From Joseph Asegba, Yola Comrade Abdullahi Ibrahim of the Adamawa Television Corporation (ATV) has emerged the new Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Adamawa State Council, by pulling 123 against 45 votes in Yola. Ibrahim worned his closest contender, Fidelis Jockthan of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (Fombina FM). The election was supervised by the Chairman of the Credentials Committee, Comrade Yunusa Abdullahi of the Information Chapel, 3 members of the committee. After accreditation of 171 delegates three votes were declared invalid, to he election was freely contested. Earlier, there were three chairmanship contestants with Samuel Gangwaja…
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By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Human Rights Research and Advocacy Centre (HURRAC) has called for caution in the implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to arrest those responsible for the recent killings in Benue State. In a press statement issued on Thursday in Kano, the organisation’s National Coordinator, Zubair Muhammad Esq., welcomed the President’s concern and response but warned against the misuse of power by security agencies. “We must strongly urge caution in the implementation of this directive,” Muhammad said. “Nigeria’s history is replete with tragic consequences when security agencies act without restraint.” He cited past military invasions in…
By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Thursday received the report of the Technical Investigative Committee constituted to probe the recent fire incident at the popular Farm Centre GSM Market in Kano metropolis. The report was formally presented to the governor by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon. Nasiru Sule Garo, who led other members of the committee to Government House. While receiving the document, Governor Yusuf commended the committee for what he described as a thorough and timely investigation. He noted that the committee had kept to its one-week deadline and expressed satisfaction with…
By Usman Usman Garba A massive crowd of jubilant supporters on Tuesday trooped out to welcome Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf back to Kano following his return from Saudi Arabia, where he served as the Amirul Hajj for the 2025 pilgrimage. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the governor arrived at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport to a rousing reception from thousands of enthusiastic residents, political allies, party loyalists, youth groups, and cultural troupes. Supporters waving party flags and traditional emblems chanted solidarity songs and…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Agency for Mass Education has dismissed a media report claiming that the state plans to commence literacy classes for repentant bandits. The agency said there is no such arrangement and no directive from the government on the issue. Executive Director of the agency, Bilkisu Mohammed Kakai, stated that the agency can only open such literacy classes if the need arises and at the appropriate time. Kakai reaffirmed the commitment of the government to eradicate illiteracy through the opening of literacy classes in all parts of the state. She said Governor Dikko Umar…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Nigeria’s food safety system through a science-driven strategy aimed at safeguarding public health and ensuring safer food across the country. Speaking at the 2025 World Food Safety Day celebration in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollom, mni, said the era of reactive food safety regulation is over, adding that Nigeria was embracing science as the foundation of food safety policy. “This year’s theme, ‘Food Safety: Science in Action’, reflects our mission to institutionalize evidence-based approaches to food safety.…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The Human Rights Research and Advocacy Centre (HURRAC) has condemned the recent spate of killings in Benue State, describing them as a gross violation of the fundamental right to life and security. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its National Coordinator, Zubair Muhammad Esq., the group expressed deep concern over the rising violence in the state and called on the federal and state governments to act swiftly to end the bloodshed. “The killings are unacceptable. The government must act decisively to protect lives, investigate these atrocities, and hold perpetrators accountable,” Muhammad said. The…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Operatives of Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) in Kogi has arrested 26 kidnappers in collaboration with the security agencies in a clean-up operations in Kogi West. The State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (rtd), disclosed this while parading the suspects to newsmen on Tuesday in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu LGA. Omodara noted that the operation, which was carried out in the last two weeks, was part of the government’s efforts to tackle insecurity in the state. According to Omodara, the arrested suspects include natives who have been aiding the activities of bandits by supplying them with logistics…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has appointed Mr Linus Obogo as his new Chief Press Secretary (CPS), replacing Mr Gill Nsa, who now assumes the role of Special Adviser on Public Affairs. The Triumph gathered that, Obogo, a seasoned journalist and former staff member of ThisDay newspaper, becomes the third CPS to serve under Governor Otu within the last two years. He was previously the Deputy CPS and also served in the administration of former Governor Ben Ayade in the same capacity. The latest development is part of a broader strategy by the…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Katsina State Erosion Watershed and Management Agency (KWEMA) has commenced a multi-sectoral stakeholder engagement aimed at finding lasting solutions to the growing threats of flooding, erosion, and watershed degradation across the state. The engagement, held in Katsina, brought together officials from local government areas, traditional rulers, federal government agencies, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), as well as representatives from the ministries of health and environment, among others. Speaking at the event, the Director General of KWEMA, Mannir Ayuba Sullubuwa, said the initiative was part of the state government’s proactive strategy to curb the…