Chamba Community Elects First Monarch in Enugu State
By A Special Correspondent The enlarged Chamba community in Enugu State has unanimously elected Alhaji Yahaya Yakubu Farenvan as its traditional ruler in the state. The community’s chairman, Umaru Musa Dasin Yelwa said Thursday that the election was in…
Kebbi Refutes US Claims, Names Abducted Schoolgirls
By Kabir Dan-Katsina, Birnin Kebbi In a swift reaction to recent claims by a US Lawmaker, Rilley Moore, alleging that the abducted Kebbi schoolgirls are majority Christians, the Chairman of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Council in Kebbi State, Hussaini…
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…