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The Federal University Gashua (FUGA), in Yobe State has admitted 927 students during its matriculation ceremony held at the institution. Speaking during the event, the vice-chancellor, Professor Maimuna Waziri, urged the newly matriculated students to pursue their academic…
Senator Abubakar Girei, a prominent figure in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and former representative of Adamawa Central in the Nigerian Senate, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership approach. In a conversation with LEADERSHIP, Senator Girei said…
The Northern Stakeholders Forum of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s strides in promoting youth development. A communique issued at the weekend after its NEC/Caucus meeting in Kaduna…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has expressed deep grief over the death of Rev. Fr. Dr. Polycarp Lubo, the chairman of Plateau State chapter of CAN and treasurer of Northern CAN. Fr. Lubo died in the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Kaduna North senatorial district, otherwise known as Zone 1, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kaduna State governor Uba Sani and the speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas for second term. The…
A police officer attached to Bauchi Command, SP Mustapha Gumau, died in a fatal accident in Magama-Gumau, a community in Toro, few hours to his planned wedding over the weekend. SP Gumau was driving from his native Gumau to Magama, the venue for his wedding. The accident…
The Bauchi State Government has kicked off the June 2025 round of National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs), with the aim of immunising over 2.2 million eligible under-five children across the state. Our correspondent reports that the flag off over the weekend in Miri Community…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has restated its commitment to protecting elderly citizens from all forms of abuse, including neglect, physical, emotional, and financial exploitation. The assurance was given by the mandate secretary of the FCT Health…
The executive director, Conscience for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR), Lokoja, Kogi State, Comrade Idris Miliki Abdul, has commended the member representing Kabba Bunu/Ijumu federal constituency, Hon Salman Idris, over what he described as an impactful two years…
In an effort to enhance sports development across Nigeria, Comrade Philip Shaibu, the new director-general of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), has expressed his commitment to partnering with state governors and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The…
Bayern Munich began their Club World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a ruthless 10-0 demolition of Auckland City on Sunday, as Jamal Musiala marked his return from injury with a brilliant second-half hat trick in a commanding team display. Kingsley Coman opened the…
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong believes Cristiano Ronaldo will win a trophy before leaving Al Nassr. Since joining the club in 2023, the Portuguese international has yet to secure a domestic trophy with Al Nassr, prompting debate about his success. However, in a…
The chairman of the Nigerian National League (NNL) board, Mr George Aluo has applauded the standard of play in the just concluded 2024/ 2025 regular season which climaxed over the weekend with the emergence of eight teams for the Super 8 play off. Speaking after watching one…
Atalanta will demand around €50m to sell their talismanic winger Ademola Lookman this summer. Serie A champions Napoli are pushing to sign the Nigeria international. The Partenopei’s manager Antonio Conte has reportedly demanded for Lookman’s signing. Atalanta’s asking price…
Super Eagles midfielder, Raphael Onyedika is on the radar of Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur. The London club are trying to beef up their squad following the arrival of new manager Thomas Frank. Frank have reportedly demanded for six new signings. Onyedika has been…
Kamaru Usman, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’, secured his first UFC win since 2021 when he overcame Joaquin Buckley in the welterweight main event of a Fight Night held at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, yesterday. Usman took the victory on unanimous decision (49-46 49-46…
Arsenal have threatened to walk away from negotiations to sign Viktor Gyokeres after Sporting CP increased the asking price for the striker, according to Record. Gyokeres is attracting interest from some of Europe’s top clubs, after scoring 67 times in 52 games for the…
Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER have dismantled five illegal refining sites in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers State. The sites, which were used for massive illegal bunkering activities in the area, had 62 ovens, 21 reservoirs and 55…
