By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, has assured members of the university community, residents of Cross River State, and sports enthusiasts across Nigeria that the 28th edition of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games, tagged UNICAL 2026, will be a historic and successful event. Addressing journalists in Calabar on Thursday, the Vice-Chancellor expressed confidence in the institution’s preparedness to host the prestigious sporting competition, scheduled to take place from November 14 to 24, 2026. He stated that the university is committed to delivering a memorable tournament that will…
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By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar An Islamic cleric, Ustaz Auwal Abdulkarim, has urged Muslims to be kind, respectful, and supportive of their parents, describing obedience to parents as a key factor for success in life. Speaking in an interview with our correspondent in Calabar, Ustaz Abdulkarim emphasized the importance of faithfulness in the discharge of duties and devotion to the worship of Allah. He also advised Muslims to avoid nepotism and all forms of social vices, stressing that Islam is a religion that promotes compassion, justice, and peaceful coexistence among people regardless of religious differences. According to him, the teachings…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The grand finale of the 2026 President Federation Cup for both the men’s and women’s categories will take place on July 11 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. In the men’s competition, Ikorodu City FC and El-Kanemi Warriors FC secured places in the final on Wednesday after defeating Nasarawa United FC and Wikki Tourists FC respectively. Three-time champions El-Kanemi Warriors will now battle Ikorodu City for the prestigious title in what promises to be an exciting showdown in Asaba. Meanwhile, the women’s competition has reached the semi-final stage, with FC Robo Queens, Heartland Queens…
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) overseeing the North East Geopolitical Zone, DIG Zakariah Fera, FDC, has called for sustained collaboration among stakeholders to enhance security and public safety in Yobe State. DIG Fera, accompanied by DIG Ibrahim Baba Zango, made the call on the second day of his operational visit to the state during an engagement with critical stakeholders at the Yobe State Police Command Headquarters in Damaturu. The meeting brought together traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth associations, civil society organisations, cattle breeders’ associations, and other community representatives to discuss security challenges and strategies…
By Usman Usman Garba Leadership flourishes when trust meets performance. In Kano State, the relationship between Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Hajiya Aisha Lawan Saji, reflects this principle. For the commissioner, the confidence reposed in her by the governor is not merely an appointment to public office but a responsibility to contribute meaningfully to the administration’s vision of restoring Kano’s pride, preserving its heritage, and creating opportunities for future generations. In her reflections on the journey so far, Hajiya Aisha Lawan Saji speaks with admiration of Governor Yusuf’s leadership style, describing him as a…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Chief of Staff to the Cross River State Governor, Hon. Chief (Dr.) Emmanuel Ironbar, has dismissed claims circulating on social media attributing recent government appointments to him, describing the narratives as false and misleading. In a statement issued through the Office of the Special Assistant on Media to the Chief of Staff, Mr. Patrick Asuquo, Ironbar said such claims were inconsistent with the constitutional structure of governance, stressing that the power to appoint officials rests solely with the Executive Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Sen. Prince Bassey Otu. He advised beneficiaries of…
By Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has announced the suspension of lectures and practical classes every Wednesday as part of measures to prepare its student-athletes for the 28th edition of the Nigerian Universities Games (NUGA), scheduled to hold in November 2026. The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Offiong Offiong Efanga, disclosed this during a media briefing on Thursday on the university’s level of preparedness to host the prestigious sporting event for the first time since 1990. Prof. Offiong said the decision was part of proactive steps to ensure that UNICAL does not only host a…
By Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has condemned the alleged profiling and deportation threats against Northern women by operatives of the Ondo State Amotekun Corps, describing the development as unconstitutional and a violation of the rights of Nigerian citizens. In a statement issued by the Chairman of the ACF Board of Trustees, Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu, the forum expressed concern over a widely circulated video allegedly showing Amotekun operatives arresting, profiling and publicly parading women of Hausa/Fulani origin residing and conducting lawful businesses in Ondo State. Dalhatu stressed that Nigeria is built on the principles of equality, citizenship…
By Ado Salisu The countdown has begun for the highly anticipated Commonwealth Games Trials as athletes from across Nigeria continue to arrive in Lagos ahead of the competition scheduled to hold at the Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) Sports Complex. The nation’s commercial capital has started witnessing a steady influx of athletes, coaches, and officials from different states, all aiming to earn selection spots on Team Nigeria ahead of the next Commonwealth Games. Contingents from Akwa Ibom State were among the earliest arrivals, with athletes from Kwara State also joining the growing number of competitors making their way to Lagos.…
By Sule Aliyu, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad, has commended the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for its continued support to the state government in improving healthcare service delivery. The governor particularly applauded UNICEF for initiating the Fathers for Good Health (F4H) groups, a community-based initiative aimed at promoting immunization uptake and improving maternal and child healthcare across the state. Governor Muhammad gave the commendation during the Fathers for Good Health Awards Ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Bauchi. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Auwal Jatau, the governor noted that Bauchi…