By Hussaini Ibrahim The Federal Government, Kano State Government and the Islamic Development Bank have commissioned the ISDB–UBEC Bilingual Boarding Education School in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State, in a move aimed at expanding access to inclusive and quality basic education. The commissioning ceremony, held on Tuesday, attracted top federal and state officials, development partners and education stakeholders, and was described as a major boost to efforts to address the challenge of out-of-school children in the state. Speaking at the event, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Farouk Ibrahim,…
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From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Benue State Police Command has raided a suspected human abattoir in Makurdi, the state capital, arresting 41 suspects in connection with the alleged criminal operation. The raid was carried out at a building located on Awe Street, Wurkum area of Makurdi, following intelligence reports and complaints from residents, the police said. Confirming the development on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Udeme Edet, said operatives stormed the location after receiving credible information suggesting that the premises was being used for criminal activities involving human victims. Edet said, “Based on actionable intelligence,…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Nigeria’s non-oil export sector recorded a total value of $6.1bn in 2025, representing the highest performance in the country’s formal, documented trade history, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council has said. The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of NEPC, Mrs Nonye Ayeni, disclosed this at a media briefing in Abuja while presenting the non-oil export performance for 2025 and the council’s outlook for 2026. Ayeni said the figure represents an 11.5 per cent increase compared with the $5.46bn recorded in 2024, noting that the growth reflects Nigeria’s gradual progress in diversifying its economy away from crude…
From Sani Gazas Chinede, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has completed the construction of nine modern markets across the state to stimulate commercial activities and strengthen Internally Generated Revenue. The Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Arch. Ahmed Buba Kyari, disclosed this on Monday during a media tour of ongoing and completed government projects. Kyari said the projects comprised five ultra-modern markets and four modern markets strategically located across nine local government areas. According to him, the ultra-modern markets are located in Damaturu, Potiskum, Gashua, Nguru and Geidam, while the modern markets are sited in Ngalda, Yunusari, Machina and Buni…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has announced that local government elections for chairmen and councilors across the state’s 17 councils will hold on 6th June 2026. The announcement was made by Mohammed Grema Nguru, Permanent Member 1 of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), during a stakeholders’ meeting in Damaturu on Wednesday, aimed at preparing for the polls. Nguru stated that Governor Mai Mala Buni has officially approved the elections. He emphasized the importance of collaboration with media professionals to ensure timely dissemination of crucial electoral information to voters across the state. “The role of the…
By Rabiu Sunusi The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, emphasizing the importance of peace, security, and stability for all residents. This was disclosed in a statement issued to The Triumph by Yusuf Abubakar Ibrahim Anipr, Director of Public Enlightenment, Kano State Neighborhood Watch Security Agency. The assurance was given by the Commander General of the Kano State Neighborhood Watch Security Agency, Lt. Col. Aminu Yusuf Abdulmalik (RTD), during the first management meeting with newly posted staff of the Agency, held at its office. Abdulmalik stressed that the Agency’s statutory mandate remains a top…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos A former Governor of Plateau State and ex-Senator representing Plateau North, Jonah David Jang, has reaffirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party remains a critical pillar of Nigeria’s democracy, warning against what he described as a drift towards a one-party state driven by widespread political defections. Jang, a founding member of the PDP, said the growing defection trend was anti-democratic and should be resisted by true democrats. He spoke during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting of the PDP held at the party’s secretariat in Jos, a communiqué of which was issued at the end of the meeting. According…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress has faulted the Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms, warning that any tax regime targeting workers’ wages, particularly the national minimum wage, cannot be described as progressive. The NLC said provisions seeking to tax the minimum wage and impose heavier burdens on low-income earners were unfair and regressive. The President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during the 85th birthday celebration and book presentation of the first elected President of the Congress, Hassan Summonu. The event, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, also featured the presentation of…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Government has commenced capacity-building for ministries, departments and agencies ahead of the full implementation of the Treasury Single Account from January 2026. The Commissioner for Finance, Bello Kagara, disclosed this during a training and engagement session for permanent secretaries and chief executive officers of MDAs, describing the exercise as a key step towards strengthening transparency and accountability in public finance management. Kagara said the training followed a directive by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda mandating the complete adoption of the TSA framework across the state. According to him, the engagement was aimed at…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the appointment of three new Permanent Secretaries into the state civil service. The approval was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Head of the State Civil Service, Mallam Falalu Bawale. Those appointed are Tukur Hassan Dan Ali from Danmusa Local Government Area, Junaidu Muntari from Kankara Local Government Area, and Yahaya Abdullahi from Safana Local Government Area. Dan Ali is a journalist and the current Chairman of the Katsina State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists. Bawale said the appointments were based…