By Ado Salisu The National President of Ringo Sport Club Nigeria (RSCN), Mallam Ahmed Mohammed Sule, has presented the prestigious NASTOCE 2026 Meritorious Awards to two leading figures in Nigeria’s tourism industry in recognition of their outstanding contributions to tourism development and sports tourism. The recipients are Chief Abiodun Odusanwo, National President of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), and Dr. Badaki Aliyu, President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN). Presenting the awards at separate ceremonies in Abuja, Sule said the honours were in recognition of the recipients’ exceptional leadership and their contributions to strengthening…
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By Mustapha Saye, Kaduna Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has approved a fresh round of appointments into key advisory positions and the boards of strategic government institutions as part of efforts to strengthen governance, improve service delivery, and accelerate the implementation of his administration’s transformative agenda. The appointments were announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa. Among those appointed are Hon. Audu Maikori as Chief Strategic Adviser on Inter-Governmental Affairs, Umar Uba Maicitta as Senior Special Assistant on Community Relations, and Aminu Mohammed Gusau as Senior Special Assistant on Policy Communications.…
By Ado Salisu The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Mahmud Hadejia as Chairman of its newly constituted Interim Beach Soccer and Futsal Board, tasking the body with organising and developing Beach Soccer and Futsal leagues across the country. The appointment was one of the key resolutions reached at the meeting of the NFF Executive Committee held at the Best Western Plus Hotel in Asaba, Delta State, on Saturday, July 11, 2026. According to the communiqué issued after the meeting, the Executive Committee constituted the interim board to drive the growth and administration of Beach Soccer and Futsal in Nigeria.…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, Sector 7, deployed at Samaru Village in Zonkwa District of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have recovered weapons and arrested six suspects travelling from Jos, Plateau State, to Niger State during a stop-and-search operation. The operation, conducted at about 9:40 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, was part of ongoing offensive operations aimed at disrupting the activities of criminal elements and denying terrorists freedom of movement within the Joint Operations Area. This was disclosed in a statement issued to journalists by the Media Information Officer of Joint Task…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Hon. Christopher Etta, has dismissed allegations that the state government’s ongoing demolition exercise is politically motivated or aimed at weakening the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Etta said the demolition exercise has also affected properties belonging to members of the ruling APC, insisting that the operation is not targeted at any political party or individual. Speaking on the controversy surrounding the exercise, the APC chairman alleged that opposition parties were behind the claims in an attempt to tarnish the image of…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Senior lawyers engaged in a heated courtroom exchange on Monday as the Federal High Court in Sokoto fined counsel for the 1st defendant and adjourned the ongoing ADC leadership dispute in the state to July 22, 2026, for hearing. The development followed a ruling by the presiding judge, Justice Ahmad Mahmud Gama, on an application filed by the lead counsel for the 1st defendant, Dr. Sulaiman Usman, SAN. Barrister Salmanu Jabo, who appeared on behalf of Dr. Usman, had earlier applied for an adjournment, explaining that his principal was unavoidably absent while attending to other…
By Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, on the first anniversary of his passing, describing him as a symbol of integrity, discipline and selfless service whose legacy will continue to inspire generations. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Governor Radda said that although one year has passed since Buhari’s death, his memory remains deeply cherished by millions of Nigerians who admired his honesty, accountability and unwavering commitment to national service. The governor described the late…
By Ado Salisu Nigeria’s U18 Boys Basketball Team completed a flawless campaign at the FIBA Africa Zone 3 U18 Qualifiers in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, winning all four matches to emerge champions and secure an automatic qualification for the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket in Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigerian team delivered dominant performances throughout the tournament, recording emphatic victories in all their matches played between July 4 and 11: Nigeria 96–35 Benin Nigeria 98–54 Burkina Faso Nigeria 101–43 Benin Nigeria 100–54 Burkina Faso The unbeaten run saw Nigeria finish as Zone 3 champions and join the country’s U18 Girls Team, which had…
By Usman Usman Garba The Grassroot Care and Aid Foundation has appealed to the Federal Government to reconsider any proposed increase in the registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), warning that higher costs could deny thousands of underprivileged students access to education. In a statement issued on Monday, the Founder and President of the Foundation, Ambassador Auwalu Muhd Danlarabawa, said education remains one of the most effective tools for breaking the cycle of poverty and creating opportunities for young people. He noted that many students from low-income families, particularly orphans and…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Government has received the report of the Fact-Finding Committee established by Governor Mai Mala Buni to review the welfare and remuneration of academic staff in selected state-owned universities across Nigeria. The report was presented to the Acting Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Mohammed Goje, who received it on behalf of the state government. Speaking during the presentation, Dr. Goje commended the committee for carrying out its assignment with diligence, professionalism and commitment. He reaffirmed Governor Buni’s commitment to strengthening tertiary education through policies and programmes aimed at improving the welfare…