Month: July 2025

By: Mandy Park Director, Agribusiness Incubation Centre at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Dr. Philips Nto, has criticized Nigeria’s recent 3% Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, describing it as “poor” and insufficient given the country’s vast agricultural potential. Nto stressed the importance of value chain addition in agriculture, suggesting that if Nigeria had focused on this area, the economy would have experienced significant growth, potentially becoming the largest economy in Africa. By leveraging value chain addition, Nigeria can unlock its agricultural potential, drive economic growth, and improve its GDP.…

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By: Mandy Park The respected servant of God, Bishop Kingsley Osaghae, marked a major milestone in his life on Saturday July 19, 2025, as he celebrated his 60th birthday anniversary. The grand celebration, held at the prestigious Euphoria Event Place in Lagos, Nigeria, was attended by dignitaries, celebrities, and close friends. The event was a testament to Bishop Osaghae’s impact and influence, with many notable figures in attendance. Friends and family members, including Emeka Chamberlain Ezeh, Pastor Eric, Omoragbon Kingsley, and Agwu David Ejem, worked tirelessly to ensure the success…

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By: Mandy Park The respected servant of God, Bishop Kingsley Osaghae, marked a major milestone in his life on Saturday July 19, 2025, as he celebrated his 60th birthday anniversary. The grand celebration, held at the prestigious Euphoria Event Place in Lagos, Nigeria, was attended by dignitaries, celebrities, and close friends. The event was a testament to Bishop Osaghae’s impact and influence, with many notable figures in attendance. Friends and family members, including Emeka Chamberlain Ezeh, Pastor Eric, Omoragbon Kingsley, and Agwu David Ejem, worked tirelessly to ensure the success…

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By: Mandy Park Suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has arrived at the National Assembly complex to resume her duties, despite warning from Senate leadership not to do so. Earlier in the day, a video making the rounds on social media showed increased presence of security personnel, including armed guards, at the entrance of the complex – apparently to prevent breakdown of law and order over Natasha’s return. The lawmaker’s supporters were also seen converging at the entrance of the National Assembly complex in anticipation of her arrival. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan…

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By: Mandy Park The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed Commissioners of Police across the country to ensure the peaceful conduct of the planned protest by retired police officers demanding improved pension benefits. This is as they are cautioned not to be misled by disruptive elements. The protest, scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2025, (Today) is being organized by retired officers calling for the removal of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), which they claim has failed to provide them with financial…

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By: Mandy Park Engnr Martin Onovo, a seasoned politician and former presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party (NCP) in the 2015 election , has emphasized the need for Nigerians to insist on the rotational presidency principle between Northern and Southern Nigeria to maintain peace in the country. Onovo maintained that the rotational principle, adopted by both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party, has become an acceptable convention. This principle according to the seasoned politician aims to promote fairness and justice in…

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By: Mandy Park Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger State have announced defection to the coalition African Democratic Congress (ADC) after a meeting held on Sunday, July 20 at the Haske Hotel in Minna, the state capital. This is as they enforced the ADC and expressed total commitment to the party. The meeting, attended by at least five PDP leaders selected in each of the 25 local government areas of Niger State, cited the lack of opposition from the PDP, lacklustre performance of its leaders whom it…

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By Olamide Martins Ogunlade The 62nd session of the UN climate talks (SB62) recently concluded in Bonn, Germany, but not with the urgency the world so desperately needs. From 16 to 26 June, over 5,000 delegates from across the globe gathered to finalise texts on the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), climate finance, and implementation strategies. Yet, unsurprisingly, countries struggled to make meaningful progress ahead of COP30, scheduled for November 2025 in Belém, Brazil.The meeting, hosted by the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and…

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By: Mandy Park Former Super Eagles manager, Monday Sinclair, has passed away . His death was disclosed in a Facebook post shared by former Nigeria goalkeeper, Peterside Idah. He reportedly died on Wednesday around 3:15pm at the age of 88, after battling with diabetes. Announcing his demise on his verified social media handle, Idah wrote, “Our daddy is gone. What a man. He signed me to play for Sharks. Gave me my first match against Niger Tornadoes of Minna. “The first day he saw me come to train with Sharks,…

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