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The National Sports Commission (NSC) has said Bayelsa State can comfortably host the 2028 National Sports Festival (NSF). The NSC Director-General, Mr. Bukola Olapade, stated this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to Government House, Yenagoa, with a delegation that included Vice President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee and former …

The Garrison Command of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army on Monday flagged-off an Inter-Brigade combat proficiency competition for officers  within the ranks of 2nd lieutenant and major, across 2 brigade, 16 brigade, 63 brigade and 6 Division Garrison. Our Correspondent reports that the 5 days competition features; shooting range, obstacle …

The Provisionary Committee of the Nigerian Coast Guard (PC-NCG) has issued a disclaimer regarding a purported national orientation exercise scheduled for September 1-7, 2025, at the Search and Rescue Ship Base Command in Anambra State. The exercise is allegedly being organized by individuals claiming to be Nigerian Coast Guard personnel, …

…As State Delegation Rounds-Off Study Tour To Rwanda. The Bayelsa State Government has reaffirmed its determination to diversify its economy, promote food security, job and wealth creation by revolutionising the agricultural sector. To achieve this, the government says it is poised to, among other approaches, aggressively pursue conservation agriculture and …

  By Bon Peters   The Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Nigeria (FOMWAN), Imo State Chapter, has paid a courtesy visit Wednesday to Comptroller Bishir Abdulahi Balogun, the Customs Controller, Federal Operations unit (FOU) Zone C, Owerri, the Imo State capital. Leading other executive members, (FOMWAN) President, Mrs. Anifat …

Former Vice Chairman of Opobo-Nkoro Local Government Area, Hon. Angela Anthony Oju-kienmie has canvassed for support for the All Progressive Congress (APC) Chairmanship candidate for the local government area in the August 30 elections in the state, Barr. James James. Oju-kienmie who spoke to newsmen at the venue of the …

By Mandy Willy The Chairman of Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, Michael Odey has advocated for the support and partnership of the Civil Society Organizations in ensuring a smooth, free, fair and credible election in 30th of August 2025. Oey pleaded with them to assist the RSIEC in acting …

By Mandy Willy Coalition of Civil society organizations and stakeholders have called for a harmonized, simplified, and digitalized tax system to address multiple taxation and illegal levies affecting businesses in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Rivers States. They also urged a review of the 2025 National Tax Act to ensure …

A prominent Nigerian and entrepreneur, Kingsley Wali has advised Nigerian leaders to put pen to paper to document their experiences while in office. Mr. Wali gave the admonitions in a chat with newsmen on the occasion of the book presentation and commemoration of the birthday and wedding anniversary of Emeritus …

… Plan Collaboration with APPO, AU Oil and gas service providers across Africa have formed a continental forum known as the African Local Content Organisation (ALCO), with the goal of collaborating among themselves to deliver complex projects, creating and retaining value in the multibillion dollar African energy sector and growing …