By Ado Salisu A CAF Licensed Instructor and former Nigerian athlete, Dr. Alex Suleiman Mana, has applauded the Director General of the National Institute for Sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu, for his efforts in sports development in Kaduna and Nigeria as a whole. Dr. Mana made the commendation during the fitness test for new intake students at the Kaduna Centre of the National Institute for Sports. He said Comrade Shaibu has brought renewed energy and reforms to the Institute, which are already yielding positive results in training and capacity building for Nigerian coaches and athletes. The fitness test / screening exercise…
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By Mustapha Saye The Kaduna State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Usman Shehu Bawa, popularly known as Shehu ABG, has promised equitable distribution of resources across the three senatorial zones of the state if elected governor. He also pledged that budget preparation and implementation under his administration would be driven by the actual needs and priorities of the people. Shehu ABG made the commitments during a town hall meeting with PDP stakeholders from Zone One, held in Zaria over the weekend. According to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Yusuf Idris, the meeting attracted religious leaders, student…
By Ado Salisu The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has approved series of appointments into the Association’s leadership and constituted key committees to strengthen governance, promote professional ethics, enhance communication and publicity, and reinforce accountability within the country’s sporting media operations. The appointments made by SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin and affirmed by NEC, via official letters signed by the Association’s Secretary-General Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, form part of ongoing efforts to strengthen SWAN’s institutional structures, improve administrative efficiency, promote members’ welfare and advance the collective interests of sports journalists across Nigeria. NEC APPOINTMENTS…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The new Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 10, Ahmed Musa, has assumed duty, promising to keep his doors open to members of the public on all police-related matters. AIG Musa, who assumed duty on Monday, succeeds AIG Augustine G. Grimah, who recently retired from service. The Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abdallah Faruk Ambursa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. According to the statement, Musa, an indigene of Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has assured to deliver over 835,000 metric tonnes(MT) of sugar annually under its pipeline of 10 greenfield projects. According to the Council, the projects when fully operating, will raise Nigeria’s annual sugar production beyond 2 million MT and save about $2.1billion of foreign exchange every year. The Executive Secretary of the NSDC, Kamar Bakrin disclosed this when the new leadership of Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICA) paid him a courtesy at the Council Headquarters in Abuja explained that the projects form a central part of the Council’s…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Managing Director of the Sokoto State Media Corporation (SSMC), Alhaji Labaran Lumo Dundaye, the Sardaunan Dundaye, has launched a multi-million-naira empowerment scheme for 300 indigent persons across three districts of Wamakko Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The event took place on Sunday in Dundaye town, the headquarters of Dundaye District in Wamakko Local Government Area. The programme featured the distribution of cash to beneficiaries to alleviate their hardship, promote self-reliance and improve their livelihoods. Speaking at the ceremony, Dundaye, who is also a large-scale farmer, said the initiative was designed to reduce poverty,…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Government has donated N38.25 million and grains to the families of 24 fallen soldiers and 57 injured military personnel in recognition of their sacrifices in the service of the country. The donation, presented on behalf of the state government by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barrister Bello Sifawa, included rice, maize and millet for the beneficiaries. Speaking at the presentation, Sifawa said the sacrifices made by soldiers in protecting lives, maintaining peace and safeguarding the country’s territorial integrity deserved recognition and appreciation. He noted that the donation reflected the state…
From Muawuya Bala Idris, Katsina A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Katsina State, Abdulaziz Maituraka, has dismissed reports of an internal crisis within the party, insisting that the APC remains united and formidable ahead of the 2027 general elections. Maituraka spoke during the disbursement of over N162 million donated by former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, to party ward coordinators. The event was held at Ameera Event Centre on Sunday. He said the party remained united as one family, working under the guidance of its elders, and expressed confidence that all APC candidates in the state…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of the Executive Chairman of Fufore Local Government Area, Dr Yahaya Saidu. Governor Fintiri described the death as a painful loss not only to the people of Fufore Local Government Area but also to Adamawa State and the political class. He said the late chairman would be remembered for his dedication to public service, commitment to democratic governance, and grassroots leadership. In a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikau, the governor described Dr Saidu’s death as shocking and a…
By Usman Usman Garba Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the District Head of Takai, Alhaji Ibrahim Sani Gaya, who passed away in Kano at the age of 100. The late traditional ruler was one of Kano State’s most senior and longest-serving traditional title holders, having served for 67 years, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of dedication, leadership and service to his community. Governor Yusuf described the deceased as a respected traditional institution custodian whose long years of service contributed significantly to maintaining peace, unity and cultural heritage in Kano State.…