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Academic and economic activities at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, were disrupted on Tuesday as youths of the host communities staged a protest over alleged neglect and non-recognition of their Community Liaison Officer, CLO, Comrade Aniekere Sunday Udoma, by the Rector of the institution, Dr. Moses Umobong. The protesters locked the school gates and blocked entry, preventing the rector, staff and students from accessing their offices and lecture halls. They displayed placards with various inscriptions like “Rector Must Go,” “Umobong Respect Our Village Heads,” “Don’t Impose CLO on Us,” “Local Content Is Our Right,” “Where Is Our 2022 Quota…

Nigerian singer and half of the music duo Bracket, Obumneme Ali aka Smash, has claimed that the feud between Peter and Paul of P-Square is “spiritual.” Featuring in a recent episode of the AFRIMMA Podcast alongside his bandmate Vast, Smash claimed that Paul also agreed that the feud between him and Peter was spiritual. He said, “I’m closer to Paul than Peter but l always go to Peter’s house and he listens to me whenever I speak to him. But unfortunately, if you ask me as an in-house, I will say that problem is spiritual. “The last time I met…

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, NIGCOMSAT Ltd., Mrs Jane Egerton-Idehen has noted the low reportage of issues around Satellite, Information and Communication Technology, are often under reported and misunderstood. She described this as a major challenge in the sector, judging by how critical technology is to the existence of mankind. Speaking at a training for ICT reporters in Abuja, Egerton-Idehen pointed out that satellites and ICT are now part of daily activities “We live in a digital age where satellites and ICT are no longer abstract or futuristic, they are part of our daily life. “Satellites…

Warri Wolves have been charged with breaching the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, framework after failing to provide adequate security during their matchday encounter against Rangers on Sunday. The security lapses caused a delay in the scheduled 4 p.m. kick-off at the Southern Delta University Stadium, Ozoro. As a result, Warri Wolves have been fined N1 million for failing to provide “prompt, adequate, and effective security” for the fixture. The Seasiders have also been directed to put in place an effective matchday security arrangement and submit its details to the NPFL within seven days. In addition, the club has 48…

A couple of Nigerian footballers sealed both loan and permanent moves on transfer deadline day. After failing to join AC Milan, the club he supported as a boy, Victor Boniface has now signed for Werder Bremen on a one-year loan deal from Bayer Leverkusen. Boniface will use the international break to work on his fitness, as he has not been included in Eric Chelle’s 23-man squad for the Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifiers games against Rwanda and South Africa. The number of Nigerian players at Fulham has increased with the arrival of Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan on loan. Chukwueze…

As the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, prepares for its national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, some takeholders of the party have made some demands. The group made up of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, National Secretary, Sam Anyanwu; National Vice Chairman, South-South, Dan Orbih; former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, among others gave conditions that must be met to prevent the upcoming national convention from being invalidated because “legitimate members of the party would be disenfranchised.” The conditions were given during a meeting held in Abuja on Monday night and were contained in a communique…

The naira recorded its highest single-day appreciation against the dollar across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Monday. The naira gained to N1,526.09 against the dollar on Monday from N1,531.57 at the official exchange market, according to Central Bank of Nigeria data. This means that at the official market, the naira strengthened by N5.48 per dollar on Monday compared with N1,531.57 traded on Friday last week. The figure surpassed the N3.9 margin at which the naira appreciated at the close of Friday the previous week. Similarly, in the black market, the naira firmed by N10 to N1,533…

Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has officially switched her international allegiance to Turkey. Ofili revealed the decision in a statement posted on her social media pages. She wrote: “Wrapping up my 2025 season has been a whirlwind of new experiences and big decisions. “As some of you have heard, I’m also starting a new chapter representing Turkey.” Ofili’s decision follows years of alleged administrative failures and neglect by both the Nigerian Olympic Committee and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria. It is believed the 22-year-old will be eligible to compete for Turkey from 2027.

Alexander Isak has spoken for the first time after his move to Liverpool was confirmed on transfer deadline day. The Premier League champions have signed the 25-year-old for £125m. Isak will put pen to paper on a six-year deal with the Reds. The deal for Isak eclipses the current British record of £115m, which Chelsea paid Brighton for Moises Caicedo in 2023. “I feel amazing. It’s been a long journey to get here,” Isak said. “But I’m super-happy to be a part of this team, this club and everything it stands for. It’s something I’m proud of and I’m really…

In the far northeastern corner of Nigeria, where the land stretches toward the Niger Republic and the desert wind whispers tales of resilience, lies Yunusari Local Government Area, a hidden world of heritage, endurance, and quiet beauty. Its administrative center, Kanamma (Kanama), rests by the Burun Gana River, a lifeline cutting through a terrain where survival is both an art and a history passed down through generations. A Land Shaped by History With an expanse of about 3,790 square kilometers and a population of over 125,000 (2006 census), Yunusari is more than just a dot on Nigeria’s map; it is…