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Tinubu Visits Borno, Others for Projects, Condolence

By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Saturday for official visits to Borno, Bauchi and Lagos States This is contained in a statement issued on Friday Dec 19, by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement President Tinubu will commission key projects In Borno State, executed by the state government under Governor Babagana Zulum, alongside initiatives undertaken by the Federal Government. The President is also expected to attend […]

December 20, 2025

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Mustapha Receives Award for Contributions to Horse Racing Development

Reporting By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Coordinator of the Nigeria Horse Racing Federation, Abubakar Mustapha, has received an award in recognition of his contributions to the development of horse racing in Nigeria. Mustapha was among the recipients honoured at a sports awards ceremony that recognised individuals and organisations involved in sports development across the country. Speaking after the presentation, Mustapha said the recognition reflected the federation’s ongoing efforts to promote organised horse racing and expand participation nationwide. He noted that […]

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Victor Ochei Pays Emotional Tribute to Senator Peter Nwaoboshi

Reporting By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Victor Ochei, has paid a heartfelt tribute to late Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, describing him as a courageous leader, loyal friend and a proud son of Ibusa whose legacy will endure across Delta North and beyond. Ochei, a former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly said he received the news of Senator Nwaoboshi’s passing with deep sorrow, noting that Nigeria has lost a statesman whose life was defined […]

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Edo Climate Commission Reacts to Senate Clearance of Ambassadors-Designate

By Chinedu Echianu The Edo State Ecological Climate Change Funding and Management Commission has acknowledged the Senate’s clearance of several career and non-career ambassadors-designate recently approved for diplomatic appointments. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Commission, Blessing Agbomhere, the Senate’s action was described as a confirmation of the suitability of the nominees for the roles. Those cleared include Oduma Yvonne Ehinose, Wasa Shogun Ige, Engr. Abbas Braimah, Ogbonnaya Kalu (SAN), Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, among others. The […]

December 20, 2025

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Shaibu Unveils 10-Year Blueprint As NIS Targets World-Class Status

Reporting By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Director General, National Institute for Sports (NIS) Comrade Philip Shaibu, has unveiled a long-term vision to reposition the Institute as a world-class sports education hub. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of the 2025 Basic Certificate Coaching Course held at the NIS premises within the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Shaibu said the Institute is laying a solid foundation that will ultimately transform it into a full-fledged sports university. According to him, while recent achievements have […]

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President Tinubu Reconstitutes NERC Board

By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) following the confirmation of its members by the Senate on December 16. In a statement on Thursday, Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga says the reconstituted Board is chaired by Mulisiu Olalekan Oseni, who previously served as a Commissioner from January 2017 and later as Vice Chairman of the Commission. His appointment as Chairman took effect from December 1, 2025, and will […]

December 18, 2025

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FG Steps Up Drive for Sugar Self-Sufficiency

Reporting By: Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has intensified efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in sugar production, as the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, commenced a nationwide inspection of major sugar projects to accelerate full-scale production. A statement on Thursday said the inspections, which began with the Lafiagi Sugar Company (LASUCO) in Kwara State, are in line with the directive of President Bola Tinubu for relevant agencies and operators to fast-track Nigeria’s sugar backward integration programme […]

December 18, 2025

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Nigeria Records Over $10bn Capital Inflows in First Half of 2025 – NIPC

Reporting by Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) says Nigeria recorded over 10 billion dollars in capital inflows in the first half of 2025, signaling renewed investor confidence and the positive impact of ongoing economic reforms. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Aisha Rimi, disclosed this on Thursday at a media engagement in Abuja, describing the media as a critical stakeholder in Nigeria’s investment drive. She said, “Each engagement with the media reinforces our commitment to transparency, accountability, […]

December 18, 2025

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PLAC Survey Reveals National Support for Constitutional Reforms in Nigeria

By Julian Osamoto The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) has unveiled the findings of a nationwide survey on Nigeria’s ongoing Constitution Review. The survey reveals public backing for far-reaching reforms across governance, electoral integrity, and gender representation. Presenting the report to journalists in Abuja, PLAC Executive Director Dr. Clement Nwankwo described the results as a “clear mandate from Nigerians for comprehensive constitutional change.” Dr. Nwankwo highlighted the national consensus in favor of reserving special legislative seats for women, alongside […]

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