Kebbi Abduction: Our Daughters Must Return Back Home Safely – Shettima
By Kabir Dan-Katsina, Birnin Kebbi For “we leaders to sleep well and comfortable, our daughters abducted by bandits must return back home safely,” Vice President, Kashim Shattima has said. He stated this on Wednesday at the Government House…
Boko Haram: Zulum Receives COAS, Says Worst Is Over
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has stated that the worst of Boko Haram insurgency is over, even as he acknowledged recent surges in attack by the terrorist group. Governor Zulum made the…
Yobe NUJ Council Congratulates Gov Buni On 58 Birthday
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has congratulated Governor Mai Mala Buni on his 58th birthday. In a statement jointly signed by the Council’s Chairman, Rajab Mohammed Ismael and the…
Calabar: NDLEA Nabs Couple For Possessing 360 Bags Of Marijuana
By Musa Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said it has arrested a 52-year-old teacher, Mr. Onun Ikoli, alongside his wife, Mrs. Itam Onun, for possessing 360 bags of marijuana weighing…
Stakeholders Identify with World Toilet Day In Akwa Ibom
….As “Keep Akwa Ibom Clean” Campaign Announced By Patrick Titus, Uyo Participants at a one-day roundtable engagement with key stakeholders in water and sanitation sector of Akwa Ibom state have identified active community involvement as essential…
Riyadh 2025: Oyesade Wins Silver In Hammer Throw
By Andrew Abah, Abuja Nigeria’s Olatoye Oyesade, has rued missing the gold medal as she settled for a silver medal in the women’s hammer throw final at the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The US-based star lost the…
NTF Okays Date For Dala Hard Courts Kano Championship
By Ado Salisu, Kano The Nigerian Tennis Federation (NTF) has approved the dates for the 38th Dala Hard Courts Tennis Championship, as over 200 players across the country are expected to compete in the weeklong event. Tournament Director, Alhaji Yusuf…
NUGA: BUK Female V/ball Winning Team Dedicates Victory To VC, Coach
By Ado Salisu, Kano The gold medal winning female volleyball team of Bayero University Kano (BUK) have dedicated their medal at the just concluded NUGA Games to the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Haruna Musa and their coach, Usman…
Leaders Flock To Former Gov Attah’s 87th Birthday/Book Launch
By Patrick Titus, Uyo The 87th birthday celebration of Obong Victor Attah, former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, a man generally described as the ‘Father of Modern Akwa Ibom State’ will be a convergence of notable Nigerian leaders. An event…
Late Registration: NWFL Warns Clubs, Nov 26 date sacrosanct
By Saidu Abubakar The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has issued a firm warning to clubs yet to complete their digital registration and licensing procedures ahead of the new Premiership season, stressing that non-compliant teams risk sanctions,…