Politics

I nearly quit 2023 presidential race, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu said he nearly guit the 2023 presidential race. The President said this at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Presidential Villa on Saturday night, President Tinubu thanked guests for their presence, prayers, and contributions to the nation’s development, and appreciated Nigerians for their outpouring of goodwill and prayers as

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Movies Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Death rumours won’t stop me from speaking truth to power— Hilda Dokubo

Veteran actress, Hilda Dokubo, has debunked the rumours about her death, which had been circulating in Rivers State. Speaking during an Instagram Live session on Thursday, she revealed that she was alive and would continue to speak the truth on politics and governance. She said, “Everybody, this is me, healthy and strong. I’m not dead.

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Politics

PDP Dismisses GOERGE NWEKE Allegations Against Governor Fubara, Accuses Wike of Sponsoring Falsehood

The Rivers State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted recent allegations made against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his allies by the state’s former Head of Service, George Nweke, describing them as baseless and politically motivated. Speaking at a media briefing in Port Harcourt, the party’s acting chairman, Robinson Nname-Ewor, accused the Minister

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Sports

Iheanacho scores first Boro goal in comeback

Kelechi Iheanacho scored his first goal for Middlesbrough to help spark a comeback in their 2-1 victory over Oxford United, strengthening Teesside hopes of a Sky Bet Championship play-off place, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 28-year-old Nigerian forward found the net just three minutes into the second half, cancelling out Michal Helik’s opener for Oxford. Iheanacho finished

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Oil and Gas

Oil Resumption: Ogoni Youths Pass Vote of Confidence in Dialogue Committee

As the Ogoni Dialogue Committee, tasked with engaging stakeholders and communities in Ogoniland for the resumption of oil exploration, concludes its engagements, the committee has received commendations from youth groups in the area. The Ogoni youth groups expressed their support by passing a vote of confidence after a meeting with the Dialogue Committee. During the

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Economy General

3 suspected vandals of power installations arrested in Enugu State- TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the arrest of three suspected vandals allegedly responsible for damaging power line installations in Agbogugu, Enugu State.In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, said the arrest took place on March 24 through a joint effort between community members

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Sports

350 golfers for 2025 IBB Lady Captain’s Cup 

No fewer than 350 golfers are set to slug it out for honours in the IBB International Golf and Country Club Lady Captain’s Cup 2025,  scheduled to hold from April 2 to April 6 in Abuja. The Lady Captain’s Cup is a prestigious tournament that brings  high net worth individuals, business leaders, golf enthusiasts, and community

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Health General

UNICEF trains Kaduna officials on gender-transformative WASH

As part of the implementation of the Accelerating Climate-Resilient Sanitation and Water for All (ASWA III) project, UNICEF has trained state officials in Kaduna on gender-transformative Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) practices. The training also included local government officials, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to implement gender-sensitive WASH initiatives in their communities. The

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Politics

No leakage of Presidential communications to senate under Lado- Akpabio

Sen.  Godswill Akpabio has commended the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate matters, Sen. Basheer Lado,  on ensuring that there are  no  leakages of private communication between the presidency and the senate. Akpabio,  who is President of the senate,  stated this on Thursday in the office of the special adviser, describing  his performance

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Politics

NCSCN urges Tinubu to set up truth, reconciliation committee in Rivers

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to set up an independent Truth and Reconciliation Committee to address the lingering political crisis in Rivers. The President of NCSCN, Mr Blessing Akinlosotu, made the appeal while addressing newsmen in Abuja. The committee, he said, should comprise of elder statesmen

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