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The Chief Executive Officer of Green White Green Sports Centre Limited, and Sports entrepreneur Hon. Ahmed Shuibu Gara-Gombe, led a delegation to Kano State to pay a condolence visit to the people and government of the state. The team was received by the Director of the Kano State Sports Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Umar Fagge. The visit was prompted by the tragic loss of life of 22 talented athletes from Kano State that participated in the National Sports Festival Gateway Games in Ogun State. The team, which included Dr. Alex Mana, Col. Abbas Mohammed (RTD), and other officials, expressed deep concern…
Following the review of The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) core Principles, the agency has called for feedbacks from financial services industry stakeholders, policy makers towards the ongoing revision of the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance System The proposed revision launched by IADI in May 2025, is a significant step towards enhancing the resilience and relevance of deposit insurance frameworks in the face of an evolving global financial landscape. Specifically, the revision is aimed at comprehensively addressing structural changes, including digital innovation, the growing role of deposit insurers in resolution, and lessons learned…
Following a statement credited to former Vice President Alhaji Abubakar Atiku of seeding the Vice President position to Peter Obi, the Obidient Movement has come out in a media statement to explain the stand of the Labour party Leader’s position. According to the Obidient Movement Statement which stated, “That it been inundated with calls from our members within and outside the country, including other members of the public, regarding a media publication claiming that our principal, Peter Obi, has been offered the running mate position to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the new coalition being formed ahead of 2027 In a…
FOOSTODEY, A Non-government organisation, has donated N5 million to the You Matter Charity Foundation, founded by the First Lady of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori. The donation is intended to bolster the foundation’s ongoing initiatives, which include educational scholarships, healthcare outreach, and empowerment programs across Delta State. The cheque presentation ceremony took place on Thursday in Asaba, where FOOSTODEY’s National President, Mr. Elvis Ahior, lauded the You Matter Charity Foundation for its unwavering dedication to uplifting the lives of the underprivileged. “Our decision to support the You Matter Charity Foundation is driven by a shared vision to create a better…
The International Maritime Institute of Nigeria (IMION), established by the Nigerian Navy is set to hold IMION executive course on Sustainability for the Blue Economy beginning on May 22nd in Lagos. This is part of it’s objective to promote education, research and policy advocacy scheduled to take place in Lagos on 22nd and 23rd of May 2025. The course which is open to individuals drawn from government and private sectors aims at enriching participants knowledge about the maritime security. A release issued in Lagos by Rear Admiral Thaddeus Udofia rtd, IMION’s Director General, the course titled Sustainability for the Blue…
The Comptroller-General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has called for the adoption of the ‘Nigeria First’ initiative to enhance cross-border trade and safeguard national security. Comptroller Adeniyi made the call while delivering a keynote lecture at the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) annual conference in Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Speaking on the topic “Cross-Border Trade and Security Implications on the Nigerian Economy: Taking Advantage of Global Trade Dynamics,” Adeniyi emphasised the need for strategic alignment between trade facilitation and security imperatives. He disclosed that Nigeria’s trade value surged to ₦196.94 trillion in 2024,…
The Lagos State Government has condemned in strong terms landlords and agents who unjustifiably increase house rents due to infrastructural developments or other unknown reasons. Speaking during a live interview on TVC in Lagos today, the Special Adviser (Housing), Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Barr. Barakat Odunuga Bakare said that the Lagos State Government would no longer fold its arms and watch its residents being exploited by landlords and agents She equally clarified the distinct role of house agents and lawyers in rental matters, stressing the limitations of legal practitioners in real estate and house rental matters. Barr. Barakat…
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori described the defection of PDP members to APC as a historic movement in the best interest of the state. He pledged to unify the party to ensure total victory for it in the coming elections. Oborevwori said; “what you have seen here today is a movement: it’s not a defection; it’s a movement. We have done consultations with our National Assembly members, with leadership, with stakeholders at the state level, at the senatorial level, at the local government level, at the ward level and we all decided that we must all join. “This is Delta…
The immediate past Governor of the State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa explained that the decision to change political direction was made for the common good and in the best interest of the state. “It was not about personal ambitions but the need to connect to Abuja, where significant goodwill and resources exist, especially since the state is a major contributor. Reflecting on his experience as a former governor in opposition, Okowa emphasized that while Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was performing well, aligning with Abuja would strengthen his efforts. He called for strong support for both the President and the Governor, believing that…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, described the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire structure of Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC as a political tsunami of unimaginable proportions. President Tinubu stated this whole receiving Governor Oborevwori, immediate past Governor of the state, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and the entire membership of the PDP to the APC at the Cenotaph, Asaba. Represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, the President lauded Governor Oborevwori and Senator Okowa for the cordial relationship between them and for leading members of the PDP to…