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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,…

The Board, Management and Staff of National Point Newspaper identify deeply with the Naagbanton Family and board, Management and Staff of the Center for Environment Human Rights and Development, CEHRD on the demise of Comrade Patrick Naagbantaon, your esteemed Son, Husband, Father and Founder.Patrick was a brother, valued colleague and dependable supporter of our organization and a close associate in the journalism field of over two decades. He made a mark in many areas of life.We shall miss his inspiring words, bold moves in times of challenge, shared funs and concerns on the state of affairs in the Niger Delta…

Super Eagles Camp Bubbles With Arrival Of Aribo, Chukwueze, Others In UyoThe camp of the Super Eagles continues to bubble with the arrival of Moses Simon, Joe Aribo, Mikel Agu, Paul Onuachu, and Samuel Chukwueze ahead of Wednesday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Squirrels of Benin.Their arrival brings the number of players in camp to 21, except for Brian Idowu, who withdrew due to visa hitches.The players are expected to join the rest of the team in this evening training season before Wednesday’s game against Benin.Joe Aribo arrives along with William Troost Ekong, Samuel Chukwueze, Shehu Abdullahi,…

By Constance MejuThe South South Chiefs, Elders and Opinion Leaders Association of Nigeria, a pressure group focused on engendering a poverty-free Niger Delta, will on December 19, 2019, roll out the carpets to beat drums in honour of charitable organizations and individuals who are immensely making effort to empower citizens to overcome poverty in the region.A release by the chairman of the high-power body, High Chief (Dr.) Omubo  A. Harry, made available to National Point  Newspaper stated that awardees include O.B. Lulu Briggs Foundation, Omega Power Ministry Ministries, Belema Oil Producing Ltd, and Mind Development Initiative, (MD).Chief Harry said the…

By Constance MejuAs the Amazon Forest burned, environment experts alerted the world that 20 per cent of the world’s oxygen bank stored in that reserve has been depleted by the raging inferno even as fire fighters battled to put out the fire.For Nigeria, information has always been a commodity that is hoarded by those in positions of authority. Left to them, all the people would be hearing of are alleged snippets of progress –“We have cleaned up the mess left by PDP”, “We have improved agriculture and now export yam to Europe,” “This Government has created 500 millionaires”, “We have…