arabia in October 2023 for a delicate surgical operation fully sponsored by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. After 23 months of intensive medical procedures, rehabilitation, and special care, Saudi doctors successfully separated the children. Governor Yusuf, who personally escorted the twins and their family to the airport…
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…
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…