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AFRICANGAMES2024:SPORTS OWAN CHARGES TEAM NIGERIA TO GO FOR GOLD, AS FIVE STATES HOST PRE-GAMES CAMP

Nigeria to participate in 25 sports, 8 Olympic qualifiers Team Nigeria's contingent to the 2024 African Games will open camp on February 15, 2024, in five states across the Federation, as preparation hits second gear for the Games, which will take place in Accra, Ghana from March 8 - 23, 2023. During a meeting with presidents of various sports federations on Monday, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan, addressed critical issues pertaining to the nation's preparation

CRS Commissioner for Finance Donates Band Set to Nigeria Football Supporters Club, CRS Branch

In an effort to support and promote sports and entertainment in Cross River State, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Mike Oder made a generous donation of a complete set of band equipment to the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Cross River State branch. The official presentation ceremony, held at the U. J. Esuene Stadium Calabar was graced by the presence of the Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, who personally handed over the band set to the chairman of the

BEST WISHES TO HON. SULEIMAN MOSHOOD AS HE ASSUMES LEADERSHIP OF NIGERIA YOUTH PARLIAMENT

BEST WISHES TO HON. SULEIMAN MOSHOOD AS HE ASSUMES LEADERSHIP OF NIGERIA YOUTH PARLIAMENT - ETTAH EMMANUEL O

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

DweezyBwoiWonder Ropes In Nigeria Artist Izreel Jamez.

DweezyBwoiWonder ropes in Nigeria Artist on his new single.

Tough Child

Not once did he feel father's love, nor sucked from the breast milk of a mother yet he knows what love is even though he love the wrong way. Tough child is a poem that shows the explicit torture a child went through during his transformation to a fully grown man. A man full of secret and open scar. An open scar with its own story, an open scar with the mark of pain and pride, an open scar which reveal a vulnerable yet dangerous man. Tough child is a child who was given birth to in an abandoned cave.Nobody knew his birth cause the mother who was supposed to create awareness couldn't as she was seen escaping into the cave with a pot belly and now on false labor. While running her water broke down, pushing out a child, blank became the storyline. I grew with an Old hag, she died I was given birth to. Tough Child grew up with no knowledge of himself cause the old hag didn't keep record of his birth, but she only knew the cave welcomed a child and a snake beside it.A tough child

Routinization of HPV Vaccine in Niger State, Nigeria.

Expanded Program on Immunization now includes HPV vaccine for girls aged 9-14 years in Nigeria.

7 SIGNIFICANT ROLES OF THE MEDIA IN SPORTS DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

By Ettah Emmanuel O. ( NaijablaseTv) The media plays a pivotal role in the development of sports by promoting, popularizing, and supporting various aspects of the industry. Its influence extends to fostering participation, generating revenue, creating role models, and providing comprehensive coverage that engages and informs audiences. PROMOTING SPORTS: The media acts as a powerful platform for promoting and popularizing various sports. Through coverage and broadcasting of sporting events, they

What The Nigeria Government Must Do To Attract Investors Into Sports - ETTAH EMMANUEL O.

To attract investors into sports, the Government of Nigeria can consider several strategies: 1. InFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT: Invest in modern sports facilities, stadiums, and training centers to create an attractive environment for athletes and spectators. 2. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: Establish clear and transparent regulations for sports investments, including tax incentives and legal protections for investors. 3. PROMOTION OF LOCAL TALENTS: Develop grassroots sports programs to identify and nurtur

Peter Obi Still Very Determined to See a Nigeria that Works.

* Written by: Emeka Obasi Reports for POEM. Anybody expecting a downcast man in HE Peter Obi after the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court last Wednesday, was certainly up the wrong tree. It is not in PO's character to pause in any journey without reaching the destination. Those privileged to be around when he welcomed some members of the press to his residence at Onitsha yesterday, September 7, must have noticed a man sound in physical, mental and psychological state. And more

Arrest of Binance executives shakes up Nigeria’s crypto ecosystem, again

Nigeria’s crypto scene has been rocked by another wave of regulatory crackdown, as two senior executives of Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, were detained by the authorities on suspicion of currency manipulation and illicit flows. The arrest comes amid a series of measures taken by the Nigerian government to curb the use of cryptocurrencies and stabilize the naira, which has plunged to record lows against the US dollar. Binance, which has a large user base in Nigeria, has been accus

RT. HON. HILARY BISONG DEDICATES NEWBORN TWINS TO GOD.

It is indeed a season of Thanksgiving to God for his wonderful deeds, as the family of *Rt. Hon. Hilary Ekpang Bisong* , Member Boki II State Constituency, Cross River House of Assembly, on 1st September dedicated their newborn set of twins, a bouncing baby boy and girl, to God. While expressing their Joy during the celebration, the obviously elated couples said God has blessed the family unceasingly. They announced that no miracle is greater than waiting on the Lord for many years in expectatio

*LIONS CLUB DISTRICT 404A3 NIGERIA HOLDS REGION AND ZONE CHAIRPERSONS/CABINET OFFICERS RETREAT*

The brand new District 404 A3 took off on a bright note on Saturday the first day in July with a retreat for Region and Zone Chairpersons/Cabinet Officers at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, Alausa Ikeja put together by the GAT team, headed by Lion Olawale Afolabi. The District Governor, Lion Adeniyi Balogun, kicked off the retreat with his opening/welcome remarks via Zoom app. which detailed the plans and goals of the District for the Lions year. The retreat was an absolute su

SHINING A LIGHT ON NIGERIA'S FUTURE: VALENTINE OZIGBO ENDORSES PIONEERING SOLAR POWER PROJECT

September 29, 2023 LAGOS — A monumental stride was taken towards addressing Nigeria's electricity challenge as Auxano Solar unveiled its state-of-the-art 100 megawatts (MW) Solar PV manufacturing plant in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos. The trailblazing facility, which began conception in 2020, was launched on Thursday, September 28, 2023 by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by Engr. Ayodele Antonio of the State Ministry of Energy. Notably, Auxano Solar Nigeria Ltd which was co-fo

Starlink enters the African market with first launch in Nigeria.

Nigeria has become the first country in Africa to see a commercial launch of satellite broadband services by Starlink, the satellite internet business of SpaceX. The firm’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites are designed to offer high speed, low latency broadband internet in remote and rural locations across the globe. The service is currently priced at NGN19,260 (USD41.8) per month, while hardware costs NGN268,584. As previously reported by TeleGeography’s CommsUpdate , Starlink received licences

CRS Ministry of Sports Dev’t Celebrate a Visionary Leader Sen. Prince Otu as He Marks His birthday

The Management and Staff of the Ministry of Sports Development joins esteemed Cross Riverians to extend heartfelt felicitations to the People-First Governor, Sen Bassey Edet Otu, on the joyous occasion of his birthday. We acknowledge you as a visionary leader with a deep commitment to the welfare of citizens. May your life's journey be continually blessed, graced with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding as you guide the state to even greater heights in the days to come. Amen. Hon. Agnes Atsu Co

The effect of domestics violence in Nigeria society

In Nigeria, domestic violence is a serious and widespread problem. According to the Nigerian Demographic and Health Survey, nearly one in four women has experienced physical violence from their husband or partner. Domestic violence has a devastating impact on individuals, families, and society as a whole. For victims, the effects of domestic violence can be severe and long-lasting. Victims may suffer physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial hardship. In extreme cases, they may even los