The first phase of the Dinner fund raising took place at The Raddison Blu Victoria Island Nigeria on 22nd December, 2022. The event was aimed at gathering resources and materials for the grassroots mobilisation and awareness in the nooks and crannies of Nigeria by the Support Groups. Patriotic and philanthropic lovers of Nigeria were specially invited to be part of the good work aimed to rebirth a new Nigeria. During the event, Dr Michael Chukwujekwu the Global Coordinator of Peter Obi and Datti-Baba Ahmed, PPGN, in his speech, said that the journey to new Nigeria begins with commitment and empowering…
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Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82. He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 92 matches for his country. The only player to win the World Cup three times, lifting the trophy in 1958, 1962 and 1970, Pele was named Fifa’s Player of the Century in 2000. He had been suffering with kidney and prostate problems in recent years. Pele had surgery to remove a tumour from his colon in September 2021 at the Albert Einstein Hospital…
Bobby Charlton said that football might have been “invented for him”. Certainly, most commentators regard him as the finest exponent of the beautiful game. Pele’s skill and electrifying speed were coupled with a deadly accuracy in front of goal. A national hero in his native Brazil, he became a global sporting icon. And, off the field, he campaigned tirelessly to improve conditions for the most deprived people in society. Young star Edson Arantes do Nascimento was born on 23 October 1940 in Tres Coracoes, a city in south-eastern Brazil. His birth certificate states he was born on 21 October, but…
One of the happiest moments of a man came on the horizon for the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of RichyGold Group of Companies, High Chief Richard Agbapuru on Wednesday when he gave his daughter, Nkiruka Yvonne Agbapuru; a foreign trained pharmacist to Francis Ikenna Aliakor as wife at a church wedding in Lagos. The solemnisation which took place at the Catholic Church of the Visitation in FESTAC town was witnessed by family members, friends, business associates and other well wishers from different walks of life. In his sermon, the officiating priest Rev. Fr. John Oke used the opportunity to remind all…
There’s a brewing tension in the Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following the resignation of one of the heavyweights and a founding member of the Party in the State. Hon. Chief Faith Majemite, a prominent founding member of the People’s Democratic Party, has resigned from the party. In a letter to the Chairman of the Ethiope East Party, Hon. Felix Erhimedafe, she stated that she left the party due to leadership impunity and hostile plots against her thronging supporters. “I have decided to end my affiliation with a party in order to better serve my…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday charged security agencies that would be engaged with various support services in the 2023 elections to maintain a high sense of professionalism. Speaking at the commissioning of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) newly acquired Estate in Idu-Karmo, Abuja, the President urged the agencies to handle the distribution and monitoring of classified materials and other logistics ‘‘professionally and in accordance with Standing Operation Procedures.’’ Reiterating his earlier directive to security agencies to remain apolitical, the President said they must desist from behaviour that could bring disrepute to their organisations and the country ‘‘by compromising the democratic…
Ogulagha is about 1 hour 30 mins by boat from the jetty at Warri Club into the creeks of Ijaw land. The Ogulagha Model Secondary School built by DESOPADEC under Gov Okowa’s administration matches any high standard anywhere in the world. The facility is a start of the art affair. The hostel accommodation complete with beddings, lockers and cabinets. The dinning hall and common rooms are fully furnished for the comfort of the students. So also are classrooms and science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) laboratories and ICT hub fully equipped. The staff room and administrative blocks provide the best comfort…
By Emeka Esogbue In the face of frequent impasses in the nation’s petroleum sector, renowned Public Affairs Analyst, Frank Ofili, has advised the Federal Government to criminalize the hoarding of petroleum products by petrol station owners in the country. Ofili considers it wickedness and economic sabotage and calls on the Government to compel offenders to suffer for the crime and face disciplinary action for the act. He wondered why Nigerian petrol station owners engage in the act to punish consumers. “You own a gasoline station, you have stock, and you sell at N280 per liter, which is high enough. Yet,…
The apex socio-cultural umbrella of the Isoko nation, Isoko Development Union (IDU), has endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) Candidate for Delta South Senatorial District, , Hon. Joel-Onowakpo Thomas as the candidate to vote for in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. President of IDU, Prof Christopher Akpotu led the endorsement ceremony on behalf of the Union’s Executive, Isoko Traditional Rulers Council, all Clan President Generals, Isoko Branches Council (IBC), Clergymen and all Isoko people at the Annual General Conference of IDU, held at Isoko House, Oleh, headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. Prof Akpotu said the…
By Ade Divine Cameroon gained 28.86 points to move up 10 places, Argentina gained 64.5 to move to 2nd while Brazil lost only 0.53 points to stay 1st. Summarily, teams gain and lose points in the rankings based on clearcut parameters. The calibre of opponent faced is a key criterion. This explains why Cameroon’s lone win against Brazil enabled the Indomitable Lions move from 43rd to 33rd. If Cameroon’s lone win had come against a lowly ranked side, Cameroon would not have gained as many points. WHY ARGENTINA COULD NOT AMASS ENOUGH FIFA rules also indicate that a win inside…