GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON has launched the 2024 Nationwide League One Season and presented licenses to 13 state-sponsored clubs participating in the tournament. Speaking at the launching ceremony held at Jewel Hall of School of Nursing and Midwifery, Gombe, the Governor emphasized his commitment to youth development and employment creation through sports initiatives. “Our aim is to empower young people, make them productive members of society and reduce unemployment,” he stated. Represented by the Commissioner of Youths and Sport Development, Hon. Adamu Inuwa Ibrahim, Governor Inuwa highlighted Gombe State’s recent achievements across various sectors, including sports. “Just…
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AS he marks his 81st birthday on Sunday December 17th, roughly six months after the completion of his two terms as President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari’s story continues to resonate with a nation that values honesty, accountability and compassion. It is an occasion to reflect on 13 top facts in the life of the former President, moments to remember as he quietly marks this birthday in his hometown, Daura with clear directives that there will be no public events marking the occasion. The first thing to say is that he was born on 17 December 1942, in the historic town…