From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Nigeria Customs Service in Katsina State has intercepted illicit drugs valued at over N692m along the Kongolam border and other communities in the state. The Area Controller, Comptroller Abba Aji Idris, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Tuesday. He said the drugs were concealed in two private vehicles, adding that one suspect was arrested during the operation and would be prosecuted after preliminary investigations. “This is the largest seizure in the history of the command. These drugs, if not intercepted, would have harmed millions of Nigerians,” Aji said. According to him, the confiscated items…
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From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe Lokoja The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has revealed that worsening insecurity has forced more than 15,000 herders and their families to relocate from Nigeria to neighbouring countries. Speaking in Ilorin during the inauguration of the new Kwara State MACBAN Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Garba, the association’s national president, Alhaji Baba Usman Ngelzarma, lamented that Fulani pastoralists remain the worst victims of banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling, and terrorism across the country. “We have lost over 40,000 cattle to rustling, and many of our people have been killed. “These challenges have crippled our only means…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja In a daring rescue operation, troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Lokoja, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued six kidnapped victims in Obajana, Kogi State. The operation, which was conducted early hour on Thursday, saw the successful rescue of the victims without any casualty on the part of the troops. Addressing newsmen on Thursday in Obajana, Commander 12 Brigade Nigerian Army and Force Commander Operation Accord III, Brig. Gen Kasim Sidi, said the rescue operation was made possible through intelligent reporting and gathering. Sidi, represented by the Commanding Officer 126 Battalion, Lt Col.…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola That National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has consolidated his grip on Adamawa politics by securing a decisive victory for his All Progressives Congress (APC) in a contested Ganye constituency bye-election saying he’s a political force over PDP, led by governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. Results, APC scored 15,923 to emerge winner of the keenly contested election while PDP scored 15,794 leaving a thin margin of only 129 votes. The poll was tightly contested which tested of strength between Ribadu and Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ended with the APC’s candidate,…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Emir of Zuru, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami Gomo II, has passed away at 81 in a London hospital following a brief illness. A renowned military leader and traditional ruler, he served in various capacities, including peacekeeping operations and military governorships in Sokoto and Bauchi states. He joined the Nigerian Army in 1962 and held notable positions such as Commander of the Brigade of Guards and Military Governor of Sokoto and Bauchi states. He was appointed to the throne of his ancestors in 1995 and formally turbaned in 1996 as the successor to the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Development Management Agency, in collaboration with a non-governmental organisation, Youth Support Against Deforestation and Environmental Degradation (Y-SADEP), has distributed 24,000 tree seedlings free of charge to residents as part of efforts to combat erosion and desertification. Speaking during the exercise, the Executive Secretary of the agency, Mustapha Shehu, said the initiative was informed by growing concerns over desert encroachment in the state. He explained that tree planting had direct impacts on human health, disease control, and environmental protection. “This initiative is a welcome development towards addressing the problem of desertification and other…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has commenced a week-long Free Oral Health Outreach Programme aimed at boosting access to quality dental care for residents across the state. The exercise was flagged off yesterday at the Kwankwaso General Hospital, Madobi Local Government Area, and will run until Thursday, 21st August, 2025. The closing ceremony is expected to take place at Filin Mushe Primary Healthcare Centre, Gwale Local Government Area. The development was contained in a statement issued and signed by Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa, the Public Relations Officer of the ministry, which was made available to The Triumph. Speaking…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State has commenced the construction of a 12-room amenity ward at the Jibia General Hospital, each room equipped with two beds and necessary facilities. The development was marked by the distribution of various hospital equipment to Jibia and Magama hospitals. Items distributed include blood bags and sets, catheters, disposable gloves, and urine containers, among others. Speaking at the event, a member of the House of Representatives representing Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency, Hon. Sada Soli, commended the council for what he described as a “giant effort” in strengthening the health…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, has commiserated with victims of flood in the state, and directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to provide the victims with immediate support. In a press statement by Mamman Mohammed DG prees and Media affairs to the governor said, The Governor noted with regret the havoc caused by the floods and the consistency of floods in the recent years. “We have in the last few years been battling with the menace of the flood in some parts of the state destroying houses and farmlands. “The State…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on voters in Ghari, Tsanyawa, Bagwai and Shanono constituencies to consider the development strides recorded under the Kwankwasiyya-led New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) administration when casting their ballots in Saturday’s state House of Assembly re-run and bye-elections. Speaking at a campaign rally on Thursday, Yusuf said his government had executed several projects in health, education and human development within two years. “We have built classrooms, sponsored hundreds of youths to study at home and abroad, and empowered thousands of women with ₦50,000 monthly start-up capital,” the governor said…