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10Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Technical director calls for development of grassroots football

The Technical Director of Femben Stars International Football Academy, Femi Olatunji, has called for the development of grassroots football to discover "raw talents". Olatunji made the call during a one-day free soccer clinic organised by the academy for up and coming footballers in Erin-Osun Community, Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun. He said that there was an urgent need for stakeholders in the football sector to set up a proper developmental programme with the right people in place to improve the fortunes of football in Nigeria. "The first thing is to acknowledge that we have a problem. "Next thing is to identify where we have the challenge and train personnel that can help us to adjust. "Then set up a programme which sometimes can take time, but time heals everyt...

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10Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Keyamo Sets Up Task Force To Relocate Airlines At Lagos Airport

Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has set up a task force to resolve the challenges airlines face in relocating to Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed Airport. Oluseyi Odutayo, the spokesperson for the ministry, said this in a statement issued on Saturday. Mr Odutayo said the task force would address the teething problems of relocating the international airlines to the new terminal as necessitated by the recent fire outbreak at the Old International Terminal. He revealed members of the task force as Hassan Musa, a retired permanent secretary and ex-director of the Department of Air Transport Management, who will be the team leader and Adebayo Oladipo, general manager, Aerodrome, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Others are Collins Mukoro, Uyo...

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10Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Sports Minister Attends NFF Annual General Assembly in Uyo

Calls for more women representation in football administration Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh was present at the 2023 Annual General Assembly of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), held on Sunday in Uyo. In his remarks, Enoh stated that given the passion that football generates amongst Nigerians, it is expedient for the game to be handled with utmost professionalism by administrators, with a sense of patriotism for the good of the game in the country. He made a case for more representation of women at the top level of football administration in the Nigeria, stating that the growth of the women’s game calls for more representation of women in meetings such as the general assembly. “I am passionately making a case on the behalf of Nigerian footbal...

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9Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NACAT Partners NDLEA To Sensitize Abuja Community Where Hard Drugs Are Sold Like Sachet Water

The pro-democracy group, Network Against Corruption and Trafficking on Friday, collaborated with the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency to hold a road walk sensitization against the use of hard drugs in an Abuja community, Abattoir. The sensitization came on the heel of an investigation carried out by NACAT where the group discovered that Abattoir, located close to an animal Market in the Karu axis of Abuja by the boundary between the FCT and Nassarwa State, is a major hub for the sales of illicit drugs like Crack, Codeine, Molly, Tramadol, Refnol, Rochi, Arizona, Loud (Canadian and Ghanaian loud). A primary Abattoir drug dealer, who spoke to NACAT on the condition of anonymity during the investigation, said the drugs are mainly bought in bulk from Delta State, Benin City in Edo ...

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9Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NACAT Partners NDLEA To Sensitize Abuja Community Where Hard Drugs Are Sold Like Sachet Water

The pro-democracy group, Network Against Corruption and Trafficking on Friday, collaborated with the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency to hold a road walk sensitization against the use of hard drugs in an Abuja community, Abattoir.The sensitization came on the heel of an investigation carried out by NACAT where the group discovered that Abattoir, located close to an animal Market in the Karu axis of Abuja by the boundary between the FCT and Nassarwa State, is a major hub for the sales of illicit drugs like Crack, Codeine, Molly, Tramadol, Refnol, Rochi, Arizona, Loud (Canadian and Ghanaian loud).A primary Abattoir drug dealer, who spoke to NACAT on the condition of anonymity during the investigation, said the drugs are mainly bought in bulk from Delta State, Benin City in Edo State, a...

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9Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Ondo: Akeredolu Resumes Duty After Medical Vacation

Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo, has officially resumed duty after a three-month medical vacation in Germany. On Thursday, Akeredolu returned to Nigeria from Germany where he spent three months. The governor was welcomed by his close aides at his residence in Ibadan, Oyo state. On Friday, Akeredolu met with stakeholders from the state, including Olamide Oladiji, speaker of the assembly, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, deputy governor, and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), at his residence in Ibadan. During the meeting, Akeredolu handed over his resumption letter to Oladiji and provided a copy to Aiyedatiwa. The governor said by the grace of God, he will be “alive” to complete his tenure, which ends in February 2025. “I came back yesterday, and as you know, it was a lo...

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9Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Shaibu to Shettima: Your Lack Of Sophistication Is Eroding The Elegance Of The Office Of The Vice-President

Following the comment of Vice-President Kashim Shettima that he was going to retire former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar to farm, an aide of former VP, Phrank Shaibu has said that the behaviour of Shettima is unbefitting of someone who holds public office. Shaibu condemned the statement credited to Shettima on Wednesday following the verdict that affirmed the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February 25 election. “For the sake of the reading public, this response becomes very important,” Shaibu said. He loves to rack lacklustre jokes at every given opportunity. Last year, he said Vice-President Osinbajo should have been an ice cream man instead of a politician. Later on, he said Nigeria needed a leader like Sani Abacha. “His behaviour is certainly unbefitting for a man...

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8Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Group lauds Tinubu over appointment of Lawrence Garki as Mandate Secretary

By Gami Tadanyigbe A group, under the auspices of Coalition of FCT Residents and Abuja Indigenous People, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing a vibrant youth of the FCT, Lawrence Bitrus Garki, as Mandate Secretary, FCT Area Council Secretariat. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mr Murktar Sanusi, on Friday, the group commended Tinubu for the appointment, saying he is a round peg in a round hole. He said: “Once again, President Bola Tinubu has shown so much to the indigenous people of the FCT by appointing an active youth into the FCT Administration and must be commended for that. "Lawrence an FCT indigene, is an intelligent young man and versatile in knowledge and resilience and doggedness, and can-do spirit, his life story is a litany of service to hum...

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8Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Under My Watch, We’ll Deliver Quality Projects,” Niger Delta Minister

The Minister of Niger Delta Development, Hon. Engr. Abubakar Momoh, has assured the people of the region that under his leadership, things will be done differently, including the delivery of standard projects that will benefit the people. In his words, “Under my leadership, the Ministry of Niger Delta will approach projects differently. We are committed to delivering high-quality projects, ensuring that they meet stringent standards and are not subpar. “We will establish a technical team to oversee these projects to guarantee that what we promise to our people, such as two kilometers of road, is indeed two kilometers of a high-standard road that can withstand the elements.” The Minister, who made this known to journalists during his working visit to Port Harcourt on Thursday to g...

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7Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Ondo’s Governor Akeredolu Returns To Nigeria After Three Months’ Medical Trip

The Governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu has returned to Nigeria after his medical trip abroad. A competent source in the government circle confirmed the return of the Ondo governor, on Thursday. The source, who pleaded anonymity, said Governor Akeredolu landed in Ibadan, Oyo state capital, and would be staying at his private residence to take some rest. He added that some members of the cabinet are already on their way to welcome him back to the country. “The governor (Akeredolu) is back in the country. We would be in Ibadan at his private residence to take some rest. I’m aware that some members of the state executive council would also visit him there and welcome him,” the source said. Akeredolu’s wife, Betty Anyanwu, posted a photograph of her husband on social media...

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7Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NANS Lauds Tinubu for appointing Lawrence as Mandate Secretary

By Gami Tadanyigbe The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for appointing Mr Bitrus Lawrence Garki as the Mandate Secretary FCT Area Council Service. The Head of Government of the Association, Umar Faruk Lawal aka (Fakky) made the commendation in a press statement issued to press men in Abuja on Thursday. Lawal said Mr. Garki's track record and qualifications speak volumes of his competence and capability to discharge his duties according to the law and in the best interest of all. According to him, the Association have every confidence that he will bring his expertise to bear in improving the delivery of essential services to the residents of the Federal Capital Territory. The statement said that, "I am writing to expr...

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7Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Atiku: Tribunal Judgement Has Failed To Restore Confidence In Our Dreams Of Free And Fair Elections

The former vice-president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has rejected the judgement of the presidential election petition tribunal. Abubakar, who was the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25 polls, spoke on Thursday at a press conference held at the party’s headquarters in Abuja. On Wednesday, the tribunal upheld the election of President Bola Tinubu. Abubakar said he challenged Tinubu’s victory at the presidential election tribunal because he believes the court is the “sanctuary of justice”. The former vice-president said the verdict given by the court “failed to restore confidence in our dreams of free and fair elections devoid of human manipulations”. “Like I did say at the beginning of this legal battle when I instructed my lawyers to...

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7Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Police Arrest 10 Suspects Over Alleged FUOYE Student’s Murder

Police in Ekiti state have arrested 10 suspects allegedly connected to the death of a student of Federal University, Oye Ekiti. The deceased, Atanda Deborah, was a 200-level nursing student who went missing and her body was later found in a shallow grave, about 30 metres behind the Nursing Lecture Hall of the university, on Sept. 5. A statement on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti signed by command public relations officer, DSP Sunday Abutu, appealed to members of the public to be calm. He said that the commissioner of police, Ogundare Dare had directed for thorough investigation to unearth the identity of the perpetrators and ensure their prosecution. Mr Dare enjoined anyone with useful information concerning the incident to visit Oye Divisional Police Headquarters, Oye-Ekiti or the Sta...

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7Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FCT Mandate Secretary Appointment :City Boy Movement lauds President Tinubu

The CityBoy Movement commends president Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Mr Bitrus Lawrence Garki as mandate Secretary Area Council Services of the Federal Capital Territory Administration. Mr. Favour Abayomi the leader of the movement, in a statement appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for considering Mr Lawrence for this appointment and assures the President that the youth who campaigned and voted for him at the Presidential election will not take this appointment with levity.  "this indeed is a testament to President Asiwaju commitment to youth inclusion in government". He stated that Mr Lawrence appointment is well deserved and predicated on his efforts and commitment to the Asiwaju Presidency during the electioneering campaign.  The spoke person of the movem...

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7Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Comrade Jude congratulates Lawrence on his new appointment as Area Council Service Secretary 

By Gami Tadanyigbe  The leader of North Central Youths Council, FCT Chapter, Comrade Jude Gwani, has congratulated his friend, the newly appointed AREA COUNCIL SERVICE SECRETARY Abuja Comrade Lawrence.  Gwani, who congratulated Lawrence in a press statement issued to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, described him as a man of honor, resilience with passion to defend and represent with trust and confidence. However, he urged Lawrence to enthrone internal passion, resilience as usual within the area councils fold. Comrade Jude gwani said  “this appointment didn't just come but it's a will of God and for the benefits and inclusiveness of youths in politics in fct Abuja.  "The youths trust you,and it's with our earnest prayers that God should bestowed his wisdom...

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7Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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AMG Commends President Tinubu, FCT Minister for appointing youths in Public offices

By Gami Tadanyigbe  The Asiwaju Mandate Group - (AMG), has commended His Excellency President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike for the appointment of young competent Nigerians into public offices. The commendation was made in a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja and signed by the groups National Publicity Secretary Abubakar Dahiru. Dahiru said It is noteworthy that since the inception of this administration Nigerian youth have been left with no doubt about the commitment of the Government towards youth inclusiveness in governance. According to him, the recent appointment of a very vibrant Youth in the person of Hon. Bitrus Lawrence Garki as the Mandate Secretary FCT Area Councils is an appointment th...

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6Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Kogi Tribunal Declares Akpoti Winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial Election

….sacks Abubakar Ohere of the All Progressives Congress (APC) …Ask Ohere to pay N500,000 to Akpoti Natasha Akpoti of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been declared the winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial Election by the Kogi State National Assembly Election Tribunal. The tribunal found that Abubakar Ohere of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had manipulated the results in his favor by inflating his votes in nine polling units and reducing Akpoti's votes intentionally in the same area. The tribunal also stated that three polling units' results were deliberately not entered for Akpoti in the Ajaokuta Local Government Area. After correcting the results, Akpoti was declared the rightful winner with 54,074 votes, compared to Ohere's 51,291 votes. The tribunal ordere...

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6Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Labour calls off strike , Orders Members to resume work tomorrow

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has called off its two-day warning strike and has asked its members all over the country to resume work tomorrow. This was according to a statement by the NLC President, Joe Ajaero. He commended Nigerian workers for participating in the strike, saying a significant stride was achieved. The pressure group had earlier started it's two-day nationwide strike on Tuesday and Wednesday, over unfulfilled agreements by the Federal Government on petrol subsidy removal. The decision by the Labour grounded economic and commercial activities in several states of the Federation. The strike was felt by Nigerians particularly the power holding company who put the entire country in darkness. Business owners lamented the black out as it affected their busin...

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6Sep By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NDPHC pledges to address gas, transmission distribution limitations

The Niger Delta Power Holding Company L.td., has reiterated commitment to work with relevant stakeholders to overcome the challenges of gas and transmission limitations. The company’s Managing Director, Mr Chiedu Ugbo, gave the assurance while answering questions from the State House Correspondent, on Wednesday in Abuja. Ugbo said that the company had a mandate to ensure effective management and the security of the assets of the organisation for the overall benefits of Nigerians. According to him, the Federal, State and Local Governments have spend a lots of money in terms of the asset that the company developed on behalf of Nigerians. ” The assets are there so we are charge with the responsibility of making sure that the asset are utilise for the benefits of Nigerians. We nee...

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6Sep By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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LP: Justice Was Not Served In The Judgement Of Tribunal

Following the dismissal of the petition of Labour Party' Peter Obi, his Party has rejected the judgement of the presidential election petition tribunal, saying that justice wasn't served in the case. On Wednesday, the tribunal struck out the various charges filed by Obi and the LP challenging Tinubu’s victory. Obiora Ifoh, national publicity secretary of the LP, in a statement, said that justice was not served in the judgement, adding that it did not reflect the law and desires of the people.

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