Written by Successes at sporting competitions are not fortuitous, but products of deliberate planning, sustained investment and shared vision. This manifested at the just concluded African Cup of Nations, AFCON, hosted by Morocco which played and lost the final match against Senegal. The achievements of both countries are rooted in years of youth development and massive investment … Continue reading “Post-AFCON: Real reform needed to reposition our football”
By Chioma Obinna The European Union, EU, working alongside United Nations agencies and international development partners, yesterday reaffirmed its commitment to helping Sokoto State tackle poverty and close critical gaps in health, education, and social protection for women, children, and vulnerable families.The renewed pledge followed the conclusion of a high-level mission to the state by … Continue reading “Sokoto: EU, UN step up support to tackle poverty, health, education gaps”
By Chioma Obinna The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, on Thursday raised the alarm over increasing cases of dengue fever with one fatality recorded in Sokoto. In its latest Situation Report, it was found that 29 suspected cases of dengue fever were recorded in Sokoto in November, 2025, out of which six … Continue reading “Dengue claims one life as Sokoto emerges epicentre, NCDC raises alert”
By Edwin Philip, Lafia The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has commenced the construction of no fewer than 26 solar-powered boreholes in vulnerable communities across 10 Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State. The Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC, Abubakar Sadiq-Yelwa, disclosed this on Thursday during a courtesy visit to Governor Abdullahi Sule at … Continue reading “N-HYPPADEC constructs 26 solar-powered boreholes in vulnerable Nasarawa communities”
Edwin Philip, Lafia The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nasarawa State Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening institutional collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enhance the security of electoral materials and ensure the maintenance of peace before, during and after elections in the state. The State Commandant of NSCDC, … Continue reading “NSCDC Nasarawa strengthens collaboration with INEC on electoral security”
By Edwin Philip, Lafia. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has commended the Nasarawa State Government for providing office space and registration equipment to revive and strengthen National Identity Number (NIN) enrolment across the state. The Nasarawa State Coordinator of NIMC, Mr. Zakariah Ishaku, gave the commendation during an inspection visit to the NIN registration … Continue reading “Nasarawa Govt provides new office, equipment to boost NIN registration — NIMC”
Southern Kaduna Christians have declared a two-day fasting and prayer for the safe return of all abducted persons in Kajuru. Search on Sells.ng Nigeria’s First Ecommerce Shopping Search Engine …For More About This Post: Kaduna: Names of 177 abducted worshippers revealed The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association, SKCLA, has expressed deep anguish over the recent … Continue reading “Southern Kaduna Christians declare 2-day fasting over Kajuru worshippers kidnap”
By Nkiruka Nnorom, with agency reports British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has said he would not shift ground on his opposition to U.S. President, Donald Trump’s demands to acquire Greenland, noting that the later had reversed his prior support for a Chagos Islands deal to put pressure on Britain. This even as Trump in his … Continue reading “UK ‘ll resist Trump’s pressure on Greenland— Starmer”
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Wednesday said digital skills have no barriers as it empowered a new cohort of persons with disabilities (PWDs) with essential technology skills. The training, announced in a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, was carried out in partnership with the … Continue reading “NITDA trains PWDs, says digital inclusion key to Nigeria’s tech future”
(David Vs The People Of Lagos State) By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN The essence of bail The facts of this case have brought to the fore an urgent and a compelling need for holistic reforms in the administration of the criminal justice sector and proper training for all institutions involved in the investigation of crime and … Continue reading “Simplifying the bail process in criminal prosecution (2)”