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NSC Chairman Dikko, DG Charged to Stop Globetrotting, Sit at Home, Work for Nigeria's Sports

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One of Nigeria's sports entrepreneur and Chairman and Board of Trustees of Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has Charged the Chairman of National Sports Commission (NSC) Mallam Shehu Dikko and Director General Hon. Bukola Olopade to sit down and pay more attention to assignments in Nigeria's Sports. He further emphasied that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not appoint them to be globetrotting the whole world, as facts have it that since their appointment, both Mallam Shehu and his DG Olopade have traveled outside Nigeria 12 times  as spectators and had never signed any sports deal based on  the e-sports economy agenda of Mr. President. In a press statement on Thursday and  made available to Journalists in Abuja, Gombe said, "The most embarrassing was when I saw the NSC Chairman travelling to one of the African countries to serve as CAF match Commissioner." According to him, "If Dikko wants to keep function...

NSSF tasks Students as Milo basketball begins in Kano

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Students taking part in the 25th edition of Nestle Milo inter secondary schools basketball championship for boys and girls have been urged to utilize the competition as ladder for greener pasture. The Savannah Conference which begins today Saturday attracted seven state so far namely: Yobe. Borno, Katsina, Bauchi, Adamawa, Zamfara and host state Kano in attendance. The Secretary General of the Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF, Oba Funsho Usman PhD made the while addressing the participant states at the Indoor Sports Hall of Sani Abacha Sports complex Kofar Mata. Oba Funsho Usman PhD said that the championship started almost three decades has produced big stars national and international players who are currently playing in United States of America USA and other foreign countries earning big money. "This is the real grassroots tournament which we call it catch them young. The NSSF are proud of being part of the organisers and supported b...

Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa Approves N25.8 Million for Renovation of Kofa Hospital Kiru, Bebeji Constituency

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In a renewed effort to complement government initiatives in Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa PhD (Jarman Bebeji) has approved the sum of twenty-five million, seven hundred and eighty-four thousand naira (N25,784,000) for additional infrastructural and empowerment projects. The fund will be managed by the Kiru/Bebeji Apex Political Committee (Kwamitin Koli), which has been directed to immediately commence comprehensive renovation works at Kofa Hospital. The scope of the project includes completion of the generator room, renovation of restrooms and staff quarters, refurbishment of the security room, rehabilitation of the hospital’s perimeter fence, general renovation, and painting of the health facility. Additionally, Hon. Kofa has ordered the installation of solar streetlights, provision of portable water, and other essential amenities to further upgrade the hospital’s services. The project also extends to Kofa Central Primary School,...

Basketball: Students welfare is my priority says NSSF President

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The President of the Nigerian School Sports Federation NSSF. Olabisi Joseph says that taking care of students welfare is paramount ahead of the 25th edition of inter secondary schools basketball conferences for boys and girls in four centres. Olabisi Joseph dropped this hints while addressing the centre's coordinators and some key stakeholders at the NSSF Secretariat, Lagos. The federation and the competition's sponsors, Nestle Milo Company would continue to work collectively with a view to improve the championship. The President assured all the participants measures have been taken to ensure a befitting colourful conferences and the final stage of the championship scheduled to hold later in the year at the Indoor Sports Hall of the national stadium, Surulere, Lagos. While expressing appreciation to all the stakeholders for their unflinching support, she urged them to sustain the tempo towards the overall development of various sporting event...

KSrelief's Volunteer Medical Team in Kenya Performs 28 Cochlear Implant Surgeries for Children

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The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center's KS relief's volunteer medical team performed 28 cochlear implant surgeries for children in the Republic of Kenya on Saturday, all of which were completed successfully. Speech and language rehabilitation services were provided to 28 children, and 28 educational sessions for the children's families were organized, benefiting 50 individuals.  This assistance was part of the Saudi Sama'a Volunteer Program for cochlear implantation and auditory rehabilitation for Kenyan and Somali children in Kenya, with the participation of 20 volunteers from various medical specialties.

Makoda Charges Schools Proprietors To Follow Rules, Guidelines

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..... Assures Government Support To Achieve Quality Education  Kano State Commissioner of Education Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda has charged Proprietors of Private Schools to strictly adhere to the laid down rules and regulations governing private schools operations. In a statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Ministry, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, said Dr. Ali Makoda made the call while receiving the executive members of National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, Kano Chapter who paid a courtesy visit in his office. Makoda emphasized that there is need for private schools owners to work closely with State Private and Voluntary Schools Institutions Board to achieve quality education. While responding to the issue of multi taxation of private schools, the commissioner pledged to put hands together and come out with proper solutions to address the problem. He revealed out that the administration of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf is developing new policies...

Kano Governor's College Old Students Association To Hold 15th Anniversary

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The Governor's College Old Students Association in Kano is set to hold its 15th anniversary, themed "Kwankwaso Dream, Our Reality".  Briefing the State Commissioner of Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda on the up- coming programme at his office, the Secretary General of the association Aminu Bashir Idris said the event aims to celebrate Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's contributions to education in the state.  In a statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Ministry, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, said, Aminu Bashir recalled that during his tenure as governor, Kwankwaso prioritized students' welfare, providing a solid foundation for their educational careers, and even sponsoring some to study abroad. He explained that key highlights of the anniversary include celebrating Kwankwaso's legacy by bringing together old students to share memories of Kwankwaso's contributions to education in Kano State. Aminu disclosed that studen...

Sardaunan Kasar Hausa Maituta Confers Title of Santurakin Sardaunan Hausa on Ibrahim Yaro Dawakin Tofa

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In a significant ceremony held in Daura, Honourable Alhassan Ado Doguwa OON, Sardaunan Kasar Hausa Maituta, conferred the prestigious title of Santurakin Sardaunan Hausa upon Ibrahim Yaro Dawakin Tofa.  This honour was bestowed upon him mere hours after Honourable Doguwa himself received the esteemed title of Sardaunan Kasar Hausa Maituta from the Emir of Daura, Dr. Umar Faruk Umar OON. The turbanning ceremony underscores the esteemed recognition of Ibrahim Yaro Dawakin Tofa's redpect and loyalty s and commitment to the HonourableDoguwa, as well as his dedication to upholding the values and traditions of the Hausa heritage.  As Santurakin Sardaunan Hausa, he is expected to play a pivotal role in supporting Honourable Doguwa's initiatives and promoting the welfare of the people, and any other assignment assing to him by Saradaunan ƙasar Hausa Maituta This development further solidifies the strong bond between the leadership and the community, highlighting the im...

NSSF summons meeting ahead basketball conferences in four states

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The President of the Nigerian Sports Federation (NSSF), Olabisi Joseph has invited four hosting states ahead of the 25th edition of Nestle Milo basketball championship for boys and girls categories from April 23rd to 25th in Lagos. The four hosting state include Kano, Oyo, Delta and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja while the grand final stage of the championship will be play in Lagos later in the year. A statement signed by the NSSF's Secretary General, Ola Funsho Usman PhD and made it available to newsmen, said the president directed to invite the state coordinators to ascertain and discuss the level of preparations aimed at ensuring a befitting and hitch free conferences. The President assured that the federation will continue to do their best towards promoting and development of various sporting events in the state and the country at large. While expressing appreciation to the National Sports Commission, the sponsors of basketball,...

Athletics: NGO issues 14- day Ultimatum to MTN, MoC, Nilayo, AFN, Others to Pay Athletes or Face Litigation

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The hierachy of Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative, an NGO reputed in fighting for athletes welfare and transperency in sports have issued a 14-day ultimatum to MTN, Making of Champions, Nilayo sports marketing company, AFN and Premium Trust Bank to quickly facilitate athletes payments to winners of the Marathon races they sponsored and organized. In a strong statement issued by the Chairman, CEO and Board of Trustees of Athletics and Other Sports Development Initiative Hon Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe aveered that it is criminal for companies to collect funds from sponsors for competitions and refused to pay athletes their cash prices. An NGO registered by law to promote accountability,  transperency and good governance and to ensure the welfare of athletes, sportsmen, coaches, officials in the sports industry without limitation cannot watch while athletes are allegedly openly robbed and short changed. The NGO is therefore, calling on the aforementioned...