From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved a strategic reshuffle of senior officers across key operational, command, training, and staff appointments within the Nigerian Army (NA) as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen national security, and consolidate the Army’s capacity to address emerging security challenges across the country. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Alene, said the appointments affected field commanders, school commandants, and principal staff officers at Army Headquarters. According to the statement, the new postings include Major…
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By Ado Salisu The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has commended the Tunde Delu Initiative for successfully organising the maiden RIYE Under-15 Athletics Circuit, describing the competition as a model for grassroots sports development in Nigeria. Speaking at the grand finale on Friday at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, Olopade praised the convener, Hon. Tunde Delu, for creating a platform that has uncovered promising young athletes from communities across Ogun State. According to the NSC Director-General, the initiative demonstrates Delu’s unwavering commitment to youth and sports development. He added that more private individuals…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has declared that the state is fully committed to delivering victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) at all levels in the 2027 general elections. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday. The Governor made the declaration during an interactive session with elected and appointed government officials held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano. Governor Yusuf said Kano would lead the country in delivering massive votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. He stated…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto A fire outbreak in the early hours of Saturday destroyed an adjoining block of offices and solar panels at the Hamidu Ahmed Medical Library, located within the Teaching Hospital Complex of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS). The incident occurred at about 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026. It was brought under control by the university’s firefighting team with support from the Sokoto State Fire Service. In a statement, the university said the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, the Vice-Chancellor, the University Librarian, the Dean of Student Affairs, the Deputy Dean of the…
By Aliyu Safiyanu Jahun The Executive Chairman of Taura Local Government, Hon. Shu’aibu Ibn Hambali, has inspected the ongoing Aggregation Centre, Warehouse, Mini Grid, and Irrigation Development Project located along Gumel Road in Gujungu Town, Taura Local Government Area. During the inspection, the Chairman expressed satisfaction with the level of progress recorded and prayed for the successful completion of the projects. He commended the developmental initiative being implemented under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi, Dan Modi, FCA. Hon. Shu’aibu Ibn Hambali stated that upon completion, the projects would significantly boost agricultural development, create employment opportunities,…
By Mu’awiya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP) to all 34 Local Government Areas of the state as the World Bank moves to provide between $6 million and $8 million in additional funding to accelerate implementation. The governor also unveiled plans to introduce a complementary “Nigeria for Men” initiative aimed at promoting youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, economic self-reliance, and community development. Governor Radda disclosed this while receiving a delegation from the World Bank, the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, and the Nigeria for Women…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has expressed satisfaction with the progress of ongoing bridge construction projects across Yobe State, with a major bridge linking the state capital to the northern senatorial district now nearly 90 percent complete. The Yobe State Coordinator of the NEDC, Professor Ibrahim Ali Abbas, led an inspection team to the Jumbom bridge construction site on Friday. He said the visit followed a formal request by the Yobe State Government to assess the cleanup and reconstruction efforts initiated after the devastating floods that affected the state last year. According to Prof.…
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Yobe State Command, has recorded significant achievements in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, arresting 151 suspects and seizing 328.421 kilograms of illicit drugs between July 2025 and June 26, 2026. The State Commander, Mustapha Olayinka Tajudeen (MNIM), disclosed this during a press briefing in Damaturu to commemorate the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (UN Drug Day), observed annually on June 26. Speaking on this year’s theme, “The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses,” the Commander said it underscores…
By Abba Dukawa A former member of the House of Representatives and Independent Non-Executive Director of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Hon. Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya, has congratulated former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Muhammad Dikko Umar (Rtd.), and renowned legal luminary, Abubakar Balarabe Mahmoud, SAN, following their conferment with prestigious traditional titles by the Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II. Hon. Gaya joined family members, associates and other well-wishers at the Emir’s Palace on Friday to witness the colourful turbaning ceremony. At the event, Air Marshal Muhammad Dikko Umar (Rtd.) was turbaned as Sarkin Fulanin Ja’idinawan…
By Ado Salisu Kano Pillars Basketball Club secured a place in the Final 8 of the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) Premier League after edging Aso Sky Hawks of Abuja 84–81 in the second phase of the league at the Minna Centre in Niger State. The Pyramids City Boys recorded five victories during the phase, defeating Niger Potters, Gombe Bulls, Bauchi Nets, City Chiefs of Benue, and Aso Sky Hawks, while suffering their only defeat against Nile University of Abuja. The qualification means Kano Pillars will compete among the top four teams from the Savannah and Atlantic Conferences for the league…