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Nigerian National League One Set to Kick Off in Kano

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Abdulgaffar Oladimeji addressing journalists during the briefing

 

The Nigerian National League One is set to commence on May 3rd, 2023, in Kano, according to Abdulgaffar Oladimeji, the league’s national media officer. Speaking to journalists in Kano on Saturday, Oladimeji assured the public that preparations are in top gear to inaugurate the opening game.

He revealed that the league’s secretariat is well-prepared to televise live broadcasts of the game, where important dignitaries from across the country will be in attendance. Sixteen clubs will participate in the league, with matches to be played at the Sani Abacha Stadium Kofar Mata and Kano Pillars Stadium in Sabongari, both in Kano.

In addition, the Ahmadu Bello University stadium located within the university campus will be used in Kaduna state, while the Pantami Stadium will be used in Gombe, the Sokoto Giginya Memorial Stadium, and the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium will be used in Bauchi.

Abdulgafar Oladimeji, an Editorial Board Member of NIGERIAN TRACKER, has been appointed as the National Media Officer of Nigeria’s Nationwide League One

President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Kano branch, Zaharaddin Sale, has assured Oladimeji of the cooperation of sports journalists in Kano for the success of the league. Oladimeji, who is a veteran journalist, announced that from now on, every football club in Kano must have a media officer, as the media is the mirror of sports.

As part of preparations, media officers of all football clubs will undergo a capacity-building workshop on May 2nd, one day before the league’s commencement. According to NIGERIAN TRACKER, the Secretary of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Kano State council, Comrade Abba Murtala, expressed gratitude on behalf of the journalist family in Kano and beyond for Oladimeji’s appointment as the media officer, emphasizing that Oladimeji’s success is also theirs.

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Mutiu Adepoju Urges NFF to Retain Augustine Eguavoen as Super Eagles Coach

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Former international, Mutiu Adepoju, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to keep Augustine Eguavoen in charge of the Super Eagles.

Eguavoen took charge of the Super Eagles in interim capacity in September.

The 59-year-old guided the team to qualify for AFCON 2025 with three wins, two draws and one defeat.

The NFF are reportedly still planning to hire a foreign coach for the three-time African champions.

Adepoju however said his former teammate should stay in charge of the team.

“I would rate him very well. Number one, we’ve qualified for the AFCON, which is one of the objectives,” he told Brila FM.

“I would say he has done well and is still doing well.

“They should keep encouraging him. I believe he’s getting things done, I will rate him high, let just keep supporting him.”

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Kano State Hosts 8th Annual Audit Forum to Enhance Transparency and Accountability

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The 8th Annual Audit Forum, organized by the Office of the Auditor General of Kano State, was held recently, focusing on strengthening transparency and accountability in public financial management. .

Isma’ila Musa, the Auditor General of Kano State, welcomed the participants and highlighted the constitutional and legal mandates that guide the auditing process. “Sections 125(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and 36(i) of the Kano State Audit Law, 2021 (as amended) mandate the Office of the Auditor General to audit the accounts and financial statements of the State Government and all Offices and Courts,” he stated.

Musa expressed immense gratitude to His Excellency, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, for his support in making the event possible. “It is very important to note that a strengthened fiscal transparency will help build trust in governance,” he emphasized. He added that the Audit Forum is a reform intended to reduce opportunities for corruption and abuse of public resources, thereby increasing the efficiency of public expenditures.

The Auditor General also acknowledged the contributions of various officials, including the Hon. Commissioner Ministry of Planning and Budget, the Accountant General, the Executive Chairman of Kano Internal Revenue Services, and former Auditors General, among others. “My sincere appreciation to all the invitees here present for honoring our invitation. I wish us a successful 8th Kano State Annual Audit Forum,” Musa concluded.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Honorable Tukur Fagge, praised the exercise for its potential to enhance resource management and ensure the success of the tasks at hand. “This exercise will enhance resources management and will realize the success of the task,” Fagge stated.

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Sarkin Shanon Kano, Shehu Muhammad Dankadai, who served as the royal father of the day, also graced the event, adding to the significance of the occasion.

The forum underscored the commitment of the Kano State Government to upholding transparency and accountability, reflecting the administration’s dedication to effective and efficient service delivery.

 

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Breaking: Former Secretary of Federal Electoral Commission, FEDECO, Ahmadu Kurfi Passes On at 93

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Late Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi

 

A former secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi, has passed away.

A family source, Jafar Yakubu, informed NIGERIAN TRACKER about the death of the pioneer secretary of the Federal Electoral Commission, who supervised the 1979 general election.

 

Jafar Yakubu said Alhaji Ahmadu Kurfi died at the age of 93 and his Janaza funeral prayers will take place by 2:30 PM at Kurfi in KATSINA state .

 

Dr. Amadu Kurfi, OFR, was born in 1931. He was a former chairman of the then Marketing Board, former Federal Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence, and the first person to acquire a BSc degree in the whole of Katsina State, at University College London in 1957.

 

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