Author: Emman Ovuakporie
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NPA plans ₦1.279trn revenue goal for 2025, seeks to seal Nigeria’s maritime dominance
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is setting its sights high for 2025, projecting a revenue target of ₦1.279 trillion — a 40% increase from the ₦894 billion recorded in 2024. This announcement was made by the Managing Director of the NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, during a Senate Committee on Marine Transport session reviewing the 2024…
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FG responds to US security alert in Abuja
The Federal Government has assured that Abuja is safe for citizens and visitors alike, and security agencies are working round the clock to ensure protection of all residents . The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, gave the assurances in a
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Police recover nine unexploded bombs in Kano after explosion killed five at steel site
Nine unexploded bombs have been recovered by police operatives from the scene of Saturday’s deadly explosion at Yongxing Steel Company in the Mariri area of Kano State, along the Ring Road. The explosion, which left five people dead and several others injured, has been traced to military-grade ordnance mistakenly brought into the steel facility along…
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US attack; We’ll throw our weight behind Iranian people – Putin vows
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Monday that there was no justification for the recent U.S. bombing of Iran, stating that Moscow was working to support the Iranian people. Putin hosted Araqchi in Moscow just two days after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Iran’s three main nuclear sites.…
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Alleged financial scandal: Group storms NMDPRA head office, demands suspension of CEO, Ahmed(Photos)
A group, under the banner of the Young Professionals Forum of Nigeria has urged the federal government to immediately suspend the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPR, Farouk Ahmed, over alleged financial scandal. The group, through its co-ordinator, Felicia E. Daniels, made the call on Monday at the…
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Prof of Biology who sells vegetables, advises students not to wait for white collar jobs
Prof. Nasir Hassan-Wagini of Biology Department, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, who produces and sells vegetables, has advised students and youths to key into small businesses rather than wait for white-collar jobs. Hassan-Wagini gave the advice on Monday at a weekly market in Batsari, Katsina state, where he sells the produce. The professor said…
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Finally, JAMB fixes mop-up UTME for 96,838, delists 113 centres
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced Saturday, June 28, 2025, as the date for the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination mop-up. In a statement released by its Public Communications Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, on Sunday, the board disclosed that a total of 96,838 candidates would be participating in the mop-up…
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62ND BIRTH ANNIVERSARY: Gov Oborevwori appreciates Deltans, other Nigerians for warm wishes(Photos)
…calls for Greater Unity Among Deltans Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday, expressed heart-felt appreciation to Deltans and other Nigerians for celebrating with him on the occasion of his recent 62nd birth anniversary. He described the outpouring of love as deeply touching. The Governor spoke while thanking God for his 62nd birth…
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JOE INIODU; Historic rally as Akwa Ibom becomes APC State
By Joe Iniodu The arena spangled with an assortment of colours – white, red, purple , yellow , grey, green, brown- either as uniform worn by different groups or flags fluttering as banners coalescing into a constellation of colourful spectacle. The atmosphere was boisterous as music from the speakers intertwined with varying entertainment from various…
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Top Pro Golfers set for Delta Governor’s Cup showdown in Asaba
Top professional golfers from across Nigeria and neighboring countries are set to storm the Ibori Golf and Country Club (IGCC), Asaba, for the maiden edition of the Governor’s Cup Invitational Golf Tournament. The event is being specially organized to commemorate the 62nd birthday of the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, who turned…