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The President of the Nigerian Sports Federation (NSSF), Olabisi Joseph has invited four hosting states ahead of the 25th edition of Nestle Milo basketball championship for boys and girls categories from April 23rd to 25th in Lagos. The four hosting state include Kano, Oyo, Delta and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja while the grand final stage of the championship will be played in Lagos later in the year. A statement signed by the NSSF’s Secretary General, Ola Funsho Usman PhD made available to newsmen,he said the president directed the invitation of the state coordinators to ascertain and discuss the…

Kabiru Haruna Mudi Sipikin In the landscape of Nigeria’s civil service and public administration, certain individuals leave indelible marks not by the loudness of their actions, but through quiet resilience, unwavering commitment, and the lives they impact. One such man is Alhaji Hassan Suleiman — a name that has grown synonymous with determination, integrity, and an unshakeable dedication to both family and career. Comrade Baba Abubakar Umar : Kano Dedicated Public Servant Born into modest beginnings, Hassan Suleiman represents the archetype of a positive struggler. From the scratch, he rose steadily, embodying the spirit and aspirations of his family. He…

On the 7th of January, 2025, His Excellency the Executive Governor of Kano State made a decisive appointment—Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya was entrusted with the leadership of the Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs. In just 100 days, the Honourable Commissioner has not only embraced his role with remarkable energy and clarity of purpose, but he has also redefined what it means to serve with passion, strategy, and a deep sense of responsibility. Waiya Congratulates Gov Yusuf For Receiving Outstanding Award At his inaugural meeting, the Commissioner outlined a forward-looking vision for the state’s media landscape, emphasizing his commitment to…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration is bridging the infrastructural gap between Abuja capital city and its rural communities. Wike stated this in Abuja on Saturday, after he inspected ongoing road projects in Ketti and Takushara, two densely populated satellite communities within the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). FCT Minister Rejects Mabushi Bus Terminal, Demands Better Quality The roads inspected were the 10.5-kilometer Kabusa/Ketti road, which connects Kabusa, Pyakasa, and Ketti Districts, and the 9.8-kilometer Kabusa/Takushara road, which links Kabusa, Takushara, and Wasa Districts. Wike said that the move was in…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed one dead in a building collapse in the Ojodu-Berger area, Lagos State. Building Collapse: FG Vows to Sanitize Industry with NIA’s Help It also confirmed that 12 persons had been rescued so far from the rubble of the three-storey building. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, NEMA Coordinator, Lagos Territorial Office confirmed said this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. Kano Building Collapse At Gwale Kills Three Two Injured-NEMA Farinloye said the cause of the collapsed was yet to be ascertained. He said that search and rescue operation was still ongoing. The News Agency…

The Police Command in Borno has arrested eight suspects for allegedly killing and secretly burying a new born baby at a private hospital in Kwatam on Baga road, Maiduguri. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nahun Daso, disclosed this in an interview in Maiduguri on Saturday. Uromi Killings:Kano Delegation Led By Deputy Governor Visits Edo Daso said the incident occurred on April 18, 2025, at about 1:00 p.m., following a distress call received by the police from concerned residents who witnessed the suspicious act. He explained that the police operatives from Ite Division responded swiftly, cordoned off the hospital…

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says its 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will begin on April 24 and not April 25 as earlier announced. JAMB spokesman, Dr Fabian Benjamin, announced this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. Benjamin said that adjustment had been made to accommodate essential commitments by the board and its partner agencies. He said that prospective candidates could now print their notification slips, which contain vital information regarding their exam details. He added that the notification slip indicates the examination date, venue (centre), time and other essential details necessary for success…

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA),Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has urged the agency’s officers and staff to remain determined and steadfast in their fight against illicit drug trafficking and dealers. Marwa stated this during the commissioning of newly constructed terrace flats for personnel at the Zonal Command, Kano Command, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport Command, and members of the Strike Force Team deployed to Kano, along with a new rehabilitation facility. 3 NDLEA Personnel Shot During Abuja Drug Raid He emphasized that the commissioning serves as a vital step in…

Adamu Aminu. “Kano koda me kazo an fika” – whatever you bring to Kano, you’ll find someone who surpasses you This Hausa proverb encapsulates the spirit of Kano, a city that excels in influence and impact. Renowned as the commercial heart of northern Nigeria, Kano also wields immense political clout, its votes often serving as a determining factor in presidential elections. Kano Royal Family Denies Politics Behind Wedding Venue Shift The city’s political arena remains an unpredictable stage where ambition and rivalry collide. Central to this theater is Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the architect of the Kwankwasiyya movement and a…

Ado Salisu The Hierarchy of Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative, an NGO reputed to fighting for athletes’ welfare and transparency in sports, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to MTN, Making of Champions, Nilayo sports marketing company, AFN and Premium Trust Bank to quickly facilitate athletes’ payments to winners of the Marathon races they sponsored and organized. In a statement issued by the Chairman, CEO, and Board of Trustees of Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative, Hon Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe argued that it is criminal for companies to collect funds from sponsors for competitions and refuse to pay athletes…

The Nigeria Police Force has completed the extradition of Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, also known as “Killaboi,” from Doha, Qatar. Nnayereugo is wanted for the murder of 21-year-old Augusta Oseodion Onuwabhagbe, a university student, in Lagos on July 13, 2023 Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Man for Alleged Murder of Girlfriend After fleeing Nigeria, Nnayereugo used fake identities to evade capture, but was eventually apprehended in Qatar in February 2025 through international cooperation between the Nigerian Police, INTERPOL, and Qatari authorities. Kano Police Arrest Three Suspects for Culpable Homicide The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, praised the collaborative efforts that led to…

Maryam Abacha, American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has extended its heartfelt condolences to Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) over the passing of its Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Professor Tosan Erhabor. Professor Erhabor was said to have died on Sunday night, April 13, 2025, in Abuja after a brief illness. The condolence message was conveyed in a statement released by the Founder and President of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo in Kano on Monday. He said the death of Professor Erhabor was a great loss not only to his immediate family, but to the entire…

Sani Haruna  Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has constituted a State Delegation for this year’s pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The Director of Press, Secretary to the Government of the State Abdullahi Aliyu Yar’adua, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Katsina. According to the statement, Governor Dikko Radda approved the appointment of the Deputy Governor, Faruk Lawal Jobe, as the Head of the Delegation (the Amiru – al-Hajj). Other members include: the Speaker, State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Nasiru Yahaya, Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Ishaq Shehu Dabai Alhaji Shafi’u Abdu Duwan, Alhaji Shehu Abdu…

The Katsina State Government, in partnership with the Genesis Energy Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU for implementing its landmark $500 million energy infrastructure investment. According Governor Dikko Umar Radda the partnership is noted as one of the largest private sector-driven renewable energy investments in Northern Nigeria. Jigawa Embraces Renewable Energy with Strategic Partnerships The initiative aligns with Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s vision to industrialize Katsina and enhance public service delivery and inclusive growth. The governor explained that, it will also address the state’s energy deficit and will equally deliver clean, sustainable energy solutions through the development, financing,…

Sani Haruna The committee responsible for screening the preachers who will lead intending pilgrims from Katsina State for 2025 Hajj has commenced its exercise. The Chairman of the Screening Committee, Sheikh Dr Aminu Abu Ammar, announced the commencement of the screening while overseeing the process for the clerics. NAHCON Chairman Assures Seamless 2025 Hajj Exercise Dr Abu Ammar stated that the purpose of the screening is to equip the clerics with the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure that they can lead the intending pilgrims from the state in a successful, accepted, and smooth 2025 Hajj experience. He noted that…

In a historic milestone that promises to bolster the national infrastructure and economic activities and connectivity, His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, on behalf of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, launched the construction of a 65-kilometre, 3-lane dual carriageway. The event marks the commencement of Section 3B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project in the State, an ambitious 750-kilometre road network connecting key coastal cities across Nigeria. Troops Foil Armed Robbery Attempt on Abuja–Kaduna Highway Governor Eno expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering leadership and approval of this transformative project.…

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi has said that a revamped cooperative sector would ensure empowerment and prosperity for Nigerians, thereby making Cooperators part of the One Trillion US Dollar Economy within the decade. The Minister made this known during the flag-off ceremony of the National Training/Workshop for Trustees, Management Committee, and Managers of Cooperative Societies in Nigeria for the South-East and South-South Cooperative Stakeholders Forum, held at Federal Cooperative College, Oji – River, Enugu State, recently. He stated that‘’ the largest cooperatives globally is about 300 and generate a total turnover…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the unwavering commitment of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to the modernization and transformation of Nigeria’s media and broadcasting landscape. Speaking at the Sixth Edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series held at the National Press Centre, Abuja. The Minister disclosed that he had just returned from the prestigious National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Conference and Workshop in Las Vegas, United States. Digital Transformation Gains Momentum as NCS Engages Media The conference, themed “The Technology, The Trend, The Future,” brought together global stakeholders in broadcasting and media…

Three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have been hospitalized for gunshot injuries sustained after they came under attack from some armed men during a raid operation in Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Thursday night. The incident occurred when a team of NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence and surveillance report raided an uncompleted building at NNPC area of Jahi where 74 bottles of codeine, 10 litres of codeine syrup, 48grams of tramadol 225mg and 4.9kilograms of skunk, a strain of cannabis, as well as five android phones were recovered. As the NDLEA team…

Khadijah Aliyu The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF west and central regional office in collaboration with the African media network for the promotion of health and environment REMAPSEN has organized a webiner for journalists. The webiner themed: Maternal, Neonatal and child Health in West and Central Africa witnessed large turn out of REMAPSEN members from over 40 countries. REMAPSEN Participates in Africa Health Tech Summit 2024 The UNICEF Health Specialist West and Central Africa Regional Office, Dr. Tomomi Kitamura, urged governments to prioritize lifesaving interventions for mothers, newborns and children, noting that early action could significantly improve child health outcomes.…