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Nigeria@65: Danjuma Tsaragi Calls for Peace, Condemns Banditry in Kwara The Vice Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), North Central, Alhaji Usman Danjuma Tsaragi, has appealed to protesting youths in Tsaragi to embrace dialogue rather than violence in addressing the growing security challenges in parts of Kwara North and South. Alhaji Danjuma Tsaragi was reacting to a viral video circulating on social media, which showed youths staging a protest at the Emir’s Palace in Tsaragi over worsening insecurity in the area. While acknowledging the youths’ constitutional right to peaceful protest, he stressed that such demonstrations must be carried out within the confines of the law. He further cautioned against politicizing the unfortunate security situation in the region. “Dialogue is better than violence. Allow appropriate authorities to take over the situation,” he remarked. The ZLP leader also commiserated with the people of Oke-Ode over Sunday’s banditry attack. He condemned the kil...

A Year of Impact: Celebrating Sheikh Abubakar Issa Authentic Salaty Saiful Quadiriyah It has been a year of impactful and positive contributions to humanity, particularly to orphans and the less privileged in the Malete community, as Sheikh Abubakar Issa Authentic Salaty Saiful Quadiriyah marks the first anniversary of establishing his Arabic school and mosque. The anniversary celebration was filled with memorable activities that recalled the glorious day the new mosque edifice was constructed. Distinguished scholars graced the occasion, making it a truly remarkable event. Professor Amusa AbdulRaheem of Kwara State University kickstarted the week-long event alongside other notable "Dakatirans." Sheikh Suleiman Danborn Mukada Agba also honored the gathering, and my good friend, Dr. Mahmood Musa Danjuma of the University of Ilorin, was one of the guest speakers. The grand finale was officiated by none other than the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Bashir (OON), who br...

2026 World Cup Dream Still Alive, Says Supporters Club Vice Chairman The Vice Chairman of the Super Eagles Supporters Club, Mr. Abraham Peters, has called on Nigerians — especially football enthusiasts — to genuinely rally behind the Super Eagles in their quest to secure a ticket for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria on Saturday defeated the Amavubi of Rwanda by a lone goal, courtesy of Tolu Arokodare’s strike in the 51st minute. Speaking to journalists shortly after the match, Mr.  Abraham acknowledged that the game might not have been the most beautiful to watch, but emphasized that securing the maximum three points was the most important outcome at this critical stage of the qualifiers. “As we look ahead to the next match against South Africa in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, this is the time to rally behind the Super Eagles with unwavering support,” he said. A seasoned football administrator and supporter, Mr. Abraham Peters stressed that now is the time to believe in the team and tru...

ZLP Chieftain Preaches Interfaith Harmony as Muslims Mark 1447 AH Maolud Nabbiy As Muslims across the globe celebrate this year’s Maolud Nabbiy, the Vice Chairman (North Central) of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Alhaji Usman Danjuma Tsaragi, has called on the faithful to renew their commitment to the teachings of Prophet Mohammed (SAW) by closely following his tenets. Alhaji Danjuma made this call in a statement on Friday to commemorate the auspicious occasion, urging Muslims to remain united and avoid acts capable of tarnishing the image of the Prophet and his companions. He described the Maolud celebration as “a moment of deep reflection on one’s journey in life,” noting that it provides an opportunity to make necessary adjustments towards the right path. The ZLP chieftain also emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence and interfaith harmony as essential ingredients for building an egalitarian society. The Federal Government had earlier declared today a public holiday to mar...

 Kwara Coach Lauds NTTF, Urges Other Sports to Tackle Age Fraud Technical Representative of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (North Central) and Kwara State coach, Kehinde Aiyelabegan, has expressed satisfaction with the organisation of table tennis events at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba. Coach Aiyelabegan praised the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) for ensuring that most participating states presented athletes within the approved age limit of 15 years. Speaking with journalists in Asaba on the sidelines of the table tennis events, he noted that the competition has lived up to expectations. He described this year’s table tennis tournament as “seamless and effective,” urging stakeholders to sustain the momentum as a shining example for other sports federations.  “The Nigeria Table Tennis Federation has done well by putting strong measures in place to curtail age cheating, and only a few states were caught and disqualified,” Aiyelabegan said. He added ...

Edo State Reaffirms Commitment to Grooming Young Athletes Through National Youth Games The Edo State Government has reiterated its commitment to using the National Youth Games (NYG) as a platform for discovering and nurturing future champions, stressing that the true essence of the competition lies in grassroots sports development rather than medal counts. Speaking with journalists at the ongoing Games in Asaba, the Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations at the Edo State Sports Commission, Mrs. Chikere Sabina, commended the state government for providing the right platform for youths to harness their potential through sports. She noted that while some states focus on medals and cash rewards as motivation—often fueling age cheating—the Edo State Government remains committed to grooming genuine talents for long-term growth. “The Youth Games are meant for talent discovery and grassroots development. Edo State is focused on nurturing these talents in line with the vision o...

Money and Medal Rewards Fuel Age Cheating at National Youth Games – Sabina The lure of medals and cash rewards for potential champions has been identified as a major factor driving the rise of age cheating at the National Youth Games (NYG). The Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations at the Edo State Sports Commission, Mrs. Chikere Sabina, made this known while speaking with journalists at the ongoing Youth Games in Asaba. According to her, the primary motive of the NYG is grassroots sports development and talent discovery, but the introduction of financial incentives and medal targets by some states has encouraged unethical practices. “Once medals and cash rewards are attached, administrators tend to push athletes who are above the age limit just to impress their principals and bosses. This paves the way for proliferation of age cheats by states,” Sabina remarked. She further noted that it would be unrealistic to expect the Youth Games to be completely free of age chea...