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The organiser of the 10km annual Owan marathon said it will sponsor athletes from Owan communities to Sports University in Afuze. The organiser, Chris Ojo, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Tuesday. He said that the athletes to benefit athletes who participates at the annual event...

Education

Human Interest

Katsina distributes wheelchairs, learning kits to 500 out-of-school children

The Katsina State Government, on Tuesday, distributed wheelchairs and learning kits to at least 500 out-of-school children in the state. In a speech at the launch of the distribution of the items in Katsina, Gov. Dikko Radda said the gesture aimed towards reducing the out-of-school children, and increasing school enrollment. Radda, represented by his Chief...

Health

NDLEA destroys 8,000kgs of illicit drugs in Yobe

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday carried out the public destruction of 8,166.95 kilogrammes of illicit substances seized in Yobe, marking the first such exercise in the state’s history. Retired Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Marwa, Chairman and Chief Executive of the NDLEA, described the event as a “historic and symbolic milestone” in the war...