Author: Pius Ayinor
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CIBN’s Evening of Praise 7.0 honours Nigeria’s football legends in a symphony of gratitude
By Akeem Busari The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) elegantly extended its corporate social responsibility beyond the financial sector at its annual end-of-year event, the ‘Evening of Praise’ 7.0, with the theme, ‘Symphony of Gratitude’ and led by its esteemed council members, the Institute dedicated a special segment to recognizing the indelible contributions…
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Niger Delta Games: Delta holds summit for coaches as Abia, Imo gear up
State Liaison Committees for the Niger Delta Games in Abia and Imo States already began functioning before they were officially inaugurated on Tuesday, even as Delta State organised a working session with the 17 sports that would be competed for at the second edition of the games in Benin, Edo State, from February 20 to…
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Edo Boys High School and Emotan College crowned champions of 1st Eyoto Schools Rugby Tournament
Edo Boys High School and Emotan College have been crowned the winners of the boys’ and girls’ categories of the inaugural Eyoto Schools Rugby Tournament held on Wednesday, 10th December at the grounds of Edo Boys High School, Adolor, Benin City. This achievement mirrors the success of both schools at the 4th edition of…
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Ayo Benzi, the wunderkind of Afrobeats – Puffy Tee
●Clinches top honours at the Next Afrobeats Stars Season 1 “Afrobeats is brewing for a storm — not of wind and rain, but of musical masterclass, theatrical talent and reverberating rhythm with a touch of royalty.” Those were the words of renowned and highly esteemed singer-songwriter and producer Temidayo Babatope Joseph A.K.A. PuffyTee, a big…
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Embattled NMDPRA boss Farouk Ahmed and Gbenga Komolafe resign
●President Tinubu nominates successors Engineer Farouk Ahmed of the NMDPRA and Gbenga Komolafe of the NUPRC resigned their positions on Wednesday, December 17. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the nominations of two new chief executives for the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum…
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M4STV appoints Anthony Uyah as MD/COO
M4STV, the vibrant multimedia platform for news, entertainment, sports, hospitality, and health, has announced the appointment of Anthony Uyah as its Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer. Uyah’s arrival marks a significant step in the company’s mission to elevate content quality, expand digital reach, and strengthen its technological backbone. Uyah, a 1990 graduate of Mechanical…
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President Trump suspends Nigerians on B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M & J visas from entering the US
The American White House has issued an order suspending the entry into the United States of nationals of Nigerians on B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2, F, M, and J visas, either as immigrants or non-immigrants. Furthermore, Consular Officers have also been directed to reduce the validity for any other non-immigrant visas issued to Nigerians to the extent…
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NOC sets Annual General Meeting for December 29 in Abuja
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) is scheduled to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, 29 December 2025. This, it says, is in accordance with its constitution. The annual gathering is to review the year’s activities and strategise for the future. The meeting will take place at the Starview Palace Hotel, located at Plot…
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4th African Youth Games: Team Nigeria wins bronze in Judo
Nigeria has secured a bronze medal in the 63 kg category at the ongoing 4th African Youth Games, following a hard-fought contest against Zimbabwe. Nigeria’s Oghogho delivered an impressive performance in the bronze medal bout, displaying skill, strength, and determination to overcome his opponent and claim a place on the podium. The victory adds to…
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Emergency rule: ADC faults Supreme Court judgment
●Says apex court ruling endangers federalism and democracy The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Supreme Court of creating a “constitutional tyrant” in the President by affirming his power to suspend elected governors and state assemblies during a state of emergency. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the…
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