Ado Salisu The Nigerian Tennis Federation (NTF) has described the successful staging of the maiden Dr. Agbu Kefas Northeast Zonal Under-12, Under-14 and Under-17 Tennis Championship as a major step towards revitalising grassroots tennis development in Nigeria. The Vice President of the Federation, Malam Yusuf Datti, stated this during the closing ceremony of the championship held in Jalingo, Taraba State. He commended Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, for his commitment, vision and investment in sports development, particularly tennis, noting that the initiative would help identify and nurture young talents capable of representing Nigeria at the highest level. Datti said…
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Ado Salisu Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, says Scrabble will be introduced into secondary schools across the state as part of efforts to promote intellectual development and nurture young talents through the mind sport. Governor Diri disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 6th Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Classic, held on Sunday at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall in Yenagoa. The governor commended the Nigeria Scrabble Federation and the Bayelsa State Scrabble Association for sustaining the annual championship, describing it as Nigeria’s premier Scrabble tournament and a platform that continues to promote excellence in the strategic…
Ado Salisu The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kano State Branch, has elected Dr. Abubakar Nagoma as its new Chairman to lead the association for the 2026–2028 tenure. The election was conducted during the Association’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on Saturday, August 1, where members voted to constitute a new executive committee. According to a statement signed by Dr. Ibrahim D. M., the newly elected executive officers include Dr. Anas Alhaji Idris as First Vice Chairman, Dr. Suraj Shafi’i Umar as Second Vice Chairman, Dr. Nura Hassan Aliyu as Secretary, Dr. Sa’adatu Abubakar Sarauta as Deputy Secretary, Dr. Aliyu…
Gwamnatin Jihar Kano ta samar da magunguna da muhimman kayan aikin asibiti ga Cibiyar Kula da Masu Cutar Makarau (Diphtheria Treatment Unit) da ke Asibitin Kula da Cututtuka Masu Yaɗuwa (IDH) a Kano, domin ƙarfafa ayyukan jinya da inganta kula da marasa lafiya. Da yake miƙa kayan ga shugabannin asibitin, Kwamishinan Lafiya na Jihar Kano, Dakta Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, ya ce gwamnatin Gwamna Abba Kabir Yusuf ta himmatu wajen kare lafiyar al’umma da kuma tabbatar da samar da ingantattun ayyukan kiwon lafiya a faɗin jihar. Ya bayyana cewa kayayyakin da aka samar sun haɗa da nau’o’in magunguna, kayan amfani na…
The Tinubu-Uba Sani Mobilization Network has launched a drug abuse sensitization campaign in Kaduna State as part of efforts to promote peaceful, violence-free elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. The campaign, flagged off under the “Tinubu-Uba Cares” initiative with the theme, “Break the Chain of Drug Abuse: Choose Hope, Choose Life,” seeks to educate young people on the dangers of drug abuse and discourage their involvement in election-related violence. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Tinubu-Uba Sani Mobilization Network, Dr. Abdulmumini Aminu Zaria, said the initiative was designed to raise awareness about the health and social consequences…
The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Borno State Branch, has concluded a two-day refresher training on Community Engagement and Accountability (CE-AAP) and the Code of Conduct (CoC) to strengthen humanitarian service delivery and reinforce accountability in its operations. The training, held at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Maiduguri Subdelegation, was facilitated by Alberta Blasu from the NRCS National Headquarters with support from the ICRC. The sessions focused on revisiting the core principles of Community Engagement and Accountability, emphasizing the humanitarian values of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the importance of inclusive programming. Participants explored…
Hukumar tace fina-finai ta Kano ta rufe shagon Kausar Unique Empire Ltd saboda amfani da kalamai da zane-zane na batsa Sashen Ɗab’i da ke kula da masu sayar da magungunan gargajiya na Hukumar Tace Fina-finai da Ɗab’i ta Jihar Kano, ƙarƙashin jagorancin Alh. Abubakar Zakari Garin Babba, ya sanar da nasarar ganowa tare da rufe shagon wata mata da ke tallata magungunan gargajiya a kafafen sada zumunta. A wata sanarwa mai ɗauke da sa hannun jami’in hulda da jama’a, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, a madadin Shugaban Hukumar Tace Fina-finai da Ɗab’i ta Jihar Kano, Alh. Abba El-Mustapha, hukumar ta ce matar…
Jamila Sulaiman The International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) has organized a training workshop for women journalists aimed at strengthening ethical journalism, responsible reporting, and adherence to legal and professional standards. Speaking during the workshop, participants were reminded of the importance of exercising caution in their speech and avoiding defamatory statements. They reflected on the Qur’anic verses with facilitators emphasizing the theme, “Mind Your Tongue,” as a guiding principle for journalists in their professional responsibilities. The workshop also highlighted the critical role of women journalists in using the media to promote positive social change, peace, and national unity. Discussions further…
The Coalition of NGOs Against Drug Abuse (CONADA) has pledged to strengthen efforts to combat drug abuse in Kano State while expanding its collaboration with organizations across Africa to address the growing challenge of substance abuse. A delegation of the coalition, led by its Convener and Executive Director of the League for Societal Protection Against Drug Abuse (LESPADA), Ambassador Maryam Hassan, paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Kano State Special Task Force on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Barrister Muhyi Magaji Rimingado. During the visit, the delegation congratulated Rimingado on his appointment and appreciated the inclusion of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr. Jamilu Isyaku Gwamna, has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police over what he describes as a coordinated campaign of cyberbullying, criminal defamation and fake news allegedly orchestrated to damage his reputation ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Highly placed sources familiar with the petition disclosed that Gwamna requested an immediate investigation by the Nigeria Police National Cybercrime Centre, with the involvement of INTERPOL, following intelligence suggesting that some of those behind the online attacks may be operating from outside Nigeria. The petition reportedly names several social media accounts accused…