The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in tackling corruption within Nigeria’s procurement ecosystem. The agreement was signed at the NBA National Secretariat in Abuja by the Director-General of BPP, Dr. Adebowale A. Adedokun (FCIPS, ACFE), and the NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe (SAN). Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Adedokun described the partnership as a milestone in Nigeria’s anti-corruption efforts, noting that it signaled “renewed hope and a better future” for the country. He commended the NBA President for being the first in the association’s history…
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The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Anuma Ogbonaya Nnia, has reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to the full implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s reforms on policing, aimed at enhancing professionalism and service delivery across the country. Dr. Nnia made the pledge in Abuja during a meeting with a delegation from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) led by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Nemi Edwin. The meeting centered on the proposed new scheme of service for the Police. The Permanent Secretary stressed that the Ministry would continue to work closely with the Police leadership to drive reforms that will…
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has urged Nigerian states to focus on developing sports where they hold comparative advantage, citing Abia State’s adoption of para-badminton as a model for others. Mallam Dikko made the call on Saturday in Abuja while hosting the Abia State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Nwaobilor Ananaba, and the President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Mr. Francis Orbih. The duo had visited to brief him on preparations for two landmark tournaments scheduled for Umuahia: the Abia Para-Badminton International Championships (30th September – 5th October 2025) and the…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has directed the newly inaugurated Committee on Voters Registration and Civic Awareness to ensure that no fewer than 10 million eligible residents in the state collect or register for their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Faruk Umar Ibrahim, issued the directive while inaugurating the 36-member committee in his office. Why APC Must Woo Kwankwaso Back: A Northern Force Too Potent to Ignore Faruk described the assignment as a “herculean task” that requires diligence and dedication, stressing that the committee must monitor all…
The Founder of Gombe Athletics Academy (GAA) and Chairman of the Gombe State Athletics Association, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, has directed athletes of the academy to boycott the forthcoming National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, warning that any defaulters will face sanctions. Gara-Gombe said the decision was taken in protest against what he described as the failure of the Ministry of Sports to account for the ₦39 million released by the state government for the last National Sports Festival. Gara Gombe Dares Nilayo Sports Management Over EFCC Petition He also accused some state officials of undermining the activities of the…
Ado Salisu The Katsina Football Academy has achieved a historic milestone as five of its standout youngsters have officially signed professional contracts with Katsina United Football Club. This marks the first time in the academy’s history that such a large number of players will be promoted to the senior team at once, highlighting its rising reputation as a hub for nurturing homegrown football talent in Katsina State. Katsina Government Partners UNHCR TGI To Support 250,000 IDPs The promoted players include Yusuf Umar (17), Nasir Ahmad (17), Hassan Abubakar (19), Kabir Muhammad Muhammad (17), and Usman Abdullahi (18), all of whom…
The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kano State Council, has restored its digital television services with the successful reinstallation of DSTV facilities at its secretariat, alongside the installation of a 5G ODU Airtel internet router to boost connectivity for members. The dual intervention is expected to enhance access to live news, current affairs, global events, and reliable internet resources for journalists covering various beats in the state. Correspondents Chapel: A Beacon of Excellence in Journalism Speaking during the activation exercise, the Chairman of the Chapel, Murtala Adewale said the move was part of the leadership’s commitment…
The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB), with support from the FCDO Lafiya Programme, has concluded a two-day engagement workshop with Local Government Chairmen, held in Kaduna State from 21st to 22nd August 2025. SPHCMB Charts New Strategy to Boost Grassroots Health Services The workshop, which brought together key stakeholders in the health sector, focused on strengthening governance, coordination, and accountability in primary health care (PHC) delivery across Kano State. A major highlight of the second day was the emphasis on the role of the Primary Health Care Advisory Committee as a mechanism for improving oversight at the…
Sani Haruna Thousands of sympathisers, including Vice President Kashim Shettima and Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasiru Idris (Kauran Gwandu), on Friday attended the funeral of the Emir of Zuru, retired Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami. The late emir, who passed away on Friday, was a former governor of Bauchi State during the military administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The funeral prayer, held at the Zuru Central Mosque, was led by the Chief Imam, Malam Suleman Muhammadu, shortly after the two raka’at Jumu’ah prayer. Tinubu, African Leaders Pay Last Respects as Buhari Is Buried Among the dignitaries present were the…
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has faulted the Lagos State Government’s decision to privatise water supply through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme, describing the move as anti-people and a threat to residents’ right to affordable, publicly managed water. In a statement issued on Wednesday, CAPPA criticised a two-day advocacy workshop organised by the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) to promote the PPP agenda, dismissing it as a “public relations exercise.” The workshop, themed “Attracting Investment for Improved Water Supply in Lagos State through Public-Private Partnership,” reportedly secured pledges from lawmakers to amend laws in favour of investors, while…