Lionel Messi scored twice to become the all-time leading goalscorer in the Leagues Cup as Inter Miami came from behind to defeat Mexican side Atlético San Luis 4-2 in their opening match of the 2026 tournament. Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé Make History as FIFA Confirms New Records The Argentine superstar now has 14 Leagues Cup goals, the most in the competition’s history. Atlético San Luis took an early lead through David Rodríguez, but Messi responded with a quick equaliser before adding his second goal later in the first half. Telasco Segovia and Micael also got on the scoresheet as Inter Miami…
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The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Sokoto State Branch, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Sokoto State Ministry of Health to improve healthcare delivery and humanitarian services across the state. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by officials of the Society to the Commissioner for Health at the Ministry of Health in Sokoto. NCFRMI Boost Healthcare in Kebbi with Medical,Nutrition Support Speaking during the visit, the Branch Secretary of the Nigerian Red Cross Society said the engagement was aimed at reinforcing the long-standing partnership between the organisation and the Ministry. He described the Red Cross…
Nigerian oil billionaire and founder of Oriental Energy Resources, Muhammadu Indimi, has applied to join the appeal against a court judgement ordering the company to pay $43.51 million to his twin daughters over a dispute involving dividend entitlements. The application follows the latest twist in a legal battle, which has attracted commentary from different quarters as it relates to shareholder rights and succession issues in privately owned family businesses across Africa. UNIMAID Endowment Hits ₦5 Billion as FG Calls for Partnership His twin daughters in the suit are Zara and Ameena Indimi. Indimi’s application follows an earlier appeal filed by…
Sani Dutsinma The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has donated medical supplies and nutrition items worth millions of naira to the Kebbi Government to support vulnerable persons across the state. The donation was disclosed in a statement issued by the North-West Zonal Coordinator of NCFRMI, Armiya’u Shuaibu, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. According to the statement, the intervention is part of a federal humanitarian initiative coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction in collaboration with NCFRMI to improve healthcare access for vulnerable populations. Shuaibu explained that the donation…
The rescue of 176 residents of Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State has been described as further evidence of the Federal Government’s determination to tackle insecurity across the country. The residents, who were abducted on February 3, regained their freedom after spending nearly six months in captivity following a rescue operation by the Nigerian military. Suspected Trafficker Arrested as Customs Rescues Gorilla in Kano The Kwara State Government announced the development on Wednesday through its official Facebook page, describing the rescue as a major breakthrough. It also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, security agencies,…
Journalists have been urged to embrace evidence-based reporting to strengthen accountability in Nigeria’s primary healthcare system and contribute to improved health outcomes. The call was made by the Executive Director of the International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH),Dr. Moji Makanjuola, during a two-day media engagement workshop for selected journalists in Kano. Kano Health Journalists Inaugurate Unified Network to Strengthen Health Advocacy The workshop was organised by the Kano State Ministry of Health in collaboration with ISMPH, the EngenderHealth Consortium Partnership and the Unified Health Media Network. Represented by the ISMPH Programmes/MEAL Manager, Philip Muoneke, Makanjuola said journalists play…
A Civil Society Group, Concerned Citizens, has raised questions about the alleged refusal of Professor Ali Isa Pantami to act in a case of alleged corrupt practices as Minister, thereby allegedly shielding the NCC-indicted officials from prosecution. In 2021, NCC confirmed that its officials had stolen public funds but refused to ensure they were disciplined as prescribed by anti-corruption laws. EFCC, ICPC Urged To Investigate Pantami Over Alleged Acquisition Of Luxury Abuja Properties The Civil Society Group through it’s Convener, Ibrahim Illyas Kaltungo, reminded that In a report investigated by one of the leading Newspapers online, Premium Times on 27…
The Bayero University Kano Staff Wives Association (BUKSWA) has begun a strategic partnership with the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) to improve the socio-economic wellbeing of its members through agriculture, entrepreneurship and skills development. The proposed collaboration was discussed during a strategic meeting held at the WOFAN Secretariat in Kano, where officials of both organisations explored areas of cooperation under the second component of the Skills Improvement to Boost Livelihood and Nurture Growth (SIBLING) Project being implemented in partnership with Bayero University, Kano. WOFAN-CDA SIBLING Project Setting New Standard for Student Entrepreneurship-Minister Speaking on behalf of the Chairperson of the…
The Kano State Commissioner for the Ministry of Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation (MPPPME), Comrade Nura Ma’aji Sumaila, has inspected the commencement of the ₦10.4 billion Ungogo–Minjibir Road Construction Project as part of the Ministry’s mandate to ensure effective project implementation, quality assurance and value for public funds. Accompanied by engineers and technical experts from the Ministry, the Commissioner visited the project site to assess the contractor’s level of mobilization and compliance with contractual obligations. Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Projects Creating Jobs, Boosting Economy in Northern Nigeria-Abdulaziz The contracting firm handling the project had fully mobilized to the site and…
The Kaduna State Senior Secondary Schools Education Board (KADSSEB) has commenced the 2026 promotion interview for eligible teachers across the state’s three senatorial zones. The exercise is being conducted simultaneously at Barewa College, Zaria (Zone One), Sarduna Memorial College, Ungwan Gado, Kaduna (Zone Two), and Government Secondary School, Kafanchan (Zone Three). Frank Mba, Top Police Chiefs to Retire as 7 AIGs Face Promotion According to the Board, the exercise, which runs from August 4 to 6, is expected to cover 10,554 eligible teachers across the state. KADSSEB said the first day of the exercise was orderly and hitch-free, with the…
The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) and the Office of the Accountant-General have agreed to deepen collaboration to improve revenue generation and strengthen financial management in the state. The Executive Chairman of KIRS, Alhaji Bashir Maitama, made this known during a familiarisation visit to the Accountant-General’s Office in Kano. KIRS Seeks Strategic Alliance to Meet Kano Revenue Target He commended the Office of the Accountant-General for its continued support in revenue-related activities and acknowledged its critical role in the state’s revenue management system. According to him, achieving the revenue targets set for the Service requires sustained collaboration, strategic planning…
The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) and the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) have agreed to strengthen collaboration to improve blood transfusion services, donor recruitment, research and capacity building. This followed a courtesy visit by the management of UATH, led by its Chief Medical Director, Prof. Yunusa Thairu, to the Director-General of the NBSA, Prof. Saleh Yuguda. Kano State Inaugurates Committee to Boost Blood Transfusion During the meeting, Prof. Thairu introduced the hospital’s new management team and reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to expanding its partnership with the Agency. He identified priority areas for collaboration, including safe blood collection and…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says policy reforms remain the most effective strategy for tackling corruption, economic and financial crimes in Nigeria, stressing that law enforcement should serve as a last line of intervention. Olukoyede stated this during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CreditCorp), Uzoma Nwagba, and his management team to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja. Cybercrime, Corruption Threaten Nigeria’s Future- EFCC He said sustainable anti-corruption efforts require systemic reforms that address the root causes of corruption rather than relying solely on prosecution. According to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the Barefoot Renewable Energy College (BARECKS) at the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi State, describing the project as a major milestone in Nigeria’s clean energy transition. The commissioning was performed on the President’s behalf by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Developed by the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), the institution is the first purpose-built college in Africa dedicated to practical renewable energy education, research, innovation and workforce development. FG Launches TVET To Empower Youths With Industrial Skills It is modelled after India’s renowned Barefoot College and is designed to provide practical…
Ministan Yaɗa Labarai da Wayar da Kan alumma, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, ya ce manufofin Shugaban Ƙasa Bola Ahmed Tinubu na bunƙasa masana’antu a ƙarƙashin Ajandar Sabunta Fata suna ci gaba da samar da manyan ayyuka, ayyukan yi, ƙirƙire-ƙirƙire, da damarmakin tattalin arziki a faɗin ƙasar nan. Idris ya bayyana hakan ne a ranar Talata a hedikwatar Hukumar Bunƙasa Kimiyya da Injiniya ta Ƙasa (NASENI) da ke Abuja, yayin rangadin da Tawagar Yaɗa Labarai ta Fadar Shugaban Ƙasa ta kai hukumar. NASENI-TROMENT Targets 600m Diagnostic Kits to Combat Malaria Ya ce an ƙaddamar da Rangadin Yaɗa Labarai na Ajandar Sabunta Fata…
Ado Salisu Preparations have commenced for the 10th edition of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) National Sports Festival, with Edo State set to host the event from September 14 to 18, 2026, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. The Local Organising Committee (LOC) said more than 1,500 athletes, officials and invited guests from 42 teams across the country are expected to participate, making it one of the largest editions of the festival. The championship, NIPOST’s flagship sporting event, aims to promote unity among staff, encourage healthy living, strengthen teamwork and foster friendly competition across the Service. It also…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd.), has called for closer collaboration between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) to tackle terrorism, transnational crime and other emerging security threats across West Africa. General Musa made the call during a three-day working visit to Cotonou, Republic of Benin, where he said terrorism, violent extremism, cross-border crime and maritime insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea require coordinated regional action, enhanced intelligence sharing and sustained military cooperation among neighbouring countries. EFCC, Civil Society Push for Stronger Anti-Terrorism Financing He noted that the…
This is the sales pitch of one of the most brilliant youngsters I have come across on TikTok. I came across him quite randomly because the TikTok Algorithm took me to his page. I was fascinated by approach he adopted. He calls himself “Sarkin Banana”. His real name is Khalil. Quite simply, he is a banana vendor. His location was the Kano bypass as you head towards Zaria and beyond. He was close to the Na’ibawa Fruit Market from where he gets his supplies. Fraud, Logistics, Threaten Growth of Online Businesses in Kano Rather than running standard sales pitches, he…
Gwamnan jihar Kaduna, Uba Sani ya bai wa Malam Usman Aliyu, mijin marigayiya Ummulkhairi malamar Islamiyyar da aka ƙona kyautar gida domin taimaka masa ya sake gina rayuwarsa bayan wannan ibtila’i. An ƙona matar ne a wani hari da wasu matasa suka kai mata bayan zarginta da satar yara a Maraban Jos da ke jihar. Sultan Condemns Mob Lynching of Ummulkhair, Demands Justice Gwamnan ya miƙa masa takardun gidan ne a lokacin da ya kai masa ziyarar godiya tare da rakiyar Sheikh Haliru Maraya. Gwamnan ya ce tun bayan aukuwar lamarin, ya kai ziyara ga iyalan marigayiyar domin jajanta musu…
The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Professor Adamu Ahmed, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s public service through quality education, professional training, and digital innovation. Professor Ahmed made the commitment during a courtesy visit by the university’s management team to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, in Abuja. NiMet Strengthens AI, Aviation Research Collaboration with Singapore He described public service as a core part of ABU’s historic mandate, noting that the university, particularly through its Institute of Administration, has played a pivotal role in building Nigeria’s administrative capacity by…