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COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF AN EMERGENCY VIRTUAL MEETING BY THE NEC (SWAN) ON THE 7/12/2023.

1. The National SWAN NEC unanimously reviewed its activities since assumption into office about four months ago and explicitly commended its President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin for his dexterity and proactiveness in handling the affairs of Sports Writing Professionals in Nigeria. 2. NEC at the meeting encouraged all SWAN members to continuously exhibit high level of professionalism in going about their duties while appealing that challenges encountered in the line of duty because of the prevailing eco

The Unexpected Meeting

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SANs question Malami, DSS over long detention of Igboho’s aides despite meeting bail conditions

Three Senior Advocates of Nigeria have tackled the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Yusuf Bichi, over the continued detention of 12 aides of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, despite meeting all bail conditions. The senior advocates – Femi Falana, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa and Ifedayo Adedipe — said the DSS is inviting anarchy and lawlessness into the country by not obeying the order of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja which granted bail to the 12 detained aides of the separatist leader also known as Sunday Igboho. According to the detainees’ lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi; the presiding judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu had signed the Release Order of all the 12 detainees when they fully met their bail conditions last week including the provision of 24 sureties.

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COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF A CAUCUS MEETING OF FORMER NATIONAL OFFICERS OF (SWAN)

After an extensive meeting of Former SWAN National Officers/Concerned Elders, resident and practicing in Abuja which evaluated happenings within the Association in recent times, the Caucus made the following observations/recommendations. 1. That the SWAN being a professional body of all practicing Sports Journalists remains a major stakeholder in the Nigeria's sporting sector. 2. That as critical stakeholders, SWAN will remain integral and alive to its responsibilities of playing its watchdog ro

Meeting Someone At The Wrong Time

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Sports Minister Holds Meeting with NFF, Peseiro Over AFCON Plans

Calls for greater commitment as AFCON success matters a great deal to the Nigerian people The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh convened a high-level meeting on Wednesday morning, with the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro to deliberate on strategic plans and preparations towards the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The collaborative session, held at the Minister’s office in Abuja, focused on fosteri

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CROSS RIVER STATE SPORTS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC MEETING.

The State Commissioner for Sports Development and her team from the Ministry of Sports have organized a pivotal Strategic Partnership Meeting for sports development, in Cross River State, held at the Ministry for Finance in Calabar. In his welcome address, the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Mike Odere underscored the historical significance of sports in Cross River State and emphasized the need for a transformation in service delivery across all MDAs to rejuvenate the state's sports sector. He u

"Meeting Sustainability Goals: The Role of Biobased Polypropylene"

The Biobased Polypropylene (PP) Market is expected to grow from USD 39.42 million in 2022 to USD 53.21 million by 2028 at a CAGR of 5.10% during the forecast period.

Lagos Breakfast Meeting:Gov Otu seeks investment in Cross River through Carnival Calabar & Festival

By Nelson NseAbasi The governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Edet Bassey Otu has called on key players in corporate Nigeria to take advantage of opportunties in the state and leverage on them for business. The governor made the call in Lagos on Friday, November 3, 2023 while addressing a cross section of top business executives during a breakfast meeting ahead of the 2023 Carnival Calabar & Festival. The breakfast meeting, hosted by the Gabe Onah led Cross River Carnival Commission and M

Five takeaways from G20 summit on its final day

1. Russia praises G20 consensus declaration that avoids direct criticism of Moscow for the war in Ukraine as "balanced." 2. EU official says Ukraine issue was the most contentious issue and dragged out negotiations until the last moment. 3. G20 leaders, including US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, gather at Rajghat, the memorial to the father of the Indian independence movement, Mahatma Gandhi, on the banks of the Yamuna river.

HOPE WADDELL TRAINING INSTITUTION CALABAR 129th FOUNDERS DAY & 2024 GENERAL MEETING

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Dr Betta Holds Strategic Meeting With Morocco Ambassador

Dr Betta Edu Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and poverty Alleviation holds Strategic meeting with the Ambassador of Morocco His Excellency Ou Ali Tagma, when He paid her a courtesy visit at her office in Abuja. He pledge their support to the Provision of durable solutions to persons affected by humanitarian crises in Nigeria while working with Government to eradicate poverty. He said the King of Morocco His majesty king Mohammed VI is popularly known as the “king for the poor” and he is open fo

PRESS RELEASE- 1ST NATIONAL COUNCIL ON SPORTS (NCS) MEETING KICKS OFF IN ENUGU

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O. The vision of Senator John Owan Enoh,the Minister of Sports Development to revolutionize Nigerian sports development through the introduction and implementation of a raft of policies got underway in Enugu on Monday with the commencement of the 1st National Council on Sports, the first of its kind since the de-merger of Ministry of Youths and Sports. The 3-Day Council Meeting taking place at the behest of the Ministry of Sports Development under the guidance and leadership

Sports Minister Organizes 1st FMSD National Council on Sports Meeting to Shape Future of Nig. Sports

The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has extended invitations to State Commissioners of Sports, government officials, sports federations, and relevant stakeholders to attend the 1st Federal Ministry of Sports Development (FMSD) National Council on Sports Meeting. The meeting, themed "Sports for National Unity and Socio-Economic Growth," is scheduled to take place from Monday, May 20, to Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The inaugural council meeting since the ministry bec

Sports Minister Holds Strategic Meeting with NFF Executive Board on State of Nigerian Football

_Meeting with NFF part of development-centered engagements with all sports federations_ The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, on Wednesday, held a strategic meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, as part of his series of engagements with all sports federations in the nation. The engagements with leadership of all sports federations are part of the Minister's efforts to appraise the state of s

Preventing humanitarian crises and reducing illegal migration; Betta Edu Co-Chairs a meeting of EU,

Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu says the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu is giving young Nigerians productive opportunities with pioneering innovative ideas through different startup initiatives. Edu who was joined by the European Union and representatives of 48 other countries in Hague, the Netherlands capital, made this known during her opening remarks in an event to discuss disturbing migration issues involving young people in Africa and the

FORUM OF COMMISSIONERS FOR SPORTS & YOUTHS IN A CONSULTATIVE MEETING WITH THE HON.MINISTER OF SPORTS

HON. EMMANUEL IRONBAR ATTENDS CALABAR SOUTH STAKEHOLDERS MEETING; CALLS FOR A FORMIDABLE FRONT

I'm so happy to be with you this evening during this very season of sweetness. First and foremost let me apologize to you for coming late, I was attending to other government activities that needed urgent attention. It gives me great joy when we gather like this as a people, it gives me joy knowing calabar South is leading while other local governments are following. Most importantly when I hear people pour encomium and accolades on our Governor, I feel Happy because while the process was on, pr