The Director of Taraba State Sports Council, George Shitta, has called on the National Sports Commission and other key stakeholders to adopt scientific and data-driven methods for screening athletes, as a means of tackling age cheating in youth competitions. Speaking at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, Shitta expressed concerns over the reliability of the current manual screening system, which he claims has failed to effectively identify over-aged participants. “The present method is not effective enough,” Shitta stated. “We need a standardized approach that uses verifiable data and medical testing to ensure a level playing field…
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Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Council of Kashim Ibrahim University, charging its members with spearheading innovative research, academic excellence, and community development to support the state’s post-insurgency recovery. The formal inauguration, held at the Government House in Maiduguri, saw the swearing-in of Dr. Muhammadu Indimi as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, alongside other distinguished council members. Describing the university as a “critical institution in rebuilding the region,” Governor Zulum underscored the role of higher education in addressing the socio-economic disruptions caused by over a decade of insurgency in Nigeria’s…
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has announced a sweeping plan to overhaul technical and vocational education and training (TVET) across Borno State, in a bid to bridge the widening gap between education and industry demands. The governor disclosed the new initiative during a presentation of a report by the Committee on Repositioning Technical and Vocational Education, held at the council chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri. Zulum said the reform, which will be implemented across the state’s three senatorial zones, is focused on equipping young people with practical, industry-relevant skills that can drive economic growth and employment. “The mismatch between…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to initiate a full scale judicial inquiry into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, following explosive disclosures by its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bayo Ojulari. Ojulari, during a meeting with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, on August 29, was said to have revealed alarming levels of corruption and operational dysfunction within the country’s refinery system particularly the Port Harcourt Refinery. According to the two groups in a statement made…
The Zamfara State Government has expressed shick over a tragic boat accident that occurred on Friday, August 29, in Nasarawar Kifi, Birnin Tudu Ward, Gummi local government council, claiming the lives of several residents. According to preliminary reports, the overloaded boat was ferrying people fleeing ongoing bandit attacks in the region when it capsized mid-crossing. The incident resulted in numerous fatalities, with several individuals still unaccounted for. Search and rescue efforts are currently underway, as emergency response teams coordinate with local leaders to assist survivors and locate missing persons. In an official statement, the state government conveyed condolences to the…
Thirteen-year-old Aondoakaa Ushahem Isaac from Taraba State has clinched victory in the Group C Male Singles Ayo game at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State. Isaac’s stellar performance saw him defeat competitors from Kwara and Anambra states, earning him the top spot in his group. Although he faced a defeat to Ogun State’s representative, Isaac’s wins over Kwara and Anambra ensured his progression to the quarterfinals. Reflecting on his achievement, Isaac credited his success to divine intervention and praised his coach, Victoria Sende, for her unwavering support and rigorous training. The young athlete also called on…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded the National Youth Games as a key platform for unearthing and nurturing young talents who have gone on to represent Nigeria at both continental and global levels. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, and former Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare, the President declared the Games open over the weekend at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to the development of sports, describing it as a powerful tool for national unity and social cohesion. “Events like the National Youth Games serve as a launching…
As the 9th edition of the National Youth Games gets set to commence in Asaba, Delta State, President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, has expressed confidence that the competition will uncover the next generation of sporting talent for Nigeria. Benjamin made the remarks during a tour of the athletes’ and officials’ camps, as well as screening and competition venues, shortly after arriving in Asaba ahead of the official opening ceremony scheduled for Friday, August 29. “First of all, I want to thank God for the safe arrival of the various state contingents and officials…
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘B’ of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a large shipment of illicit drugs valued at over N48.5 million in Kaduna State. The seizure followed a targeted operation based on credible intelligence, during which Customs operatives stopped a vehicle along the Zaria Flyover on the Kaduna-Zaria Expressway. During the search, officers discovered nine sacks containing 185 compressed blocks of Cannabis Sativa (Indian Hemp), weighing 89.6 kilograms. The illegal substance has a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦48,562,500. A male suspect, Shamsu Nafi’u, who was driving the vehicle, was immediately arrested and taken into custody at the FOU Zone ‘B’ headquarters…
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing nationwide operations against violent crime, rescuing five Pkidnapped victims and neutralizing five suspected kidnappers in separate operations across Kebbi and Abia States. According to a press statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the operations part of intensified efforts to bolster internal security also led to the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition. In Kebbi State, a coordinated rescue mission involving police operatives, local vigilantes, and other security agencies successfully rescued three hostages abducted on July 27, 2025, in Sangara Village, Shanga LGA. …