By Ado Salisu The steady rise of the Jordan Nwora Basketball Camp across Africa, and its growing connection with the United States, will continue in June as the developmental initiative moves to Ilupeju, Lagos, following successful outings in Monrovia, Liberia, and Accra, Ghana. The 2026 edition of the camp is expected to host 120 young players—60 boys and 60 girls—in a three-day training and mentorship programme scheduled for June 14 to 16. Retired Colonel Sam Ahmedu, who heads the organising committee, said the programme has continued to gain momentum because of the impact it is making on young athletes across…
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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja As the Ekiti State governorship election approaches, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned transport operators in the state, under the auspices of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), against sabotaging efforts to conduct a credible, free, and fair election scheduled for June 20. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja, where the National Commissioners of the Commission, led by Prof. Sani Adams, gave the warning on Thursday. He further cautioned that any transporter found sabotaging the Commission’s efforts would be arrested and prosecuted for breach of contract. He frowned at…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar The Anambra State Police Command has dismissed one of its officers allegedly found wanting in a viral video circulating on social media. In a statement issued to reporters by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, DCP Ngozi Ezeabata, the Command said it took immediate action after reviewing the footage. “The Anambra State Police Command wishes to formally address the public concerning a viral video currently circulating on social media in which a police officer was seen threatening violence and engaging in conduct unbecoming of a member of the Nigeria Police…
By John Bassey, Kebbi The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Kebbi State Chapter, led by Comrade Zaki Sarki SK, has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) at both the national and state levels for adopting Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The union said the unanimous endorsement reflects the confidence and trust APC stakeholders across the 21 local government areas of Kebbi State have in Governor Idris’ leadership and achievements during his first term in office. According to the union, the Idris administration has recorded notable progress in education, healthcare, infrastructure…
From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calabar Sokoto United F.C. defeated Mojoda Football Club 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time during their Round of 64 clash in this year’s President Federation Cup at the Lafia Township Stadium, Nasarawa State. Both teams displayed impressive performances throughout regulation time, but neither side could find the back of the net, forcing the encounter into a penalty shootout. Sokoto United eventually triumphed 5-4 on penalties to advance to the next stage of the competition. In another Round of 64 fixture scheduled to be played at Aper Aku Stadium in Makurdi, Benue State,…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Governor of Sokoto State, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, on Thursday appealed to residents across the state’s 23 local government areas for forgiveness over any shortcomings or mistakes made by his administration. Speaking after spending two years, 11 months, and 21 days in office, Aliyu said neither he nor his deputy, Idris Muhammad Gobir, intentionally governed in a way that harmed or offended anyone. “Therefore, I ask anyone we may have wronged to please forgive us for the sake of Allah,” the governor said. Aliyu made the appeal during his affirmation as the APC governorship…
By Sule Aliyu, Bauchi Heavy security was deployed at the Bauchi State Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday as seven aspirants prepared to participate in the party’s governorship primary election ahead of the 2027 polls, while two contenders withdrew from the race under different circumstances. Our correspondent, who monitored the exercise at the APC secretariat in Bauchi, observed a strong presence of security operatives stationed around the premises as the primary election commenced. The seven aspirants contesting the primary are former official of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Dr Bala Wunti; former Governor of Bauchi…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto Zonal Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which covers 10 universities across the North-West, has issued a strong warning over what it described as the poor and selective implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU Agreement. The union cautioned that the continued neglect of lecturers’ welfare and unresolved governance issues could plunge Nigerian universities into another round of industrial unrest. ASUU, led by its Zonal Coordinator, Comrade Abubakar Sabo, accused both the federal and state governments of failing to fully implement key provisions of the agreement unveiled in January 2026, thereby…
By Christiana Gokyo, Jos Concerned youths and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jos-South Local Government Area of Plateau State have cautioned against the imposition of a candidate, warning that what they described as a manipulated result could threaten the fragile peace and trust within the area. The group said that, based on results allegedly known to party members at the end of the primary election, Hon. Mancha John Vincent polled 4,326 votes to emerge winner of the contest. Briefing journalists on Friday at the APC Secretariat in Jos, the group’s spokesperson, Andrew Dalyop, called on the national…
By John Bassey, Kebbi Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket for a second term after emerging unopposed in the party’s primary election. The governor was unanimously endorsed by APC card-carrying members from all 225 wards across the state during the affirmation exercise held at the Haliru Abdu Stadium in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday. Chairman of the Election Committee, Alhaji Abdulmalik Mahmud, a former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, said the committee was mandated by the APC national headquarters to conduct the governorship primary election in Kebbi State. “Our work…