By Rabiu Sanusi As the build-up to the 2027 general elections gathers pace, a strategic political realignment within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State is beginning to reshape conversations about the state’s future, with Kashim Musa Tumsah emerging as a central figure in the evolving coalition. The alliance, popularly known as the Lawankolo–Bomai–KMT bloc, brings together influential actors, including Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai and Lawan Kolo Geidam. However, political observers increasingly point to Tumsah as the driving force and intellectual anchor of the coalition, positioning him at the forefront of the movement. The development is widely seen as a…
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From Muawiya Bala Idris, Katsina A serving member of the Katsina State House of Assembly representing Katsina Local Government, Hon. Aliyu Abubakar Albaba (APC), has declared his intention to contest the seat in the forthcoming 2027 elections. Albaba made the declaration while unveiling his campaign council at a meeting held at Murjani Hotel. He said he resolved to recontest the seat in response to calls from his constituents to continue serving them for sustained development and continuity. The lawmaker, who is currently serving his second term, stated that he has worked over the past seven years to bring development and…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos Puus Kaat Festival of the Mwaghavul people of Mangu Local Government Area has long served as a beacon of their unity and identity. It is a moment when they pause to honour their past while opening their doors to share their traditions with the global community. The 2026 edition of the Puus Kaat Annual Cultural Festival is a living tribute to the heritage, steadfast values, and renowned hospitality of the Mwaghavul people. Briefing journalists on Friday, the Central Planning Committee of the 2026 Puus Kaat Annual Cultural Festival, led by its Chairman, who is also the Chief…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has disbursed N50,000 each to 6,680 women to empower them and enable them to support their immediate families. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. The disbursement ceremony, which was held at the Government House, Kano, on Saturday, was attended by thousands of women from the 44 local government areas of the state, as well as members of the APC. Governor Yusuf emphasized that the N50,000 empowerment grant would enable beneficiaries to contribute to the growth of petty trading across the…
By Usman Usman Garba The Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Rano, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Muhammad Isa Umaru, over the death of his mother. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf said he was deeply shocked and saddened by the news of her passing, describing the late Hajiya Maimuna Isa Umaru as a caring mother who lived an exemplary life. This was contained in a press release issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mustapha Muhammad, Saturday. The Governor, who was away on an official engagement at the…
By Usman Usman Garba Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, has extended warm congratulations and heartfelt felicitations to the President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON, on the occasion of his 69th birthday. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Friday. Governor Yusuf described Alhaji Dangote as an illustrious son of Kano and a shining example of determination, vision, and hard work, whose remarkable achievements have continued to place Kano State and Nigeria on the global map. The Governor particularly commended Dangote’s immense contributions to economic development through…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Adamawa State Police Command has charged its officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism. It also called on the public to continue cooperating with the police to maintain safety and security in the state. In his inaugural address, the newly posted Commissioner of Police, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, emphasized the importance of discipline, integrity, and respect for human rights in the discharge of duties. He noted that effective policing can only be achieved through a strong partnership between the police and the communities they serve. He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling crime, maintaining…
Daga Mahmud Gambo Sani Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, ya tabbatar da Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota a matsayin cikakkiyar Shugabar Ma’aikatan Gwamnatin Jihar Kano, a ranar Laraba. Hakan na kunshe ne cikin sanarwar da Babban Sakataren Yada Labarai na Gwamna, Mustapha Muhammad, ya fitar, bayan wani babban taro da aka gudanar domin ƙaddamar da kashi na shida na biyan kuɗaɗen fansho da garatuti. Tabbatar da Maimota ya tabbatar da ƙudirin gwamnatin jihar Kano na ƙarfafa tsarin gudanarwa da kuma inganta aikin gwamnati. Kusan wata guda da ya gabata, Maimota ta fara riƙe wannan muƙami…
By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Government has concluded arrangements to conduct a mass wedding for 1,000 intending couples selected from across the state. A pre-marital counselling and training programme was already organized for the couples by a non-governmental organization (NGO), the Al-Usra Marital Support Foundation. The sessions were held across the Katsina, Daura, and Funtua zones. Speaking at the event, the Chairperson of the Foundation, Dr. Murjanatu Ibrahim Duwan, said the training was aimed at strengthening family values and reducing divorce. “The initiative was designed to equip intending couples with the knowledge and skills required to build stable…
By Shafiu Yahaya The chairman of Gabasawa Local Government Area of Kano State, Pharm. Sagir Usman Abubakar has said that there is no amount of intimidation from the side of opposition that will make local government chairmen change their loyalty from Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the state to someone else. The chairman made the disclosure while speaking with The Triumph recently in Kano, the state capital. Pharm. Abubakar, vividly opposed any intimidation that their loyalty was to a particular person not the governor. While responding to an allegation that they were pretending to be the governor’s loyalists, he said…