By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Brigadier General Kabir Muhammad Galadanchi (Rtd), a distinguished son of Kano State and retired military officer, who passed away on Saturday following an illness. The condolence message was conveyed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, in a statement issued to newsmen in Kano on Sunday. Describing the late Brigadier General as a “true patriot,” Governor Yusuf said Galadanchi dedicated his life to serving Nigeria, demonstrating exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to national progress. “The late Brigadier General Galadanchi was…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim A member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Tarauni Local Government Area, Kabiru Dahiru Sule (ADS), has completed the renovation of eight classrooms at Government Secondary School, Unguwa Uku, and the construction of a new Islamiyya school in Kauyen Alu, Kano State. The projects, located in Unguwa Uku and Kauyen Alu wards respectively, were executed as part of the lawmaker’s constituency intervention aimed at improving access to both Western and Islamic education. This was disclosed in a statement issued to The Triumph on Monday by Tarauni Local Government Information Officer, Adamu Iliyasu Hotoro. Quoting the…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Emir of Nguru, His Royal Highness Alhaji Mai Mustapha Ibn Kyari, has turbaned Engr. Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja as the Tafida of Nguru Emirate Council, a move hailed as a reinforcement of tradition, leadership, and service to the people. The traditional appointment ceremony took place on Wednesday, December 25, at the Emir’s Palace in Nguru, Yobe State, attracting family members, community leaders, friends, associates, and well-wishers who gathered to witness the historic event. Top security officials were also in attendance. The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Waidi Shu’aibu, was represented by the Sector Commander,…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District and former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has urged residents to remain calm following reports of airstrikes carried out in parts of the state as part of counterterrorism operations. Tambuwal made the call in a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, where he explained that the operation was conducted through cooperation between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United States. He appealed to residents to remain law-abiding while relevant authorities provide clarity on the circumstances surrounding the reported airstrikes. The…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Northern leaders under the umbrella of the Arewa Consultative Forum have condemned the bomb attack on a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno State, describing it as a tragic reminder that terrorism remains a serious threat in the country. The forum said it received the news of the attack, which occurred on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, with deep sadness. In a statement issued on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, the ACF said it “regrets and condemns the attack in unequivocal terms.” “We mourn the dead and pray for the peaceful repose of their souls.…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, on Thursday marked Christmas with frontline troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, in Plateau State, in a move aimed at boosting morale and demonstrating solidarity with personnel on active duty. The Christmas luncheon, held on December 25, was part of the military high command’s efforts to identify with officers and soldiers deployed in various theatres of operation across the country. In a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, Oluyede…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has commenced moves to domesticate the National Climate Change Act (2021) with the organisation of a two-day stakeholders’ retreat aimed at aligning state-level implementation with the federal climate framework. The retreat, which held in Katsina, brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for the effective domestication and implementation of the Act in the state. Speaking at the event, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change, Prof. Muhammad Al’amin, described climate change as a major challenge threatening critical sectors such as agriculture, water resources, livestock and public health in…
By Usman Usman Garba The District Head of Gwagwarwa, Alhaji Usman Sunusi Aliyu, has turbaned Alhaji Saminu Abdu Gwagwarwa as the San Turakin Gwagwarwa, alongside 70 other newly appointed aides, as part of efforts to strengthen, preserve, and promote the traditional institution in the district. The colourful turbaning ceremony took place on Saturday at Gwagwarwa Special Primary School, has attracted a large crowd of residents, traditional rulers, community leaders, and well-wishers from across the district and beyond. Also, the event brought together traditional title holders, elders, youth groups, religious leaders, women leaders, and other stakeholders, reflecting the rich cultural heritage,…
By Usman Usman Garba …christmas, urges tolerance and peaceful co-existence Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended warm felicitations to the Christian community in Kano State and across Nigeria on the celebration of the 2025 Christmas, describing the season as a period of love, sacrifice, unity and peaceful coexistence. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Thursday. Governor Yusuf said Christmas offers an important opportunity for reflection on the enduring values of peace, tolerance, compassion and selfless service to humanity, which he noted are essential for harmonious living in…
By Hussaini Ibrahim The Dispute Resolution and Development Initiative has called for urgent policy reforms to strengthen financial autonomy, transparency and accountability in local government administration across Kano State. The call followed findings from a Rapid Response Research on Local Government Financial Autonomy conducted by the organisation in six local government areas—Bichi, Dambatta, Fagge, Kano Municipal, Karaye and Tudun Wada. In a statement issued to The Triumph on Saturday, the Executive Director of DRDI, Dr Muhammad Mustapha Yahaya, said the study assessed citizens’ perceptions of the fiscal independence of local councils and examined how financial autonomy could improve grassroots governance…