Author: Mujeedat
Indications are rife that the National Sports Commission (NSC) Director General Bukola Olopade has displayed lack of Sports management capacity and gross incompetence in the administration of the Sports Commission (NSC) in Nigeria Making this Known in recent statement made available to journalists in Abuja, is Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Athletes and other Sports Development Initiative a registered NGO that advocates Accountability, Transperency and Good Governance in sports. The former Chairman of Gombe Athletics Association stressed that Bukola Olopade have failed woefully in resigning his position as Managing Director of his Marketing Company…
The Nigerian Port’s Authority Manager (PM), Warri, on Monday with his executives, who was ably represented by the parastatal’s General Manager, Mrs. Stella Onyemeli Obiageli received the leadership of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) under the leadership of Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, the President – General of the Union with his executives. The Union’s leadership who were on a routine tour of the nation’s Port’s facility, Warri, in the Niger-Delta region of the country on their arrival, were satisfied with what it’s on ground, while interacting with the NPA workers on the need towards observing all safety rules,…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) hosted the newly appointed Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin, at its Headquarters in Abuja. The visit underscored the Service’s commitment to building stronger inter-agency collaboration in strategic communications, public engagement, and institutional trust. Receiving the Force PRO, the National Public Relations Officer of the NCS, Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, commended the humility and sense of responsibility demonstrated by CSP Hundeyin. He assured him of the Service’s support while drawing from his own experience to offer guidance on navigating the challenges of…
The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa and Nigerians across the globe have been congratulating Nigeria’s hurdles queen, Oluwatobi Amusan, for her feat winning 100mH silver medal in the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. The current world record (12:12s) holder, Amusan, placed second in the final of the women’s 100metres hurdles in 12.29secs behind a familiar opponent, Ditaji Kambundji of Switzerland who won in 12.24secs. Okowa, who described Amusan as a national pride, said the federation would continue to support Nigerian athletes to reach their peaks. The AFN President noted that the achievement…
The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has cleared the air on the ongoing debate surrounding the Olomoro–Igbide Road, following reports suggesting that the project was a Federal Government intervention under the National Directorate of Employment (NDE). Aniagwu, in a statement on Friday, said contrary to claims circulating on social media, the project was neither conceived nor funded by the Federal Government but was duly approved and executed by the Delta State Government under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. He explained that the State Executive Council approved the construction of the Olomoro–Igbide Road in August…
The Chairman and Chief Executive of Green White Green Sports Center limited (GWG), Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, has suspended all sporting activities under his sponsorship in Gombe State, effective immediately. In a press statement, Gombe revealed that his decision to halt sports activities was to draw attention to rampant corruption in sports and related areas. “My decision will remain in effect until all stolen funds and property belonging to Gombe State are recovered.” However, Gombe Sporting Football Club has been exempted from the suspension. Despite his removal as Chairman of the State Athletics Association, Hon. Gara Gombe remains committed…
A group of environmental activists and climate crusaders, the Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) has raised the alarm over a major environmental and humanitarian disaster unfolding in Odidi Community, Warri South West Council of Delta State following a massive crude oil spill from obsolete and ruptured Trans-Forcados Pipeline (TFP). The spill, which it attributed to the catastrophic failure of obsolete and severely corroded infrastructure, has left the community saturated in toxic hydrocarbons with the volume of spilled oil still unquantifiable. As a critical artery in Nigeria’s oil export network currently operated by Heritage Energy Operational Service Limited, the TFP has…
The flagship “Isoko Mirror Newspaper” will mark a major milestone on Saturday, October 4, 2025, as it celebrates 20 years on newsstand in an event featuring a book launch and conferment of Awards to distinguished individuals. The event will be chaired by Elder Napoleon Akpughe, will take place at Mano Hotel and Suites, Oleh, the headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area, with activities scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. As part of the tradition accompanying its anniversary celebrations, Isoko Mirror will recognize and honour outstanding members of society whose work and character exemplify excellence in service and human development.…
The Nigeria Customs Service, Area II Command, Port Harcourt witnessed a change of guard as Comptroller Aliyu M. Alkali formally assumed office as the 26th Customs Area Controller. He succeeded Assistant Comptroller-General of Customs (ACG) Mohammed Babandede, who was recently promoted. According to a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Theophilus Peter Duniya, the ceremony drew top officials including the Zonal Coordinator, Zone C, ACG Kamal Mohammed the Customs Area Controller of Port Harcourt I Command, Comptroller Salamatu Atuluku; heads of security and regulatory agencies; terminal operators; freight forwarders; and other stakeholders, who warmly received the new…
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) and its Dockworkers Branch have officially inaugurated a unit under the Apapa Bulk Terminal (ABTL), in Apapa, Lagos, recently. The inauguration was witnessed by the leadership of the Union, inclusive of members of the Seafarers’ branch in solidarity with the ABTL unit at the Union’s National Secretariat, 119 Osho Drive, Olodi-Apapa, Lagos. According to Comrade John Kennedy Ikemefuna, Head of Media of MWUN, the elected executives of the new unit are:- Comrades Adebayo Ayodele – Chairman; Chibuzor Uruakpa – Vice Chairman; Ganiyu Olumuyiwa – Secretary; while Sunday John is Assistant Secretary. Others are…