The Super Eagles of Nigeria will be aiming for victory when they face Poland’s White-Reds in an international friendly match on Wednesday, according to Head Coach Eric Chelle. Speaking after welcoming defender Calvin Bassey to the team’s camp at the Warsaw Presidential Hotel on Tuesday, Chelle expressed confidence in his squad and emphasized his determination to instill a winning mentality in the national team. Super Eagles Defeat Iran 2–1 in Friendly, Continue Build-Up with Jordan Clash “Now, we have a team and we are preparing to go out there and win. Winning is the mentality that we are trying to…
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Munir Ibrahim Publisher Politically, words matter. The statements made by public figures, particularly those seeking the highest office in the land, often outlive the political moment in which they were made. Years after Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election, one statement attributed to Peter Obi continues to generate debate and raise important questions about national security, political responsibility and leadership. In October 2022, Peter Obi was widely reported as saying that members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were “not terrorists,” adding that he lived among them and encountered them regularly in Onitsha. According to reports, Obi argued that many of…
The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the University of Benin (UNIBEN) to implement the Pathway for AI-Enabled Point-of-Care Ultrasound (PATH4AI POCUS) Project, an innovative initiative aimed at improving maternal and newborn health outcomes in Kano State. The partnership was formalized following engagements between KSCHMA and the project team led by the Principal Investigator, Professor Ehigha Enabudoso of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). The PATH4AI POCUS Project seeks to strengthen the early detection of high-risk pregnancies through the deployment of Artificial Intelligence-enabled ultrasound technology at primary healthcare facilities. The initiative…
There is panic in Ikirun, Ifelodun Local Government of Osun State as suspected bandits dropped a letter to one of the public schools. The fear started in Ikirun and later extended to Obaagun, Iree, Eripa, Otan Ayegbaju in Boluwaduro Local Government and Ila-Orangun in Ila Local Government. Student s were seen on the road, running in fear. Community Second Grammar School, Obaagun, NUD in Iree, Kidvarc in Iree, Baptist Day School, Iree, Eripa, Otan-Ayegbaju and Ila-Orangun. The news later filtered to Osogbo as some private schools started calling parents to come and pick their children. The Sun
The Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS) has commenced a series of weekly interventions, community sensitization campaigns, and media engagements to mark the 2026 Menstrual Hygiene Day and promote menstrual health awareness across Kano State. The organisation said the initiative is designed to raise awareness on menstrual hygiene management, address misconceptions and stigma surrounding menstruation, and advocate improved access to menstrual health information and services, particularly for adolescent girls and young women. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Zainab Nasir Ahmad, YOSPIS noted that menstrual health remains a critical public health and…
The Federal Government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies to immediately discontinue the practice of placing civil servants on what is commonly referred to as a mandatory three-month pre-retirement leave, declaring that such a provision does not exist in the Public Service Rules. The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, and addressed to top government officials, including ministers, permanent secretaries, service chiefs, heads of agencies and other senior public sector administrators. In the circular titled “Correct Interpretation of Public Service Rule 120243 on Pre-Retirement Activities,” which was…
The Nigeria Police Force, through the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC), has arrested a 27-year-old suspect, Aliyu Muhammed, in connection with alleged computer-related fraud, identity theft, obtaining by false pretence, and money laundering. The arrest followed a petition filed by an academic staff member of a university in Akwa Ibom State, whose identity was withheld. According to the petition, the complainant came across advertisements for household items on a Facebook “declutter” page operating under the name “SHOPHOUSEHOLDITEMS” in March 2026. After initial contact, the transaction was moved to WhatsApp, where the victim was allegedly persuaded to make multiple payments totaling…
The Vice-Chancellor of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University, Kano (KHAIRUN), Prof. Abdulrashid Garba, on Monday, June 1, 2026, led a delegation of principal officers and management staff on a courtesy visit to Skyline University Nigeria, Kano, in a move aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation and academic partnership. The delegation was warmly received by the Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria, Prof. Ajith Kumar V.V., alongside members of the university’s management team. In his welcome address, Prof. Kumar expressed appreciation for the visit, noting that such engagements reinforce collaboration among higher institutions. He also provided an overview of Skyline University Nigeria, highlighting its…
The Niger State Pilgrims’ Welfare Board has announced that the return airlift of pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will commence on Sunday, June 14, 2026, following the successful completion of the 2026 Hajj exercise. The Board disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, noting that preparations have been concluded to ensure the safe, orderly, and timely transportation of pilgrims back to Nigeria. According to the statement, the commencement of the return flights marks the beginning of a coordinated operation designed to facilitate the smooth movement of all Niger State pilgrims from the Holy Land. The Board urged…
The Kano State Government has approved the merger of the Ministry of Water Resources and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change into a single ministry as part of ongoing efforts to improve administrative efficiency, strengthen policy coordination, and optimize resource utilization. The approval was granted by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and conveyed through a circular issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Farouk Ibrahim, dated June 1, 2026. Under the new arrangement, the merged entity will be known as the Ministry of Water Resources, Environment and Climate Change. According to the circular, the decision is aimed…