I express my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the Niger State Governor, His Excellency, Hon Mohammed Umar Bago, and the good people of Niger State on the flooding incidence which occurred Wednesday, 28 May, and Thursday, 29 May, 2025 in Mokwa, Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa communities. This devastating flooding, which led to loss of lives and properties occasioned by torrential rainfall and the geographical terrain of the State is very saddening. I pray that Almighty God gives the families, friends and loved ones of those affected the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss. I pray that God grant the…
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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident involving members of the Kano State contingent who were returning home after participating in the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Ogun State. A bus conveying the athletes was said to have been involved in a crash about 50 kilometres from Kano after passing through Kaduna State, claiming the lives of 20 athletes. Abiodun, in a statement issued in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Saturday, 31 May, 2025, said the incident had left him completely traumatized, especially given that the athletes…
The family of the late Michael Kenechukwu Ekemezie, a Nigerian citizen who was killed by the police in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Sunday, 25 May, 2025, under troubling circumstances, demanded an investigation to ascertain what happened. According to them, the deceased from Anambra State was subjected to brutal and excessive force by the Swiss police officers, in circumstances disturbingly reminiscent of the tragic death of George Floyd in the United States. Already, there is protest and panic among the Nigerian community in Switzerland following the incident. The family in a petition by their lawyer, Ifeany Ejiofor, to the Swiss Ambassador to…
The forthcoming pre-season tournament, the Eko International Cup (EIC) is fast generating discuss in football scene as fan of the game are looking forward with high expectations. One remarkable game in the minds of many is the new South West derby in the domestic league which will be rekindled in the tourney. Shooting Stars of Ibadan and the Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Remo Stars, are the latest rivals in the domestic league from the south west zone. In the just concluded season, Remo Stars achieved a double over Shooting Stars by beating the Ibadan based team 2-1 in Ikenne…
The Korean Culture Centre Nigeria (KCCN) has officially reeled out plans to introduce a Korean Pop (K-pop) contest aimed at fostering cultural and artistic exchanges between Nigeria and South Korea. This initiative, according to KCCN, would promote creative opportunities for Nigerian youth, particularly those involved in the arts and entertainment sectors. The Public Relations and Press Officer of the Centre, Gwangmin Lee disclosed that the contest is designed not only to showcase talent but also to enhance cultural understanding and collaboration, providing a platform where young creatives can engage with K-pop and share their interpretations of this vibrant genre. Lee…
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has predicted that the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), would usher the region into new vistas of development. This is as former Nigerian leader and only surviving founding father of ECOWAS, General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd.) and ex-Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, declared that Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, the three Member States which recently exited the ECOWAS and formed the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) could still return to the fold. The Minister made the remarks at the Roundtable Conference, convened under the…
The Civic Alliance for Security Accountability (CASA) has strongly condemned what it calls a coordinated campaign of calumny against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, urging Nigerians to disregard all unfounded attacks on his person and leadership. In a statement released on Friday, 30 May, 2025, the President of CASA, Charles Egbunike, described the attacks as part of a broader agenda to discredit not just the IGP but also President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, under whose administration Egbetokun was appointed. “These campaigns are not only malicious but deliberately designed to create instability,” Egbunike said. “Those behind them are not…
A non-governmental organisation, the Center for Consumer Concerns and Awareness Initiatives (CCCAI), has urged the Nigerian Electric Regulatory Commission (NERC) to ensure total compliance to its directive, telling nine power distribution companies (DISCOs) to compensate 557 streets on the ‘Band A’ tariff level within their franchise areas. The NERC, in April, gave the order following mounting complaints from electricity customers on the failure of distribution companies to supply the agreed 20 hours of electricity daily. According to Folarin Ademosu, CCAI’s Director of Public Affairs, in a statement he issued, NERC should ensure total compliance by the DISCOs. “As an advocacy…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has reaffirmed its commitment to educational development, emphasising the closing of the deficient gaps in core areas of study in secondary schools in the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this during the grand finale of the NDDC Secondary School Quiz held in Port Harcourt. Ogbuku, who was represented by the Director of Education, Health, and Social Services, Dr George Uzonwanne, stated that the NDDC considered education as crucial in the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region. He noted: “A well-grounded education is a bedrock for success in…
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will square off against Colombia, Saudi Arabia, and Norway in Group F of the 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in Chile later this year. The official draw was held at the Machasa studios of Chilevisión in Santiago, with Chilean broadcaster Javiera Naranjo anchoring the ceremony. FIFA’s Director of Tournaments, Jaime Yarza, conducted proceedings, joined by former Argentina captain and South American football icon Juan Pablo Sorín. Nigeria is one of four African nations to qualify for the global youth showpiece, joining continental champions South Africa (Group E), Morocco (Group C), and Egypt (Group…