From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Itu Local Government Area has successfully defended its 2025 Akwa Ibom State Sports Festival title after finishing at the top of the medals table at the 2026 edition with an impressive haul of 108 medals, comprising 59 gold, 33 silver and 16 bronze. According to a statement issued to our reporter by sports analyst Mfon Patrick, the defending champions continued from where they stopped last year, delivering strong performances across various sporting events to retain their position as the leading local government area at the state’s grassroots sports festival. Patrick added that Uruan Local Government…
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By Ado Salisu Former D’Tigers coach and President of Comets Basketball Club of Lagos, Ayodele Bakare, has raised fresh questions over the legality and constitutional basis of the Nigeria Basketball Federation’s (NBBF) Extraordinary Congress held in Yola, Adamawa State, on September 25. Bakare, who attended the congress as a delegate, made the observations in the second extract of his personal account titled “The Memoirs of a Delegate to the 2026 NBBF Extraordinary Congress.” His comments come after the NBBF Congress approved October 15, 2026 as the date for the elective congress in Abuja, while also constituting seven-member Electoral Committee and…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State has commenced activities to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary with a public lecture focusing on national development, drug abuse, responsible citizenship and the need to strengthen democratic values. The lecture, held at the Coronation Hall of the Kano State Government House, brought together students from primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, government officials and other stakeholders to reflect on Nigeria’s journey since independence and the responsibilities of citizens in building a peaceful and prosperous nation. Speaking at the occasion the Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya highlighted the vision of…
From John Bassey, Kebbi Enugu State witnessed a historic gathering as the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) opened its 59th National Delegates Conference and 8th Quadrennial National Conference, with delegates from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in attendance. The centre of attraction at the conference was the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, who arrived in Enugu in grand style. Governor Idris rose through the ranks of the teaching profession and the NUT—from a primary school class monitor to Branch Chairman, State Chairman of NUT in Kebbi, National Treasurer,…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Cross River State Government is set to intensify the implementation and enforcement of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) regulations governing groundwater development and water supply services across the state. The government has also warned borehole service providers and other stakeholders to comply with established standards or face sanctions. The directive was contained in a press statement issued by the Commissioner for Water Resources, Obol Moses Osogi, who said the government was concerned about the increasing rate of indiscriminate borehole drilling, the activities of unregistered operators and widespread violations of technical standards in the water…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola In Adamawa State, preparations are well underway for the 2026 Christian pilgrimage to Israel, with the State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board aiming to send close to 700 faithful on the sacred journey. Chief Geoffrey Garba, Executive Secretary of the Board Yola, confirmed that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s approval has been secured for 500 sponsored pilgrims, with an additional 120 slots allocated across the state’s local government areas and room for self-sponsored participants. The total is expected to approach 700, and organisers say they had anticipated even higher numbers. The process has moved through clear phases. Application…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Special Assistant to the Cross River State Governor on Ranching and Livestock, Alhaji Nasiru Baba Gombe, has said that his first 100 days in office have recorded remarkable achievements under the administration’s mantra: “People First. Production First. Cross River First.” Addressing journalists in his office, Alhaji Baba Gombe said the Office of the Special Adviser on Livestock Development had, within its first 100 days, focused on assessment, planning, partnerships and laying the foundation for sustainable transformation of the livestock sector. He said, “In the first 100 days, the Office of the Special Adviser on…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Plateau State, has expressed concern over the persistent attacks and killings of innocent people in communities across the state. The Association called on the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to take further steps to address the security situation by sponsoring an executive bill in the National Assembly to fully domicile security on the Concurrent Legislative List. It also called for state governors to be given adequate command over security apparatus in their respective states, rather than merely being designated as chief security officers without corresponding operational…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina The Federal Government has financed and completed 11 constituency road projects in Katsina State, valued at over N16.4 billion. The Federal Controller of Works in Katsina State, Engr. Mohammed Idris Matinja, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen, saying the projects were facilitated by members of the National Assembly to improve infrastructure in their constituencies. He listed some of the completed projects to include the Bakori–Dabja Road, Funtua–Malumfashi Road, Mararabar Maska–Tandama Road and Funtua–Dayi Road. Other constituency road projects include the Tarmamawa–Unguwar Isah Road, Maimagata–Kunkumi Road and Dahiru Village–Tafoki Road, among others. The Controller further said…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Governors of Oyo, Zamfara and Katsina States, Seyi Makinde, Dauda Lawal and Dikko Radda, alongside heads of agencies under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) and other distinguished public and private sector leaders are to receive the prestigious Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) Awards of Excellence as the association commemorates its 20th anniversary. In a statement issued by the Chairman,CICAN 20th Anniversary Celebration Planning Committee, Mr. Frederick Idehai said the landmark celebration, which will feature a national dialogue and awards presentation, is scheduled to hold on Tuesday of October…