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NAPTIN to build a skilled and sustainable work force for power sector

By NAN The National Power Training Institute (NAPTIN) has expressed readiness to build a skilled and sustainable work force for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). The Director-General of NAPTIN, Mr Ahmed Nagode said this in Abuja on Thursday at a one-day Stakeholders’ Engagement for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry(NESI). The engagement, under the project “Enhancing Vocational Training Delivery for the Nigerian Power Sector has the theme’’ Building a Skilled and Sustainable Workforce for NESI Transformation’’ funded by AFD and the EU The event was organised by Consortium of Colenco Nigeria and AETS (France) Nagode said that the theme of the engagement, building a skilled and sustainable workforce for NESI transformation was very instructive. He said...

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4Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigerian Creators Shine as AB Con 2025 Drives African Board Game Revolution

By Victor Okoye Nigeria has reached a major milestone in the growth of indigenous board games, marking new recognition across Africa. No fewer than seven Nigerian designers showcased inventive projects at the 2025 African Board Games Convention in Abuja, on Saturday, Nov. 29. The 9th AB Con gathered game developers, publishers and enthusiasts from across Africa eager to test new ideas. Kenechukwu Ogbuagu, Founder of AB Con, said the event had grown remarkably since its 2016 debut. He noted the rise from two creators to many more, reflecting Africa's increasing innovation in gaming. Ogbuagu said AB Con seeks to drive acceptance of African-made games among the younger generation. He added that Africa must rewrite its story beyond foreign titles like chess, scrabble ...

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4Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Police to arrest officers escorting VIPs

The Nigeria Police authorities have issued directives for the arrest of any officer found providing escort or protection for Very Important Persons (VIPs).The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said such an assignment was illegal.Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, issued the warning on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, insisting that all officers previously attached to VIP protection duties have been fully withdrawn and enforcement is ongoing.“The enforcement is on. The IGP gave the directive that any police officer found escorting VIPs be arrested because, definitely, he is on illegal duty. Every one of them has been recalled. “The IGP ordered the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Special Protectio...

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4Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Osun reps reject purported PDP governorship primaries

Members of the Osun State PDP caucus in the House of Representatives Wednesday rejected governorship primaries allegedly organised in Osun State.The members of Reps accused Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of “political brigandage” and disowned the purported governorship primaries allegedly organised in Osun State under his influence.In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the six PDP federal lawmakers, Rep. Bamidele Salam, Hon. Mudashiru Lukman Alani, Hon. Akanni Clement Ademola, Hon. Adewale Moruf Adebayo, Hon. Adetunji Abidemi Olusoji, and Hon. Oladebo Lanre Omoleye condemned the alleged primaries, describing them as fraudulent, destabilising and alien to the party’s procedures.The lawmakers alleged that the exercise was conducted with “thugs and political jobbers” allegedly importe...

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4Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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No More Negotiation, Ransom Payment To Terrorists- Gen Musa

Minister of Defence designate, Gen. Christopher Musa, said Wednesday that there should be no negotiation with or payment of ransom to terrorists in the country.General Musa stated these during his screening as minister by the Senate.He also said Nigeria’s fight against insecurity would remain ineffective until the country established a unified national database that captured every citizen and linked all security, banking and identity systems together.Musa’s screening happened on a day the House of Representatives sought open and transparent prosecution of all terrorism-related cases as an effective way of combating the high rate of violent crimes in Nigeria.This is even as the Senate moved to tighten Nigeria’s anti-kidnapping laws by pushing for the death penalty for kidnappers and an...

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4Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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China Pledges Support For Nigeria’s Anti-terrorism Efforts

Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, on Wednesday promised support for Nigeria's anti-terrorism fight.Yup made the commitment when he met with Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar in Abuja where they also discussed bilateral relations and ongoing cooperation between the two countries.This was contained in a statement issued by the Chinese Embassy in Abuja.Dunhai said, “Through the joint efforts of both sides, the China-Nigeria comprehensive strategic partnership has entered the fast track.” He highlighted China’s commitment to international cooperation, referencing the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan, and noted that “China and Nigeria have always understood and supported each other on issues concerning each other’s core interests.” According to the statement, the ...

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4Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Senate to track funds allocated to Safe School Initiative

The Senate on Wednesday launched an investigation into the Safe School Initiative, expressing outrage that despite heavy funding, policy commitments and donor support over the past decade, schools remain vulnerable to attacks, mass kidnappings and fatal raids. Chairman of the ad-hoc committee, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, disclosed this at the inaugural sitting of the 18-member ad hoc committee set up to probe the initiative. The former Abia State governor noted that the upper chamber was determined to uncover why the programme failed to deliver on its core mandate of securing schools across the country. Kalu, who reeled out statistics showing that over 1,680 schoolchildren have been kidnapped and 180 educational facilities attacked since 2014, described the situation as “unacceptable...

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3Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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It’s a square peg in a square hole… Rambi Ayala commend Tinubu for appointing CG Musa as Defence Minister

A foremost Gombe politician and philanthropists, Rambi Ibrahim Ayala, has described the appointment of General Christopher Musa (rtd), Nigeria's Minister for Defence, as a square peg in a square hole. According to Rambi, a chieftain of the ruling APC in Gombe State, "President Tinubu deserves commendation for this strategic choice". He said, "at a time when Nigerians yearn for competence rather than political convenience, President Tinubu has demonstrated that leadership is not just about appointments but about aligning national needs with national assets. "This move reflects foresight and a willingness to entrust national defence to someone whose life’s work has been defending the nation. In choosing Musa, the president has shown that he values continuity, credibility, and coura...

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3Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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World Disability Day: RHI disburses N50m to 250 PWDs

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), has disbursed N50 million to 250 persons with disabilities to support their small businesses. Tinubu said this during the RHI Economic Empowerment Programme marking the 2025 World Disability Day on Wednesday in Abuja. The 2025 celebration was themed, “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Social ies for Advancing Social Proogress”. She said the programme provides financial support to PWDs across the 36 states, FCT and disabled military and police veterans. Tinubu, represented by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, said the gesture reflects RHI’s commitment to economic inclusion. She said the empowerment was designed to strengthen livelihoods and promote self-reliance amon...

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3Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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OSPRE, Heinrich Böll Foundation launch report to support IDP’s, resettled communities

Danjuma Attah, Gombe The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE), with the support of the Heinrich Böll Foundation has officially launched the Resilience and Environmental Sustainability of Resettled Enclaves (RESTORE) Project Report. The report aims to support ongoing recovery efforts in Nigeria’s conflict-affected North-East region, particularly within internally displaced populations (IDPs) and resettled communities confronting climate-driven vulnerabilities. The landmark study examines the intersection of climate change, environmental risk factors, conflict dynamics, displacement, and resettlement processes in the Lake Chad Basin—one of Nigeria’s most vulnerable ecological and security frontiers. Developed as part of OSPRE’s mandate to strengthen national ...

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3Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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SOS Children’s Villages express concern over rising abductions of children

By Angela Atabo SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria has raised concern over the rising cases of abductions of children in Nigeria. Mr Eghosa Erhumwunse, National Director SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria,made this known in a statement on Monday as the world observed the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. “SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria is deeply concerned about the growing insecurity and targeted abductions of girls and vulnerable children across the country. “The safety of Nigerian girls, especially those without parental care, is facing a serious threat. What started as a crisis has now turned into a national emergency. Streets and schools are no longer safe. “The digital space, which should provide learning and connection, has become a platform for exploitati...

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3Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Bonny Island Golf Club hosts the BIGC Ladies Invitational 2025

By Victor Okoye The Bonny Island Golf Club Ladies Section (also known as The Bonny Birdies, on Saturday, Nov. 29th rounded up their three- day long invitational golf tournament. The event started with the Caddies tournament on Thursday 27th, Day 2 was for the Division 2 players and thecocktaill night in the evening, and the finals and prize giving on Saturday, the 29th. The tournament took place amidst the serene environment and lush greens of BIGC in Bonny Island, Rivers State. Lady Darlene Cobham, Nollywood actress and singer, and current Lady captain of the club, hosted the event and also emerged the best net winner in the Division 1 ladies’ category, returning an impressive 73 net, immediate past LGAN president lady Evelyn Oyome took away the lowest gross for Guest ladies,...

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3Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ActionAid marks 25 years of advocacy, community impact

Late John Moru's wife, Abiemwense Moru, and daughter, Kylie John-Moru, receiving his posthumous award. Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Mr. Andrew Mamedu, says the organisation’s 25-year journey has been driven by a commitment to challenge injustice, empower marginalised groups and promote inclusive, community-led development efforts across the country.Mamedu said this on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at ActionAid’s 25th anniversary celebration in Abuja, where partners, board members and community representatives gathered to reflect on the organisation’s national impact, achievements and growth since its establishment.“We began with a clear conviction that poverty is not natural and that exclusion must be dismantled,” he said, emphasising that the organisation remained firmly focu...

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3Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Bonny Island Golf Club hosts the BIGC Ladies Invitational 2025

By Victor Okoye Bonny Island (Rivers), Nov. 29, 2025 (NAN) The Bonny Island Golf Club Ladies Section (also known as The Bonny Birdies, on Saturday 29th Nov rounded up their 3 day long Invitationalgolf tournament.The event started with the Caddies tournament on Thursday 27th, Day 2 was for the Division 2 players and the Cocktail night in the evening, and the finals and prize giving on Saturday the 29th.The tournament took place amidst the serene environment and lush greens of BIGC in Bonny Island, Rivers State. Lady Darlene Cobham, Nollywood actress and singer, and current Lady captain of the club, hosted the event and also emerged the best net winner in the Division 1 ladies’ category, returning an impressive 73 net, immediate past LGAN president lady Evelyn Oyome took away t...

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3Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Bonny Island Golf Club hosts the BIGC Ladies Invitational 2025

By Victor Okoye Bonny Island (Rivers), Nov. 29, 2025 (NAN) The Bonny Island Golf Club Ladies Section (also known as The Bonny Birdies, on Saturday 29th Nov rounded up their 3 day long Invitationalgolf tournament.The event started with the Caddies tournament on Thursday 27th, Day 2 was for the Division 2 players and the Cocktail night in the evening, and the finals and prize giving on Saturday the 29th.The tournament took place amidst the serene environment and lush greens of BIGC in Bonny Island, Rivers State. Lady Darlene Cobham, Nollywood actress and singer, and current Lady captain of the club, hosted the event and also emerged the best net winner in the Division 1 ladies’ category, returning an impressive 73 net, immediate past LGAN president lady Evelyn Oyome took away t...

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3Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate

The Nigerian embassy in Guinea-Bissau has granted asylum to Fernando Dias da Costa, the country’s opposition presidential candidate in the just aborted election, NewsSpecng learnt on Monday. Da Costa had sought Nigeria's protection following alleged threats to his life after last week’s military coup, according to The Cable. The coup was announced by military officers on Wednesday, just days after Guinea-Bissau’s presidential election in which both incumbent President Umaro Embaló and his main challenger, da Costa, claimed victory before official results were released.Nigeria, ECOWAS and AU have condemned the coup.ECOWAS also suspended Guinea-Bissau from the regional bloc until constitutional order is restored. In a letter to the President of the Economic Community of West Africa...

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3Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tinubu nominates immediate past CDS, Gen. Musa as new minister of defence

President Bola Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. The nomination was contained in a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, according to a statement by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President,(Information and Strategy). President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. General Musa, 58, on December 25, is a distinguished soldier who served as Chief of Defence Staff from 2023 until October 2025. He won the Colin Powell Award for Soldiering in 2012. Born in Sokoto in 1967, General Musa received his primary and secondary education there before attending the College of Advanced Studies in Zaria. He graduated in 1986 and enrolled at the Ni...

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2Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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I’ll prioritize power, agriculture to create job, boost devt, if – Prof Haruna, APC Gubernatorial Aspirant

Prof. Mohammad Sani Haruna ( APC) , former Executive Vice Chairman, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure ( NASENI) says he is competent and deserved to be the governor of Nasarawa state in 2027. This he said, considering his developmental strides across the state and the country at large. Prof. Haruna, aspiring to contest the governorship seat of the state in 2027 stated this in a meeting with APC stakeholders of 14 electoral wards of Nassarawa Eggon LGA today. Prof. Haruna said that the meeting was to familiarise himself with the APC stakeholders in order to boost his forthcoming governorship campaign in the state. The APC Guber Aspirant outlined his achievements , when he served as NASENI boss, said that he would bring more development to the state, of ...

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2Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Marcus Shines as TYB Lady Captain’s Cup Debuts in Grand Style*

By Victor Okoye S.J. Marcus has emerged champion of the maiden TYB Lady Captain’s Cup Championship in Abuja. The three-day event, which was held at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club, began on Friday and ended on Sunday. Marcus finished as best net winner in the female category after playing off handicap 14 and returning 141 net. She beat Patience Abechi, who returned 152 net to finish runner-up. Rose Nyam posted 155 net to take the second runner-up position in the ladies' Division 1 category. Elizabeth Samuel claimed the best gross award with a 178 gross score over two days. Marcus said perseverance and determination saw her through the tournament. She expressed deep gratitude and reflected on the significance of her victory.“Wi...

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2Dec By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Dr. Odafe Ejenavi Bags Global Chartered Institute of Energy Management Fellowship Award

By Genesis Ogiri Abuja, Nigeria - In a momentous stride for Nigeria’s evolving energy architecture, Dr. Odafe Ejenavi has emerged as one of the nation’s most distinguished thought leaders, earning the prestigious Research Fellowship of the Global Chartered Institute of Energy Management (GCIEM), Canada. His induction held at the esteemed Carton Swiss Hotel in Utako, Abuja signifies far more than a personal milestone; it represents a bold affirmation of his visionary contributions to petroleum geology, environmental intelligence, and the governance frameworks shaping Nigeria’s oil, gas, and emerging energy frontiers. With a career defined by scientific depth, regulatory excellence, and an unwavering commitment to sustainable energy development, Dr. Ejenavi stands at the nexus of inno...

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