Salwa Eid Naser
11 Aug
Team Nigeria's poor performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics has ignited a firestorm of criticism, with many describing it as the country's most lacklustre Olympic showing in recent times. This is even as Senator John Enoh's position as Sports Minister is under increasing pressure following Nigeria's disappointing performance at the Paris Olympics, with many calling…
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The Senate has deferred its investigation into the alleged sabotage in the petroleum industry, citing the need for wider consultations with stakeholders whose input and participation will add value to the conclusion of the investigative hearing. The upper chamber also cited legislative exigencies aimed at further deepening due diligence in the conduct of the investigative…
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In a dramatic turn of events, a 65-year-old blind man, Ewenla Ibrahim Adetomiwa, and an 18-year-old mentally unstable teenager were rescued while attempting suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge. Adetomiwa, a resident of Ikorodu, Lagos, had taken his two children, aged 16 and 12, to the bridge with the intent of jumping into the lagoon.…
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Algeria's incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been re-elected with almost 95 per cent of the vote, the country's electoral authority ANIE said Sunday. More than 5.3 million people voted for Tebboune, accounting for "94.65 per cent of the vote," ANIE head Mohamed Charfi told reporters. Tebboune, 78, has been heavily favored to secure a five-year…
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Renowned elder statesman and leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, has expressed sympathy over the passing of Hajia Dada Rabi Yar’Adua, the mother of former Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, who died at the age of 102. In a statement of tribute, Clark praised Hajia Yar’Adua for her wisdom, compassion, and…
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The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has announced a strategic leadership transition to drive the organization's mission forward. The outgoing Spokesman of POMR and Chief Spokesperson of the Peter Obi Presidential Campaign, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, has been appointed as the interim National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement. In his new role, Dr. Tanko will lead…
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The Delta State government on Sunday postponed the resumption date for some public and private primary and secondary schools in the capital, Asaba. According to a statement from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Augustine Oghoro, on behalf of the State Commissioner for Primary Education, Kingsley Ashibogwu, and his counterpart…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday strongly rebuked former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, branding him as a failed and insignificant politician. Kwankwaso, who was the 2023 presidential candidate for the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), recently criticized the PDP, claiming it is no longer relevant. Speaking during the inauguration of a newly renovated…
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The media department of Mercyland Television, representing Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, has expressed shock over a misleading report in some sections of the media, alleging non-cooperation with authorities. The story, attributed to the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), claimed that the agency was investigating the church’s…
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The Senate Committee on Local Content has launched free corporate business registration for youths to boost employment opportunities. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central), who spearheaded the initiative in Kogi State, also empowered tertiary institution students with multipurpose business carts and announced the free Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration for 2,500 Small and Medium Enterprises…
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Nigerian singer Dammy Krane has publicly apologised to David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. The pair have been embroiled in a bitter feud for years, with Krane making a series of accusations against the Grammy-nominated artist, including involvement in unpaid debts. The tensions escalated recently when Krane was arrested, allegedly on the orders of Davido,…