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…
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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…
Yushau A. Shuaib “When a sponsored attack song backfires, it reveals everything about the sponsors — and nothing damaging about the target.” A brief disclosure is necessary before I proceed. In December 2018, Jamilu Gwamna — then Managing Director of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) — personally approved the removal and reinstallation of electric poles to support the expansion of the PRNigeria Centre in Kano. That gesture of institutional goodwill remains unforgettable. His spokesperson, Ibrahim Sani Shawai, who still serves in that role today, has also been a long standing professional colleague. I state this up front because transparency…
Ado Salisu Four Emirate Council football teams will battle for places in the final of the 2026 Gombe Emir’s Cup, tagged “Kings Cup,” as the competition reaches its semi-final stage. According to the fixtures released by the tournament’s Organising Committee, Funakaye Emirate Council will face Late Shehu Abubakar Emirate Council in the first semi-final on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the Army Barracks Football Pitch in Gombe. The second semi-final will see Nafada Emirate Council take on Dukku Emirate Council on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the same venue, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Funakaye booked their place in…
Ado Salisu Sports administrator and football stakeholder, Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, has dismissed calls for the removal of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, insisting that attempts to unseat him will not succeed. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Gara Gombe described Gusau as the legitimate leader of the NFF and expressed confidence that he would complete his tenure despite criticisms of the current football administration. He argued that Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup should not be blamed solely on the present NFF leadership, noting that previous administrations also failed to secure qualification but were…
The Kano State Zoological and Wildlife Management Agency (KAZOWMA) has commenced efforts to recover a large python captured by local hunters after it was sighted in a residential house at Daneji Ward in Kano Municipal Local Government Area. The Agency’s Managing Director, Musayyib Kawu Ungogo, led a team of officials on an assessment visit to the residence of the Head of Daneji Ward following reports that the reptile had entered the premises, causing anxiety among residents. Speaking during the visit, the Head of Daneji Ward, Abba Lawan, said his son first noticed what appeared to be a large python entering…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Delta State Command, has decorated 116 newly promoted officers and personnel, urging them to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and dedication in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. The colourful ceremony, held at the Command headquarters, marked a significant milestone in the careers of the beneficiaries and reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to rewarding excellence, discipline, and outstanding service. The event attracted representatives of sister security agencies, key stakeholders, as well as family members, friends, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate the officers’ achievements. Speaking at the ceremony, the Delta…
Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha, emerged winner of celebrity boxing face-off of July 31 as Nigerian musician Habeeb ‘Portable’ Okikiola walked out of the ring in the first round. The bout held at Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, came to an abrupt end after Portable took down Okocha against the rule. The musician then got up and walked of the ring despite persuasion by his coach and fans. With Portable failing to return into the ring in the stipulated window, the referee declared Okocha winner of the bout. Portable had once defeated Okocha. Friday’s victory placed Okocha on the same…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has caved in to pressure, withdrawing his proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup. In a statement on Friday, Mr Infantino said he would no longer continue with the proposal as was tearing the global football governing body apart. “Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature that, regardless of the level of support, are no longer in the interest of the objective set out in the first place,” Mr Infantino said. He added, “Our purpose has always been – and will always…
GoGreen has highlighted the importance of empowering women in agriculture as a key driver of sustainable development during the graduation ceremony of the Women in Poultry Initiative (WiPi) organised by Vet Konect. The organisation said equipping women with agricultural knowledge, practical skills and entrepreneurial opportunities improves household incomes, strengthens food security, enhances community resilience and promotes inclusive economic growth. The organisation noted that women remain central to building sustainable agricultural value chains and developing climate-resilient communities capable of addressing emerging environmental and socioeconomic challenges. The Women in Poultry Initiative (WiPi), an intervention by Vet Konect, is designed to equip women…