Former Super Eagles coach, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde is dead, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com reports further that Chief Onigbinde died on Monday, 9 March, 2026 at the age of 88. News of his death was made public by a statement from the family signed by one of his children, Mrs Bolade Adesuyi. Chief Onigbinde led the Super Eagles to the African Cup of Nations in Cote D’ivoire in 1984 where the team won silver after losing to Cameroun in the final. Onigbinde also led the Super Eagles to the World Cup in 2002. Below is the full statement from the Onigbinde family:…
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By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has provided 350 doses of malaria vaccine plus the logistics for implementing the introduction of vaccination campaign in Bauchi State for children I-2. The announcement was made by the Chief of Field Office, Bauchi Field Office of UNICEF, Dr Nuzhat Rafique, during the official flag-off of the vaccination by the First Lady of Bauchi State, Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed, yesterday at the Urban Maternity, Bauchi. She stressed that, “And I hope, Inshallah, the target of 280,000 children in Bauchi State will be reached with the full package of malaria…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has reaffirmed his administration’s .commitment to improving nutrition, maternal health, and child survival across the State. Governor Bala Mohammed stated this when he received a delegation from Nutrition International, led by its Country Director, Dr. Osita Okwonkwo, during a courtesy visit at the Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Bauchi yesterday. The Governor expressed appreciation to the Government of Canada and other development partners for their continued support to Bauchi State, particularly in areas of health, agriculture, education, and youth development. While describing nutrition as a critical foundation for…
By Segun Adewale in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has assured that his administration will continue to promote policies and programmes designed to expand women’s access to opportunities, resources and support systems that address their unique needs and challenges. In a message to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day, Governor Inuwa Yahaya said the occasion provides an opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions of women to society, as well as to reflect on the challenges they continue to face and to strengthen efforts toward addressing them. He described women as indispensable partners in the demanding task of…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The Bala Wunti Support Organisation (BWSO) joins the global community in celebrating women on the occasion of International Women’s Day (IWD), a day dedicated to recognising the invaluable contributions of women to society and renewing commitment to advancing gender equity, dignity, and empowerment. In a statement issued Sunday, 8 March, 2026, on the occasion of this yearby the Chief Communication Officer of BWSO, Abubakar Al-Sadique, the organisation highlighted the enduring commitment of Dr Bala Wunti to the advancement and wellbeing of women across Bauchi State. According to the statement, Dr. Wunti has over the years…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi The People’s Democratic Party Governors’ Forum PDP-GF under the chairmanship of Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed and the Governor of Bauchi State on behalf of the Forum wilfully addresses the party members and faithful as Nigeria awaits the ruling of the Appeal Court tomorrow, Monday, 9 March, 2026, on the leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to a press release issued by Dr. Emmanuel Agbo FNMS MFR, Director General, Abuja which was made available to Journalists, Sunday, 9 March, 2026, in Bauchi, “We stand at a defining moment for our democracy. The judiciary,…
By Yarima Haruna, Birnin Kebbi As the world on Sunday, 8 March, 2026, mark the International Women’s Day, Kebbi state branch of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) joined great Nigerians to celebrate women in their fold who did the nation and their communities proud. Kebbi state Chairman of the apex youth body, Comrade Ahmed Rufai Khalifa in an official statement to mark the day described women as inevitable in every strata of human endeavours saying their role in sustainable peace and unity in Nigeria cannot be ignored but appreciated. “A day like this we celebrate great daughters of…
As the nation gradually approaches the 2027 general elections, it is becoming increasingly evident that Nigeria may be heading toward one of the most predictable electoral cycles in its democratic history. The reason is not far-fetched: an opposition that has repeatedly demonstrated a lack of coherence, courage, and constructive engagement with the pressing needs of the Nigerian people. The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) observes with concern how parties that should ordinarily provide credible alternatives have instead chosen the path of internal division, populist rhetoric, and political opportunism. Rather than building strong institutions, developing policy-driven platforms,…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Lagos State Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Iyabosola Eletu, and her assistant, Hon. Damilola Sonayon James, have congratulated women of the party across the state on the occasion of the 2026 International Women’s Day. In a joint message released in Lagos to mark the celebration, the two party leaders praised the commitment, resilience, and leadership of APC women, noting that their contributions remain central to the growth of the party and the development of Lagos State. They described the women as a formidable force within the party structure, commending their consistent…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has petitioned the Federal Government over what it described as a planned N20 billion “emergency refurbishment” procurement programme within the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), warning that the move could drain public funds and further weaken the country’s already fragile electricity transmission infrastructure. The union raised the alarm in a letter dated Sunday, 8 March, 2026 and addressed to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, accusing some officials of the state-owned transmission utility of orchestrating what it termed a large-scale procurement scheme disguised as urgent infrastructure repairs. The petition, titled Stop…