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THE NEED FOR GRASSROOTS SPORTS DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Sports hold a unique position in society, transcending cultural, social, and economic boundaries. In Nigeria, a nation with a rich sporting heritage, the need for grassroots sports development is imperative. This essay explores the significance of grassroots sports development in Nigeria, highlighting its potential benefits for the nation's youth, physical well-being, and global sporting competitiveness. a. Nurturing Young Talent: One of the primary reasons for investing in grassroots sports dev

Nigeria Football Supporters Club Lands in Coted'Ivoire to Rally Behind Super Eagles for AFCON Glory

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O.. The Nigeria Football Supporters Club has arrived in Coted'Ivoire for the much-anticipated African Cup of Nations 2024, bringing the unmistakable energy and fervor that has made them a beloved fixture in football arenas around the world. Their vibrant presence and unwavering support for the Super Eagles have not only captured the hearts of fans but also garnered international recognition. This fervent group of supporters has been a driving force behind Nigeria's success on t

NIGERIA'S KAKISTOCRACY AMIDST RAVAGING ECONOMIC CHALLENGES - DR. BASSEY OKRI

By: Dr. Bassey Okri (JP) 11th June, 2024 Introduction Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation, has long been touted as a land of vast potential. Yet, despite its abundant natural resources and human capital, the country continues to grapple with economic instability, corruption, and inefficient governance. Many Nigerians and observers alike have come to describe the country’s political and economic situation as a kakistocracy a government run by the least qualified and most un

Unveiling the Most Bizarre Achievements.

Discover the most bizarre and ridiculous feats in the world with these 10 ridiculously stupid world records. From eating cockroaches to staring at walls, explore the weirdest accomplishments ever.

SEE THE 5 REASONS WHY POLITICIANS NEED MEDIA MORE THAN EVER IN THE 21st CENTURY.

(By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. ) 1.BROADING & INSTANTANEOUS REACH: In the 21st century, media has an unprecedented ability to reach a vast audience in real-time. Politicians need the media to swiftly disseminate their messages and policies to a wide demographic, responding to current events and issues as they unfold. 2. IMAGE BUILDING & REPUTATION MANAGEMENT: The media plays a crucial role in shaping public perception of politicians. Politicians rely on the media to manage their public image, address co

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NIGERIA IS GETTING HOT TODAY

It is no more a reminder but it is an action stage today as the presidential/Senatorial/Federal representative election of 2023 is coming up today, 25th of February in Nigeria. People from different area of the country will be coming out to vote for the candidate of their choice. The following are the presidential candidate with more followers: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of All Progressive Party (APC), Peter obi of Labour Party (LP), Atiku Abubakar of People's Democratic Party and Rabiu Musa Kwan

NaijaBlaseTv Celebrating a Visionary Leader: Happy Birthday, Mr Ojong Agbor!

On this special day, we come together to celebrate you, a remarkable leader who has dedicated their life to serving the people with compassion and wisdom. As you mark another year of your invaluable presence in our lives, we ask for blessings and guidance to continue shining a light of hope and inspiration to those you lead. May the Almighty grant you the strength and resilience to carry the weight of leadership with grace, and may your heart be filled with unwavering determination to create pos

Nigeria bleeding

Nigeria's heart is broken in two, Terror befalls us, what shall we do? Blood and pain fill our skies, Our land which to us never dies. We are drowning in oceans of sorrow, No solace found in tomorrow. Our hopes and dreams have been crushed As our soul still stirs and hushes. We see the future filled with despair, Nobody seems to care. No change or progress in sight, As we all suffer our plight. We have forgotten what it means to have joy, As our fate brings us toil and toil. We are dying, we are

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed an application by Emeka Ihedioh

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed an application by Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking to be issued a certificate of return as the rightful governor of Imo State. In a ruling read by Justice Tijjani Abubakar on Tuesday, the apex court held that Ihedioha’s application lacked merit and was unnecessary and vexatious. The court also awarded N40 million in costs against Ihedioha’s lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, for bringing the matter before the court. The ruling effectivel

Super Interview With Chairman of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye

😊😊😊 You are all welcome to a yet another interesting edition of our incisive, informative, educative, regular question and answer session tagged "Super Interview " for the Month of November, 2023. We are extremely excited that the our league will return on screen with a Startimes as media partner. Even though some critical stakeholders objected the figure involved while Super Sports have suddenly stopped showing Nigerian national team matches live and a lot of Sports loving Nigerians feel disenc

Betting on Balance: Nigeria's Sports Betting Tax Dilemma

Olojede: It’s not always a bad thing if small players become extinct Ehiaguina: Unregulated betting platforms may spring up and take advantage of this situation By Cynthia Areh It’s almost been one year since Bola Tinubu became the president of Nigeria and his administration has become renowned for introducing policies that have made the Nigerian economy a shadow of itself. One of such policies is the recent introduction of a new tax regime for the sports betting industry, which has sent shockwa

#NYG2023: 11 years Old Team Cross River Eteng God’sMind Nelson Scoop a Silver Medal in 1500m

Earlier this year, the 11 years old God'smind Nelson Eteng on January 15th, achieved a remarkable victory at the Gold Under-12 World School Athletic Trials in Ogun State, clocking an impressive time of (64 seconds.). She continued to shine at the National Youth Games in Asaba, securing a silver medal in the 1500m event for team Cross River State . Today, she's set to compete in the 800m race. She’s also a prospect for the national team. God’sMind and her Dad. Mr Eteng Nelson Date of Birth: March

Securing Nigeria Schools

Kidnapping affects the interest of education and academic performance of the up coming ones. So therefore one of the growing threats in the Nigerian education system is the attacks on schools, and the abduction of students by kidnappers. Recent events have shown that there is a surge in kidnapping cases in schools in Nigeria. Record have shown that between April 14,2014 to April 14,2021 more than one thousand students have been kidnapped from their schools. The rising cases of kidnapping in Ni

Nigeria 400m Duo fail to Advance to next round @ World Athletics Championship 2023

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. In the World Athletics Championship (WCH) qualifiers, Nigerian athletes Dubem Nwachukwu and Imaobong Nse Uko both secured 6th place finishes in their respective events, the Men's and Women's 400m. Unfortunately, their times were not sufficient to progress to the next round. Imaobong Nse Uko finished with a time of 52.24s in the women's 400m, and Dubem Nwachukwu recorded a time of 45.60s in the men's 400m. Despite their efforts, the focus remains on other Nigerian athletes ai

Nigeria’s Potential in Gas and Renewable Energy is Vast And Must Be Harnessed Effectively -Sen Jarig

The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, DSSRS, has stated that Nigeria’s potential in gas and renewable energy is vast, and must be harnessed effectively by all relevant stakeholders in the oil and gas sector. The lawmaker made the remark earlier today as he attended the 2nd edition of “Domestic Gas And Gas Infrastructure Summit (DGGIS’23)” organized by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industries Energy (is this an error?) (ACCI), Nigerian G

VP Slot: Tinubu’s choice of Shettima an insult to fairness – Aisha

Socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, on Sunday said a Muslim-Muslim ticket “is an insult to fairness, equity and justice”. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate for the 2023 polls, Bola Tinubu has confirmed Senator Kashim Shettima as his running mate. Shettima played a lead role in the pre-presidential primaries campaign of Tinubu. Shettima, the representative of Borno Central Senatorial District, was a former two-term Governor of Borno State

Hon.Sunday Dare Hails Nigeria's Journey of Unbroken Democracy,

Commends President Tinubu’s Visionary Leadership

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs ( Dr Betta Edu to Deploy GPS in Palliative distributions.

PUBLISHED BY : ETTAH EMMANUEL O. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has vowed to deploy technology such as GPS, in distributing fuel subsidy palliatives and other poverty alleviation items to Nigerians across the country. The minister, who disclosed this during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Wednesday, said the present administration would involve the private sector and development partners in eradicating poverty in the country. She said: “As it concerns the pa

Nigeria my pride

Nigeria is renowned for its diversity, with a mix of cultures, religions, and traditions that make up its people. Despite facing various challenges, such as poverty and corruption, Nigerians are known for their strength and resilience. They have a vibrant energy and an unbreakable spirit, which allows them to overcome obstacles and strive for a better future. This combination of diversity, and strength makes Nigeria a unique and dynamic country with great potential for growth and success.