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Super Falcons secured their place in the upcoming African Women’s Championship, dominating Cape Verde with a 7-1 aggregate victory. The reigning champions of them tournament proved to be too much on the pitch for their opponents, clinching a decisive 2-1 victory against Cape Verde at the Estafio National de Cabo Verde in Praia on Tuesday. The triumph followed their outstanding 5-0 win in the reverse fixture at Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja last Thursday. Monday Gift, a key player in the qualification journey, expressed her joy and gratitude on social media, underscoring the team’s commitment and achievement in securing a…

Dreams FC of Kumasi over the weekend in Kumasi, Ghana defeated Rivers United 2-1 to record their first win in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. Dreams had lost 2-0 to Club Africain of Tunisia in their opening match in the group but made spirited efforts that paid off in their encounter with Rivers United at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi. John Antwi scored first from an assist by Eric Boateng in the 35th minute and sent the home fans into wild jubilation. Boateng also helped Abdul Aziz Issah with an assist for the second goal in…

Ezebunwo Nyesom , the self-acclaimed political leader of the Niger Delta is doing everything to give ethnic coloration to his unguided, misdirected political onslaught against his successor Gov. Siminalayi Fubara KSC of Rivers State, but such attempts have failed because Nigerians know that his actions are driven by greed and his quest to hold on to power even when he is no-longer governor of the state. Some years ago, Wike publicly said that, “Thunder should fire Ijaw people” even when Ijaw people never offended him in any way. The rascality of Wike has forced many to ask what has actually…

The Federal Government has noted with interest the public conversation on the number of delegates from Nigeria attending the ongoing Climate Summit in Dubai, otherwise called COP-28, and the need to provide clarity in line with a standing pledge to conduct itself with transparency and accessibility regarding public information. The Convention of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the world’s pre-eminent Climate Change Conference, attended this year (COP-28) by more than 70,000 participants and delegates from over 100 countries. Nigeria’s representation is very much in line with our status as Africa’s leading Sovereign…

A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt on Monday ordered that a suit seeking the takeover of the functions of the Rivers Assembly by the National Assembly be transferred to the Abuja Division. The court, presided over by Justice P. M. Ayua, said since the National Assembly listed as the 1st Respondent in the matter is located in Abuja and there is a similar action filed in the nation’s capital with same parties, the case in Port Harcourt should be sent to Abuja for hearing and determination. The suit was filed by a lawyer, Kingsley Igbaki, and four others, with…

National Point recently published a special report which highlighted the multi-dimensional poverty status of Rivers State despite its ranking as the second richest state in Nigeria with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $51.529 billion and a per capita income of $5,949 (PPP) according to BudgIT ‘State of States 2022 Edition.’ The state which is ranked behind Lagos which has a GDP of $102 billion (nominal) $267 billion (PPP), received over N1trillion in the last four years. As a follow up to the report, National Point paid a visit to some slum communities where the poorest of the poor are…

Foreword The foreword was written by General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd.), former Head of State, Federal Republic of Nigeria, who opined that ‘Brutally Franks unveils the illustrious career of a nationalist, Ijaw leader, and politician; however, much more than this, Chief E.K. Clark is revealed as an individual who speaks truth to power and fights for the underdog regardless of ethnic group. Chapter 1 – A Noble Birth The Clarks come from the ancient legendary Ambakederemo family. Pa E. K. Clark’s great grandfather Ambakederemo was a great trader with the Niger Delta Palm Oil Company. This chapter traces the genealogy of…

A 70-year-old woman has given birth to twins following IVF treatment, a hospital in Uganda has said. According to a BBC News report, Safina Namukwaya delivered a boy and a girl via caesarean at a fertility centre in the capital, Kampala. Ms Namukwaya, who is is one of the oldest women to give birth, told local media it was a “miracle”. The hospital congratulated her, saying it is more than a “medical success; it’s about the strength and resilience of the human spirit”. Dr Edward Tamale Sali, a fertility specialist at the Women’s Hospital International and Fertility Centre (WHI&FC), told…

The highly cerebral culture colossus and Omu Anioma, HRM Obi Martha Dunkwu is set to be honoured with the Global Icon of African Heritage award on Tuesday 5th December, 2023, at the Obi Martha Dunkwu Palace in Okpanam, Oshimili North LGA Delta State. The award was initially scheduled to be received in Germany in August 2023, but she could not attend due to the annual new yam festival that clashed with the period of the award ceremony in Germany. However, the African Diaspora mandated a team of four delegates who are already in Nigeria, to present the prestigious award to…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has expressed determination to embrace clean energy sources through practical approaches such as nature-based solutions and green innovations. According to a press release issues by the Director, Corporate Affairs of the commission, Dr. Pius Ughakpoteni, the NDDC MD stated this during a side event at the Climate Change Conference, COP28 in Dubai. Dr Ogbuku said the Commission was leveraging key sectors of the energy transition plan to develop new green skills and create new jobs. He noted that significant investments, partnerships and collaboration were required to succeed in this direction. Ogbuku said, “Our gathering…