By Segun Adewale in Gombe In a swift response to the recent infrastructure damage caused by erosion and flooding in Gombe Metropolis, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has ordered relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA)s to visit all affected locations for an on-the-spot assessment and to provide prompt recommendations for government intervention to safeguard both public and private properties. Acting on the Governor’s directives, the state Commissioner of Works and Transport, through the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Danladi Adamu, led a team on the assessment visit to the affected areas yesterday. They inspected nine locations where infrastructure and public property…
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By Segun Adewale, Bauchi A minor in Magama Gumau in Toro Local Government area of Bauchi State has been thrown in severe pain after she was reportedly brutalised by her brother’s wife, identified as Suwaira Ibrahim, who allegedly placed hot knife on her private part, reports thegazellenews.com Our correspondent gathered that the little girl of about seven years was accused of being a witch. According to a resident and an activist in the area, Kabiru Mohammed Abdulkadir, narrated that “Suwaira’s child told her that she saw the victim, Habiba (not real name) amongst a group of witches and was taken to…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has emphasised the importance of alternative dispute resolution in promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in the workplace. The Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this during a Sensitisation Programme with the theme: “Promoting Transparency and Due Process in the Workplace: Deploying Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Approaches in Building a Culture of Accountability and Integrity” organised by the Commission’s Department of Dispute and Conflict Resolution in Port Harcourt. Ogbuku, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Rev. Julius Oworibo, noted: “I am impressed by the quality and timeliness of this programme. ADR is a…
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) proudly reaffirms its confidence in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a leader whose compassion, focus, and decisiveness continue to shape Nigeria’s journey towards stability, growth, and prosperity. At a time when our nation is navigating complex economic and security challenges, President Tinubu has shown that he possesses the courage to act, the empathy to care, and the vision to deliver. From his very first day in office, President Tinubu demonstrated the will to confront long-standing obstacles that had crippled Nigeria’s development. His bold and decisive removal of the…
Golden Eaglets Pass MRI tests All 20 players of the U-17 Boys National Team, Golden Eaglets, to this year’s WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament in Yamoussoukro, Cote d’Ivoire have scaled the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) hurdles. The tests were conducted on the players in the early hours of Thursday by the CAF Medical Team. The Eaglets will play their first match of the competition on Wednesday, 24 September, 2025 against their counterparts from Benin Republic. They will also play Burkina Faso in group B. Hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Niger Republic and Togo make up group A.
The Falconets have commenced training in Kigali ahead of Sunday’s 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup second round, first leg clash with the Rwandan U20 girls. The match will take place at the Kigali-Pele Stadium, formerly known as the Stade Regional Nyamirambo. On Friday, 19 September 2025, the players had a recovery training session at the gym of their hotel. They were full of energy, zeal and motivation as they went through the routine under the guidance and encouragement of the technical crew, showing great spirit and determination. The Confederation of African Football has appointed match officials from Sierra Leone…
Uyi, Bags Nigerian UK Sports Award Renowned FIFA-licensed agent, Dr Drew Uyi, has added one more feather in his cap by bagging recognition at the inaugural event of the Nigerian UK Sports Awards, (NUKSAward) which held at the Home House, Marylebone, London, United Kingdom, on Monday, 15 September, 2025. Dr Uyi was one of the individuals honoured across 36 categories at the event themed: ‘Championing Dreams: A Night of Legacy and Hope’, for their outstanding contributions to sport, culture, philanthropy, and community development. The ceremony, which was also a gala and fundraiser to support underprivileged athletes to providing them with…
Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroon’s president, Paul Biya, has publicly urged Cameroonians not to vote for her father in the October 2025 election. In a TikTok live session, Brenda—known as “King Nasty”—blamed her father’s 43-year rule for poverty, unemployment, and stagnation in Cameroon. This marks the first time in African political history that a sitting president’s child has openly opposed their parent’s rule and actively discouraged voters from voting for their parent. Paul Biya, 92, is one of the world’s longest-serving leaders. His presidency has been marked by allegations of authoritarianism, corruption, and contested elections. However, critics say that Brenda,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the sudden death of its Cross River State Commander, Ogbonna Uzoma. According to a statement issued by the spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi, the report of his death was brought to the attention of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd) in Maiduguri, Borno state where he was attending a retreat for heads of agencies, organized by the Federal Ministry of Justice. The late Commander was recently appointed and posted to take over leadership of the Cross River State command of the agency. He resumed…
China has reiterated its commitment to building a fairer and more inclusive global governance system, pledging closer cooperation with Nigeria and Africa under the newly launched Global Governance Initiative (GGI). Speaking at a seminar in Abuja organised by the Centre for Contemporary China-Africa Research and the Centre for China Studies, China reaffirmed its commitment to working with Nigeria and other African nations under the Global Development Initiative (GDI), describing it as a new platform to reform global governance, address historical injustices, and give greater voice to the Global South in institutions like the UN Security Council and international financial systems.…