From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a Community-Based National Social Action Fund Taskforce to drive grassroots development and accelerate socio-economic improvements across Nigeria’s 8,804 wards. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by the Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ado Bako. He said the initiative, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will deploy community-driven interventions tailored to local needs, with each ward engaging a verified community-based entity, organisation, or association to implement priority projects. The approval builds on earlier reforms, including the creation of…
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From Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina Former Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has declared his intention to contest for the Daura Senatorial seat in Katsina State. Sirika, who led thousands of supporters to the APC State Secretariat, described himself as a quality candidate with vast experience to represent the area at the hallowed chamber. “I was elected as Senator representing Daura from 2011 to 2015. I served my people diligently,” he said. He added that during his tenure, he facilitated the execution of federal government projects and secured jobs for many people. Sirika assured the people of the Daura Senatorial…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Government has opened talks with Springfield Agro Limited to explore structured, long-term financing options for Nigeria’s mechanization programmes. In a statement issued to The Triumph in Abuja, Ezeaja Ikemefuna, Head of the Department of Information in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, said the initiative is aimed at equipping all 774 local government areas with tractors and easing upfront costs for farmers, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the agricultural sector. Speaking at the commissioning of the Afcott Grains Sesame and Grains Processing Facility in Kawakin Tofa…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The National Executive Committee (EXCO) of the Renewed Hope Advocates for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been inaugurated in Jos, Plateau State, alongside the formal endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang. The event, held on Thursday at the Elien Centre in Jos, also featured the empowerment of widows and persons living with disabilities as part of the group’s social responsibility initiatives. Speaking at the occasion, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, represented by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Mrs. Josephine Piyo, described the gathering as a reflection of unity, service, and purposeful engagement—key pillars necessary…
By Joseph Asegba, Yola A former governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State, Hon. Morris Vunobolki, has officially returned to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), leading about 3,000 of his supporters back to the party. Vunobolki announced his defection on Thursday while briefing journalists at his campaign office in Bekaji, Yola. He attributed his return to what he described as the PDP’s open and inclusive political structure, which, according to him, promotes internal democracy and encourages constructive criticism and engagement. According to him, the party provides a platform where individuals can freely express their views and…
By John Bassey, Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has launched 50 brand new 18-seater Toyota commercial buses to enhance transportation and reduce travel costs across various routes in Nigeria. The buses were unveiled on Thursday at the newly reconstructed and remodeled motor park in Birnin Kebbi. Speaking at the event, the Kebbi Political Leader, Alhaji Umar Faruk-Buro, said the initiative was aimed at improving the welfare of residents and providing affordable transport services to the people of the state. He assured that the buses would soon commence operations for the benefit of all residents, irrespective of political, religious, or ethnic…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Sokoto, In a bid to consolidate the provision of basic social services, the Sokoto South Local Government Area of Sokoto State has earmarked over N8 billion for its 2026 fiscal year. The Chairman of the Local Government, Alhaji Ya’u Danda, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen in Sokoto on Thursday, describing the allocation as a significant step towards sustaining socio-economic development in the area. According to him, Sokoto South is one of the two largest metropolitan local governments in the state, and the budget is designed to complement the efforts of the state government in…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has initiated plans to establish special “Second Chance” schools for women who dropped out of formal education for various reasons. The Executive Chairman of the Board, Alhaji Umar Nagwari Tambuwal, disclosed this in Sokoto, stating that the initiative is primarily targeted at married women and young women within communities. He explained that the programme is designed to provide beneficiaries with opportunities to acquire both formal education and vocational skills, modern and traditional, aimed at reducing poverty and curbing idleness in society. Tambuwal maintained that the effort aligns…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has once again demonstrated his commitment to grassroots development by extending his empowerment programme to communities in Sokoto East Senatorial District. The intervention involved the distribution of 200 motorcycles, 400 sewing machines, and over 4,000 assorted food items to beneficiaries across eight local government areas. The initiative, aimed at improving livelihoods and boosting economic activities at the grassroots, targeted a wide range of beneficiaries, including APC ward and local government chairmen, party officials, youth and women leaders, traditional rulers,…
By Usman Usman Garba The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has on Thursday commissioned the newly completed Lodge Road located within the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Nasarawa Local Government Area in Kano State, and also flagged off the construction of Sarkin Yaki Road in Sabon Gari, Fagge Local Government Area. The First Lady was received and accompanied by the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, alongside his wife, the Wife of the Governor of Katsina State, the Wife of the Deputy President of the Senate, and other distinguished women leaders…