10 h. ago Rivers State Govt applauds Federal Govt unity colleges old students, offers support for bringing sports festival to PH

… As Federal Govt College Ikot Ekpene wins with 8 gold medals The Rivers State government has applauded the old read more Rivers State Govt applauds Federal Govt unity colleges old students, offers support for bringing sports festival to PH

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55 h. ago Umar Education Group Empowers Nigerians With Foreign Varsity Study Opportunities

  Umar Education Group (UEG), a UK-based leading study-abroad consultancy, has offered Nigerian students the opportunity to pursue world-class education abroad in top-ranked universities across the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, and Australia. In a bid to democratise global education, UEG stated that it’s offering free consultations across the UK, Canada, US and Australian institutions […]

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4 d. ago Residents Lament Health Crisis In Cross River Community School, Demand Urgent Gov’t Intervention

Once hailed as a beacon of education and community pride, the state of Community Primary School in Araran, Ofonbongha/Yala ward of Obubra local government area of Cross River State has raised concerns among parents and advocates in the area over potential health and safety risks to their children due to its current condition. The community’s […]

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4 d. ago Tinubu hails ECOWAS as Ghana offers scholarships to 1,000 regional students

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for fostering regional integration. Bayo Onanuga, Special read more Tinubu hails ECOWAS as Ghana offers scholarships to 1,000 regional students

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6 d. ago Akwa Ibom Probes Poor Outing At Maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival

The Akwa Ibom State government has launched investigation into the abysmal performance of the state contingent at the just-concluded regional sports festival organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This followed allegations of embezzlement of funds meant for the athletes’ allowances and failure to provide sporting kits and other motivational aids for the athletes […]

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6 d. ago National Sports Festival: Kebbi ready to participate in over 90% activities — Sports Commissioner

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi  Ahead of National Sports Festival billed to hold in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Kebbi State Commissioner for Sports and Youths Development, Comrade Nura Bala Fingila has disclosed that athletes from the state would slugs it out with their counterparts from other states in over 90 percentage of the activities at the […] The post National Sports Festival: Kebbi ready to participate in over 90% activities — Sports Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Fubara Calls For Reconciliation, Unity, Support For Tinubu’s Govt Amid Political Crisis In Rivers

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara has appealed to residents of the state to embrace peace and unity regardless of their political differences  within the oil rich state. Fubara also reiterated his commitment to delivering evidence of democracy and good governance to the people of Rivers The Governor led this out in his Easter […] The post Fubara Calls For Reconciliation, Unity, Support For Tinubu’s Govt Amid Political Crisis In Rivers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ogun unveils mascot, logo and theme song for 2024 National Sports Festival

The Ogun State Government has unveiled the official mascot, logo, and theme song for the upcoming 2024 National Sports Festival, read more Ogun unveils mascot, logo and theme song for 2024 National Sports Festival

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1 week ago Abiodun unveils national sports festival mascot, logo, theme song 

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday unveiled the mascot, the logo and the theme song for the 2024 National Sports Festival billed to be held in the state from May 16 to 30, 2025. Abiodun, represented by his Deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, equally pledged that the state will deliver “the most memorable, most Read More

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1 week ago Chief Magistrate who claimed retirement over state of emergency was sacked – Rivers Govt

From Tony John, Port Harcourt A twist has emerged in the story of Chief Magistrate Ejike King George, who claimed he voluntarily retired from the Rivers State Judiciary to protest the state of emergency in Rivers State. His letter announcing voluntary retirement spread widely on Monday, April 14. However, the Rivers State Judicial Service Commission […] The post Chief Magistrate who claimed retirement over state of emergency was sacked – Rivers Govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Bauchi confident of victory as sports festival holds April 22

The Bauchi State Government has insisted that it would emerge victorious in the forthcoming year 2025, 22nd National Sports Festival to be held in Ogun State. The State Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, gave the assurance on Saturday while disclosing that Governor Bala Mohammed has approved the participation of the state during the event. While receiving Read More

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Hails Cross River Over Climate Change Awareness

The Federal Government has applauded the Cross River State Government for its sustained commitment to climate change advocacy and awareness, describing it as a key stride in alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume gave the commendation on Monday when he received contestants […]

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1 week ago “N300m Hosting Fund Was Gift From Gov Fubara” — NBA Replies Rivers Govt Over Refunding

Nigerian Bar Association has replied Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, following his demand for an Immediate refund of N300 million paid to host the 2025 Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that Ibas on Monday, made the request after NBA moved its Conference initially scheduled to be hosted […] The post “N300m Hosting Fund Was Gift From Gov Fubara” — NBA Replies Rivers Govt Over Refunding appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers Gov’t Demands N300m Refund From NBA For Relocating Confab To Enugu

The Rivers State government has demanded for a refund of the sum of N300 million from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) for the relocation of its 2025 annual general conference earlier slated to hold in Port Harcourt to Enugu State. The state government, in a statement issued on Monday by the senior special assistant on […]

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2 w. ago Rivers Govt demands refund of N300m from NBA for shifting hosting right away from PH

…Rejects accusations of unconstitutional actions The Rivers State Government has demanded the refund of N300m said to have been given read more Rivers Govt demands refund of N300m from NBA for shifting hosting right away from PH

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Cheers, doubts as woman congratulates husband on taking second wife

A South Sudanese woman, Josephine Abyei, has congratulated her husband, Mayen Koor, for marrying a second wife. In a Facebook post on April 7, Josephine expressed her support for her husband’s decision to bring another wife, Arual Cyer Mayardit, into the family. “Congratulations my husband for bringing us our second wife,” she wrote. Her post Read More

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2 w. ago Disability rights: FG, stakeholders hail EU, decry USAID funding cut

The Federal Government and stakeholders, on Thursday, applauded the European Union for funding a project aimed at advocating the rights of Persons with Disability in the wake of the halt in funding by the United States Agency for International Development. They gave the tributes at the official launch of the Disability Rights Advocacy Project for Read More

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2 w. ago From Uyo to global stage: NDSF sparks hope for future Niger Delta stars

Correspondent PATRICK ODEY writes that the just-concluded NDSF organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission has opened a new chapter in the region’s quest for future champions that will represent the zone and Nigeria in national and international competitions The maiden edition of the Niger Delta Sports Festival has come and gone, but memories of Read More

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2 w. ago Eno declares over 3,000 athletes winners as NDSF sports festival ends in Uyo 

From Isaac Job , Uyo   Akwa Ibom State governor pastor Umo Eno has declared over 3,000 athletes participated in the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) winners and congratulated them at the end of the maiden edition of the sporting event organized by Niger Delta Development Commission held in Uyo Akwa Ibom state capital.   […] The post Eno declares over 3,000 athletes winners as NDSF sports festival ends in Uyo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers: Court bars Ibas from appointing local govt administrators

By Tony John, Port Harcourt A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has blocked Rivers Sole Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) from appointing administrators for the state’s 23 local government areas (LGAs). Justice Adamu Turaki Muhammed issued the order on 8 April 2025 in Suit No. FHC/PH/CS/46/2025. The ruling followed a case filed by […] The post Rivers: Court bars Ibas from appointing local govt administrators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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