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Who is Dozy Mmobuosi? The Nigerian set to take over Sheffield United Billionaire is an impressive figure with a ‘magical quality’, says fashion designer Ozwald Boateng Mmobuosi’s pursuit of Sheffield United is said to have triggered frenzied excitement in his home country writes Matt Lawton, Chief Sports Correspondent, The Times He arrived at Reading’s ground on Tuesday night in a Rolls Royce, flanked by a personal security detail, and when he hosts business meetings, or launches a charitable foundation, Dozy Mmobuosi tends to favour The Dorchester on London’s Park Lane. But right now the Nigerian entrepreneur, with a personal fortune…

The people of Fimie Community in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area of Rivers State, have expressed appreciation over the tracking of abandoned projects in their area by a non-governmental organization, Connected Development, CODE. Their excitement over the visit was shown by chiefs, elders, women and youths of the community, when they ushered in officials of CODE to their Town Hall, on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Speaking on their mission, Rivers State Lead of Connected Development, CODE, Evelyn Williams informed that her organization is non governmental, and works with grassroots communities to demand for accountability for the resources that have…

Since the return to democratic governance in 1999, it appears Delta State is heading for the most competitive gubernatorial election if the popularity and weight of the various candidates for the election is anything to go by. Delta State has been ruled by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) since 1999 and the party has boasted over the years that the state belongs to PDP and that no political party has the muscle to wrestle the state from its grip. For many years and through several elections, that claim has been established and proven to be the true reflection of the…

Despite raking in billions of naira monthly from internally generated revenue (IGR), allocation from the federation accounts, the 13 percent derivation funds from oil produced in the state and several other sundry sources of revenue, the state has not been able to deal with sharply rising incidence of juvenile delinquency in the state. In the face of its ever increasing share of the federal allocation and other resources, the question has continued to be asked where the money has been going, particularly when the welfare of citizens, workers and retirees are not taken care of. Findings by National Point reveal…

With just a few days to the governorship election, candidates are putting in more efforts to win the race. Recently, the All Progressive Congress (APC) took her campaign to Degema Local Government Area and threw the area into a carnival mood. In an interview with National Point, the leader of APC in Degema local government area, Dr. Sokonte Davies, said the carnival was organized to show that the people well received the governorship candidate, Pst. Tonye Cole. “This is a full scale traditional reception of an important dignitary and no one can be more important than the governor of Rivers…

Rivers State Government has handed over two model secondary schools built by the administration of Mr. Chibuike Amaechi, to the Nigerian Navy. The schools are Nne Kurubo Model Secondary School located at Ejamah, Ebubu in Eleme Local Government Area and the model school at Egberu, Ndoki in Oyigbo Local Government Area. The commissioner for Education, Prof. Chinedu Mmom, told journalists after a meeting of the State Executive Council in Port Harcourt that the release of the schools and their facilities to the Nigerian Navy was made after the Chief of Naval Staff applied to be availed the schools for use…

As the world celebrates the  International Women’s Day, March 8, the Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD) joins the call for more to be done to achieve an equal future. The theme for this year: “Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls”, represents a unique opportunityfor addressing gender gaps. The use of technology and innovation represents an opportunity for curtailing the impact of widening economic and social-political inequalities. While technologies can serve as a threat in the digital revolution, it can also provide…

As the world marks another International Women’s Day (IWD) March 8, Baobab for Women’s Human Rights joins other women’s groups and individuals around the world to galvanise action towards making the vision of a gender equal world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination, a world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive, a world where difference is valued and celebrated. The theme of this year’s celebration is DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality. It highlights the power of innovative digital technology in improving the lives of women and girls by eliminating all forms of discrimination and inequality. The theme aligns…

Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Dear Colleagues. It is my pleasure to join you today, on behalf of the Secretary-General, for the celebration of the International Women’s Day under the theme of “DigitALL: Innovation & Technology for Gender Equality”. It is a pleasure to join you as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2023. This year, we focus attention on the need for technology and innovation to advance gender equality. There is no question that technology is reshaping life as we know it.But there is a huge question over whether it does so for better – or worse. And the answer depends in…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged political parties to educate their followers and the electorate in order to avoid violence and chaos before, during and after elections in Edo State. The Commission made the request at a one-day sensitization workshop for youths organized in Benin City by Queens and Pet Concept Initiative supported by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), against electoral violence and other vices with the theme: “Niger Delta Youths, Say No To Electoral Violence,” Mr. Richard Abu Ivharue, from the department of ICT, INEC headquarters Edo State, said political education of the voters is very…