Baskadia

Poem ( Nigeria)

My view of Nigeria. Nigeria looks like a psittacine infested bird which needs a political veterinary to cure.

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

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

Divine Engines Chapter 2

Heroes cast a long and mighty shadow

An enchanting trip to the heart of Kogi State, Nigeria

In July 2023, I had the privilege of embarking on a remarkable journey to Okene, a town nestled in the heart of Kogi State, Nigeria. This enchanting experience allowed me to immerse myself in the rich culture, history, and natural beauty of this captivating region. Historical Significance: Okene is a town steeped in history, and this became immediately evident as I explored its winding streets and historic landmarks. The Okene Central Mosque, with its striking architecture and serene atmosphere,

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

The love

The flawless victory

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE CONGRESS OF EBONYI STATE COUNCIL OF NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE CONGRESS OF EBONYI STATE COUNCIL OF NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS (NUJ), HELD AT DR. SAM EGWU PRESS CENTRE, ABAKALIKI ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 28, 2023. By Ikwo son. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ebonyi State Council rose from its Congress held at Dr. Sam Egwu Press Centre, km 3 Enugu-Abakaliki Expressway, Abakaliki with the following resolutions: 1. Congress commends journalists in the state for being alive to their responsibilities as fourth Estate of the Realm, commends members for their solidarity and show of love which has continued to keep the state NUJ together as one big family and urged the members to keep the flag flying. 2. Congress passes Vote of Confidence on the leadership of the Union led by Comrade Tony Nwizi and urges them to continue to lead the union in the right direction. 3. Congress expresses sympathy on the demise of the former State Secretary, Dr. Kingsley Nworie, who died during the NGE programme in Enug

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

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

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

Cartoon of Governor Inuwa Ko gezau Danmajen Gombe by Salim the Informer

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

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

Nigeria U19 maiden participation at the ICC Cricket World cup in Malaysia excites NSC

Approves Foreign Training tour in India for the team The National Sports Commission, NSC, has approved a foreign training tour in India for the Nigeria U19 Women team who are currently preparing to feature at this year's ICC U19 Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup, slated for Malaysia from the 18th of January 2025. The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon, Bukola Olopade, revealed that the Commission is working closely with the Nigeria Cricket Federation, in the area of logistics ,

CROSS RIVER HOSTED HISTORIC NIGERIA SECONDARY SCHOOLS FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NSSFFL) 2025 IN CALABAR

By ETTAH EMMANUEL O Lagos Triumphs with 2 golds🥇 , Team Akwa Ibom 2 silvers🥈 , Cross River 1 Bronze 🥉& Abuja 1 bronze 🥉 By Ettah Emmanuel O. The ancient city of Calabar marked a historic milestone as it hosted the Nigeria Secondary Schools Flag Football League, bringing together nine states at the renowned U. J. Esuene Stadium from January 14th to 16th, 2025. The grand finale of the competition was officially launched by the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, on Thursday

Graphic art Cartoon of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya Governor of Gombe State at Work b Salim Gombe

Graphic art Cartoon of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya Governor of Gombe State at Work by Salim Abubakar Gombe

JUST FOR HIM

My heart pants and beats for him, His physique arouses my emotion and makes me flabbergasted. His breath is like fresh air that blows to cool my temper. I sort for help but there was none,then he came and mend my weary heart. His laughter and charming smiles kills every pain in my heart. His smartness and Intelligence gives the solution to every puzzle in my life. I sort for more of him but couldn't find any like him. His benevolent act towards people around me makes me excited and feel safe a

Nigeria causing vaccine derived poliovirus spread to neighbouring countries-WHO

The World Health Organisation has expressed concerns over the possible outbreak of the vaccine-derived poliovirus, also known as CVDPV2, and is also concerned about the poor quality of supplementary immunisation

BLUE BYTES (GENESIS) CHAPTER 2: HOTSHOT: #10: BAKASI

ONE GOD AND THREE CHICKS? IT'S MOMENTS LIKE THIS HE LOVES TO LAST FOREVER AND SADLY THEY DON'T