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1996 Olympic History,Africas first football gold medal,Nigeria’s feat, documented through film

Ministry Signs Partnership with Homelands Films The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has announced a transformative initiative to celebrate Nigeria's Dream Team's 1996 Olympic gold medal win, stating that while celebrating one of the nation's greatest sports night, the Ministry will use the power of storytelling to inspire a new generation of Nigerian sportsmen and women, fostering a sense of pride, dedication, patriotism, and resilience. Senator Enoh made the st

Highways Of Horror

Nigerian highways of terror have recently become a nightmare for many road users. At several locations, passengers are vulnerable to violent attacks by armed men. Several road users were killed and several were abducted, which in 2021 has intensified in recent times. Even railway operations have not been left out in light of the threat of armed men. Dozens of passengers were killed, injured or abducted when robbers opened or opens fire on passengers, as might be the case on Monday, December 13,

Vivian Danazumi celebrate her Easter 2026 in Takum LGA taraba state Nigeria

Happy Easter to everyone

RT. HON. HILARY BISONG RECEIVES ASSOCIATION OF GENERAL & PRIVATE MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS OF NIGERIA

*•Discuss ways to end Quackery, multiple taxation and security of medical personnel* Chairman, House Committee on Health and Chief Whip of the Cross River House of Assembly, *Rt. Hon. Hilary Ekpang Bisong* , has called on members of the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria *(AGPMPN)* , to put an end to quackery and other unprofessional conducts by some individuals in the health sector. He made the demand when he received in audience members of the association on a

REVIVING THE NEGLECTED GEM:THE POTENTIAL Of OBUDU RANCH AS NIGERIA'S PREMIER TOURISM DESTINATION

By Comrade Victor Agbor, CNA, ACCrFA It is truly disheartening to witness the neglect that the Obudu Ranch Resort has suffered under past administrations. This magnificent destination, which has the potential to be Nigeria's premier tourism spot, has been left to deteriorate. The lack of attention and investment in the resort is a missed opportunity for the state to generate substantial revenue. The Obudu Ranch Resort, with its breathtaking natural beauty and unique features, has the ability to

CHRISTMAS EAT-OUT WITH STREET KIDS IN CALABAR BY EKORVICK NIGERIA ENTERPRISE-VICTORY EKPE

The Christmas eat-out with street kids in Calabar is yearly and heartwarming initiative organized by EkorVick Nigeria Enterprise, aimed at bringing joy and support to the lives of street children during this festive season. Every year, this event transforms the holiday spirit into a tangible experience, ensuring that these children enjoy a memorable Christmas filled with love and care. This gathering provides delicious meal and also creates an opportunity for the children to engage in fun activi

FG Celebrates 50 Years of Unity Colleges, Emphasizes National Integration with FGGC Calabar at the F

By Cynthia Maduekwe In 1973, the Nigerian Federal government alongside State embarked on a visionary journey to foster national integration and unity through the establishment of Unity Federal Government Colleges. Today, as we mark the 50th anniversary of this pivotal initiative, we extend our heartfelt commendation to the Federal Government for its steadfast commitment to promoting education and unity across diverse regions of Nigeria. The Unity Federal Government Colleges, including the esteem

Digital Vice Chancellor Prof. Sunday Paul Bako in Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria Collaboration

Collaboration with Taraba state university

Edu Visit To Lagos: Ecstasy As she Provides Free Medical Outreach, Food Items In Oko Agbon Community

Inhabitants of Oko Agbon and other riverine communities in Lagos state were in a jubilant mood at the weekend as no fewer than 1,500 of them benefitted from the free medical outreach and distribution of food items by the Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Edu. Betta Edu. The medical outreach was part of the minister's itinerary during her visit to the riverine area of the state to flag off the verification of the Expanded National Social Register. Aside from medical o

13th African games: The Minister is a man of his words-Favour Agbero (Weight lifter ,Team Nigeria

A pertinent concern Team Nigeria Athletes had at the beginning of the games was payment of their camping allowances and the issues bothering around it. Issues of delay and being shortchanged. The Minister of sports , Senator John Enoh gave his words and appealed to them to trust the process , he did not fail to corroborate the fact that trust was broken due to past experiences. The Sports Minister held a meeting with alll members of Team Nigeria in Ghana for the 13th African Games comprising

Educational feature Decline of educational standards in Nigeria. BY EDWARD EMMANUEL

Over the years, education has proven to be the hub facilitating national development in any be state. Through education, knowledge is accrued and in turn dictates the tempo of development, because, through the creative process of the mind, innovation is made. However, it is pathetic to see the falling standard of education in Nigeria today. The failure in students’ academic performance nowadays is alarming. Many students perform poorly in both internal and external examinations. The massive fail

HON. AGNES ATSU RECEIVES AWARD OF HONOR FROM NIGERIA KIDS @ NAIJA KIDS TALENT HUNT/AWARDS 2024

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. In a vibrant display of appreciation and recognition, the Cultural Centre reverberated with jubilation as Hon. Agnes Atsu, the esteemed Commissioner for Sports Development of Cross River State, was honored with a prestigious award by Nigeria kids at the recently concluded Naija Kids Talent Hunt/Awards 2024. Despite her absence, Mrs. OBO, the secretary at the Cross River State Ministry of Sports Development, graciously accepted the award on her behalf, amidst an atmosphere of

NIGERIA @62 Peter Obi full Speech

NIGERIA AT 62

WHAT IS NIGERIAN NATIONAL BIRD?

Imagine you go for a quiz and you're asked " For 1 million naira, what is Nigerian National Bird?" Simple question right? At least, you hear about super eagles, flying eagles and so on. There's also an eagle on the coat of arm. So, you open your mouth and say "Eagle". They tell you that you're wrong and now you're angry that you just lost 1 million naira. Okay, come back home. You won't miss it because I'm about to tell you. The eagle is Nigerian National ANIMAL. But when you're asked about Nige

Genesis sanda wrote about Takum LGA history

Genesis sanda wrote Takum Local Government Area (LGA) in Taraba State, Nigeria, was created in June 1976 from Wukari LGA . It borders the Republic of Cameroon to the south and shares boundaries with Ussa and Donga LGAs. Takum is known for its diverse ethnic groups, including the Kuteb, Ichen, Kpanzon, Tiv, Chamba, Uhumkhigi, and Hausa. Here's a more detailed look at its history: Early History and Settlement: The area now known as Takum has been inhabited for centuries, with the Kuteb people beli

Bird Flu in Nigeria

The unexpected episode of bird influenza in the United States and Europe could influence the importation of birds into Nigeria. This is to stay away from importation of seasonal influenza into the country. In particular, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Nigeria Customs Service and other government wellbeing organizations are as of now preparing for diminishing conceivable flare-up of bird influenza locally. As of now, natural and free roaming chickens have been

Nigeria to boycott AFCON qualifier against Libya

Nigeria to boycott AFCON qualifier against Libya after players claim they were left stranded at airport overnight The Nigeria men’s soccer team is back home after being stuck at a remote Libyan airport for over 15 hours, according to Nigeria’s football governing body and team captain William Troost-Ekong. The Super Eagles are scheduled to play against host Libya in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in the city of Benghazi on Tuesday, but the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has st

How to cook Nigeria jollof rice

Nigeria jollof rice made beautiful

Addressing Electricity Power Failure in Nigeria

By Cynthia Maduekwe Electricity power failure remains a persistent challenge in Nigeria, significantly impacting the daily lives of its citizens and hindering economic growth. This explores the root causes of power failures in Nigeria and proposes a multifaceted approach to address this critical issue. 1. Infrastructure Development: One of the primary reasons for power failures in Nigeria is the inadequate infrastructure. Investing in the development and maintenance of power generation, transmis

Assessing Nigeria's Democratic system in the build up to the 2023 general election

Since 1999, Nigerians have gone to the polls every four years to elect new leaders. Olusegun Obasanjo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a former military head of state who had handed over power to a civilian administration in the 70s won the first election, & he successfully ran for re-election in 2003. His successor(also of the PDP) Mallam Umar Musa Yar'adua was a former governor of Katsina state. He won the 2007 presidential elections and had grand plans for taking the country forward but