By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to eliminating malaria across the state. This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Nabilusi Abubakar K/Na’isa, the Public Relations Officer, Kano State Ministry of Health, which was made available to The Triumph on Tuesday. According to the statement, the declaration was made during the official flag-off ceremony of the 2025 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Campaign and Insecticide-Treated Net (ITN) Distribution, held at Burji Primary Health Centre, Madobi Local Government Area. Speaking at the event, the state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf—represented by his Deputy,…
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…Urges committee to submit report within one week By Usman Usman Garba The Kano State Government has inaugurated a high-powered investigative committee to probe the circumstances surrounding the alleged involvement of the State Commissioner for Transport, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi, in the controversial bail of a suspected drug dealer, Sulaiman Aminu Dan Wawu. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, inaugurated the committee on Sunday at his office, on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The committee is chaired by Barrister Aminu Hussain, Special Adviser to the Governor on Justice and Constitutional Matters. Other members include Barr.…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola At least 10 people are feared dead and properties worth millions of naira destroyed following a devastating flood that swept through several communities in Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State in the early hours of Sunday. The flood, triggered by a heavy downpour around 1:00 am, submerged homes, farmlands, and roads in Yolde Pate, Tashan Sani, Modire, Shagari Low Cost, and Sabon Pegi, leaving hundreds of residents displaced and in urgent need of assistance. Eyewitnesses described the scene as “horrific,” with families trapped in rising waters and entire households washed away before dawn. Deputy…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The wife of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari, and her children have returned to their Kaduna residence, 12 days after his burial in Daura, Katsina State. The family arrived at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna on Sunday, July 27, 2025, where they were received by the Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe; Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Munira Tanimu; and other senior government officials. Late President Muhammadu Buhari passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82, in a London hospital. He…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, Imo State, has ordered the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to pay ₦10 million in damages to Dr. Emmanuel Shebbs Ugochukwu, a lecturer at Abia State University (ABSU), over the unlawful seizure of his driver’s licence by its officials. A three-man panel of the appellate court, led by Justice Amina Audi Wambai, ruled that the FRSC officers’ actions along Bende Road in Umuahia were not only illegal and abusive, but also violated the fundamental rights of the academic. According to court documents and statements by Dr. Ugochukwu, the…
By Abdulkarim Abu Harisah Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso stands as a defining figure in Nigerian politics, renowned for his unwavering commitment to the development of Northern Nigeria and the welfare of its people. His extensive career in public service, marked by a distinct vision for a more prosperous and equitable society, has cultivated a significant and loyal following across the nation. Kwankwaso’s leadership philosophy and policy priorities are deeply rooted in his firsthand understanding of the North’s unique challenges and aspirations. He has consistently championed initiatives designed to spur economic growth, expand educational access, and strengthen social welfare systems within…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A non-governmental organisation, Gwagware Foundation, has declared that Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has fulfilled his campaign promises through the execution of impactful projects across all 361 wards in the state. Chairman of the Foundation, Yusuf Aliyu Musawa, made the declaration during a two-day retreat organised for local government liaison officers, media aides, and media assistants. The event was held in collaboration with the Katsina State Government and the Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management. Musawa noted that the Radda administration has implemented numerous development projects that have significantly improved the living…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Sharia Court of Appeal has pledged to partner with the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) to ensure the speedy dispensation of justice and reduce delays in trials before Sharia courts across the state. Grand Kadi, Prof. Mohammed Kabir Abubakar, made the commitment while receiving officials of the NBA, Funtua Branch, during a courtesy visit to his office. He described Sharia courts and legal practitioners as partners in protecting the rights of individuals and promoting access to justice. “We need to support, understand, and cooperate for efficient service to complainants so as to continue…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Kano State Government says more than 1.2 million people are currently living with Hepatitis B in the state, based on recent health facility data, as it intensifies efforts to curb transmission, particularly among pregnant women and newborns. The state has launched a landmark intervention aimed at eliminating mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis B, becoming the first in Nigeria to implement the Triple Elimination strategy for HIV, Hepatitis, and Syphilis among pregnant women. Speaking during a press briefing to mark the 2025 World Hepatitis Day in Kano on Monday, Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, said the government…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Katsina State have firmly rejected the proposed amendment of the state’s pension law, describing it as ill-timed, anti-worker, and detrimental to the welfare of retirees. The proposed amendment, currently before the Katsina State House of Assembly, comes just six months after the law was initially signed by Governor Dikko Umar Radda, and has sparked growing tension between the state government and organized labour. Speaking to journalists after an expanded congress meeting in Katsina, the TUC Chairman, Comrade Muhtari Abdu Rumah, said the move to…