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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...

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...

The final stage of the 25th edition of Inter secondary schools Nestle Milo basketball championship for boys and girls categories commenced at the indoor sports Hall of the national stadium Surulere, Lagos. The championship which is being organized by the Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF inconjuction with other relevant agencies with aims catch them young. After the four conferences held in Kano, Asaba, Delta state, Federal Capital Territory FCT Abuja and Oyo state which produced the winners, the final stage of the championship is expected to be unique, as the organisers and sponsors are set to celebrate the 25th edition of the championship. The NSSF President Mrs Olabisi Joseph who spoke through the federation's spokesperson, Sagir Sani said arrangements have been put in place towards the success of the competitions. While expressing appreciation to the key stakeholders and all those who have contributed in one way or the other for the success reco...

Kano State Ministry of Education has announced Sunday 15th June 2025 as the resumption date for all Boarding Public/Private Primary and Post Primary Schools from the Eid-El Kabeer Break. A statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Ministry Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, discloses that Pupils and Students in Day schools are to resume on Monday 16th June, 2025 respectively.  The statement therefore enjoins Parents/Guardians of Students to take note of the resumption date to ensure total compliance.  It warns that appropriate Disciplinary Action would be taken against defaulting Students/Pupils. The Statement also quoted the Commissioner of the Ministry Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda wishing both teachers, students and pupils for successful completion of the 3rd term academic session, emphasizing that the Ministry would continue with intensive routine monitoring exercise to ensure staff punctuality and efficiency.

By Nura Ahmad  A Saudi-born Nigerian entrepreneur, Almu’allim Nuh Idris Saleh Alfallata, has opened his doors to the media, offering a rare glimpse into the operations of Naima Kitchen, a food service facility catering to thousands of Nigerian pilgrims and other international clients during the Hajj season in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Established over a decade ago under Daam Almawasem Company, Naima Kitchen has grown to become a key player in Hajj catering services, this year securing contracts to feed pilgrims from six Nigerian states—Kano, Plateau, Jigawa, Niger, Adamawa, and Taraba—during the 2025 Hajj exercise. Speaking during the media tour, Alfallata, who was born and raised in Makkah to Nigerian parents, said the kitchen’s services extend beyond Nigerian contingents. “We also serve pilgrims from countries such as Ghana, Egypt, Guinea, and India,” he said. On the day of the visit, the kitchen was preparing a menu that included Jollof rice with chicken and fruits, as w...