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The recently released list of approved schools by the Rivers State Education ministry has thrown the junior education sector into panic following the deregistration of 347 schools for failing to meet government set standards for schools in the state.By implication, schools marked as ‘denied registration’, will face compulsory closure and coming mid-term, many, including pupils, parents and staff of affected schools will be negatively impacted and this has become a major source of worry.As the list was made public Monday, parents have been frantically scanning the list to know if their children’s schools are affected and lamenting loudly if affected.…

The League of Women Voters of Nigeria, a network of Nigerian women in all 36 states of Nigeria and FCT, deployed 120 Observers for observation for the Governorship elections in both Kogi and Bayelsa stares on November 16, 2019. Our network of observers in both states observed closely the electoral process from the opening of polls through the accreditation and voting process till the collation and announcement of results.BAYELSA STATEIn Bayelsa State, there was a massive turn-out of voters across the 8 LGA Areas of the state. The election also witnessed an unprecedented turnout of women, including the aged, pregnant…

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Patrick B. NaagbantonBIRTH:Late Comrade Patrick Barigbalo Naagbanton was born on 25th August, 1970 into the family of Late Mr and Mrs. Naagbanton Naleeba of Ga Gberedodoo dynasty.His mother, Mrs. Theresa Lekie Naagbanton (Nee Baraol) is from Ga Ben dynasty, both parents are from Bodo City in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State.The father, Late Naagbanton Naaleeba married Patrick’s mother as his second wife. Patrick lost his father at a tender age;he was about two years old. Patrick, together with three other children left behind by the mother’s first daughter, Mrs. Nennaa Naakuu who died later,were in the care of…

Osimhen in actionEx international, Victor Ikpeba has advised in-form Super Eagles striker to remain focus on his game and resist any attempt to compare him with the late Rashidi Yekini.Osimhen netted a brace in Nigeria’s 4-2 win over Lesotho on Sunday in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, to take his goal tally to four in nine appearances for the Super Eagles.Recall that the Lille forward opened his goal account in an international friendly game against Ukraine before netting again against Benin in an AFCON qualifier.The 1997 Africa Footballer of the Year winner in a Monday Night Football on…

It’s hard to find topics, debates or arguments that enrage fans like those on Ronaldo vsMessi. The two icons have played at a level above their peers for over ten years.They have set themselves apart from the rest with the ridiculous numbers they produce year after year. They have also won the biggest individual titles with both winning five Ballon d’Or’s each in the last 11 years.Modric’s win in 2018 was the first time since 2007 that neither Ronaldo nor Messi won the individual award. However, the two football gods are back in reckoning this year and are expected to…

Mauricio Pochettinho while calling the shots at SpursBarely six months after leading North London club Tottenham Hotspurs to the UEFA Champions League – which they narrowly lost to Liverpool – former Argentina international, Mauricio Pochettinho has left his post as Spurs manager according to soccernet.com..

The transition of Patrick Naagbanton to the fabled great beyond, on Saturday, September 21, 2019, has thrown the human rights community in Nigeria and beyond into serious confusion, sorrow, lamentations and endless tears. And where there is death, there is heaviness of heart and outpouring of stories about the life and times of the deceased.Welcome to a season of heavy hearts and story-telling, with Patrick Barigbalo Naagbanton as the focal point. Since the sad and devastating news was broken, stories, in form of tributes and lamentations have been flowing endlessly; stories of his fearlessness, boldness and courage; stories of how…

With heavy hearts but total submission, the Naagbanton Family of Bodo in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State and Board, Management and Staff of the Center for Environment Human Rights and Development, CEHRD, Port Harcourt, announce the passing on to glory of their Son, Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle and Founder, COMRADE PATRICK  NAAGBANTON who left on September 21, 2019 at the age of 49.Burial Arrangements:Thursday November 21: tree Planting at BodoFriday November 22@ 3pm:  Evening of Poetry and Tributes@ Visa Karina Hotel, (obiri Hall) GRA 3, Port HarcourtSaturday  November 23: body leaves Ashes to Ashes  Mortuary (BMH) 27am to Bodo,…