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May
19
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
NIHOTOUR Zonal Coordinator Warns Hotels, Amusement Parks, Others To Operate Within Legal Bounds, Or…

NIHOTOUR Zonal Coordinator Warns Hotels, Amusement Parks, Others To Operate Within Legal Bounds, Or…

Entertainment
By Sam Tyav, Makurdi North-Central Zonal Coordinator, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), a Federal Government body, Madam Grace Ibu, has called on owners of hotels, tourism sites, night clubs and amusement parks to operate within the provisions of the law. Speaking during the matriculation ceremony for fresh intakes of the institute's 2024/2025 session, the Coordinator disclosed that there is an enabling law in place --the NIHOTOUR Establishment Act 2022 --which empowers NIHOTOUR to carry out such regulatory function, as Federal Government's apex training and regulatory body for the sector. "Our mandate is to train personnel, classify and register…
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May
19
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Oyo Royal Fathers’ll Get Their Due, Says Makinde

Oyo Royal Fathers’ll Get Their Due, Says Makinde

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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State Governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has said his government would not deprive traditional rulers in the state their entitlements. The Governor stated this at the grand finale of the 2025 Ibadan Cultural Festival held at the Obafemi Awolowo Liberty Stadium, Oke-Ado, Ibadan, South-West Nigeria. The Governor, who said the Council of Obas and Chiefs had been in abeyance before his assumption of office in 2019, added that traditional rulers would begin to get their due, including official vehicles, as soon as the council was constituted. He added that he had mandated all the 11 Local Governments…
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May
19
2025
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Making Love To A Shadow

Making Love To A Shadow

Opinion
By OREVA GODWIN This piece might trigger a lot of reactions. But this is what a lot of people face in their marriages and relationships. Writing this piece is likely to take a lot of strength from me. It's difficult not to be overwhelmed by emotions. When I write, it's from my heart. I write with passion. I put myself in the midst of people's stories and feel their pain and grief. What do we mean by making love to a shadow? Some people enjoy breaking their partners completely. They have that satisfaction that they have completely break you and…
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May
19
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Of 300 Marte Communities, Only One Left By Boko Haram, Don’t Let It Fall -Zulum Begs FG

Of 300 Marte Communities, Only One Left By Boko Haram, Don’t Let It Fall -Zulum Begs FG

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By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has passionately appealed to the Federal Government (FG) to deploy decisive strategies to ensure Marte town in his state does not fall into the hands of Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents. The terrorists launched a devastating attack on the town last Friday, reportedly destroying a military barracks, vehicles and stealing arms in the process. Zulum, who was actively involved in coordinating security logistics till late in the night, weekend, undertook a tour to assess the challenges faced in Marte, while also exploring sustainable solutions to foster stability. Before his arrival, Marte was…
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May
18
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Abducted APC Chairman, Adepoyigi, Murdered Despite Ransom Payment, Ondo Lawmaker Mourns

Abducted APC Chairman, Adepoyigi, Murdered Despite Ransom Payment, Ondo Lawmaker Mourns

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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Chairman of Ward Five of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ose Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State, Nelson Adepoyigi, who was kidnapped a few days ago, has been killed by his abductors. The development has thrown the people of Ose LGA into mourning, as the lawmaker representing the LG in the state House of Assembly, Honourable Olatunji Oshati (Maxima), decried the development. Adepoyigi was kidnapped last Monday while parking his vehicle at his residence in Ifon. Following the kidnap of the APC chairman, the abductors had demanded a N100 million ransom, but after series…
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May
18
2025
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The JAMB Exam Fiasco: Beyond Oloyede’s Tears

The JAMB Exam Fiasco: Beyond Oloyede’s Tears

Opinion
By SHEDDY OZOENE In a country burdened by growing public distrust in government institutions, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) added a fresh layer of controversy with the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The incident has become a national flashpoint, with reported mass failures, widespread student protests, and ultimately an unprecedented admission of fault by JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede. While a plan for a reseat offers a glimmer of hope, it does not answer deeper questions of institutional accountability, the future of Nigeria’s educational assessment system and the Board’s poor response to students traumatized by its ineptitude.…
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May
18
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Tor Tiv’s Lambast Of MACBAN: Royal Father Boldly Spoke Mind Of Tiv Nation -Group

Tor Tiv’s Lambast Of MACBAN: Royal Father Boldly Spoke Mind Of Tiv Nation -Group

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By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Support arrived for the paramount ruler of Tiv nationality, the Tor Tiv, His Royal Majesty (HRM) Orchivirigh Professor James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse, who blasted the leadership of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, (MACBAN) over the serial killings being perpetrated by killer herdsmen in Benue State. Scores of persons have been killed, others injured and maimed, several hundreds displaced from their ancestral lands and properties worth hundreds of millions of Naira destroyed by the killer herdsmen in the North-Central State. At a meeting on Friday with representatives of MACBAN, the Tiv ruler had told them…
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May
17
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
FA Cup Final: Eze Hands Palace First Trophy In 119 Years, Sends Man City Home Empty-handed

FA Cup Final: Eze Hands Palace First Trophy In 119 Years, Sends Man City Home Empty-handed

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By Sean Walsh Crystal Palace won a trophy for the first time in their 119-year history after beating heavy favourites Manchester City 1-0 in today's FA Cup final. Eberechi Eze's first-half strike was all that separated the two sides as Oliver Glasner's men became immortals among the south London faithful, who will remember the date of May 17, 2025 forever. Despite having little-to-no possession in the opening exchanges, Palace took the lead just after a quarter of an hour. A composed goal-kick routine eventually saw Jean-Philippe Mateta hold the ball up for Daichi Kamada, whose switch of play found Daniel…
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May
17
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
2027: North-West APC Govs, Reps Speaker, Deputy Senate President, Other Heavyweights Endorse Tinubu

2027: North-West APC Govs, Reps Speaker, Deputy Senate President, Other Heavyweights Endorse Tinubu

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By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Though general elections are still two years ahead (2027), more endorsements have come for President Bola Tinubu. This time the North-West zone of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed and passed a vote of confidence on the President for 2027. During his recent visit to opposition party-controlled Anambra State, the Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, said his party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), will not present a presidential candidate to challenge Tinubu in 2027, adding that the party has adopted the President as its candidate --a pronouncement that was later challenged by APGA founder Chekwas Okorie.…
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May
17
2025
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By Felix Duru Mbah
Crisis Brewing In Enugu Community Over Igweship, Contestant Urges Gov To Intervene

Crisis Brewing In Enugu Community Over Igweship, Contestant Urges Gov To Intervene

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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Serious crisis is brewing at Isiagu Akpawfu autonomous community in Nkanu East Council Area (LGA) of Enugu State over alleged moves by some people to impose a traditional ruler on the community without election in contravention of its constitution. Investigation revealed that the Igweship tussle is currently pending before the Court of Appeal, but one Prince Tony Okoye has already been given Certificate of Recognition and Return --a development that did not go down well with majority of the people of the locality. Speaking with newsmen on the development on Friday in Enugu, one of the…
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