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Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has met with members of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and National Anti-Doping Committee on the challenges being faced as regards compliance with the standards of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Speaking at the meeting held on Thursday, at the Minister’s office inside the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Enoh reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that Nigeria is given its rightful place in global sports, hence the need for athletes to compete cleanly in both local and international competitions, as well as meet the standards set by WADA. Hon. Enoh noted that…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has celebrated Desire Oparanozie’s prowess in female football following her retirement from professional soccer. On Wednesday, She announced on her X handle that she would be retiring from football.Her announcement has been generating reactions from footballers past and present. Reacting to the announcement, CAF described Oparanozie’s football career as outstanding. “An outstanding professional football career path has come to an end for the amazing Desire Oparanozie .“What a journey! .” Oparanozie’s last outing for the Super Falcons was at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.It was her fourth appearance…
The Customs Area Controller of the Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service Comptroller Dera Nnadi has resolved to scale to greater heights in revenue and in mitigating activities at the command. The new Tin Can port helmsman who was described by his predicessor as astute trade facilitator was the Customs Area Controller at Seme Border Command and described his posting as homecoming having served as the Deputy Comptroller in charge of enforcement in the past. Dera, in his address, stated that the command under him would not dwell on the usual blame-game syndrome for challenges millitating the…
“I will open my doors for seamless trade, but I will also close the door against unwholesome activities that will compromise the Service mandates” By Uzor Odigbo The Customs Area Controller of the Tincan Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service Comptroller Dera Nnadi has resolved to scale to greater heights in revenue drive and in mitigating smugglers activities at the command. The new Tin Can port helmsman who was described by his predicessor as astute trade facilitator was the Customs Area Controller at Seme Border Command and described his posting as homecoming having served as the Deputy Comptroller…
The Management of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) wish to commiserate people and government of Niger and Adamawa States and also families of those who lost their loved ones in Boats Mishap in Mokwa area of Niger State and Njuwa River in Yola South of Adamawa State. In a press release on Tuesday signed byJibril Darda’u GM corporate affairs department stated that the accidents which is avoidable was due to overloading and non-wearing of Life Jackets by the boat operators and the passengers despite NIWA’s several efforts in distribution of Life Jackets and sensitization on safety on our water…
The Imo State Police Command has arrested three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and two from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for allegedly harassing and extorting civilians in the state. This was made known to newsmen on Tuesday in Owerri, Imo State by the spokesman of the command, ASP Henry Okoye.Also arrested was a 37-year-old Police Inspector for the same offence.He said the suspects were notorious for extorting unsuspecting civilians, especially the youths in Owerri, using Point of Sale (POS) machines. “These are security operatives hiding under the umbrella of Operation Search and Flush in…
As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and commitment to promoting the development of the education sector in Nigeria, Unity Bank Plc has donated N10 million to Fiditi National Open University in Oyo Sate, Southwest Nigeria. Making the donation at the launch/ground breaking ceremony over the weekend, the MD/CEO of Unity Bank Plc, Mrs. Tomi Somefun said “As a core philosophy of our business, Unity Bank is committed to promoting education as a key driver of human capacity development”She said, “Education brings light, empowers a society to advance social change, while providing opportunity for individuals to grow and contribute…
Ecobank Nigeria is offering special loan packages for parents and guardians to enable them pay school fees for their children and wards ahead of resumption for the 2023/2024 school year. The Bank, in another master stroke, is making special infrastructure loans available to educational institutions. This, according to the bank, will equip them adequately for the new session. The bank also said it has optimised its digital platforms to make them convenient for school fees and other education-related payments. Announcing the various ‘back to school’ initiatives of the bank in Lagos, Head, Consumer Banking, Korede Demola-Adeniyi, said it is in…
The Ag. Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniy has expressed the commitment of the Nigeria Customs Service to partner with the Republic of Benin Customs Administration with the aid of technology to manage cross-border trade between Nigeria and Benin Republic. He made this known on Monday, 11th September 2023, while declaring open a two-day interactive session between the Nigeria Customs Service and Benin Republic Customs in Abuja. The meeting aimed to strengthen further the already existing bilateral trade ties and cooperation between the two countries, which will pave the way for a comprehensive mechanism to harmonize the import prohibition lists…
The Delta State National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, the state capital, on Monday nullified the February 25, 2023, election of the member representing the Isoko federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Jonathan Ukodhiko, of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP). The tribunal also sacked a two-term member of the House of Representatives on the platform of the All Progressive Congress, (APC) representing Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu federal constituency, Francis Waive. Delivering its judgement, the tribunal chaired by Justice Cathrine Ogunsola, ordered that the Certificate of Return issued to Jonathan Ukohdiko of the PDP as winner of the Isoko…