Author: The North Journals

By Moses Amos In a dramatic UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg match on March 5, 2025, Liverpool secured a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Parc des Princes. Despite PSG’s dominance throughout the game, a late goal from Liverpool’s substitute Harvey Elliott proved decisive. PSG, under the guidance of coach Luis Enrique, controlled much of the match, registering 28 attempts on goal and maintaining 70% possession. However, they were repeatedly thwarted by Liverpool’s goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, who delivered a stellar performance with nine crucial saves. Enrique praised his team’s superiority but acknowledged Alisson’s impact, stating, “The…

By Moses Amos Veteran Sport Football Club is gearing up for an exciting opportunity to elevate its players’ careers, as they join forces with Usyak Football Academy for the much-anticipated Next Level Scouting Program. The event is set to take place from March 20 to 25, 2025, at the Turf Arena Sports Center, Abuja. The program is designed to spotlight young, talented footballers, providing them with a stage to demonstrate their abilities in front of top scouts, agents, and club representatives. This initiative aligns perfectly with Veteran Sport FC’s vision of nurturing budding talent and creating direct pathways for players…

By Moses Amos London, UK – John Cuthbert Chandiyamba, a British-Malawian football FIFA Licensed Agent and owner of JCC Football Limited, is making significant strides in advancing African football. As one of the few Malawians to achieve FIFA agent status, Chandiyamba is uniquely positioned to influence the sport’s development both on the continent and globally. The renowned agent listed some approach that will facilitate the growth of African Football. Which include;

By Sani Danaudi Mohammed The recent controversy surrounding Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti has sparked intense debate and discussion in Nigeria. The incident, which involved Akpabio cautioning Akpoti during a Senate session, has raised concerns about the dynamics of power and communication within the Senate. Many from a distance have criticized Akpabio’s approach, others have defended his actions, arguing that they were necessary to maintain order in the chamber. Meanwhile, Senator Akpoti has made serious allegations against the Senate President, which have further fueled the controversy. Her interview with Arise TV television call for a serious concerns…

Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen February 16, 2025, marked exactly one year since the tragic passing of 18-year-old Justin Nindor. Justin had been diagnosed with Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) just three days before his death at St. Joseph Hospital in Jirapa, located in the Upper West Region. Justin’s father, Nindor Yelwie, a 60-year-old farmer, recalled the heartbreaking moments leading up to his son’s illness. “When Justin first complained of a headache, I didn’t immediately suspect it was CSM. I told him to visit the clinic, but he refused to go,” Yelwie explained. The parents had left for the farm that day, and when they…

By Mala Abdulazeez Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni says strong and independent institutions can effectively check corruption, misappropriation and diversion of public funds. The Governor made this known, when he received in audience the new Resident Anti-corruption Commissioner of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission in charge of Borno and Yobe states, Mr Linus Gubbi. Governor Buni said the establishment of the state Bureau on Public Procurement has checked over-invoicing in procurement, award of contracts and diversion of government resources. Buni explained that the prudence in managing the state resources has supported the execution of people…

By Mala Abdulazeez The Yobe State Government spends approximately N360 million annually to provide free dialysis for residents battling kidney disease, underscoring its commitment to public health and life-saving care. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Baba Malam Wali, revealed this during a visit to Dr. Mahmoud Bukar Maina, Director of the Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre (BioRTC), following the successful completion of the first phase of a groundbreaking kidney disease research initiative. Dr. Maina, who also serves as the Special Adviser to Governor Mai Mala Buni on Science, Research, and Innovation, explained that researchers collected over 2,000…

By Halima Yahaya When I first saw my call-up letter, my heart sank. Adamawa? Again? This wasn’t what I had envisioned. My plans had been set—I had no intention of returning to the North. The weight of disappointment crashed over me like a tidal wave, and I wept bitterly, unable to contain my emotions. My mother, ever my pillar of strength, tried to console me. “It’s just for a year,” she said, holding my hands. “You’ll work on your relocation. Don’t worry too much, my dear.” With a heavy heart, I embarked on the long and exhausting journey from Kogi…

By Sani Danaudin The Youths Assembly of Nigeria, Bauchi State Chapter, has strongly condemned the Christian Association of Nigeria’s (CAN) criticism of the Bauchi State Government’s decision to temporarily close secondary schools during Ramadan. In a statement signed by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Sani Danaudi Mohammed, and shared with newsmen in Bauchi, the Assembly described CAN’s call to take the state government to court as unfortunate and unnecessary. Mohammed emphasized that this reaction reflects a misunderstanding of the Governor’s genuine intentions to promote unity and inclusivity among all citizens. The statement praised Governor Bala Mohammed’s inclusive leadership, highlighting his balanced…

By Mala Abdulazeez The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with the Fika Emirate Council to fight corruption in Yobe State. The collaboration, aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical values, was solidified during a courtesy visit by a delegation led by Mr. Linus Gubbi, the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC) for Borno and Yobe States, to the Emir of Fika and Chairman of the Yobe State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alh. Dr. Muhammad Ibn Abali Muhammad Idris, at his palace in Potiskum. During the visit, Gubbi highlighted the vital role of traditional institutions in shaping…