ActionAid Nigeria’s General Assembly has called on the Federal Government to urgently reform the national security architecture to address widespread violence across the country. This includes persistent herder attacks, civilian casualties from military airstrikes, and the violent suppression of protests. The call was contained in a communiqué issued at the …
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THE University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Rivers, has named its convocation Arena after the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The arena was officially inaugurated on Saturday by the Sole Administrator of Rivers, retired Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas. The inauguration was part of activities marking the university’s …
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NATIONAL Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) continues to show strong commitment toward a drug-free Nigeria, reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). NAN investigations reveal an aggressive and sustained national campaign by the agency, with encouraging signs of success. This is reflected in a noticeable decline in arrests, seizures, and …
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The milestone 10th season of Big Brother Naija, with the theme ’10/10′, premiered on Saturday as Ebuka Obi-Uchendu welcomed the first batch of housemates. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ebuka set the stage for fierce competition, with housemates eyeing a record ₦150 million grand prize. Each contestant …
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President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that his administration will increase funding for the education sector as a catalyst for national development. Tinubu made the assurance during the joint 34th and 35th Convocation Ceremonies and the 50th Anniversary celebration of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) on Saturday in Port Harcourt. …
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, says he had mobilised support from his network of friends to help fund the construction of a befitting Senate Building for the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). Wike disclosed this in Port Harcourt on Saturday during the university’s 35th Combined Convocation …
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FORMER Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Abubakar Yar’Adua, has advised secondary school students to remain focused on their chosen careers and uphold integrity in all their endeavours. Yar’Adua, who is also one of the founding members of the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company …
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Nigeria staged an extraordinary second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 to lift their 10th TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown. In front of home fans, Morocco got off to a dream start at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday night. With just 12 minutes on …
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THE Nigerian Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) and tourism stakeholders in the Republic of Benin have strengthened cross-border collaboration in a renewed effort to promote intra-African travel, and reduce dependence on overseas vacation destinations. The move, marked by an ongoing two-day tour by some members of NATOP to Benin highlighted …
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The South South Zonal leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) for conferring an Honorary Doctorate Degree on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike. The party described the recognition as a testament to Wike’s impactful leadership and …
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