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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has said that the State Government is to establish a new secondary school at Otor-Iyede in Isoko North Local Government Area of the state.Governor Okowa disclosed this when the campaign train of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) for Isoko North  House of Assembly Constituency by-election visited Otor-Iyede ward 1.Okowa who expressed surprise that the ward had no secondary school, called on the community to provide land for early establishment of the school, stressing that he would ensure that academic activities will commence in October in the newly approved secondary school.At Emevor ward 7, he…

Intersociety, Onitsha, Eastern NigeriaThursday, 8 April, 2021Nigeria Must Not Explode Under Your Watch: The new leaders of the International Criminal Court, comprising a new President, a new Vice President, a new Second Vice President and a new Chief Prosecutor must not allow Nigeria, an explosively populated country of over 200 million mixed citizens with over 370 ethnic nationalities, three most populated tribes and multi religiously-cum-culturally composed; to explode under their watch. This is because ICC was not created to ‘preside over holocaust or genocide’ or idly watch them being perpetrated by criminal and genocidal state actors or their non state…

23 national teams have booked their tickets to the next edition of the 24-team continental tournament, with Nigeria among the favourites tipped to go all the way after ending the qualifying round unbeatenIn a hugely anticipated return to their traditional home in Lagos, the Super Eagles saw off the challenge Lesotho’s Crocodiles on Tuesday to finish top of Group L with four wins, two draws, and no loss.Victor Osimhen’s fifth goal in the qualifiers, Oghenkaro Etebo’s second-half finish, and Paul Onuachu’s late strike – his second in as many games – powered Gernot Rohr’s men to a comprehensive victory at the Teslim…

NFA president Amaju Pinnick and Super Eagles head coach Gernot RohrThe German tactician has been one of the longest-serving head coaches of the national team, no small thanks to the unwavering backing of the country’s football administratorSuper Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has applauded Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick for his loyalty and the independence afforded over his role.The former Girondins Bordeaux manager says Pinnick gives him the freedom to choose and call any Nigerian player for Super Eagles duty.When Pinnick was elected President of the NFF in 2014, his first choice of Super Eagles manager was ex-international Sunday Oliseh.But…

The three-time African champions failed to qualify for the 2015 and 2017 editions of the continental tournaments but suffered no such embarrassment  this time aroundThe Nigeria Football Federation has sent their heartfelt appreciation to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, for his support following the Super Eagles qualification for the next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.The country’s football body also applauded Akwa Ibom, Delta, Edo, and Lagos states’ governments for hosting the national team during a gruelling 2022 Afcon qualifying campaign.For the third consecutive tournaments, Nigeria qualified with games to spare after finishing top…

Chief Dan Etete notes with satisfaction that the Courts in Milan have rightly acquitted him of corruption and corrupt behaviour following a brutal and diligent 36 months trial. This judgement independently follows the path of the UK’s trial and decision (double jeopardy) on the malicious prosecution of the Nigerian Government.The decision is significant and wide ranging:1.The settlement agreements on transfer from Malabu to Shell and ENI were valid.2.Those Agreements have never been cancelled by FGN3.The Court has confirmed that no bribes were paid to anyone and that there is no case to answer on the issue.4.The Settlement Agreements, negotiations and…

POLOBUBO/OPUAMA SPILLAGE: COMMUNITIES CRY OUT TO PRESIDENT BUHARI FOR HELP ONE WEEK AFTER SPILL.. Lament Non-Response from Facility Operators NPDC/ELCREST….Hunger, Ill-health Ravages The Polobubo (Tsekelewu) Community has cried out to President Buhari for help over the devastating effects of the March 14, 2021 spillage at their community.President of the Polobubo Bloc of Communities, Mr. Paul Toruwei in a press statement dated March 22 made available to National Point decried the nonchalant attitude of the management of the NPDC/ELCREST, owners of the OML 40 facility where the spillage occurred and the Delta State and Federal governments. According Paul Toruwei, “One week…

Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers, Mbiama-Yenagoa Road, Yenagoa, Bayelsa StatePRESS RELEASEA meeting of the Conference of I jaw Traditional Rulers and Elders (CITRE) held on Tuesday 16th March, 2021 at the King Frederick William Koko Hall in the Secretariat of the Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers, Yenagoa.In attendance were many Ijaw traditional rulers who are heads of the different Ijaw clans / kingdoms, other first class traditional rulers, selected elders, opinion leaders and leaders of thought, past presidents of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), members of the Committee on Ijaw National Congress (INC) litigations and members of the…

Yorùbá Declare Present State of Nigeria Unacceptable… Buhari’s Nigeria has veered dangerously off course…Insist Unity Must Be NegotiatedCommuniqué Issued At the End of The Pan-Yorùbá Meeting, Held 17th of March, 2021, at Mapo Hall, Ìbàdàn, Oyo StateWe, the Yorùbá Leaders of Thought, comprising Ọbas, Chiefs, policy shapers, politicians, technocrats, intelligentsia, security-related groups, and socio-cultural groups, have met and decided for the Greater and Common Good of the Yorùbá, as follows:1) The Yorùbá are resolute in their determination not to stand idle and watch our space and land desecrated. Only an arsonist allows a fire to burn and destroy. We will…

PRESS RELEASE, March 16, 2021Civil Society Advance Forum on Sustainable Development (CAS2030), Demand Justice for Miss Queen Clever …Charge Delta State Police to Carry out Thorough Investigation, Fish Out Queen’s Killer(s)The Civil Society Advance Forum on Sustainable Development (CAS2030), a coalition of NGOs in Nigeria, is, demanding justice for Queen Clever who was reportedly beheaded in Ozoro town, Delta Sstate.This ugly incident which occurred on the 8th of March 2021, is an eyesore and we are hereby saying, ‘Enough is Enough’ to ritual killings and all forms of brutality against the female gender in Delta state.The victim, Queen Clever as…