Northern Govs Forum Appoints Ex-CDS Agwai, Yayale To Lead War Against Banditry
… States commit N1bn monthly for 12 months The Northern States Governors’ Forum has appointed former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Martin Luther Agwai (rtd) and former Defence Minister, and ex-HoS, Alhaji Mahmud Yayale Ahmed as co-chairmen of the…
‘My Husband Stood By Your Side, Is This What Our Family Deserves?’
Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai has told President Bola Tinubu that her husband, former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, does not deserve the persecution he is facing. Flanked by El-Rufai’s other wife Aichatou, Asiya spoke in Abuja Tuesday night after ICPC…
NIS DG To Partner Association Of Retired Nigerian Sports Men And Women
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The Director General of the National Institute of Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has described sports as a religion, saying the Institute will make it work to benefit serving and retired athletes to have a smooth and…
BON Inaugurates Six Ad-Hoc Committees To Reposition Nigeria’s Broadcasting Industry
…As Akiotu urges members to approach their assignments with dedication By Ado Salisu, Kano The Chairman of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), Senior High Chief, Tony Akiotu, has inaugurated six ad-hoc committees aimed at revitalising the…
NSSF Exults High Standard of Okwaraji National Under-16 Tourney
By Ado Salisu, Kano The leadership of the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF), technical partners of the First Bank/Samuel Okwaraji Foundation (SOF) National Secondary Schools football championship have applauded the standard of the competition. With…
Akwai Ibom: Police Nab Suspected Security Impersonator With Multiple Identities, Accouterments
By Patrick Titus, Uyo For Precious Joseph, a suspected security impersonator, many months or years of his criminal network and activities against unsuspecting publics may have appeared glorious and beneficial to him but his veil became uncovered at its…
First-Term APC Governors Endorse Tinubu’s Second Term Bid
By Kabir Dan-Katsina, Birnin Kebbi A group of 20 first-term APC governors in the country have unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second term bid ahead of the forthcoming 2027 general elections They took the decision during their meeting…
Yobe Begins 2027 Hajj Registration, Sets Initial Deposit At N7.5m
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Executive Chairman of Yobe State Pilgrims Commission, Alhaji Mai Aliyu Usman, has announced that the initial deposit of N7.5 million whas been pegged for the 2027 Hajj exercise. He made this known during the press…
Yobe State Earns Widespread Recognition At Arewa Media Summit
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State emerged as one of the standout participants at the successful conclusion of the Arewa Media Summit, receiving widespread recognition for its active engagement, insightful contributions and strong representation…
Yobe Deepens Alliance With UN, EU Others On Durable Solutions
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has secured renewed commitments from the European Union, the Governments of Switzerland, France and Germany, alongside key United Nations agencies and development partners, to deepen collaboration…