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 Kaduna Targets ₦120bn IGR In 2026 — KADIRS Chairman   Kaduna State has set an Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target of ₦120 billion for the 2026 fiscal year, with the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) expected to play a central role in achieving the target. The Executive Chairman of KADIRS, Jerry Adams, FCTI, FNIM, FCE, CNA, disclosed this during the Service’s Annual Performance Review, Work Plan, and Strategic Retreat.  He explained that although the state government approved ₦74 billion as KADIRS’ official revenue target, the Service raised its internal benchmark to ₦80.09 billion to motivate staff to exceed expectations. He further stated that the proposed 2026 budget by the Kaduna State Planning and Budget Commission stands at ₦117.28 billion, with KADIRS expected to generate ₦74.28 billion, while Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) are projected to generate ₦43.24 billion. According to Adams, the retreat was convened to strengthen implement...

Ohio University fires coach Brian Smith following serious professional misconduct allegations  Ohio University has fired football coach Brian Smith, citing what it described as “serious professional misconduct,” bringing a sudden end to a tenure that began less than a year ago. Smith had been placed on indefinite leave on Dec. 1, and the university announced Wednesday that it had terminated his contract for cause following an internal administrative review. School officials said the review concluded Smith engaged in conduct that violated professional standards and reflected unfavorably on the university, though no specific details were disclosed about the findings or the nature of the misconduct. Smith’s attorney, Rex Elliott, sharply criticized the decision, saying the termination is being strongly contested. Elliott said Smith is “shocked and dismayed” by the outcome and plans to challenge what he called a wrongful dismissal in an effort to clear his name. He described Smith as a...

 I will not be vice president to anybody in 2027– Rotimi Amaechi( Former Minister of transportation) Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has vowed not to deputize any presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. There has been speculation that the former governor would deputize ex-vice president, Atiku Abubakar, who is likely emerging as the flagbearer of the African Democratic Congress, ADC.But speaking at an event in Abuja, Amaechi clarified that he is too presidential to be anybody’s vice. “I will not be vice president to anybody. There are too many reasons why I won’t be vice president to anybody.The first reason is that I’m too presidential to be vice”, he said. According to Amaechi, who is also eyeing the presidential ticket of the ADC, the problem with the office of vice president is not ceremonial, it is structural. The former governor of Rivers State claimed that in Nigeria, the office of the vice president is designed to be subordinate, often powerl...

 I was once given a Governorship opportunity but I rejected it because they said I must join their cult- Archbishop Onyeka Nzekwesi  During his crusade and empowered program in Eziowelle this evening, the General  Overseer of Jesus is Alive ministry, Archbishop Onyeka Nzekwesi, narrated how some high profiled group of people came to meet him and offered him the opportunity of becoming a Governor. According to the Clergyman, he rejected the offer because they told him that he must first be initiated into their cult, Archbishop Onyeka said he told them that the Jesus he knows and has is enough for him hence there is no need joining their cult or becoming a Governor. He emphatically stated that his position today as an archbishop is more honorable and profound than the position of a governor which he rejected due to the stringent conditions attached to the offer by those group of people . 

 Anambra Chief Judge, Anyachebelu, Releases 7 Inmates At Medium Security Custodial Centre Awka, Denies Bail To Man “Marrying” his Sister. The Anambra State Chief Judge, Justice Onochie Anyachebelu, has concluded the 2025 annual prison visit at the Medium Security Custodial Centre Awka, where he released seven inmates and granted bail to about seven others, ordering that the trials of those granted bail be continued at the regular courts. Justice Anyachebelu, during court proceedings that lasted for hours, denied bail to a rape suspect, Chukwujioke Ezeibekwe from Ekwulobia, who told the court that he did not rape anyone but “married” and now has two children with his biological sister, as the matter was adjourned to January 20, 2026. Addressing journalists after the court session, Justice Anyachebelu noted that the routine visit offers an opportunity to review the cases of some inmates with a view to helping decongest correctional facilities, while regretting that the crime rate is ...

SERAP seeks court order to restrain FG from suspending sachet alcohol ban The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has approached the federal high court in Lagos to seek an order restraining the federal government from suspending enforcement actions relating to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol products. This follows a recent directive from the office of the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), which suspended all enforcement actions related to the proposed ban

A  private jet owned by NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has crashed at the Statesville Airport in North Carolina.  Sadly, early reports indicate Greg and his wife Cristina Grossu Biffle, along with their children, were aboard and are possibly four of the five fatalities reported in this accident.  Greg and his wife recently helped victims of hurricane Helene utilizing their own personal helicopter to deliver food and satellite kits. Cristina is a successful realtor as well as a philanthropist alongside her husband.  Gregory Jack Biffle, nicknamed "the Biff", is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the ARCA Menards Series West, driving the Nos. 23/24 Chevrolet SS for Sigma Performance Services. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy.

 PRESS RELEASE FG Moves to Revive Abandoned Government Press, End Years of Waste The Federal Government will take decisive steps to halt years of waste and neglect following an inspection of the long-abandoned Government Printer facility in Abuja by the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Thursday. During the visit, the Minister expressed deep concern over the state of the facility, describing the abandonment of the multi-billion-naira project as unacceptable and inconsistent with the Federal Government’s renewed focus on prudence, accountability, and optimal use of public assets under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minister recalled that the foundation stone for the facility was laid in 2001 during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, noting that the project is about 70 per cent completed, with several high-grade printing pieces of equipment supplied as far back as 2007. Shockingly, many ...

 Russia accuses West of seeking to destabilise Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger The West is attempting to destabilise the situation in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, countries with which Russia’s cooperation is gaining momentum, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin said in an interview with TASS. “These problems are real, and their impact on the situation in Africa should not be underestimated,” the diplomat noted. “They include, above all, the threats of terrorism and extremism, transnational crime, internal political crises, interethnic conflicts, and interstate tensions. The situation is particularly difficult in the Saharan-Sahel region, the Horn of Africa, and the Great Lakes region.” Moscow believes that effective and long-term conflict resolution in regional hotspots can be achieved primarily “through the leading role of Africans themselves in this process and solely in their own interests.” “Our approaches in this area are based on unconditional respect for the sove...

 'Horrific patterns of violations' seen in RSF's Zamzam camp take over, where over 1,000 civilians killed- UN report A report published Thursday by the UN human rights office documented widespread killings, rape, torture, and abductions committed during a three-day offensive by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Zamzam internally displaced persons camp in April. According to the report, at least 1,013 civilians were killed during the attack between April 11 and 13, which it described as "a consistent pattern of serious violations of international humanitarian law and gross violations of international human rights law." Of those killed, 319 were summarily executed, either inside the camp or while attempting to flee, the office said. The report said some civilians were killed in their homes during house-to-house searches, while others were killed in markets, schools, health facilities, and mosques. More than 400,000 residents were displaced again as ...

 Anambra State Govt sets January 1, 2026, Deadline for Relocation of Traders to Kilometre 8 Market  By Ebele Iyke Odili  The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its directives for the final relocation of the remaining traders operating on Port Harcourt Road, Uga Street and Atani Road, Onitsha, to the Allied Building Materials International Market, Nteje, located at Kilometre 8, Onitsha–Enugu Expressway. Speaking during an official visit to the market in Nteje, the Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo, on Trade and Markets, Chief Evarist Uba, announced that affected traders have been given up to January 1, 2026, to complete their relocation to the permanent site. Chief Uba said that the relocation directive affects the following Unions: Iron Dealers, God’s Favor Building Materials, Premier Lock-Up, Trinity and Unity, PVC Pipe,  Combined Building Materials, and Plastic Tanks, others currently operating outside the approved market locations in Onitsha. He emp...

 18th December, 2025 PRESS RELEASE SCHOOL PROTECTION SECURITY: PROACTIVE POLICING AS DELTA POLICE ENGAGE HEADS OF SCHOOLS, STRENGTHEN SCHOOL SAFETY. In a decisive move to consolidate public safety and protect educational institutions, the Delta State Police Command on 17th December 2025, held a strategic security meeting with heads of public and private schools across the State. The meeting, convened on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, was led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, with the Coordinator of the Safe School Initiative in Delta State, ACP George Efeizomor, and key education stakeholders in attendance. The engagement, which had sixty-two (62) heads of schools and teachers present, focused on reinforcing school safety in view of recent cases of student abductions recorded in parts of the country. Key issues discussed included the fencing of school premises, the install...

Police ACP slumps and dies in Abakaliki. The police Community in Ebonyi State has been thrown into mourning following the death of an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Ogbon-Inu Taiwo Popoola. The deceased an officer in charge of the State Intelligence Department (SID), reportedly slumped during a management meeting at the Command Headquarters Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, around 11 o'clock in the morning According to the police source as disclosed to NTA, he suddenly developed breathing difficulties and began gasping for breath during the meeting, prompting his being rushed to the hospital for medical attention. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations officer in the state, DSP Joshua Ukandu, said he had crisis during a meeting and was rushed to the hospital but unfortunately, could not survive it. Meanwhile, his remains have been deposited at the morgue of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital (AE-FUTHA 1) in Abakaliki.

 BENUE BOOSTS CHILD PROTECTION WITH GRADUATION OF 60 UNICEF-BACKED SOCIAL WORKERS  Benue State has taken a major step toward strengthening child protection and social welfare services with the graduation of 60 Auxiliary Social Workers (ASWs) trained to serve vulnerable children and families at the grassroots. The graduation ceremony, held on Wednesday, marked the successful completion of a programme jointly supported by the Benue State Government, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and the Benue State Bureau for International Cooperation and Development (BICD). Speaking at the event themed “Building Community Resilience Through Professional Auxiliary Social Work,” the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Mrs. Theresa Apochi-Ikwue, described the initiative as a strategic response to gaps in child protection services across the state. She said the newly trained ASWs would...

 Denying your partner sex can lead to two years’ imprisonment for emotional abuse - Ghana Police ACP Ghana Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Dennis Fiakpui, has stated that denying a partner s3x can lead to emotional abuse charges under Ghana’s Domestic Violence Act 732 of 2007. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the Oti Regional Deputy Commander, revealed that women who refuse their husbands s3x could be charged for emotional abuse and when found guilty, jailed to a maximum of two years’ imprisonment.  He said the law is also applicable to men who may deny their wives s3x, encouraging such emotionally abused women to also lodge complaints with the police. “If your husbands refuse to eat your food and make you unhappy and cause you emotional pain, you can also report it to the police and if your husbands come home late and cause you to be unhappy, you can make a case at DOVSSU,” he said.  ACP Fiakpui added that women who refused to give s3x to their husbands s...

  45-year-old father of two has tragically died after waiting 34 hours for life-saving antibiotics at a Midlands hospital, with investigators concluding his death could have been avoided.   The disabled man was referred to Bassetlaw Hospital in Nottinghamshire in November 2022 for intravenous (IV) antibiotics to treat a urinary infection. However, a report by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) found serious failures in his care, The Mirror reported.   The man, who lived in supported accommodation in Ollerton, had Alexander disease, a rare and incurable neurological condition that affected his mobility, breathing, and ability to communicate. He required round-the-clock care and had a permanent catheter, making him prone to infections.   According to the investigation, despite clear advice from paramedics and care home staff that he needed IV antibiotics, hospital doctors delayed treatment. He eventually received the correct medication more than a da...

 NIWA Pledges Zero Tolerance for Waterway Accidents The Chairman of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Alhaji Muktar Shagari, has vowed stricter enforcement of safety regulations and improved monitoring to curb accidents on Nigeria’s inland waterways. Shagari made the pledge on Thursday in Lokoja while resuming office, saying safety would be non-negotiable under his leadership and aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He said the Board would prioritise tougher safety enforcement, enhanced monitoring systems and professionalism to prevent avoidable loss of lives on the waterways.

CYBERCRIME: NIGERIA POLICE APPREHENDS SUSPECT OVER MICROSOFT 365 CYBERATTACKS The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF–NCCC) has apprehended high-profile internet fraud suspects involved in targeted cyberattacks against the email systems of major corporate organisations through the deployment of phishing links and malicious software. This significant breakthrough followed credible and actionable intelligence received from Microsoft Corporation, United States of America, through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which revealed the use of a sophisticated phishing toolkit known as RaccoonO365. The toolkit was designed to create fraudulent Microsoft login portals aimed at harvesting user credentials and unlawfully accessing the email platforms of corporate, financial, and educational institutions. Consequently, the NPF–NCCC initiated a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation in collaboration with Microsoft, the FBI, and the United States Secret Service. Investig...

 ANAMBRA SECURITY: CP ORUTUGU COMMENDS THREE POLICE OFFICERS FOR DISPLAY OF COURAGE, SWIFT RESPONSE AND PROFESSIONALISM IN THE LINE OF DUTY  The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc mnips Phd today 18th of December 2025 commended Inspector Okoma Ewa, Corporal Chawalamoke Godsfavour and Constable Emekwisore Ifeanyi for their exceptional display of courage, swift response to an incident and high level of professionalism in the line of duty. These officers demonstrated uncommon bravery and tactical efficiency while responding promptly to a reported incident, thereby denying armed hoodlums the space they enjoy to commit havoc, recovery of arms, stolen money, and other incriminating items. Their actions reflect on the core values of the Nigeria Police Force and underscore the importance of discipline, dedication, and service to the public. The CP praised the officers for their commitment to duty, describing their conduct as exemplary and worthy of emulation by other person...

 Drama As Constituent Refunds Kachia/Kagarko Reps Member’s Empowerment Funds Over Alleged Disrespect By Aide  A youth advocate, Comrade Bernard Kundi Bulus, has announced the refund of an empowerment fund sent to his father, citing concerns over dignity, disrespect, and a breakdown of trust with a serving member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Gabriel Saleh. In a statement released on Wednesday, the advocate said the decision followed 24 hours of intense pressure, appeals, and interventions. Despite acknowledging the gesture from the lawmaker, he said the fund had “unfortunately birthed nothing but disrespect and insults” from the outset, prompting the decision to return the money in full. According to the statement, attempts to refund the money directly to the lawmaker were unsuccessful, as several individuals allegedly declined to provide his account details on instructions from his camp. As a result, the funds were returned through the lawmaker’s media assistant, Nehe...

 EFCC Arraigns Three Indians,  Nigerian  for Alleged Criminal Breach of Trust The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC,  on Wednesday,  December 17, 2025 arraigned three Indians,  Lalit Sarwat, Ravi Raghavendra and Gagan Sarswat—alongside an Ilorin-based dispatch manager, Oniyide Samuel, before  Justice Sulaiman Akanbi of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin They were arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and criminal breach of trust, contrary to and punishable under Sections 97 and 314 of the Penal Code. The Commission alleged that the defendants, while being servants in the employment of KAM Steel Integrated Company Limited, conspired among themselves between November 2024 and September 2025 to commit criminal breach of trust. Count one of the charge reads: “That you, Lalit Sarwat, Kumar Saroj (at large), Oniyide Samuel (trading under the name and style of Incognito Steel), Ravi Raghavendra and Gagan Sarswat,...

 Zambia president approves law expanding parliament months before election Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema on Thursday signed into law constitutional changes that will expand the country's parliament, Reuters reported. The changes increase the number of members of parliament to around 280 from 167 currently by creating more constituencies, reserving 40 new seats for women, youth and people with disabilities, and allowing the president to appoint 11 members instead of eight previously. Hichilema, who will run for a second presidential term in the August 2026 election, said during a signing ceremony that the changes were being made in good faith and there was adequate consultation. He previously argued that some constituencies were too big for effective service delivery and should be split into smaller ones. Some opposition politicians have criticised the move to increase the number of members of parliament at a time when the country is still emerging from a protracted debt...

 Sudan’s Burhan visits Egypt for talks on ongoing war with paramilitary RSF Leaders of Sudan and Egypt discussed on Thursday ways to strengthen bilateral relations and the latest Sudanese developments amid ongoing fighting with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Head of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, arrived in Cairo for a one-day visit, and was welcomed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi upon arrival. An Egyptian presidency statement said the two leaders discussed the latest situation in Sudan and regional and international efforts to restore peace and stability in the country. Sisi affirmed Egypt’s support for the Sudanese people and its firm position on Sudan's unity, sovereignty, security, and stability. In another statement, the presidency reiterated support for US President Donald Trump’s vision to achieve peace and security in Sudan, expressing concern over the ongoing escalation across the neighboring country, especially ...

 Senate confirms Fani-Kayode, Reno Omokri, 62 others as ambassadors The Senate on Thursday confirmed 64 ambassadorial nominees of President Bola Tinubu, including a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, and a former presidential aide, Reno Omokri. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, which said all the nominees were screened and found suitable for appointment. The exercise came 48 hours after the upper chamber confirmed three non-career ambassadorial nominees — Lateef Kayode Are (Ogun State), Aminu Dalhatu (Jigawa State), and Emmanuel Ayodele Oke (Oyo State)—bringing the total number of confirmed ambassadors to 67. Among those cleared on Thursday were a former Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; a former Special Adviser on New Media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri; a former presidential aide, Ita Enang; and a former senator, Grace Bent. Others include a former Chairman of the...

 Court Grants Ngige Bail Despite EFCC Objections, Sparks Debate Over Corruption Trials In a move stirring controversy, former Labour Minister and ex-Anambra State Governor, Dr. Chris Ngige, has been granted bail by Justice Maryam Aliyu Hassan of the FCT High Court, even as he faces an eight-count corruption charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). While the court adopted the administrative bail previously granted by the EFCC on self-recognizance, it imposed stringent conditions: Ngige must produce a surety who is a Federal Government director, owns land in the FCT with a Certificate of Occupancy, and submits both the original certificate and international passport to the court. Until these are fulfilled, Ngige remains in Kuje Prison. Justice Hassan stressed the constitutional principle that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and warned against bail conditions so harsh they amount to denial of liberty — a point clearly at odds with EFCC’...

 President Tinubu to Present 2026 Budget on Friday, December 19 President Bola Tinubu is set to present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday, December 19, 2025. Ahead of the presentation, a formal communication from the Presidency will be read on the floor of the House of Representatives on Thursday, December 18, notifying lawmakers and staff of the President’s appearance. The notification follows a letter dated December 17, 2025, signed by Adm. Essien Eyo Essien, Secretary of Human Resources and Staff Development, on behalf of the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana. The letter was also copied to the Deputy Clerk and heads of departments. According to the letter, President Tinubu, in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, will deliver the proposed 2026 budget at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Security and access arrangements have been outlined, requiring all accredited persons to be at their posts by 11:00 a.m., while...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE   President Tinubu Reconstitutes the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following the Senate's confirmation of its members on December 16.   Members of the reconstituted Board are:   • Mulisiu Olalekan Oseni, PhD. — Chairman   Dr Oseni started his service as a Commissioner in January 2017. He was subsequently appointed Vice Chairman of the Commission.   His appointment as Chairman took effect from 1 December 2025 and shall subsist until the completion of his ten-year tenure at the Commission, in accordance with the provisions of the Electricity Act, 2023.   • Yusuf Ali, PhD. — Vice Chairman   Dr Ali was first appointed as a Commissioner in February 2022. His designation as Vice Chairman took effect on 1 December 2025 and shall remain in effect until the completion o...

 Troops of OPHK Decimate Terrorists from Mandara Mountains During Foiled Infiltration Attempt into Bitta Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have thwarted an early-morning attempt by terrorists operating from the Mandara Mountains to infiltrate Bitta, neutralising several insurgents and dealing a significant blow to their operational capability. Troops supported by advanced surveillance systems at early hours of thursday detected the movement of terrorists advancing towards the area. Exercising tactical restraint and professionalism, the troops allowed the terrorists to move into an effective engagement range before unleashing coordinated defensive fires. The engagement resulted in the neutralisation of several insurgents, including a top key terrorist fighter and his cameraman. As the surviving terrorists attempted to withdraw, follow-on precision strikes were subsequently conducted by the Air Component of OPHK, further decimating the retreating elements and disrupting their esca...

 Court Dismisses Malami’s  Quest for Bail from EFCC Custody  Justice Babangida Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,  High Court,  Abuja has dismissed  summons for bail filed by former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice,  Abubakar Salami, SAN,  against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.      He gave the ruling on Thursday,  December 18, 2025. Malami, through his counsel,  Dr. Suliaman Hassan,  SAN,  had approached the court seeking bail from the custody of the EFCC, arguing that his detention by the Commission in its ongoing investigation, was illegal.    However,  counsel to the EFCC,  Chief J.S. Okutepa,  SAN, submitted that the EFCC was  holding the former Minister through a valid  Remand Order obtained at an FCT High Court  granted by Justice S. C Oriji.  He equally affirmed that the EFCC was a law-abiding Commission that would not de...

 Over 600 civilians flee Sudan’s South Kordofan as insecurity worsens: UN Around 650 additional civilians fled South Kordofan state in western Sudan due to worsening insecurity, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said, Anadolu Agency reported. In a statement, the UN agency said that 460 people were displaced from the city of Kadugli on Monday and Tuesday and headed to North Kordofan, White Nile state (south), and Khartoum. The organization added that 145 more people fled from the city of Dilling, and another 45 from Al-Kuweik during the same period and took shelter in South Kordofan and West Kordofan. The IOM earlier said that 575 people had fled from Kadugli, Dilling, and Al-Kuweik on Sunday due to rising insecurity. According to UN estimates, more than 41,000 people fled escalating violence in North and South Kordofan states during November. The three Kordofan states – North, West, and South – have seen weeks of fierce fighting between the army and the RSF, prompt...

 Nonye Soludo highlights sports as a tool for youth character development Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has described sports as a powerful tool for character formation and social inclusion among youths in the society. Soludo made the assertion, yesterday, in Awka while flagging off the 2nd edition of the Nonye Soludo Volleyball Championship. The group stage of the championship will be concluded today, while the final will be decided on Saturday. She said the competition was aimed at promoting youth development, teamwork, and healthy competition through sports. She further explained that the tournament is part of efforts to positively engage young people, discover talents and encourage discipline and unity among youths in the state. “This competition will also serve as a platform for nurturing future volleyball stars. I encourage our youths to take the tournament seriously because sports remains a powerful tool for character building and social inclusion,” she...