April 9, 2018 – Politics Governance

Nigeria not owing UN, pays $5.08m dues

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Nigeria is not indebted to the United Nations as the country has paid $5,080,178 dollars up till April 5, 2018. The country is the 74th out of the 193 Member States of the global international organisation to fulfill its financial obligations. Spokesperson to the UN Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric said in New York that Nigeria paid its annual dues in full. Dujarric said: “Nigeria has paid its regular budget dues in full, bringing the Honour Roll to 74”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that one hundred and nineteen members…

Golf: Patrick Reed wins the Masters

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Patrick Reed held his nerve and held off Sunday charges by Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth to win his first major championship at the Masters. Reed, a 27-year-old Texan better known for his match-play performances at the Ryder Cup, shot a final-round 71 to finish with a 15-under 273. It was one shot ahead of Fowler and two shots ahead of Spieth on a dramatic final day at Augusta National Golf Club. The promised duel between Reed and his final-round playing partner, Rory McIlroy, never materialized. But Spieth, the 2015…

Lightning strikes woman to death in U.S.

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Tragedy struck over the weekend as a 23-year-old woman was killed by lightning at a Florida mud bog and four other people were hurt. The lightning killed Kourtney Lambert, reportedly unfolded at Woodpecker Mud Bog in White Springs on Saturday afternoon. The lightning hit a tree before it reached a nearby trailer, Hamilton County Sheriff Harrell Reid told the media. During mud bogging, people run large trucks or off-road vehicles through a pit of mud. Lonnie Inez Pate offered her condolences for Lambert on Facebook, describing her as a colleague. “She…

Feature News: Nigeria’s Banditry: FG Must Hunt Down Sponsors, Financiers September 14, 2026
…….As security expert, residents urge FG to strengthen security Elizabeth Vincent, Yenagoa For years banditry and kidnapping have continued to cast a long and terrifying shadow over Nigeria leaving families traumatised, communities vulnerable and citizens increasingly uncertain about their safety, beyond the gunmen who abduct and kill, questions are mounting over the powerful networks […]
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Oborevwori Distributes 50 Fishing Boats, Engines to Fishermen In 3 Warri LGAs September 14, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has distributed 50 fishing boats equipped with 15-horsepower Yamaha outboard engines and fishing nets to fishermen across Warri North, Warri South and Warri South-West Local Government Areas of the state. The intervention, according to the governor, is aimed at boosting fishing activities, improving the income of riverine […]
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Police Foil Alleged Abduction, Rescue 16-Year-Old Boy In Onitsha September 14, 2026
…Suspected abductors dump victim near checkpoint The Anambra State Police Command has rescued a 16-year-old boy, identified as Favour Ayogu, allegedly abducted in Igboeze South Local Government Area of Enugu State and later abandoned near a security checkpoint in Onitsha. Ayogu was rescued by a joint security patrol team at Ekene Junction, along […]
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Police Arrest Mother Over Alleged Brutal Abuse Of 7-Year-Old Girl In Anambra September 14, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has condemned the alleged brutal abuse of a seven-year-old girl, Oluebube Ofoma, in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The Command also confirmed the arrest of the girl’s mother, Mrs Ogechi Ofoma, 32, following the rescue of the child by community security personnel and concerned residents. […]
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2027: Dafinone Leads ‘6-Over-6’ Push Across Ethiope West, Sapele September 14, 2026
The battle for Delta Central ahead of the 2027 general elections has entered a new phase, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) launching an aggressive grassroots mobilisation drive aimed at sweeping all elective positions in the district. The renewed push gathered momentum on Sunday as Senator Ede Dafinone took his consultation campaign to Ethiope West […]
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Oborevwori To Swear In Auditor-General, Inaugurate Councils Of 3 Delta Varsities September 14, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Tuesday, September 22, swear in Mr. Emasogbe Matthew Oghene as the state’s new Auditor-General and inaugurate the Governing Councils of three state-owned universities. The ceremonies, scheduled for 10am at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, will see the formal inauguration of the Governing Councils […]
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URHOBO’S ₦100BN GAS PARK: The Qestions Omo-Agege Must Answer September 14, 2026
By Ufuoma Egbe There comes a point when political leaders must stop issuing evasive explanations and answer the difficult questions. For Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, that point is now. The controversy surrounding the proposed ₦100 billion Industrial Gas Park raises a fundamental question: was the project located based on technical and economic considerations, or […]
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Dafinone: Urhobo Interest Must Be Protected In Gas Park Project September 12, 2026
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has said his position on the proposed Industrial Gas Park at Sanubi-Orogun, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, remains clear, insisting that the economic interests of the Urhobo people must be protected. Dafinone, who is Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content, said […]
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ATAWA AI Secures Abu Dhabi License, Expands AI, Cybersecurity Operations September 12, 2026
ATAWA AI Technology and Consultancy has secured a licence to operate in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, marking a major expansion of its artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and technology consultancy operations. The company said the new Abu Dhabi entity is licensed for activities spanning AI research and consultancy, AI development, cybersecurity, information technology, computer systems and […]
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2027: APC Leaders in Bayelsa Endorse Tinubu, Goli, Obuebite, Others September 12, 2026
Political leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, alongside other candidates of the party for the 2027 general elections. The endorsed candidates are Chief Israel Sunny Goli as Senatorial Candidate for Bayelsa East Senatorial District, Dr. […]
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