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Participants of UBEC northwest sports competitions threatens withdrawal

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From Ado Salisu, Dutse Players and officials of the on- going UBEC Northwest sports competition have threatening to withdraw from the tournament due to the poor organisation. Our reporter finding revealed that the players and officials have expressed their dismay especially lack of power supply at Dutse NYSC camp, dilapidated unmark pitches among others. It was also leant that the local organizing committee members were not fully canvassed regarding hosting the competitions like this. ''Since we arrived NYSC camp, there was no power supply in the hotels, most of our phone were down, we cannot communicate to parents at home and there is serious mosquitoes in our rooms which if care is not taken the players and officials would affect with malaria,'' they explained . ''Even on match officials, how can a single referee will officiate a match without his assistants and unmark pitches which according to them, this can cause harm.'' ...

UBEC expresses readiness to develop sports programme n primary schools

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Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has expressed it readiness to complement the President Bola Ahmad Tinubu commitment towards the overall development of various sporting activities especially at grassroots levels. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Aisha Garba dropped this hints at the opening ceremony of UBEC northwest organised inconjuction with the Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF for inter primary schools held at NYSC camp, Dutse, Jigawa state. Aisha Garba who spoke through Oshomoba ester described sports as one of the unifying factor for unity and peace as well as projecting the good image of the state and the country at large. She pledged to continue to do everything possible to support any meaningful programme that has an impact on y development of teeming youths in the country. The Executive Secretary further hinted that the eventual winners and runners up are automatically qualified to represent their zone in the final stage of ...

NAHCON Ta Yi Jimamin Rasuwar Tsohon Shugaban Ƙasa Muhammadu Buhari

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Hukumar Alhazai ta Ƙasa (NAHCON) Æ™arÆ™ashin jagorancina, Farfesa Abdullahi Sale Usman, ta bi sahun sauran al’ummar Najeriya wajen jimamin rasuwar tsohon shugaban Æ™asa, Muhammadu Buhari.   Wannan rashin ya zo ne a daidai lokacin da Æ™asa ke cikin alhini na rashin wani fitaccen attajiri kuma mai jinÆ™ai, Alhaji Aminu Dantata.  Wannan al’amari wani tunatarwa ne gare mu duka kan cewa kowa yana da lokacin tafiyarsa, kuma yana Æ™ara bayyana wa matasa bukatar shiryawa don karÉ“ar ragamar shugabanci na gaba da gina rayuwa bisa gaskiya, amana, hangen nesa da kyakkyawar manufa ga makomar Najeriya.   Dukkan su biyu, kowannensu da irin nasa salo, sun kasance tamkar madubin darussa da matasa za su duba su dauki darasi domin gina ingantacciyar Æ™asa. Tsohon Shugaban Ƙasa Buhari ya shahara wajen tsantsar gaskiya, rikon amana da ladabi – wanda ya sanya ya zama abin Æ™auna da koyi ga talakawa da dama.   Haka kuma, Alhaji Aminu Dantata ya shahara da hikimar kasuwanci da arziki wa...

Kano SBMC Commends Governor Abba's Commitment To Schools Renovation, Establishment of New Schools

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Kano Engages on Learning Poverty Control Initiative Practice, Sends Delegation To Kwara On Study Tour... In a bid to enhance quality education, Kano State Government has sent powerful delegation for study tour to Kwara State on Learning Poverty Control Initiative (KWARALEARN). Kwara State, is one of the pioneering states in the implementation of the Learning Poverty Control Approach through the NewGlobe-supported KwaraLEARN initiative. Leading the delegation, the State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda disclosed that the visit followed engagements by officials of the state ministry of education with the NewGlobe during the World Education Summit in May 2025 in London, where Nigeria's innovative responses to learning poverty were presented at the apex education summit. Dr. Ali Makoda explained that the tour was therefore aimed at gaining first-hand knowledge of the operational framework of KwaraLEARN initiative with a view to launch...

Kano SBMC Commends Governor Abba's Commitment To Schools Renovation, Establishment of New Schools

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The Kano State School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) has commended the Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for approving the renovation of dilapidated structures at some schools, and establishment of new primary school in the state. The State SBMC Chairman Tijjani Haladu Baraya who was speaking in response to the state government approval, said Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is demonstrating high sense of commitment towards revitalizing the education sector. He maintained that the effort made by the administration to renovate dilapidated schools especially Government Technical College Dambatta and Government Technical College Ungoggo comes at the right time when the schools are in need of serious interventions. " I could recall when the issue of Government Technical College Dambatta dilapidation was trending calling for the SBMC to come to their aid but you know the dilapidation is beyond the SBMC, hence intimated the relevant authorities " he noted. He also...

ACANigeria, NIA Stakeholders Applaud Utopia Bath and Kitchen Products

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Stakeholders from the Association of Consulting Architects Nigeria (ACANigeria) and the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) have praised Utopia Bath and Kitchen for its exceptional product quality and innovative designs. The commendations were made during the 2025 Sundown Cocktail Event, organized by ACANigeria in partnership with Utopia Bath and Kitchen Nigeria. Themed “Staying Connected Through Industry Collaboration”, the event brought together key industry professionals to explore current trends and challenges in architecture and design. Utopia Bath and Kitchen is a leading manufacturer of complete bathroom solutions, offering a wide range of products manufactured under strict WRAS standards in the UK. All products come with comprehensive warranties. Stakeholders who spoke with newsmen  at the event emphasized that the partnership between ACANigeria and Utopia demonstrates the importance of collaboration in raising industry standards. Strengthening Pr...

NAHCON Chairman Urges Early Registration for 2026 Hajj, Attributes 2025 Success to Divine Blessings

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The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has expressed deep gratitude to Almighty Allah for the successful conduct of the 2025 Hajj operations, stating that the achievement is a result of divine intervention and collective effort. He was speaking to journalists in Kano shortly after his return from the just concluded Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Professor Saleh noted that the success recorded this year was not his alone, nor that of the Commission, but a blessing from Allah who made the entire operation smooth and fruitful. “Our success in this year’s Hajj is by the grace of Allah. It is not mine, nor is it solely NAHCON’s it is Allah who blessed this exercise and guided us all through it,” he said. He commended the cooperation of Nigerian pilgrims and acknowledged the positive contributions of all stakeholders, including members of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House of Representatives Comm...

Students visit National Library to commemorate 2025 Reading Week in Ilorin

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Some students of ITree Group of Schools on Monday embarked on a trip to the National Library in Ilorin, Kwara state to commemorate the school's 2025 Reading Week. ITree Group of Schools have for the past 16 years always celebrated its reading week in the month of June on a yearly basis. Mrs Evelyn Balogun, an Educationist and Executive Director of ITree group of schools, Ilorin told newsmen that the idea behind celebrating the week was to promote the "Reading culture" amongst the students of the school. Balogun said to usher in the school's 2025 Reading Week, the learners took a trip to the apex library- the National Library. She explained that the learners explored the National Library in Ilorin, Kwara State, adding that it was a perfect prelude to the school's upcoming Reading Week.  "In the course of the visit, the Learners were warmly received by the management of the Library. "They were enlightened on the importance of readi...

2025 LGAN golf championship: Agbo wins best gross winner - By Ado Salisu

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Teenage golfing sensation, Grace Agbo of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, is the champion of the 2025 Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Northern zone Golf Championship.   The championship that commenced on Wednesday ended on Saturday in Minna, Niger.   No fewer than 250 golfers from across the country jostled for honours at the unique and lush green course of the Minna Cantonment Golf Club (MCGC).   Agbo emerged the best gross champion after she returned a total gross score of 246 over three days to beat 45 other lady golfers who made the final cut in the ladies handicap 0-18 female category.   The 18-year-old overcame initial nerves, which saw her returning a disappointing 90 gross on Day 1 as she dropped to the fourth position on the leaderboard.   She, however, bounced back, returning 83 gross to tie for second with Janet Ali (87, 86) on Day 2.   Agbo carried the momentum to the third and final day, where she played...

NSSF National Table Tennis Championships Kick Off in Lagos

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The Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF) National Table Tennis Championships is set to begin on Monday, June 23, at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. This two-day tournament is part of NSSF’s ongoing efforts to provide students across Nigeria with a platform to showcase their talents, identify and nurture future stars.NSSF will further ensure that Outstanding student athletes have the plartform to compete with their counterparts in various international competitions. According to Dr. Oba Funsho Usman, Secretary General of the NSSF, the championship, is designed to expose young players to competitive match experience within the country as a foundation for international grooming. “We are fully aware of Nigeria’s rich pool of sporting talent. At NSSF, our goal is to create a level playing field for students nationwide to showcase their abilities. This tournament is not just about competition—it’s about giving every student a chance to be seen, supported, and developed...