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Nigerians Want Compassion, Not Clever Arguments” — David Mark …….As he inaugurates 50-Member Policy,Manifesto drafting C’ttee

By Our Correspondent The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David A. B. Mark on Monday said Nigerians were desperate for compassionate governance...

Politics3 months ago

SIT-AT-HOME: HURIWA applauds Onitsha main market traders for ending Monday’s boycott of market* advocates honesty in the fight against insecurity

By George Mgbeleke Prominent pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has praised both the traders of Onitsha Main Market...

Politics3 months ago

Political Elite Conspiring to discredit Kwankwaso-NNPP …..Its all fuelled by blatant lies

By our Correspondent The New Nigeria Peoples Party has dismissed reports suggesting that the National Leader of the party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, overreached himself in purported negotiations...

Sports3 months ago

‎Prosperity Cup 2026: Organizers Fix Date For Medical, Referees Training, Others .. ‎ ‎Organizers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, say it is inviting all medical personnel serving as Medics in the tournament and participating teams to register for the forthcoming intensive medical training ahead of the competition. ‎ ‎This was contained in a statement signed by the Director General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe in preparation for Season 8 of the tournament. ‎ ‎According to him, the training would start from the 19th through the 21st of February, 2026 at the Government House clinic in Yenagoa, pointing out that the essence of the programme is to equip all the medics with the fundamentals before the commencement of the tournament. ‎ ‎He noted that apart from prize money and the ultimate trophy, the organizers are working round the clock to ensure that every department is equipped with knowledge in order to be acquainted with contemporary trends while discharging their duties. ‎ ‎It explained that the programme aligns with the visionary philosophy of the “Assured Prosperity” Government, led by Governor Douye Diri which is aimed at strengthening the capabilities and expertise of Bayelsans. ‎ ‎He further explained that the exercise would be conducted alongside other capacity-building initiatives for referees, coordinators, media personnel, and an international training programme for coaches, to be handled by a team from FC Barcelona. ‎ ‎Mr. Akpe also said interested participants are to send their names, phone numbers, contact addresses, emails and medical specialty to the Director of Finance, Mr. Martins Warepre Diegbegha on 08033121571 and Head of Marketing Mrs. Ajewole Morenikeji on 0803 3711689. ‎ ‎Prosperity Cup 2026 is a special edition that is being used to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the creation of Bayelsa State and it will also mark the sixth anniversary of Governor Douye Diri’s Assured Prosperity Administration. ‎ ‎Champions in the male category of this special “Bayelsa @ 30” edition of the competition will receive the sum of N30 million while runners-up will smile home with the sum of N10 million and in the female category, the winners will smile to the bank with the sum of N10 million while the runners-up will be five million Naira richer

By David Owei, Bayelsa ‎ ‎Organizers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, say it is inviting all medical personnel serving as...

Sports3 months ago

‎Prosperity Cup 2026: Organizers Fix Date For Medical, Referees Training, Others .. ‎ ‎Organizers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, say it is inviting all medical personnel serving as Medics in the tournament and participating teams to register for the forthcoming intensive medical training ahead of the competition. ‎ ‎This was contained in a statement signed by the Director General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe in preparation for Season 8 of the tournament. ‎ ‎According to him, the training would start from the 19th through the 21st of February, 2026 at the Government House clinic in Yenagoa, pointing out that the essence of the programme is to equip all the medics with the fundamentals before the commencement of the tournament. ‎ ‎He noted that apart from prize money and the ultimate trophy, the organizers are working round the clock to ensure that every department is equipped with knowledge in order to be acquainted with contemporary trends while discharging their duties. ‎ ‎It explained that the programme aligns with the visionary philosophy of the “Assured Prosperity” Government, led by Governor Douye Diri which is aimed at strengthening the capabilities and expertise of Bayelsans. ‎ ‎He further explained that the exercise would be conducted alongside other capacity-building initiatives for referees, coordinators, media personnel, and an international training programme for coaches, to be handled by a team from FC Barcelona. ‎ ‎Mr. Akpe also said interested participants are to send their names, phone numbers, contact addresses, emails and medical specialty to the Director of Finance, Mr. Martins Warepre Diegbegha on 08033121571 and Head of Marketing Mrs. Ajewole Morenikeji on 0803 3711689. ‎ ‎Prosperity Cup 2026 is a special edition that is being used to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the creation of Bayelsa State and it will also mark the sixth anniversary of Governor Douye Diri’s Assured Prosperity Administration. ‎ ‎Champions in the male category of this special “Bayelsa @ 30” edition of the competition will receive the sum of N30 million while runners-up will smile home with the sum of N10 million and in the female category, the winners will smile to the bank with the sum of N10 million while the runners-up will be five million Naira richer.

By David Owei, Bayelsa ‎ ‎Organizers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football spectacle, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, say it is inviting all medical personnel serving as...

Law & Crime3 months ago

Monday Sit-at-home : Anambra CP, top police officers in closed door meeting …. As IPOB insists Monday lockdown sacrosanct …Human Rights lawyer slams N2b suit against Soludo

By Our Correspondent Ahead of todays Sit at – home,Anambra Police Commissioner, Ikioye Orutugu, and top police officers on Sunday, went on a closed door meeting,...

Law & Crime3 months ago

Fear grips Residents of Niger state as heavily armed terrorists invaded some communities, ……killed,kidnapped a family of 5, burnt down a church, Police Command

By Uthman-Baba Naseer,Minna In their continued offensive onslaught on communities in Niger State, some heavily armed gun men believed to be terrorists in the early hours...

General News3 months ago

PAP Distributes Additional 900 Laptops To Scholarship Beneficiaries In Nigerian Varsities

By David Owei,Bayelsa The Presidential Amnesty Programme has distributed additional 900 laptops to its scholarship scheme beneficiaries studying in Nigerian universities in the third batch of...

General News3 months ago

Journalists Urged To Move Beyond Incident Counts In Covering Nigeria,s Public Safety Crisis

By David Owei Journalists covering conflict, insecurity, and governance in Nigeria have been urged to rethink Safety how public safety is reported, shifting away from episodic...

Opinion3 months ago

Insecurity:Failure to rescue 177 kidnapped Christians in Kaduna for weeks disappointing-HURIWA tells FG condemns Sunday February 1st attacks in a Church and houses in Niger state

By George Mgbeleke Pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has described as disappointing and unfortunate, the failure of the...

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Nigerians Want Compassion, Not Clever Arguments” — David Mark …….As he inaugurates 50-Member Policy,Manifesto drafting C’ttee

SIT-AT-HOME: HURIWA applauds Onitsha main market traders for ending Monday’s boycott of market* advocates honesty in the fight against insecurity

Political Elite Conspiring to discredit Kwankwaso-NNPP …..Its all fuelled by blatant lies

Monday Sit-at-home : Anambra CP, top police officers in closed door meeting …. As IPOB insists Monday lockdown sacrosanct …Human Rights lawyer slams N2b suit against Soludo

Fear grips Residents of Niger state as heavily armed terrorists invaded some communities, ……killed,kidnapped a family of 5, burnt down a church, Police Command

PAP Distributes Additional 900 Laptops To Scholarship Beneficiaries In Nigerian Varsities

Journalists Urged To Move Beyond Incident Counts In Covering Nigeria,s Public Safety Crisis

Insecurity:Failure to rescue 177 kidnapped Christians in Kaduna for weeks disappointing-HURIWA tells FG condemns Sunday February 1st attacks in a Church and houses in Niger state

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Nigerians Want Compassion, Not Clever Arguments” — David Mark …….As he inaugurates 50-Member Policy,Manifesto drafting C’ttee

SIT-AT-HOME: HURIWA applauds Onitsha main market traders for ending Monday’s boycott of market* *advocates honesty in the fight against insecurity *

Political Elite Conspiring to discredit Kwankwaso-NNPP …..Its all fuelled by blatant lies

Monday Sit-at-home : Anambra CP, top police officers in closed door meeting …. As IPOB insists Monday lockdown sacrosanct …Human Rights lawyer slams N2b suit against Soludo

Fear grips Residents of Niger state as heavily armed terrorists invaded some communities, ……killed,kidnapped a family of 5, burnt down a church, Police Command

PAP Distributes Additional 900 Laptops To Scholarship Beneficiaries In Nigerian Varsities

Journalists Urged To Move Beyond Incident Counts In Covering Nigeria,s Public Safety Crisis

Insecurity:Failure to rescue 177 kidnapped Christians in Kaduna for weeks disappointing-HURIWA tells FG *condemns Sunday February 1st attacks in a Church and houses in Niger state*

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SIT-AT-HOME: HURIWA applauds Onitsha main market traders for ending Monday’s boycott of market* advocates honesty in the fight against insecurity

Insecurity:Failure to rescue 177 kidnapped Christians in Kaduna for weeks disappointing-HURIWA tells FG condemns Sunday February 1st attacks in a Church and houses in Niger state