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Bayelsa @ 30: Ogechi Lokpobiri’s Humanitarian Footprint Gets Commendation

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The wife of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ogechi Lokpobiri, has received commendation for her humanitarian efforts, compassion and commitment to making a difference in the lives of people around her. Vice President of Boardwalk Group and Abuja-based real estate developer and philanthropist, Chief Mrs Obiageli Okwubanego, gave the commendation while speaking with journalists in Asokoro, Abuja, after the Bayelsa State 30th anniversary celebration. The celebration, themed “Celebrating Legacies,” saw Governor Douye Diri present an Award of Excellence to Senator Heineken Lokpobiri. Okwubanego described Senator Lokpobiri and his wife as “two perfect persons,” saying they were committed to improving the country and making life better for people who crossed their paths. She praised the minister for his role in the oil and gas sector and his efforts to project Bayelsa State positively at the federal level. However, she singled out Dr Ogechi for special praise, de...
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Rainbow Coalition: APC Leaders Demand Sanction Of Ex-Benue Chair Agada Over Anti-party Activitie

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*Submit formal petition to National Working Committee Some prominent chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) across the country, under a registered platform known as APC Solidarity Group, have formally petitioned the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party through the office of the National Chairman, asking for appropriate sanctions against the former Benue State Chairman, Austin Agada over alleged anti - party activities.  The petition, signed by the group's National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Sa'idu Muhammad, accused Agada of cross party endorsement of Senator Abba Moro of the PDP and others. An acknowledgement copy of the petition dated October 2, 2026, is tittled "Petition against anti-party activities, public opposition to the APC governorship, Senatorial, House of Representatives and House of Assembly candidates in Benue South Senatorial district, Zone C of Benue state: A conduct prejudicial to the interest of the APC at large.  S...
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NEMA Trains Responders On Urban Flood Rescue

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced a refresher training to strengthen responders’ capacity for urban search and rescue during floods. Halima Suleiman, Head of Operations, NEMA Kaduna Operations Office, said this on Wednesday,  in Kaduna while opening a refresher course on Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) for flooding. Suleiman said the training was designed to improve responders’ preparedness, skills and coordination. She said lessons from the 2022, 2024 and 2025 flood operations had exposed new challenges for rescue teams. “We are not just rescuing people from open water; we are navigating through urban settlements with submerged houses, collapsed walls, live electrical hazards and panicked populations,” she said. According to her, the changing nature of flood emergencies required updated skills, modern techniques and effective coordination among response agencies. She said the training would strengthen responders’ capacity in urban search and ...
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From Oshoba’s Legacy To A New Beginning: Mu’azu Takes Over Apapa Customs

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Comptroller Murtala Mu’azu has formally assumed duty as the 33rd Customs Area Controller (CAC), Apapa Area Command, with a pledge to consolidate the Command’s achievements in revenue generation, trade facilitation, enforcement and institutional discipline.  A statement signed by the Chief Superintendent of Customs Customs Public Relations Officer Apapa Area Command, Isah Sulaiman, dated Tuesday September 29, 2026, said that  the assumption-of-office and farewell ceremony, held on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, at the Auditorium of the Apapa Area Command, was attended by heads of security and regulatory agencies, representatives of government agencies, terminal operators, shipping and business stakeholders, customs brokers and other partners of the Command, who delivered goodwill messages to the outgoing and incoming Controllers.  In his inaugural address, Comptroller Mu’azu described his appointment as “a great honour and privilege” and expressed appreciation to ...
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KASH International Festival Set To Celebrate Nigeria’s Cultural Diversity, Music, Food, Fashion, Heritage

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KASH International Festival, a groundbreaking cultural celebration designed to showcase the rich diversity, lifestyles, traditions, fashion, food, music and dances of Nigeria and Africa, has been officially announced for December 2026. The festival is being convened by Michael Damilola Babalola, with the vision of creating a platform where people from different socio-political, cultural and economic backgrounds can come together to celebrate the beauty of diversity and the cultural heritage that connects communities across Nigeria and beyond. Addressing a press conference at the weekend in Kaduna, Babalola said that  at the heart of the festival is KASH, a foremost entertainment company that has, for years, played a significant role in keeping Kaduna’s entertainment and social scene vibrant.  "KASH has supported and provided platforms for virtually all categories of creatives within the city and is also the owner of the popular KASHLIFESTYLE Night Hub, a major ente...
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32 All-Stars Teams Drawn Into Eight Groups As Ofugara Cup Race Hots Up

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Former football stars from across Delta State are set for another round of fierce rivalry after 32 All-Stars teams were drawn into eight groups of four for the 2026 fourth edition of the Ofugara Peace and Unity Cup. The draw has set the stage for a keenly contested group-stage battle, with teams expected to fight for maximum points and progression into the knockout rounds in their quest for the tournament’s ₦10 million top prize. The draw ceremony, which attracted representatives of participating teams, officials and football stakeholders, also provided a platform to reinforce the tournament’s core objectives of promoting friendship, unity, sportsmanship and social interaction among former footballers in Delta State. Welcoming the participating teams, a board member of the Ofugara Give Back Initiative, Barrister Mrs Antoinette Ofugara Obiuwevbi, commended the clubs for their impressive response and commitment to the competition. She stressed that the tournament goes beyond ...
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Kaduna Records Outstanding Showing At North-West Zonal Elimination

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Kaduna State has recorded an impressive performance at the North-West Zonal Elimination of the National Intermediate Games, held from September 9 to 12,  2026 at Murtala Muhammed Square, Kaduna, securing qualification in six team-sport disciplines. The competition, hosted by Kaduna State under the administration of Governor Senator Uba Sani, CON, through the Ministry of Sports Development, brought together five North-West states: Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara. Kaduna finished first in Beach Volleyball (Male and Female), Volleyball Female, Handball Male, Cricket (Male and Female), Hockey and Basketball, while placing second in Volleyball Male. The strong performance underscores Kaduna’s growing strength in grassroots sports and the State Government’s commitment to talent identification, athlete development and welfare. Speaking on the achievement, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports Development, Mrs. Dorcas Inti Benjamin Tanko, commended Go...
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