From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Member representing Yabo State Constituency in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Hon. Abubakar Shehu Shamaki Yabo, has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic road accident that claimed the lives of nine young men from Yabo. The victims were reportedly travelling to Lagos State in search of better livelihood opportunities when the accident occurred. In a condolence statement issued to journalists in Sokoto on Saturday, July 18, 2026, Hon. Shamaki described the incident as a devastating loss to Yabo and the entire Shagari/Yabo Federal Constituency. “It is with a heavy heart that I received…
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By Musa Muhammad Kuta, Calabar The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Cross River State has called on residents of the state to come out in large numbers to register for their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The State Chairman of IPAC, Engineer Effiom Edet Okon, made the appeal while addressing journalists in Calabar. He urged youths, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders to mobilise eligible residents to participate in the voter registration exercise. According to him, the council expects about 2.5 million people to register for their voter cards, stressing that active participation in the…
By Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has released N7.61 billion to nine Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) for the payment of retirement benefits to 4,237 retirees, as the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to improving the welfare of its retired personnel. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Service said Adeniyi disclosed this during a dialogue with NCS retirees, noting that the funds had already been disbursed to the PFAs for onward payment into the retirees’ individual accounts. According to the breakdown presented at the meeting, Access-ARM Pension Managers had 1,223 beneficiaries, Premium…
By Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Zuru Emirate Council of Chiefs has urged the media team of Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, to sustain the publicity of the infrastructural projects being executed across the state, describing the initiative as a “reality show” of the administration’s achievements. The call was made during separate courtesy visits by the governor’s media team to the palaces of traditional rulers in the emirate, according to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication and Strategy, Abdullahi Idris Sadaukin Zuru. The Emir of Zuru and Chairman of the Zuru Emirate…
By Ado Salisu Former Gombe United Football Club Chairman Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has restated that the ex-Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) boss Amaju Pinnic has recently concurred with his view that Ibrahim Gusau, the current NFF Chairman has no blame for the Super Eagles’ elimination from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Gombe, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Athletics and Other Sports Commission, a reputable NGO that advocates for transparency and accountability in Nigerian sports, stated this in a statement released to journalists in Abuja “Recently, I watched former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)…
By Ekaette Okon.Joseph /Musa Kutama,Calabar The Member representing Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Ime Bassey Okon, has honoured an outstanding constituent, Etimbuk Philip Udoh, Esq., following her exceptional academic achievement of graduating with a First Class from the Nigerian Law School. In a statement issued by the Media and Publicity Unit of the Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency, House of Representatives, National Assembly, Rep. Okon received the newly qualified lawyer in his office ahead of her Call to the Bar ceremony. He congratulated her on the remarkable achievement, describing it as a source of…
By Ado Salisu President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called for total commitment and support as Nigeria’s men’s volleyball team prepares for the 2026 African Nations Cup finals in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nimrod made the remarks shortly after the team secured qualification for the continental championship, where the eventual winner will also earn Africa’s lone qualification ticket to the Los Angeles Olympic Games. “We have to put all our resources together to achieve our objective,” Nimrod said. “Our preparations will intensify in August when the team moves into training camp. The camp will…
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Chairman of Gombe South Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Auwalu Jauro Bappi, has pledged to prioritise the welfare and security of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the council. Bappi said his administration remained committed to supporting the NYSC scheme and ensuring that corps members carry out their national assignment in a safe and conducive environment. The chairman made the pledge when the Gombe State Coordinator of the NYSC, Mrs Chinwe Nenna Nwachuku, and her management team paid a courtesy visit to the council. The delegation was jointly received by the Chairman…
By Ado Salisu The quarter-finals of the 2026 Gombe Emir’s Cup, tagged the King’s Cup, will begin on Saturday, July 18, at the Deba Township Stadium by 3:00 p.m. According to the fixtures released ahead of the knockout stage, the Gombe Emirate Council team will battle the Funakaye Emirate Council team for a place in the semi-finals. Both teams secured qualification to this stage after impressive performances in the earlier rounds, and Saturday’s encounter will determine who moves one step closer to lifting the coveted trophy. The tournament was organised and sponsored by Hon. Ahmad Shuaibu Gara Gombe, Chief Executive…
By Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission (NSC) has introduced one of the most attractive welfare packages ever offered to Team Nigeria athletes ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with competitors set to receive increased allowances, improved travel support, and substantial cash rewards for podium finishes. The package, approved by the NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, is aimed at motivating athletes and officials as Nigeria prepares for the Games. Under the new incentive scheme, each athlete will receive $200 per day throughout the competition, while coaches will earn $250 daily. This represents an increase from the $150 and…