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Former Chairman of Gombe State Football Association and Gombe United FC, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the recent defeat of Nigeria’s CHAN Eagles, attributing their 4-0 loss to Sudan to systemic rot in the Nigerian football league. In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Saturday, Gombe stated he had anticipated the team’s poor outing, citing previous concerns shared with a football official. “I expected the loss, having earlier expressed my lack of confidence in the team and its technical crew,” he said. Gombe also noted that Nigeria’s football development should be far…
Former Chairman of Gombe State Football Association and Gombe United FC, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the recent defeat of Nigeria’s CHAN Eagles, attributing their 4-0 loss to Sudan to systemic rot in the Nigerian football league. In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Saturday, Gombe stated he had anticipated the team’s poor outing, citing previous concerns shared with a football official. “I expected the loss, having earlier expressed my lack of confidence in the team and its technical crew,” he said. Gombe also noted that Nigeria’s football development should be far…
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has docked its special mission vessel, DB Lagos, at Nigerdock, Snake Island Integrated Free Zone, Lagos, for maintenance work. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, inspected the vessel and reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s shipbuilding and repair capacity. Dr. Mobereola expressed satisfaction with the progress made and described the project as a clear demonstration of Nigeria’s capability to handle sophisticated ship repairs and construction. He emphasized that the inspection aligns with the vision of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, to develop local capacity in…
Following effort to promote waste management, the Statewide Waste and Environmental Education Foundation (SWEEP) in collaboration with the Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA), Anambra Waste Recyclers Association (ASWRA), and Ministry of Environment organized a two-day event to mark World Environment Day 2025. The event, themed “Citizens and Corporate Participation as a Solution to Plastic Pollution,” aimed to raise awareness about the devastating impact of plastic waste on the environment, health, and economy. The One-day symposium was held in Awka, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss environmental issues and sustainability. Amb. Obuesi Phillips, Chairman ASWRA Board/Urban Waste Dynamics Ltd, emphasized…
The Chief Executive Officer of Green White Green Sports Centre Limited, and Sports entrepreneur Hon. Ahmed Shuibu Gara-Gombe, led a delegation to Kano State to pay a condolence visit to the people and government of the state. The team was received by the Director of the Kano State Sports Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Umar Fagge. The visit was prompted by the tragic loss of life of 22 talented athletes from Kano State that participated in the National Sports Festival Gateway Games in Ogun State. The team, which included Dr. Alex Mana, Col. Abbas Mohammed (RTD), and other officials, expressed deep concern…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Delta State and across the country as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. He urged the Islamic faithful to emulate the virtues of Prophet Mohammed by embracing the spirit of sacrifice, which the Holy Prophet exemplified. In a Sallah message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the Governor described Eid-el-Kabir as a season of love, peace, unity, and sacrifice. He called on Nigerians to continue promoting peaceful co-existence, and to show love and compassion to one another, regardless of religious or ethnic differences. The Governor also…
The Delta State government has approved series of multi-billion naira road construction and rehabilitation projects aimed at improving infrastructure and boosting economic activities across the state. The council also approved the release of N6.7 billion as the state’s counterpart funding to access the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) grant for educational development. The approvals, which were announced at the end of the State Exco meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in Asaba, are part of the administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance road connectivity in urban and rural communities, while also strengthening the basic education sector. The Commissioner for Works…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, on the occasion of his 66th birth anniversary on Friday June 6, 2025. While rejoicing with Orubebe, the Burutu Local Government Area born leader, Governor Oborevwori, described him as a respected statesman and passionate advocate for the development of the Niger Delta region. The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, praised Orubebe’s contributions to national development, particularly during his tenure as Minister, where he played a pivotal role in advancing key infrastructure and peace-building initiatives…
Following the review of The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) core Principles, the agency has called for feedbacks from financial services industry stakeholders, policy makers towards the ongoing revision of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance System The proposed revision launched by IADI in May 2025, is a significant step towards enhancing the resilience and relevance of deposit insurance frameworks in the face of an evolving global financial landscape. Specifically, the revision is aimed at comprehensively addressing structural changes, including digital innovation, the growing role of deposit insurers in resolution, and lessons learned…
Following a statement credited to former Vice President Alhaji Abubakar Atiku of seeding the Vice President position to Peter Obi, the Obidient Movement has come out in a media statement to explain the stand of the Labour party Leader’s position. According to the Obidient Movement Statement which stated, “That it been inundated with calls from our members within and outside the country, including other members of the public, regarding a media publication claiming that our principal, Peter Obi, has been offered the running mate position to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the new coalition being formed ahead of 2027 In a…