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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

ADDRESSING WATERWAYS SAFETY IN NIGERIA: A CALL FOR GOVERNMENT ACTION - ETTAH EMMANUEL O.

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. (NaijaBlaseTv) The recent tragic death of Junior Pop, one of Nigeria's top actors, while on a boat voyage for a movie, has once again highlighted the urgent need for improved safety measures on Nigeria's waterways. This incident underscores the grave consequences of negligence and the lack of safety precautions for individuals traveling via boats and canoes in waterline areas across the country. It is imperative for the federal government to take proactive steps to ensure th

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

Proper Coordination of Humanitarian Responses In Nigeria, will reduce duplication and improve result

....As UN Agency Promises 2024 Intervention Funds To Support Humanitarian Trust Fund The Federal government has reiterated the need for all development partners, including the United Nations agencies providing humanitarian services in Nigeria to be properly coordinated by the government and to make decisions during planning for 2024 based on priorities of Government. * According to the federal government, the era of rendering duplicating humanitarian services and wasting minimal resources in the

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

CONFERENCE OF NIGERIA POLITICAL PARTIES (CNPP) CONGRATULATES SEN. PRINCE BASSEY EDET OTU ON APPEAL C

The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties(CNPP)Cross River State Chapter Congratulates His Excellency Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu on another resounding appeal court victory. Speaking to this news agency in Calabar shortly after the appeal court judgement which reaffirm Sen. Prince Bassey Otu as the governor of Cross River State, the Chairman of CNPP Pst. Odung Michael said the appeal court reaffirmation of Sen. Otu as the Governor of Cross River State is victory for democracy, it's victory to

2023 Carnival Calabar: CRSG Injects New Innovations Into Festival, Promises 32-Day Non-stop Fun

(By Kingsley Agim) Cross River State Government has promised tourism enthusiasts and fun seekers all over the world a 32-day high-octane, well-packaged and fun-filled activities with the infusion of new innovations to the 2023 Carnival Calabar International Festival beginning in December. Speaking to newsmen after the maiden meeting of the 2023 Carnival Calabar Festival Planning Committee, the Special Adviser on Event Management and Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Effiong Ekpenyong, said the high

RT. HON. HILARY BISONG DECORATED "PATRON" OF THE NIGERIA HUNTERS & FOREST SECURITY SERVICE, CRS

PLEDGES TO GIVE HIS BEST, CALLS ON GOVT'S SUPPORT FOR JOB CREATION Chief Whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly and Member Representing Boki II State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Hilary Ekpang Bisong JP, FCPA, has said that job creation must go beyond political appointments and handouts, if government's first responsibility of securing lives and property is to be achieved. He made this declaration when Officers and men of the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service, Cross River State Com

SUPER EAGLES SUPPORTERS CLUB DECORATES AGNES ATSU AS PATRON

The Commissioner for Sport Development, Hon Agnes Atsu has expressed her delight to members of Super Eagles Supporters Club over their visit to the Ministry of Sports Development, she described the visit as important and critical, and assured the members of the supporters club of her commitment to their vision and missionas it is inline with her goal of advancing sports especially football. She said the place of sports in human development cannot be over emphasized especially as it relates to

MYSTERY OF LOVE

Sometimes love doesn't give you what you want cos it obsesses you and messes you up that expressing it becomes difficult . It drives you so crazy that you become perplex on the action to take. A times ,how the person you wanna profess the love react determine how it is been confessed. Wishing to be loved most is the dream of everyone. I wish ,i would be cuddled by that person who loved me most? I wish i would be cared for by that person whom i loved most? these are every one 's love wish. Cos

A COUNTRY CALL NIGERIA

A 63rd birthday to Nigeria

My Story of Northern Nigeria

My Story of Nigeria.... Inflation rate high Regionalism become noxious Life's expensive in the South Ritualist in the East Fraudsters in the West Poverty in the North My Story of North... Bandit and kidnappers on the highway, No free road to ride without a raid, Demand for ransom, Only with currency, People's clamored, government worldless Media houses turn to medium of segregation, Social media turn to social division.. My story of North..... Life without liberty Sleepless nights to the masses

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

Nigeria Premier Football League Board Releases Draw 2023/2024

Shooting Stars will begin their campaign in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League season with a formidable opponent Plateau United. The draw was conducted in Abuja on Tuesday as the league is set to start in less than 2 weeks. According to the draw conducted the Oluyole Warriors will host the Jos-based club at the Lekan Salami Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan. The two teams last season ended in a draw at the same venue but Shooting Stars under coach Gbenga Ogunbote will aim to start on a winn

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

BATTLE CRY

Battle Cry is based on a true life story which surrounds a man and his family that went through challenges of life and the wickedness of house hold enemies. (THRILLER/DRAMA/FAMILY)

The relevance of Association of Nigerian female students in Nigeria cannot be overstated.

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. #NaijaBlaseTv We are committed to the following* 1. Empowerment : ANFS Educate and empowers females to make informed decisions about their lives, health, and well-being. 2. Economic Growth : ANFS Educate females to contribute to the economy through entrepreneurship, employment, and innovation. 3. Leadership ; ANFS help Female students to become future leaders, driving positive change in their communities and the nation. 4. Role Models : ANFS Educate females to serve as role

Our country 'Nigeria'

This piece is about the problems facing Nigerians as a whole especially from the rulers

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National Sports Commission's Dikko: A New Era for Nigeria's Sports Economy has begun

Newly appointed Chairman of the National Sports Commission NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko says the Country's journey towards a sustainable Sports Economy has begun. Mallam Dikko stated this on Wednesday when the former Minister of Sports, Senator, John Enoh officially handed over the affairs of the Country's Sports to him in a brief ceremony in Abuja. "History has a way of coming full circle because in 2008 I was a consultant to the House of Representatives and was responsible for the drafting of the