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Nigeria Takes Second Behind Senegal at 13th ECOWAS African Wrestling Tournament Nigeria could only muster a second-place finish at the just-ended 13th Edition of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Wrestling Tournament (TOLAC 2025). It finished behind the tournament most successful country Senegal which had on few occasions conceded top place finishing to…
The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has paid tribute to the cherished memory of the hero and icon of the Niger Delta, the Late Isaac Boro, on the occasion of the 2025 Boro Day celebration. Otuaro described Boro as an uncommon visionary and foresighted Ijaw man who dedicated his life to…
The Federal Government on Wednesday blamed the renewed terror attacks, including the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi and the assault on worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State, on recent remarks by United States as public anger over the incidents spread nationwide. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, said Trump’s posts alleging “Christian genocide”…
The United Nations has ranked Nigeria 8th in Africa and 98th globally on its Competitive Industrial Performance Index, highlighting the country’s sluggish growth in industrial competitiveness. Speaking at a pre-summit high-level dialogue in Abuja, themed “Unlocking Industrial Growth Series: The Evolving Oil and Gas Ecosystem,” Kelvin Emmanuel, Thematic Lead for Oil and Gas at the…
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Saint Maria Goretti Old Girls Association (SMAGOGA), Class of 1985—also known as the Tulips—has donated a fully equipped sick bay to Saint Maria Goretti Girls School in Benin City. Speaking on behalf of the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Chairman of the Edo State Universal Basic…
EU-SDGN Launches Media Toolkit For Inclusive Reporting The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Programme has launched a toolkit to help community radio professionals ensure fair, accurate, ethical, and inclusive reporting of electoral issues across the country. The toolkit, “Doing Civic and Voter Education: A Toolkit for Community Radio Professionals in Nigeria,”…
Ogoni Day: MOSOP Demands Share in OML 11 …Wants Saro-Wiwa, eight others exonerated Felix Barikui- Port Harcourt The Movement For The Survival of Ogoni People, MOSOP, has unanimously demanded that Ogoni blocs in Oil Mining Lease (OML 11) be carved out from the existing concession agreement between Sahara Energy and WAGL and given to an…
By Uko Okon The Obidient Movement has officially launched its “Get Organised – Make Election Rigging Difficult” (GO-MERD) campaign in Akwa Ibom State. According to the Movement, the campaign seeks to address the longstanding issue of election rigging and promote credible elections. Dr. Ben Smith, Akwa Ibom State Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, said this…
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting inclusive economic growth and sustainable development across Nigeria as the country navigates rising energy costs and the growing urgency of the climate crisis. The British Deputy High Commissioner, Jonny Baxter, made this known on Wednesday at his residence in Lagos during the second edition of W.O.M.A.N…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, said that 11,566 police personnel have been recalled following the presidential directive to withdraw police officers from VIP protection. Egbetokun, who disclosed this during the strategic officers conference, also said that the redeployment of the affected personnel to underserved communities had since commenced. He explained that…