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By: Monday Nas Ozoya, Overview Nigeria’s proposed sports development structure aims to create a comprehensive and sustainable framework that promotes sports at all levels—federal, state, and local. This structure draws inspiration from successful models in the UK, Australia, China, Europe, and the USA while considering Nigeria’s unique socio-economic challenges. Proposed Structure 1. Federal Level: National Sports Commission (NSC) Role: Oversee national sports policy, funding, and development programs. Functions: – Develop a national sports strategy. – Allocate funding to state sports commissions. – Organise national competitions and talent identification programs. – Collaborate with international sports organisations. Key Departments: – Talent Development…

Dr. Echezona Obiagbaosogu, a Catholic priest with 17 years of experience, has officially resigned from his clerical duties and switched to African traditional spirituality. Obiagbaosogu, who lectures in African Traditional Religion at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, revealed that his passion for traditional African beliefs and rainmaking practices influenced his decision. According to the PUNCH, following the defense of his PhD dissertation titled “Rainmaking and Control in Igbo African Medicine,” Obiagbaosogu highlighted the significance of Africa’s cultural and spiritual heritage, which he claims has been deeply affected by colonial legacies. “I’ve realized my true purpose lies in serving my people through…

Former Abia State governor and serving senator, Orji Uzor–Kalu says President Bola Tinubu is aware of the current hunger in the country and was taking bold decisions to reverse the situation. Uzor–Kalu stated this on Thursday at Ekoli, Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi during a New Year visit to the state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Stanley Okoro-Emegha. According to him, Tinubu is working hard to reverse the situation, urging Nigerians to be patient with him. “The President is currently taking hard decisions centered on economic development. The President is very bold to take such hard decisions.…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has extended an invitation to former President Olusegun Obasanjo for a tour of the Port Harcourt Refinery. NNPCL, in a statement on Thursday, explained that the invitation is aimed at allowing Obasanjo to verify the operational status of the oil processing facility in Rivers State. Darelasisionline.com reports that Obasanjo in an interview with Channels Television, had questioned the operational capacity of the Port Harcourt refinery, which recently resumed operations. However, NNPCL highlighted its achievements and encouraged Obasanjo to visit the facility. “We extend an invitation to our esteemed former president to join us…

Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, paid a visit to President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria on Monday, December 17. The two leaders met at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. According to the Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, Mahama’s visit was a courtesy visit. “The President-Elect of Ghana, H.E John Dramani Mahama paid a courtesy visit to President Tinubu at his residence, Presidential Villa, State House Yesterday,” he wrote via X on Tuesday. See photos from the visit below;

Gov Monday Okpebholo of Edo state has approved the dissolution of the boards of all commissions in the state’s public service. The Secretary to the State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City on Tuesday. Ikhilor said the dissolution of the commissions is with immediate effect. He advised all chairmen and members of the commissions to hand over all government properties in their possession to the most senior public officer in their respective commissions. He listed the commissions as the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission, the Civil Service Commission, the Edo…

Members of the National Assembly cheered President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with the chorus, “On your mandate, we shall stand,” as he presented to them the 2025 Budget on Wednesday. Darelasisionline.com had earlier that members of the House of Representatives and the Senate gathered as the President delivered his second budget proposal to a joint session. Accompanying Tinubu during the presentation were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, along with other senior government officials. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, the presentation was postponed to Wednesday following a meeting…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill (budget) to a joint sitting of the National Assembly. Naija News reports that the president presented the 2025 budget to the National Assembly on Wednesday. President Tinubu tagged the 2025 Appropriation Bill as ‘Budget of restoration securing peace and building prosperity.’ Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen presided over the joint session. Recall that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) had approved an estimated expenditure of ₦47.96 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year on Monday. The budget, which will focus on infrastructure development, fiscal…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of harassing citizens and opposing voices, including Dele Farotimi, with the intention to create a one-party-state. Atiku Abubakar said the arrest of the human rights lawyer, Farotimi, was a reminder of the days of military dictatorship. In a statement on Wednesday, Atiku stated that the use of police to abduct Farotimi in an alleged defamation case was an abuse of power. “The arrest and detention of lawyer and human rights advocate, Dele Farotimi, is unequivocally condemned. It serves as a grim reminder of the dark days of military dictatorship…

Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi has been remanded in prison for allegedly defaming a legal luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN. Darelasisionline.com reported that Farotimi was arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti on Monday. The activist was accused of maligning and defaming the character of Afe Babalola in his recently published book, ‘Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. Farotimi pleaded not guilty to all the sixteen count charges. Police prosecutor, Samson Osun called for the remand of the suspect in prison custody pending further investigation and its outcome for the maintenance…