From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Normalcy has returned to the formerly warring communities of Ugep in Yakurr Local Government Area and Idomi in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State. The restoration of peace followed the intervention of the Inter-Agency Collaboration Towards a Peaceful Cross River State, which visited the affected communities to assess the situation and promote reconciliation among the residents. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Cross River State Command, SP Sunday Akata, the Commissioner of Police, Cross River State Command, CP Rashid B. Afegbua, alongside Brigadier General P.O. Alimikhena…
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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Ahead of the 2027 general elections, fear, anxiety and intense debate have gripped residents of Sokoto State, especially supporters of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ADC in Sokoto State has announced that no fewer than 10 aspirants have indicated interest in contesting for the party’s governorship ticket. They include Hon. Bashir Usman Gorau, Malam Sa’idu Umar, Mannir Muhammad Dan’iya, Senator Ibrahim Lamido, Hon. Yusuf Suleiman, Hon. Faruk Malami Yabo, Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki, A.A. Gumbi, Hon. Abdullahi Balarabe Salame and Malam Bashir Ahmad Dan Hili. However, the major question on the minds of many…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Health workers and medical doctors in Akwa Ibom State have embarked on an indefinite strike following the alleged invasion of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Directorate. The industrial action, our reporter authoritatively gathered, has paralysed activities in government hospitals across the state. The strike followed Tuesday morning’s dramatic arrest of the Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) of UUTH, Prof. Effiong Ekpe, and three other staff members. Eyewitnesses said two masked men wearing EFCC vests stormed the hospital premises…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Controversy continues to trail the installation of KEDCO’s new prepaid electricity meters in Sokoto State, as residents have unanimously rejected the compulsory installation of the meters in their homes. The issue has generated widespread concern among electricity consumers across the Sokoto metropolis, where the majority of KEDCO’s customers reside. Residents say the major source of contention is the deduction of huge debts whenever they purchase electricity units. They alleged that the debts originated from the estimated billing system previously introduced by KEDCO. Some community members interviewed expressed full support for the proposed protest, describing it…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola A governorship aspirant in Adamawa State, Comrade Mustapha Salihu, has pledged to work closely with traditional institutions across the state to address insecurity if elected governor in 2027. Salihu made the promise during his statewide consultation tour to Michika and Madagali Local Government Areas, where he met with community leaders, party stakeholders, youth groups and traditional rulers as part of efforts to build political support ahead of the 2027 general elections. The immediate past National Vice Chairman (North-East) of the APC and governorship hopeful said that if elected, he would consolidate on the achievements of Governor…
By Mahmud Gambo Sani The Adamawa State Government has formally adopted the “Adamawa State Guidelines on Re-Entry to Education for Married and Pregnant Adolescents” as part of efforts to improve access to education for adolescent girls across the state. A statement signed by Malama Hassana Shuaibu, Senior Programme Officer of ACE Charity, and made available to The Triumph in Kano, described the adoption as a major policy step toward promoting inclusive education in the state. According to the statement, the guidelines were formally adopted in Yola by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Umar Garba Pella, on behalf of the state…
By John Bassey, Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has recorded significant achievements in women empowerment, child protection, social welfare, rehabilitation and policies aimed at protecting vulnerable groups across the state. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, Hajiya Halima Hassan Kamba, disclosed this while highlighting the achievements of the ministry under the administration of Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, describing the government’s policies as people-oriented and transformative. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Yahaya Sarki, the commissioner spoke on Monday during the Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Conference…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar E-World United Football Club of Calabar has emerged champions of the Calabar Centre in the just concluded Nationwide League One (NLO) playoffs. E-World United defeated Mojoda FC, also of Calabar, 2-0 in the Match Day Five playoff encounter held at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar. Jude Ayibe opened the scoring for E-World United in the 24th minute of the first half, while Uwem Akpan added the second goal in the 35th minute to seal the victory. Speaking with sports journalists shortly after the match, the captain of E-World United, Patrick Kayang, attributed the team’s success…
By Rabiu Sanusi Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, have arrested three suspects in connection with alleged cases of vandalism and tricycle theft in different parts of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Idris Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Kano. According to the statement, two suspects, Adamu Ibrahim, 25, and Abba Ado, 24, both residents of Roba in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, were apprehended shortly after allegedly vandalizing and stealing 300 metres of aluminium conductor cables belonging to Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) at…
By Usman Usman Garba The Director-General of the Kano State Information and Communication Technology Development Agency (KASITDA), Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari, has paid a strategic working visit to the Kano State Ministry of Health as part of ongoing sectoral engagements aimed at accelerating the digitalisation of key sectors across the state. The visit is in line with the implementation of the Kano State Digital Transformation Agenda (2025–2030), a flagship initiative of the administration of His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, designed to modernise public service delivery through innovative technology and robust digital infrastructure. During the meeting, Dr. Muzakkari emphasised the…