Chief Tonobok Okowa
17 Feb 2024
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has said that this year’s National Trials to select athletes that will fly the nation’s flag at the Africa Games in Ghana could spring some surprises.
13 Jan 2024
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has dismissed a petition by some of his board members who are calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), to scrutinise the finances of the federation.
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Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State on Wednesday urged well-meaning individuals from the state to invest in the people as the government cannot do it all. Nwifuru stated this during the final match of the 2024 Darlington Ugota Unity Cup held at Onueke township stadium in Ezza South Local Government Area of the state and…
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The Mayor of Port Harcourt, Ezebunwo Ichemati, has prohibited the retail sales of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in residential areas within the Port Harcourt City local government area. The decision comes on the heels of a recent gas explosion at the Oroazi community in Obio Akpor local government, which resulted in two deaths and over…
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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Wednesday disclosed that the new WASSCE (PC1) resit examination does not apply to Nigerian candidates. "Please Note: The news circulating about WAEC conducting a “resit examination” for candidates is not applicable to Nigerian candidates." WAEC said in a post on X. "However, candidates with outstanding grades can register…
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Senator Ali Ndume of the All Progressives Congress (APC) representing Borno South has offered support to the families of the victims of the recent Boko Haram attack in Sabon Gari village of Damboa Local Government Area, Borno state last Saturday. Ndume while sympathising with the families of those who lost their lives in the attack…
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It’s no news that even the sharpest minds in the world of screenwriting often hit a creative wall called writer’s block. However, what happens when the struggle is not just about ideas refusing to flow, but about a deeper challenge: the fact that some screenwriters don’t even enjoy the act of writing? When and why…
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The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) plans to spend N13 million for the construction, installation and provision of streetlights in communities in Kogi and Katsina states, as well as other selected locations across the six geopolitical zones in the country despite lamenting a lack of funds to launch new satellites. The agency made…
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr Frank Abiodun Aig-Imoukhuede, on his 90th birthday, describing him as a national treasure whose contributions have shaped and enriched Nigeria's cultural and literary landscape. Born on January 8, 1935, in Edunabon, Osun State, Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede's illustrious career spanned journalism, literature, and public service. In a statement issued by his…
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Football analyst Godwin Dudu-Orumen has said that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has made a mistake by hiring former Mali coach, Eric Chelles. The announcement of Chelles' new assignment, made on Tuesday by the NFF, marks the beginning of what is hoped to be a transformative chapter for Nigeria’s national football team ahead of the…
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The Kaduna State Government has decided to plant about 10 million trees in four years under its afforestation programme to mitigate the effects of climate change and protect the environment and citizens. Commissioner of Environment in the State, Abubakar Buba, spoke to stakeholders on Wednesday, pointing out that the Government had already planted about 1.7…