Sports entrepreneur and former Chairman of the Gombe State Athletics Association and Football Association, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to His Royal Highness, the Emir of Gombe, at the Emir’s palace. The visit was aimed at expressing appreciation for the Emir’s leadership and formally presenting gifts to mark the occasion. A key highlight of the meeting was the presentation of the Gombe Emir’s Cup Football Competition, a new tournament designed to foster healthy competition among the Emirates and Chiefdoms in Gombe State. The competition seeks to promote unity, cultural values, youth empowerment, football…
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The Confederation of African Football has said that the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has become the most successful commercial venture in the history of African football, recording more than a 90 per cent increase in revenues. In a statement obtained from its website on Thursday, CAF said the achievement was driven by expanded sponsorship deals, broader media rights distribution and entry into new markets, particularly in Asia. The body stated, “The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is now undoubtedly the most successful commercial story in the history of African football as the commercial success…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kwara Area Command, has recorded major enforcement successes with seizures valued at ₦1,219,209,369 within less than one month of the assumption of office by the Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Naeem Ogundeyi. The disclosure was made during a press conference held in Ilorin, where the Acting Controller presented the seized items to journalists and stakeholders. Addressing the media, DC Ogundeyi expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the management of the Service for the confidence placed in him, noting that the achievements reflect the command’s renewed commitment to…
Heads of rehabilitation centres across Kano State have appealed to wealthy individuals, philanthropists, and corporate organisations to increase support for persons living with mental health challenges in the state. The appeal was made while receiving the management of the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), led by the Executive Secretary, Alhaji Isiyaku Abdullahi Kubarachi, who visited the centres to distribute clothing, blankets, mats, and food items. Heads of Dorayi and Dambatta Rehabilitation Centres, Hussaini Ibrahim Muhammad and Nafi’u Musa, explained that many of the facilities remain in poor condition despite government interventions. They urged well-meaning Nigerians to visit the homes…
An Abuja High Court on Thursday struck out the criminal charges filed by the Federal Government against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi Central, bringing to a close a case that had attracted widespread public attention. Court documents showed that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation submitted a Notice of Discontinuance, leading the court to formally terminate the criminal defamation and related charges that had been earlier instituted against the senator. Natasha Livestreams Faceoff With Immigration Over Passport Seizure The suit stemmed from comments allegedly made by Akpoti-Uduaghan during a televised interview and had sparked national debate over…
The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), through its Rapid Response Team, has facilitated continued specialist treatment and referral for Hafsat Muhammad, a 21-year-old woman diagnosed with systemic scleroderma with cutaneous manifestations. This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer KSCHMA Aminu Ahmad Turaki made available to newsmen in Kano. KSCHMA, CHAI Strengthen Collaboration to Improve Healthcare According to him, the intervention followed her enrollment into the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Scheme on the directive of the Executive Secretary, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar. He said since then, the patient has undergone comprehensive evaluation at various…
John Femi Adi In a state historically shaped by ethnic, religious, and sectional sensitivities, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has deliberately charted a different political course—one anchored on inclusion, fairness,, and shared development goals. Since assuming office, his leadership style and governance philosophy have reflected a conscious effort to build a political structure that transcends religious, tribal, and regional divides. One of the most visible features of Governor Uba Sani’s political structure is inclusiveness in appointments. His cabinet and key government positions reflect Kaduna’s diversity, drawing individuals from different ethnic groups, religious backgrounds, and senatorial zones. By prioritising competence…
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has dismissed reports suggesting that the Federal Government has introduced a new Value Added Tax (VAT) on banking services, describing the claims as misleading. In a press statement issued on January 15, 2026, the Service clarified that the Nigeria Tax Act did not impose any fresh VAT on banking fees, commissions, or electronic transfer charges. According to the NRS, VAT has long been applicable to fees for services rendered by banks and other financial institutions in line with existing tax laws and regulations. The agency stressed that there is no additional tax burden on customers…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, has taken steps to deepen inter-agency cooperation with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to enhance border security and public safety. The move followed a courtesy visit by the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Mohammed Tako, to the Adamawa State Commandant of the NSCDC, Idris Bande, in Yola. During the meeting, Comptroller Tako explained that the visit was aimed at reinforcing the existing partnership between the two agencies, particularly in tackling cross-border crimes and strengthening security operations. He stressed that effective border management cannot be achieved in isolation, noting that…
Jamila Sulaiman Gwamnatin Jihar Kano ta gudanar da taron horo na kwanaki biyu ga kimanin ‘yan jarida 100 daga kafafen sadarwa daban-daban a Jihar Jigawa, domin inganta kwarewarsu a fannin jaridanci na dijital. Kwamishinan Yada Labarai da Harkokin Cikin Gida na Jihar Kano, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, ya bayyana cewa taron ya mai da hankali kan amfani da ka’idojin gaskiya da tsarin aiki na jaridanci domin tabbatar da inganci a aikin jarida. Kano Online Chapel Hosts Workshop to Boost Credibility in Journalism Waiya ya bukaci mahalarta su yi amfani da ilimin da suka samu a taron wajen ayyukansu na…