Olaore Aims to Secure Olympic Gold Medal
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Olaore Aims to Secure Olympic Gold Medal

Adam Olaore, the African Games gold medalist, delved into the world of boxing at the age of 14 in the United Kingdom. Hailing from Lagos, he discusses his experience at the Games in Ghana, his aspirations for the Olympics, representing Nigeria, and more in a recent conversation with PETER AKINBO How did you first get into boxing?  It all started eight years ago when a friend spotted a boxing gym and invited me to join him. Intrigued and seeking some excitement, I decided to give it a go. That initial session left a lasting impression on me – the intensity, discipline, and camaraderie amongst the boxers immediately captivated me. From then on, I found myself drawn to the sport more and more each day, eventually developing a deep love for boxing. The challenges, t...
Ebonyi Government Initiative: Boundary Communities in Amana and Ohanku Under Demarcation Process
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Ebonyi Government Initiative: Boundary Communities in Amana and Ohanku Under Demarcation Process

The demarcation process of boundary communities in Amana and Ohanku of Ezza South and Ikwo Local government areas has commenced, led by the peace committee established by the Ebonyi State government under the supervision of Hon. Matthew Nwobashi, the Commissioner for Land and Survey. Describing the process as successful, Hon. Nwobashi, the State Commissioner for Land and Survey, mentioned the cooperative support received from both communities. He encouraged stakeholders to continue fostering peace in the region and highlighted the progress made so far, emphasizing the need for the technical team to finalize the action after the land measurements and agreements reached in specific areas. Another committee member, Dr. Ilang Donatus, who is also the state Commissioner for Border Pea...
Banyana keeper confident ahead of clash with Falcons
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Banyana keeper confident ahead of clash with Falcons

Kaylin Swart, the goalkeeper for Bayana Bayana, acknowledges the challenge of facing the Super Falcons but expresses readiness for their crucial final Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers against their long-standing rivals. The two teams have built a fierce rivalry over the years and are considered the powerhouses of African football due to recent achievements, with South Africa having the upper hand in recent encounters. Banyana emerged victorious in their last two matches against Nigeria: the 2022 Women’s Afcon in Morocco and the 2021 Aisha Buhari Cup on Nigerian soil, both of which Banyana went on to win. Swart remarked, “Playing in Nigeria is always challenging, but we have had success there. It will be another tough battle, but we are prepared for it.” “Gi...
The Federal Government is working towards the best for the people of Nigeria
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The Federal Government is working towards the best for the people of Nigeria

Encouraging Nigerians to hold on to patience, resilience, and hope for a brighter future, Kalejaiye Paul, the representative of Ajeromi/Ifelodun Constituency in Lagos at the House of Representatives, emphasized the importance of understanding the potential for a better Nigeria. Acknowledging the government's responsiveness to the needs of the people and the implementation of policies that benefit them, Kalejaiye spoke during the Ramadan Lecture/Prayer event in Ajeromi/Ifelodun under the theme "Message of Hope." Emphasizing the need for Nigerians, both leaders and citizens, to consistently do what is right, show love, unity, and tolerance not just during religious fasting periods like Ramadan and Lent, but at all times, Kalejaiye stated, "Government is respo...
New Approach Utilized for Medical Supplies Delivery to Bayelsa Hospitals
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New Approach Utilized for Medical Supplies Delivery to Bayelsa Hospitals

Healthcare professionals, stakeholders, and nursing mothers in Bayelsa State are praising the effectiveness of drone services implemented by the state government regarding the distribution of drugs and other medical supplies to hospitals throughout the region. During separate interviews with journalists who visited several health facilities in Yenagoa and Ogbia local government areas, these groups expressed their support for the initiative. In a collaboration established in 2022, the state government partnered with logistics delivery firm Zipline to enhance the storage of vital cold-chain medications and broaden the reach of essential medical supplies to remote healthcare facilities in the state. Reports indicate that this endeavor has facilitated over 13,500 deliveries ...
Data protection: Scrutiny to increase for NIMC’s licensees – NDPC
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Data protection: Scrutiny to increase for NIMC’s licensees – NDPC

Expressverify.com's unauthorized NIN verification incident has prompted the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to intensify its scrutiny of the licensees. An investigation by NDPC uncovered that a third-party initially authorized to provide verification services allowed expressverify.com to utilize its NIN verification credentials for verification purposes. NDPC disclosed that it is currently probing the circumstances surrounding this authorization. As a response to the incident, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has enforced restrictions on access to its database following established remediation procedures. Although the blanket restriction impacted legitimate and crucial verification requests, a limited access has been reinstated for select essential servic...
Gunmen’s Attempt to Attack Anambra Police Station Thwarted by Police
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Gunmen’s Attempt to Attack Anambra Police Station Thwarted by Police

The Anambra State Police Command successfully prevented a planned attack on the Police Divisional Headquarters in Nneni, Anaocha Local Government Area. Early on Thursday, unidentified assailants targeted the police station, throwing explosive devices that caused damage to part of the building. According to a resident in the area, the attackers tried to free some inmates at the facility but were thwarted by the on-duty police officers. Confirming the incident, the state police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that no casualties were reported, and the attackers were repelled. "In Nneni, there were no fatalities, no officers taken hostage, and no weapons stolen. The perpetrators threw improvised explosive devices into the police facility, causing damage to th...
Military operations result in the elimination of 212 terrorists while court orders release of 313 B’Haram suspects
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Military operations result in the elimination of 212 terrorists while court orders release of 313 B’Haram suspects

A total of 313 suspected terrorists detained by the military have been ordered to be released by the Federal High Court in Borno due to insufficient evidence against them. Meanwhile, the Defence Headquarters announced that in a week-long operation across the nation, troops managed to eliminate 121 terrorists, capture 253 individuals, and successfully rescue 244 kidnapped hostages. During a briefing in Abuja, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, the Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed these developments and confirmed the military's commitment to abide by the court's decision to release the suspects to the state government. In compliance with the court order from the Federal High Court in Maiduguri, 313 individuals held on charges related to terrorism will be han...
Warning issued by Oyo State Board regarding unauthorized fees collection by teachers
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Warning issued by Oyo State Board regarding unauthorized fees collection by teachers

Teachers in Oyo State have been cautioned by the Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Nureni Adeniran, against collecting illegal levies in public schools. Adeniran stated that any staff member found engaging in this practice would face consequences. Recent reports have revealed that certain teachers were forcing pupils to pay for the ongoing second term unified promotion examination in public primary schools. During the monitoring of the examination exercise in Ibadan, the state capital, Adeniran emphasized that the current government has taken the responsibility of printing question-and-answer sheets for the unified examination exercise since its inception. He further highlighted that the government has ensured strict adherence to ...
Oyo State Set to Penalize Teachers for Unlawful Fees Collection
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Oyo State Set to Penalize Teachers for Unlawful Fees Collection

Teachers in Oyo State have been cautioned by the Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Nureni Adeniran, against collecting unauthorized fees in public schools. Adeniran stated that any staff member caught engaging in such behavior would face disciplinary action. The warning comes following reports that some teachers were coercing students to pay for the ongoing second-term unified promotion examination in public primary schools. While monitoring the examination exercise in Ibadan, the state capital, Adeniran emphasized that the current administration has been responsible for producing question-and-answer sheets for the unified examination exercise since its inception. He highlighted that the government has ensured that all schools in the stat...