DAMBE : Whither Traditional Hausa Boxing?
By Olabode Moses The arena is sand filled, music from traditional drummers, musicians and cheer leaders rent the air. The spectators gaze admiringly at the enthralling spectacle before them, the place is reminiscent of the ancient Roman gladiatorial amphitheatre. Local drinks, snacks and cigarette vendors parade their wares with abandon. Young men in search of […]
Governor Obaseki to construct 25 new roads
By Ebere Chukwu The Edo State Government has earmarked 25 new roads for construction across the state in the coming weeks, as it intensifies efforts to deliver projects that will transform the socio-economic landscape of the state. Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Osarodion Ogie Esq., disclosed this during a chat with journalists, in Benin […]
Sokoto defunct CPC members cries marginalisation, seeks Tinubu led panel’s intervention
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto MEMBERS of the Sokoto state chapter of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change(CPC), yesterday regrouped to lament over alleged total marginalisation from affairs of governance and appointments by the Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal led administration in the state. They unanimously appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to earnestly intervene by requesting the […]