From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Residents of the Federal Capital Territory have urged the Armed Forces of Nigeria to sustain their ongoing kinetic operations against terrorists, kidnappers and other criminal groups who continue to reject peaceful surrender. The appeal was made on Tuesday during a peaceful rally held in Gwagwalada, Lugbe and other parts of the FCT. The event was organised by the Ayudent Empowerment Initiative to raise awareness on communal peace and mobilise public support for security agencies tackling insecurity across the country. Participants attributed recent security successes—including the rescue of 318 kidnap victims nationwide—to the intensified operations under the…
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From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has commenced the immunisation of 2.8 million children under five against polio across the 34 Local Government Areas of the state. The Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Healthcare Agency, Dr Shamsudeen Yahaya, disclosed this during a media dialogue organised by UNICEF and the agency. He was represented by Dr Mukhtar Mahmud. Yahaya said stakeholders had been fully engaged to ensure the success of the exercise, adding that discussions were held on strategies to effectively reach all targeted communities. He explained…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Mangal Foundation has funded medical treatment worth over N257 million for no fewer than 21,000 vulnerable patients in Katsina State from 2016 to date, its Board of Trustees member, Alhaji Hassan Kabir, has disclosed. He spoke in Katsina during the screening exercise for patients with eye conditions, where hundreds benefitted from free medical assessment and medication. Kabir said the humanitarian interventions, which cut across various ailments, were part of the foundation’s commitment to easing the financial burden of healthcare on poor households. According to him, the foundation has so far funded treatment for about…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Chairman of Sabon Birni Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Alhaji Ayuba Hashimu, has dismissed reports alleging that an Imam and several worshippers were killed in a mosque attack within the area. It was reports that a platform had reported that armed bandits stormed a mosque in Sabon Birni, killing the Imam and worshippers and abducting others. In an interview with the newsmen on Sunday, the Chairman insisted that no such incident occurred. “I don’t know any mosque that was attacked, not to talk of killing of an Imam and worshippers. The story is…
…Praises GEI’s initiative From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto In Sokoto,100 vulnerable women in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps in Sokoto State have received support to start businesses through an empowerment program led by the Gender Educators Initiative (GEI) and the Action Against Hunger for the Vulnerable. This initiative aims to provide sustainable livelihoods and foster self-reliance among women affected by conflict and displacement, who are often among the most vulnerable members of the community. The founders of GEI and ACAFV, Rosemary Ameh and Hajiya Shafa’atu Suleiman, stated this while inaugurating the first phase of 50 beneficiaries from Ramin Kura IDP in…
By Usman Usman Garba The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council, has organised a one-day capacity-building workshop as part of its 2025 Press Week, with a focus on strengthening ethical practice, improving professional conduct, and enhancing the skills of journalists across the state. Held on Sunday at the Kano State Press Centre, the workshop brought together reporters, editors, broadcasters, and media practitioners to refresh their knowledge on core journalism principles and emerging newsroom trends. In his opening address, the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Sulaiman Abdullahi Dederi, commended the Kano State Government for its steady support to the…
…As Technical Workshop for Aquaculture Farmers Enters Demo Day Two By Usman Usman Garba The FISH4ACP Catfish Cluster Upgrading Programme has continued its technical workshop for aquaculture farmers, with Demo Day Two of the demonstration session drawing dozens of participants eager to showcase the lessons they have acquired in modern fish farming. FISH4ACP, an initiative of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) is designed to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture value chains across participating countries. The programme is implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) with funding support from the European Union and the German Federal Ministry…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has called on the Federal Government to grant operators of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) a 10-year tax exemption to allow investors sufficient time to adjust to the new tax regulations. The appeal follows persistent concerns raised by SEZ operators both locally and internationally, which NEPZA warned could undermine Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and hinder the country’s industrialisation goals. In a statement issued to Triumph in Abuja, Mr. Martins Odeh, Head of Corporate Communications, said Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, NEPZA’s Managing Director, made the request during a virtual stakeholder dialogue hosted…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Dr. Mai Mala Buni, on Wednesday paid a personal condolence visit to the Bauchi State Government, the family of the late Sheik Dahiru Usman Bauchi, and the Tijjaniya Movement following the cleric’s death last week. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mamman Mohammed, Director-General of Press and Media Affairs, Gov. Buni noted that a high-powered Yobe State government delegation, led by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chiroma Buba Mashio, had earlier attended the funeral prayer for the revered scholar in Bauchi. During the visit, Gov. Buni,…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has laid the foundation stone for the proposed Gaya Polytechnic and commissioned a five-kilometre road network, alongside the newly completed Gaya Town Hall, as part of efforts to modernize the Emirate and spur socio-economic development. The Governor performed the foundation-laying ceremony for the Polytechnic on Wednesday at the institution’s permanent site on the outskirts of Gaya town. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf described the Polytechnic as “a hub for technical incubation, vocational excellence, and professional skills development.” He said the institution…