By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Bauchi State Media Team has commenced deliberations on new strategies for effective governance communication, with a strong emphasis on innovation, professionalism, and ethical journalism aimed at strengthening public trust and citizens’ engagement. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Annual Retreat of the Bauchi Media Team in Gombe State, Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed stressed the need for journalists and government communicators to embrace modern communication approaches capable of enhancing transparency, accountability, and public confidence in government. The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Usman Shehu Usman, said communication remains…
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By Rabiu Sanusi The Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University Kano (NWUK), Professor Amina Salihi Bayero, on Wednesday received members of the Kano Study Centre of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), led by their newly elected Chairman, Malam Jamilu Abdullahi, on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening the long-standing relationship between the two institutions. The visit formed part of the ICAN Kano Study Centre’s tradition of paying courtesy visits to key partner institutions whenever new leadership assumes office. Speaking during the visit, the Chairman of the ICAN Kano Study Centre, Malam Jamilu Abdullahi, said the visit was intended to…
By Rabiu Sanusi Northwest University Kano (NWUK) has recorded another significant milestone in its efforts to improve power supply and strengthen campus infrastructure, as the Physical Infrastructure Department of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) commenced the formal taking-over and handover process, marking the official start of the Solarization Project at the university’s main campus. The exercise, which took place on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, was led by the Director of Physical Infrastructure, Architect Yusuf Muhammad Ashiru, who headed the TETFund delegation to the university. The delegation was received by the Vice-Chancellor of Northwest University Kano, Professor Amina Salihi Bayero,…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Defence Headquarters says in the month of June and second quarter of this year 2026, its troops across various threatres of operations have neutralized 662 terrorists, arrested 1,084 suspects, rescued 951 kidnapped victims, and 39 insurgents surrendered. Within the period, the troops also recovered 328 arms, 12,590 rounds of ammunition, and dismantled 12 illegal refining sites. They further recovered over 464,268 litres of stolen petroleum products. Briefing news men in Abuja on Wednesday on the achievements recorded by the ongoing military operations nationwide in the month of June and second quarter of this year, the…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Special Assistant on Livestock and Ranching to the Cross River State Governor, Alhaji Nasiru Baba Gombe, has urged Cross Riverians and residents to continue to uphold unity, peace, and mutual respect for one another regardless of tribe and ethnicity. Alhaji Gombe made the appeal in an interview with our reporter in Calabar. He said: “Let us continue to uphold unity, peace, and mutual respect as we work together for a better society.” Alhaji Nasiru Gombe, who also serves as the Director-General of the Cross River State Hausa-Fulani and Muslim Support Group for Ahmed Tinubu…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has directed contractors handling key infrastructure projects across Calabar metropolis to accelerate the pace of work despite persistent rainfall, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to delivering quality projects on schedule. The governor gave the directive on Wednesday during an inspection tour of ongoing road and drainage projects, including the Parliamentary Extension and the Cultural Centre, where he assessed the quality of work and reviewed progress at the various project sites. Speaking after inspecting the Parliamentary Extension road, Governor Otu said he met with the contractor to ascertain his readiness to…
By Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission (NSC) has successfully conducted elections and inaugurated the boards of various Nigeria Para Sports Federations, with a clear mandate to align their operations with the RHINSE (Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria Sports Economy) agenda of the Commission. New boards were elected across several para sports federations, including the Nigeria Amputee Football Federation, Para Athletics, Para Powerlifting, Para Soccer, Para Swimming, Para Volleyball, and Para Badminton, in an exercise widely described as free, fair, and credible. In Amputee Football, former Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sports, Opukiri Michael Jones-Ere, emerged as President, while Joshua Dauda…
By Ado Salisu Government Day Secondary School (GDSS), Dan Turai has emerged champions of the 2026 Samuel Okwaraji Under-16 Football Tournament held in Gusau, Zamfara State, after defeating GDSS Damba by a lone goal in a tightly contested final. The state final attracted over 40 secondary schools, competing from the preliminary rounds through to the knockout stages. The championship, organized by the Samuel Okwaraji Foundation in collaboration with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF), is aimed at developing and promoting school football, as well as reviving grassroots sports across the country. With this victory,…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and stakeholders from Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara States have reviewed progress made under the 2026 programme and finalized a draft Country Programme Document (CPD) for 2028–2032, with a strong focus on improving outcomes for women and children. Speaking at a two-day review meeting in Sokoto, UNICEF Chief Field Officer, Michael Juma, said the objective was to assess achievements and challenges recorded over the past 3.5 years and develop evidence-based, high-impact, child-centred interventions for the next programme cycle. He urged ministries across the three states to identify four to five…
By Ado Salisu Eight basketball teams have qualified for the final stage of the Nigerian Premier Basketball League to determine the overall winner, who will represent Nigeria at the FIBA Africa continental championship. The league, organized by the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF) led by Musa Kida, has already concluded Phase One and Phase Two of the competition across different states of the federation. The Savannah Conference, which held in Minna, the Niger State capital, produced Aso Sky Hawks of Abuja as the overall winner, followed by City Chiefs of Benue State in second place, while Kano Pillars and 313 Warriors…