By Usman Usman Garba The Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kano State, has received the Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University Kano, Professor Amina Salihi Bayero, who paid him a courtesy and strategic engagement visit at his office in the Audu Bako Secretariat, today. In a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry, Najib Lawan Danbazau, the Attorney General expressed sincere appreciation for the vice-chancellor’s goodwill and her kind congratulations on his recent appointment, as well as his conferment with the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). He also commended the university’s leadership for its…
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From Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Former Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Trust Development Fund (PTDF), Engineer Muhtaka Rabe Darma, has boasted that his vast experience in both the public and private sectors will earn him a ticket for the Senate seat. Darma, who is contesting for the Katsina Central Senatorial Seat under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC), told reporters that his understanding of the legislative process would enable him to effectively represent the people of his constituency. He explained that his political career started during his student days, and that he has contested for various positions, including…
By Mahmud Gambo Sani Dutsinma Local Government chapter of APC Grassroots Democratic Reform, has kicked against imposition of candidates seeking elective political offices ahead of the party’s primaries. The association made the position known at a meeting it held with its members as contained in a statement from Sarkin Labaran Maradin Katsina, Alhaji Abdu Bawa Dutsinma which he made available to The Triumph in Kano recently. The statement said the theme of the event was ‘APC Dutsinma: We are aware,’ and it was held at Yarima Primary School, Dutsinma. Speaking during the event, the chairman of the association, Alhaji Sani…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The Nigerian Army has launched the 2026 Inter-Brigade Corporals and Below Competition to enhance troops’ fitness and combat skills to mitigate challenges in today’s volatile security environment. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Maj.-Gen. Bemgba Koughna, further stated that to mitigate the effects of criminal elements, physically fit, combat-ready, and well-motivated troops are critical. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Maj.-Gen.Koughna, said the exercise was designed to test the endurance, discipline, and operational preparedness of soldiers. “This is necessary given the myriad of challenges in today’s volatile security environment. Hostile elements such as armed bandits, kidnappers,…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Sokoto Field Office has cautioned residents in the state against linking their residential toilets to sewage, as it poses a serious environmental hazard to public health. Alhaji Bashar Garba Illela, a personnel from the Sokoto State Primary Health Development Agency, made this statement during a one-day Mass Mobilization Dialogue with journalists and social media influencers organized by UNICEF. The event aimed to seek media support to eradicate polio. Illela noted that the action risks the outbreak of diseases. Garba also called on parents and stakeholders in Sokoto State to take…
…As 110 foreign scholars receive postgraduate certificates By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disclosed that investments in both foreign and local postgraduate scholarships are designed to ensure that students’ academic growth translates into rapid development for the state, in line with the ‘Kano First’ agenda. He made this statement during the presentation of certificates to 110 beneficiaries of foreign postgraduate scholarships, held at the Government House, Kano, on Tuesday. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. The statement quoted Governor Yusuf as saying: “Our goal is…
By Usman Usman Garba The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Kano State, Hon. Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude, SAN, has sponsored 301 students from Minjibir Local Government Area to pursue the National Certificate in Education (NCE) at the Kano State College of Education and Preliminary Studies, Minjibir Campus. The official flag-off ceremony, held on Tuesday at the college premises in Minjibir, attracted a wide range of stakeholders, including senior government officials, political leaders, educationists, and members of the business community from within and outside the local government area. In a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has said that the Special Dialogue and Security Conference is a significant and strategic engagement that brings together critical actors whose roles are indispensable in shaping lasting solutions. These include government institutions, security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, and community representatives. He reminded participants that the task before them requires honesty, courage, and a willingness to confront difficult truths. He said they must resist the temptation to apportion blame and instead focus on building consensus around practical and implementable solutions. According to him, sustainable peace can only…
From Mustapha Saye Federal High Court in Kaduna on Monday granted former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai bail on a N200 million bond, pending the determination of corruption-related charges filed against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Presiding judge Justice Rilwan Aikawa delivered the ruling after hearing final arguments from both the defence and prosecution last week. Lead defence counsel, Oluwole Iyamu, SAN, had argued that bail is a constitutional right and that El-Rufai poses no flight risk due to his strong ties within the country. The prosecution opposed the application, citing concerns that…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja As Nigeria hosts the 2026 International Social Security Association (ISSA) West Africa Technical Seminar, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has assured that the nation is ready to facilitate meaningful and solution-driven discussions as part of broader efforts to strengthen social protection systems across West Africa. Managing Director of the NSITF, Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, who gave the assurance on Tuesday at a media briefing ahead of the 2026 ISSA West Africa Technical Seminar due for Abuja next week, disclosed that the Fund is set to collaborate with key stakeholders and development partners to entrench social…