Tag: politics
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Tinubu’s plea goes unheeded on Ebonyi’s river of blood (1)
Tunde Odesola Sometimes, words create accidental rhyme where meaning does not. Etymologically, ‘Moses’ and ‘Osmosis’ are not related, even though they sound similar, and both bear a sense of ‘passing through’. Osmosis, a Greek word, literally suggests water passing through a boundary, just as Moses, the Anglicised version of Moshe, a Hebrew name, means “to…
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House of Representatives mourns passing of Sir Chamberlain Dunkwu
By our reporter The House of Representatives says it has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of Sir Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, Deputy Chief of Staff (Legislative) to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dunkwu passed away in the early hours of Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the age of 54. He…
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Masai Ujiri and Giants of Africa expand community basketball court initiative into Sahel Region
By Editor Giants of Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African youth through basketball, alongside its founder, sports executive and UN Sustainable Development Advocate Masai Ujiri, have announced Dribble for Peace, the latest phase of their groundbreaking Built Within initiative. Launched in 2021, Built Within is Giants of Africa’s commitment to build 100 community…
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A call to action: Importance of International Women’s Day in Nigeria
By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá International Women’s Day, observed annually on 8th March, serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring fight for women’s rights and gender equality. More than just an annual celebration, this day represents a crucial opportunity to advocate for systemic change and social justice for women and girls worldwide, including those in Nigeria.…
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Glamour as top personalities grace Newstap/SWAN Five-Star award
By our reporter It was a night of glamour, entertainment, and splendor as the second edition of the annual Newstap/SWAN Five Star Award came to a successful end. Held at the Blessing Hall of the Eko Club, Surulere, Lagos, it attracted top administrators from the National Sports Commission (NSC), led by the Director General, Hon.…
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Iran’s war targets widen into civilian infrastructure, hit Bahrain water plant
By Editor The Iran war’s targets widened dangerously into civilian infrastructure Sunday as Bahrain accused Iran of striking one of the desalination plants that are crucial for Gulf nations’ drinking water. As Israeli-struck oil depots smoldered in Tehran after a late-night strike, prompting environmental warnings for citizens, Iran’s president vowed to expand attacks on U.S.…
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Nigeria Basketball Federation announces landmark XE Jet partnership for D’Tigress global campaign
Pius Ayinor The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) on Saturday, March 7, announced a landmark strategic partnership with XE Jet, naming the aviation company the Official Aviation Partner of Nigeria’s Senior Women’s National Basketball Team, D’Tigress. The NBBF statement this morning gives details of the deal. “The partnership represents one of the most significant aviation collaborations…
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ADC slams Tinubu over ambassador postings
●Says it’s a work of incompetence By Editor The African Democratic Congress has criticised the President Bola Tinubu administration for announcing only 65 of Nigeria’s 109 ambassadorial postings, describing the move as a diplomatic blunder that exposes the country to embarrassment and reflects the government’s incompetence in handling international relations. In a statement released on…
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Tinubu’s full list of 65 ambassadors and their countries
By Editor President Bola Tinubu has approved the postings of 65 ambassadors-designate and high commissioners to various countries and the United Nations. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this public on Friday, stating that 31 non-career and 34 career ambassadors have been assigned to their duty posts. The…
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Edo Gov, Dikko, NFF president to storm Auchi for Ikhana’s Academy launch
By Editor Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, chairman of the National Sports Commission, Malam Shehu Dikko, and his Director General, Bukola Olopade, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, and other top sports dignitaries are expected to be in Auchi, Edo State, for the official launch of the Kadiri Ikhana’s Football Academy. The…
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