By Ado Salisu Team Nigeria has settled in Rabat, Morocco, and intensified preparations ahead of the highly anticipated Davis Cup World Group II tie against the host nation. The Nigeria Tennis Federation contingent, which departed Lagos in the early hours of Monday, arrived in the Moroccan capital ahead of the two-day clash scheduled for September 19–20 at the Union Sportive des Cheminots de Tennis du Maroc. Led by the Secretary-General of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Shammah Aliyu Makpa, the team wasted no time in commencing its preparation routine. The early arrival is aimed at allowing the players to acclimatise to…
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By Shafi’u Yahaya Parents should appreciate the benefits their children are receiving from the education initiatives of the Kano State Government under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Director of Gidan Malamai under the Kano State Senior Secondary Management Board (KSSSMB), Mallam Sani Haladu, has said. Haladu made the statement while responding to questions from our reporter on the ongoing qualifying examinations being conducted across secondary schools in Kano State. He commended the efforts of Governor Yusuf in investing heavily in the education sector, saying the administration had demonstrated commitment to improving educational infrastructure and providing better learning opportunities for students…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are set to deepen institutional collaboration, with a focus on youth empowerment, cybersecurity, capacity development and responsible entrepreneurship. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by Moshood Lawal, Head of the Corporate Affairs Unit, SMEDAN. According to the statement, the proposed collaboration emerged during a courtesy visit by the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of SMEDAN, Mr. Charles Odii, to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, in Abuja. The EFCC Chairman said the…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts and Local Governments has commended Kebbe Local Government Area for its commitment to due process, accountability and sound financial management. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Sokoto by the Secretary of Kebbe Local Government, Hon. Shamsudeen Umar Maiakwai. According to the statement, the commendation was made during an official engagement between the local government and the Assembly Committee held at the Mini Chamber of the State House of Assembly. The meeting focused on effective public administration, financial management, accountability, compliance with…
By Shafi’u Yahaya Popular TikTok creator Awaisu Hashimu, popularly known as Awaisu Bin Hasheem, has called on the government to pay greater attention to the growing influence of social media and its impact on society. Awaisu made the call while highlighting the important role social media platforms play in educating, informing and connecting people, particularly young Nigerians. He urged the government to recognise social media as an important part of modern communication and create more opportunities for young people using digital platforms to share knowledge, promote positive values and contribute to society. According to him, greater attention to the social…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has commended British American Tobacco (BAT) for its strong regulatory compliance and contribution to Nigeria’s economy, urging other investors to emulate the company’s business model. In a statement issued in Abuja by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the CGC gave the commendation during a recent visit to BAT’s manufacturing factory in Ibadan, Oyo State, describing the facility as an example of the type of investment needed to drive economic diversification. “As a customs officer, I cannot but notice the high level of commitment to compliance. So, I’m indeed very,…
Daga Shu’aibu Ibrahim Gusau Karamin Ministan Tsaro, Hon. (Dr.) Bello Muhammad Matawalle, ya yi alkawarin ci gaba da aiki tukuru tare da shugabannin jam’iyyar All Progressives Congress (APC) a Jihar Zamfara domin karfafa jam’iyyar da kuma tunkarar kalubalen da ke gabanta. Matawalle ya bayyana hakan ne ranar Litinin, 14 ga Satumba, 2026, lokacin da shugabannin jam’iyyar APC na Jihar Zamfara suka kai masa ziyarar girmamawa a gidansa da ke Abuja. Tawagar ta samu jagorancin Shugaban Jam’iyyar APC na jihar, Hon. Kabiru Moyi Birnin Magaji. A cewar wata sanarwa da Sakataren Yada Labarai na APC na Jihar Zamfara, Hon. Ibrahim Muhammad…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Main Organising Committee (MOC) of the 2026 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival has released the list of approved sports and designated venues for the state sports festival, as the state prepares for the commencement of the event on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. In a statement to our reporter, Mfon Patrick said the Chairman of the Main Organising Committee and Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, confirmed that a total of 27 sports disciplines would be contested by athletes representing the 31 Local Government Areas of the state. The competitions will take place across 11…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to partnering with faith-based organisations, particularly the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), to promote human development and lift citizens out of poverty. Governor Mutfwang stated this on Thursday when the leadership of ECWA District Church Councils in Plateau State paid him a courtesy visit at the Old Government House, Rayfield, Jos. The Governor commended ECWA for its over a century of contributions to Plateau State and Nigeria, particularly in education, healthcare, agriculture, employment and community development. He noted that the church’s institutions have historically…
By Shafi’u Yahaya The Head of the Physiotherapy Department at Sheikh Jidda General Hospital, Kuroda, Kano, Dr. Ibrahim Bashir Dantani, has commended Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, for providing a conducive working environment and improving facilities at the hospital’s physiotherapy unit. Dr. Dantani made the commendation during activities marking World Physiotherapy Day at the hospital on September 8. He said the annual celebration, observed globally on September 8, provides an opportunity to recognise the important contributions of physiotherapists to healthcare and society. According to him, the Kano State Government has made significant improvements to the physiotherapy unit at…