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2025

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By Felix Duru Mbah

Alia Sacks Commissioners

News

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has dissolved the State Executive Council, retaining only the office of Chief of Staff, which will now be occupied by former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Moses Atagher. Atagher, a seasoned administrator and former acting Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank, was announced as the new Chief of Staff with immediate effect at the close of the 12th Executive Council (Exco) meeting of 2025. Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Terso Kula, disclosed on Wednesday, July 30, that the dissolution affects only the Commissioners. Governor Alia expressed appreciation to the outgoing…

Jul

31

2025

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Ghana Jails Nigerian For Faking Identity To Get Passport, Planned UK Travel

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A Ghanaian District Court in Tema has sentenced a Nigerian to 12 months’ imprisonment with hard labour for attempting to unlawfully acquire a Ghanaian passport. Named Mohammed Ogbona, alias Mohammed Alhassan, the man was also convicted on additional charges of unlawful entry and the fraudulent acquisition of a Ghanaian birth certificate and National Identification Card (ID). Presiding judge, Madam Benedicta Antwi, handed down the sentence after Ogbona pleaded guilty. He was fined 200 penalty units (GH₵2,400.00) or N349,722.65 each for attempting to obtain a Ghanaian passport and a National ID through false declarations. In default of payment, he is to…

Jul

30

2025

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Oyo Debunks Claim On Converting Bola Ige Market Carpark

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By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government has debunked allegations that it has replaced the car park at Bola Ige International Business Complex, popularly known as Gbagi Market, with new shops and extorted unsuspecting traders, overnight. It said the "misleading report" was published by a certain online blog and subsequently circulated on social media. State Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi, said the claim was "entirely false, mischievous, and an intentional misrepresentation of an ongoing, well-planned redevelopment project." He said the Gbagi Market redevelopment effort was being spearheaded in phases by the state government, under the…

Jul

30

2025

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Agbo Assumes Office As Enugu Information Commissioner, Charges Staff

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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Newly redeployed Commissioner for Information, Enugu State, Dr Malachy Agbo, has charged the ministry's staff members to redouble their efforts in ensuring that the public is informed professionally, promptly, and effectively about the numerous programmes and activities of the state government aimed at delivering good governance to the people. In his maiden meeting with the management and staff of the Ministry, Agbo emphasized that his posting was to enhance public awareness, enlightenment, and understanding of the numerous interventions of the state government across various sectors; programmes intentionally designed to improve the living standards of Ndi Enugu…

Jul

30

2025

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The Desire That Kills Men

Opinion

FUNKE EGBEMODE I was scrolling through Facebook and I stumbled on this yet-to-be-verified ‘data’. Elumelu’s mom is 97 years. Otedola’s mom is 93 years. Jonathan’s mom is 88 years. Dangote’s mom is 90 years. Where are their fathers? Long gone in most cases. Did you notice the unsaid and unwritten insinuation that the women are somehow at fault and should be found guilty of ‘long life’? But I won’t let the insinuation distract me, after all, my father has celebrated his 90th birthday and my mother died five years ago. There are men who are also 95 whose wives died…

Jul

29

2025

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How Nigeria Completed ‘Mission X’ And Won 10th WAFCON Crown

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By Osasu Obayuwana, in Rabat Eyebrows were raised when Justine Madugu was appointed as the new Nigeria coach in September last year, having had no head coach experience in international football before taking on the role. On Saturday the “gamble” – if you call it that – paid off when the Super Falcons came from 2-0 down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The team had not impressed during the group stage, leading to criticism back home that the team were disjointed and…

Jul

28

2025

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Benue Orders Dissolution, Reconstitution Of Sports Association Boards

Sports

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Government has ordered immediate dissolution and reconstitution of boards of sports associations under the State Sports Council. State Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Creativity Terkimbi Ikyange, gave the approval today in a statement by the Acting Director of Sports, Anthony Torbundeh. According to the statement, the Commissioner stated that the dissolution be made expedient to enable the State Sports Council align with the subsequent National Sports Commission/ Federation elective congress' timelines. The Commissioner and Sports Council management thanked all the Chairmen and members of the various sports associations "for their enormous contributions towards the…

Jul

28

2025

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Enugu To Establish Universities Of Education, Agriculture –Mbah

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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has said his administration is poised to establish two new universities as part of efforts to entrench the state as a knowledge centre and diaspora innovation hub. Mbah stated this at the State House, Abuja, today during the launch of Diaspora Bridge Platform, a digital innovation for connecting Nigerian professionals in the diaspora with local tertiary institutions for collaboration in research, teaching, innovation, and capacity building. The platform seeks to leverage the expertise of Nigerians abroad to promote national development goals in education, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine…

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28

2025

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UPDATE! Fear Of High BP Made Me Not Want To Watch WAFCON Final -Tinubu Confesses, Decorates Team With Multimillion Naira Cash, 3-Bedroom Houses, National Honours

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President Bola Tinubu today revealed that he did not want to watch Saturday's final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON),which Nigeria's Super Falcons won, because he was scared of developing high blood pressure (BP). Hosting the Super Falcons at Aso Villa, Nigeria's seat of power, Tinubu said: "Honestly, I did not want to watch the match. I didn’t want high blood pressure. “But people came into my room and turned on my TV to that channel. "When it was 2-0, I got very restless and very offended. But I was still there watching. “I was impressed by the…

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28

2025

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WAFCON: N150m For Each Super Falcons Player, N75m For Coaches, National Honours Too

Sports

*Tinubu Shows Appreciation From Aso Rock, Nigeria's seat of power, came a downpour of cash and honours for the Super Falcons, who won the Women's African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday in far away Rabat, Morocco. In a dramatic turnaround, the Super Falcons came from behind, at 0-2 down in the first half, to score three unreplied goals in the second half to win the hosts and lift the coveted trophy for a tenth time. For their efforts, President Bola Tinubu showered each of the 24 players with about N150million (or $100,000) and about N75million (or $50,000) for each…