Tag: history
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ADC hails 2027 Election Timetable, urges INEC to provide clear assurances on result transmission
By Editor The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has welcomed INEC’s announcement of the February 20, 2027, presidential and National Assembly elections, but has urged the Commission to provide Nigerians with clear assurances on the real-time electronic transmission of results. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the…
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Road Running can drive Nigeria’s economy and youth development – Itemuagbor
●Okpekpe Race Organiser welcomes delegates to African Road Running Conference in Lagos By our reporter Pamodzi Sports Marketing, organisers of the historic Okpekpe International 10km Road Race, have welcomed delegates to Lagos for the African Road Running Conference, expressing confidence that the gathering will energise the discipline across Africa. The two-day conference, which runs from…
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80 escape unhurt as Arik Air plane makes emergency landing in Benin
By Editor An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 operating a Lagos–Port Harcourt flight made an emergency diversion and landing at Benin City Airport on Wednesday after the crew detected “a loud bang in one of the aircraft’s engines.” The plane was flying from Lagos en route to Port Harcourt before it made an emergency diversion to…
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Edo Sports Commission boss, Enabulele, impressed by Niger Delta Games facilities
By our reporter The Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon Desmond Enabulele, has applauded the organisers, Dunamis-Icon Limited, and the sponsor, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), for the renewal of sporting facilities across Benin City. He spoke at the end of a scheduled facilities tour of venues for the 2nd Niger Delta Games.…
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Niger Delta Games Torch starts tour from Calabar
By Editor The Games Torch for the 2nd Niger Delta Games began its journey to Benin, Edo State, on Monday, February 9, in Calabar, Cross River State. The Torch, which is the symbol of the Games, will pass through the capitals of all nine participating states that make up the Niger Delta region. In Calabar,…
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Electoral Act: ADC raises alarm over passage delay
By Editor Nigeria’s opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused the APC-dominated Senate of employing delay tactics to block passage of the 2025 Electoral Bill. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC highlighted various amendments to the Electoral Act 2022 that carry serious eligibility and…
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Kano Governor Yusuf dumps NNPP, set to join APC
By Editor Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has finally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) after weeks of what can be described as rehearsals. He is expected to join the All Progressives Congress. The governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, announced the development in a statement made available to the media on Friday. Bature said…
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ADC to Government: Stop denying security problems
●Says failed cover-up attempt of Kaduna abduction reflects dangerous obsession with PR By Editor The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the failed cover-up attempt by the Kaduna State Government and the Nigeria Police Force of the mass abduction of Nigerians gathered for worship in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area. The party described the…
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Niger Delta Games: Organisers move to curb athletes poaching
By Editor Dunamis-Icon Limited, the organisers of the Niger Delta Games (NDG), reiterated on Wednesday in Benin that states are prohibited from presenting non-indigenous athletes at the 2nd edition of the games, scheduled for Edo State from February 20 to 27. This is even as the company and the host state, Edo, reaffirmed their commitments…
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Niger Delta Games: Ondo Coaches reminded to select best athletes
By Editor The Ondo State Liaison Committee has demanded that coaches of the 17 sports ensure that only the very best athletes are presented to represent the state as they seek to improve on their performance at the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Games (NDG). The 2nd Niger Delta Games will be held in…
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