From Musa Muhammad Kutama, Calaba E-World FC of Calabar at the weekend, on Sunday, at the main bowl of the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, defeated Mojoda FC of Calabar by two goals to one (2-1) in the final of the State President Federation Cup. Ubong John scored the first goal for E-World in the 11th minute of the game, while Mojoda FC equalised through Isaiah Alfred in the 24th minute. Patrick Kayang later scored the winning goal for E-World FC through a spot kick in the 64th minute of the thrilling encounter. Both finalists will represent the state in the…
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By Salisu Baso Hundreds of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) converged at the Kano State House of Assembly to show support for Murtala Sule Garo following his nomination as the new Deputy Governor during his screening by an ad hoc committee of the House. The seven-member committee, headed by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Bello Butu Butu, received the nominee, who was accomplished by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure, Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, members of the House of Representatives, former local government chairmen, party executives, and other…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has reiterated the Fund’s commitment to the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) for the benefit of federal civil servants, even as he commended the Federal Government for the newly introduced welfare enhancement package in the Federal Civil Service. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja, in which Faleye gave the assurance during his remarks at a press briefing by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, on welfare enhancements in the Federal Civil Service, held…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola The Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola, has made history again with the successful separation of its sixth set of conjoined twins in Adamawa State. At a press conference, the Chief Paediatric Surgeon at the hospital, Prof. Abubakar Auwal, disclosed this during the discharge ceremony of the newly separated twins. According to Auwal, the latest procedure marks the sixth successful separation since 2013, when the hospital performed its first operation of this nature. Explaining further, he said the twins were joined at the abdominal region and were successfully separated without complications. The surgeon noted that…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Federal Government has been called upon to accord urgent priority to the comprehensive rehabilitation and sustained maintenance of critical road infrastructure nationwide. This call was made by the 73rd General Church Council (GCC) of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), comprising constituencies both within Nigeria and in the diaspora. The council brought together delegates from ninety-six (96) District Church Councils (DCCs). The position was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of its three-day meeting held at the ECWA International Headquarters in Jos on Friday. The communiqué was signed by the ECWA President, Rev. Dr.…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) has flagged off an environmental sanitation exercise in collaboration with the Peace Riders of Nigeria, bikers from across the 36 states who arrived on Friday to participate in the initiative. Speaking to journalists shortly after the flag-off in Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area of the state, the Director-General, Samuel Dapiya, said that beyond sanitation, several engagements had been lined up in Jos. These include visits to motor parks in partnership with the NURTW and outreach programmes such as a presentation at the School for the Deaf. According…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Nigerian judiciary has been cautioned to stay away from internal party affairs of political parties, as they cannot go to anybody’s home and claim ownership. An aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) contesting the Jos/Bassa Federal House of Representatives seat, James Yakubu, disclosed this in an interview with journalists shortly after commissioning his campaign office at Tafawa Balewa in Jos North Local Government Area over the weekend. While acknowledging that the founding fathers of that particular system know what is best for the institution, he said, “So let us just allow the judiciary to stay…
Joseph Asegba, Yola A former commissioner under the administration of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Hon. Felix Tangwami, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during a press conference in Yola, Tangwami officially announced his ambition to vie for the state’s top political office, stating that his decision was driven by a desire to serve and bring positive change. He said he had long been involved in efforts aimed at improving lives and correcting anomalies caused by bad governance over the years. According to him, his…
Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that Plateau State remains a place of refuge for all law-abiding Nigerians displaced from the North Eastern parts of the country. Governor Mutfwang made this declaration on Sunday during a church service at the EYN (Church of the Brethren in Nigeria), located opposite the Plateau State House of Assembly in Jos. He expressed optimism that God, who watches over the land, will restore lasting peace to Plateau State, the Middle Belt, and Nigeria as a whole. The governor also expressed deep appreciation…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State has successfully hosted the North-West Zonal Renewed Hope GEEP 3.0 FarmerMoni Dry and Wet Season Media and Sensitization Exercise a strategic programme designed to expand opportunities for small-scale farmers, petty traders and vulnerable groups across the region. The event attracted top government officials agricultural stakeholders, development partners and community representatives all united in support of the Federal Government drive to promote economic empowerment and financial inclusion through its social investment programmes. The programme began with the registration of participants and the arrival of dignitaries, including commissioners, permanent secretaries, heads of government agencies and the National…