From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the appointment of a new State Women Leader and Zonal Secretary for the Sokoto South Senatorial District. The decision was announced during a State Working Committee (SWC) meeting chaired by the State PDP Chairman, Hon. Muhammadu Bello Aliyu Goronyo. Those appointed are Hajiya Amina Awwal Yar Tsakuwa as State Women Leader, Alhaji Umaru Arzika Mandera as Zonal Secretary for Sokoto South Senatorial District, and Hajiya Nunu S. Fawa Goronyo as State Ex-officio member. Hajiya Amina Awwal Yar Tsakuwa replaces Zainab Naseer Dogon Daji,…
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By Umoru Ibrahim At the 43rd Annual Symposium of late political sage of peasant politics (Talakawa), Mallam Aminu Kano, a veteran journalist, Public Relations guru and Community Leader, Prince (Dr.) Amb. Ajayi Memaiyetan JP, FNIPR, who is also the publisher of Civil Society Kano Newsletter, gave the Federal Government a wake-up call against funders of terrorism now on rampage in the country. He was speaking at the symposium entitled: ‘The ECOWAS and regional peace in West Africa, the security and economic implications for Nigeria,’ held at the Mambayya House of Bayero University, Aminu Kano Centre for Democratic Studies. Prince Memaiyetan…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, is set to make history on May 9, 2026, as twelve young women who survived the 2014 Chibok school abduction by Boko Haram will graduate as degree holders, symbolising resilience, hope, and triumph over adversity. Twelve years after their dreams were violently interrupted, the survivors will walk across the graduation stage not as victims, but as empowered women ready to embrace the future. What terrorism once sought to destroy is now being rebuilt through education, one graduate at a time. AUN President, Professor DeWayne Frazier, described the upcoming ceremony…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has strongly condemned the continuous increase in electricity tariffs without corresponding improvements in service delivery. According to the Trade Union, Nigerians are being compelled to pay more for unreliable power supply, estimated billing, and poor customer service. Observing that the tariff band system has further worsened the situation, with many consumers charged premium rates without receiving commensurate electricity supply. Briefing news men on the communique issued at the end of National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Congress held on Monday in Abuja, the President of the TUC, Comrade…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Government has recovered over 60 public assets, including buildings, construction equipment, and vehicles, in an ongoing effort to reclaim government property allegedly diverted or illegally occupied across the state. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Taskforce on Recovery of Government Properties, retired General Nash Yakubu, while presenting an interim report to the Chief of Staff to the Plateau State Government, Jerry Satmak, in Jos. According to him, the task force, which has been in operation for over one year, has recorded significant progress in identifying and recovering valuable government assets. He…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Youth and student leaders under the aegis of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in Cross River State have declared that the 2027 general elections will mark a turning point for youth participation in governance, insisting that the time has come for young people to take elective positions and unseat non-performing representatives. The position was made known during a stakeholders’ meeting involving NYCN officials and student leaders from Calabar South, Akpabuyo and Bakassi Federal Constituency. Participants at the meeting expressed dissatisfaction with what they described as ineffective representation and a growing disconnect between elected…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Bello Littafe Gande, has described the party as “God-sent,” insisting that it remains committed to taking Nigeria to greater heights. Speaking to journalists in Sokoto, Gande said the APC is the party to beat in the forthcoming 2027 general elections and beyond, stressing that no other political platform in the country currently matches its strength and performance. He called on all patriotic and law-abiding Nigerians to rally support for the APC, noting that a vote for the party is a vote for the…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Aminu Kano College of Islamic and Legal Studies has on Wednesday witnessed an unprecedented gathering as academics, dignitaries, and stakeholders from across Nigeria converged to celebrate its 50th anniversary in a colourful and historic ceremony. The grand finale marked the culmination of a three-day series of activities organised to commemorate five decades of academic excellence and institutional growth. Speaking at the occasion, the Provost of the College, Professor Balarabe Abubakar Jakada (Majidadin Kauran Katsina), expressed profound gratitude to Almighty Allah for the remarkable achievements recorded over the past 50 years. He noted that the institution has…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to promoting a culture of prevention across all workplaces, with renewed efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s legal and institutional framework on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). This was contained in a statement signed and issued to Triumph in Abuja by the Head of Press and Public Relations in the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Annah Daniel said the Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, made this known during the commemoration of the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026 held in Abuja with…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to forging stronger partnerships with international development agencies to drive agricultural transformation and stimulate economic growth across the state. The Governor made this known on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from the European Union (EU), including officials of the EU-VACE Agriculture Value Chain Facility and the Transformative Agriculture Systems for Rural Economic Development (BMZ), at the Government House, Kano. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad in Kano on Wednesday. Represented by his Chief of Staff,…