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I have always been fascinated by the nomadic lifestyles of people across Asia, particularly as portrayed in Chinese and Korean films—the varieties of their cattle, sheep and horses; the vast landscapes of grasses, herbs, and shrubs; the mountains, and the way communities navigate harsh winters. Their languages, cultures, art and traditional clothing have also intrigued me. So, when I was selected for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) media fellowship in Mongolia, I was not just excited—I saw it as an opportunity to finally realise my long-held dream of visiting Asia. A quick Google search about Ulaanbaatar, the…
The joint security team of the Anambra State Police Command has raided some secessionist movement hideouts in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state, killing six suspected armed members of the group after a prolonged gun battle, while others fled the area with gunshot injuries. The command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement on Sunday, said the operation, carried out in interior localities across the area, was aimed at dismantling criminal networks and violent non-state actors across the state. Ikenga added that the clearance operation, conducted on Saturday, was carried out by operatives of the joint security team comprising…
The Challenge alum Tyler Duckworth has been laid to rest following his shocking death at age 44. A memorial service for the former MTV reality star was held on Saturday, August 22, at the Augustana Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Challenge star Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio posted highlights from the memorial via his Instagram Story. He shared a photo of a program “celebrating the life of Tyler” — which featured a quote from the biblical passage Philippians 4:6-7. The quote read, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your…
The National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office did not operate like a small private initiative. Its website presented it as a Federal Government project under the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), with a national coordinator, zonal directors, state coordinators and representatives in the United States and China. It also claimed a mandate to promote Nigerian products, support small businesses, attract investment, and organise trade fairs and economic forums. The website further lists 20 state coordinators across the country and representatives for the United States and China. But the elaborate structure has now…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has backed the Federal Government’s economic reform programme, saying the measures have produced measurable improvements in Nigeria’s fiscal and macroeconomic position. The group, however, said the gains would have limited meaning unless they translate into higher productivity, increased investment, more jobs and improved living standards for Nigerians. The CPPE made the position known in a statement issued by its Chief Executive Officer, Muda Yusuf, on Sunday, five days after the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, presented the Federal Government’s economic reform scorecard. The scorecard, presented…
The National Coordinator and Executive Director of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, George Nwabueze, has continued to defend the legitimacy of the office, posting additional documents he said showed its links with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Nwabueze, who posted the documents on his LinkedIn page on Sunday, shared a letter dated July 19, 2010, purportedly issued by the OSGF. The letter, referenced NIG@ 50/S. 7/C,3/45 and signed by Dominic Y.E. for the SGF, was addressed to “Buchi George,” then “Executive Director of The Hats Centre” in Owerri,…
Portuguese soccer star Quévin Castro died at age 25 after collapsing during a match. The central midfielder was competing in a friendly preseason match between his team, Real Sport Clube, and rivals Estrela de Amadora at Estádio das Seixas stadium in Malveira, Portugal, on Saturday, August 22, when he collapsed. He was transferred to a local hospital where he was ultimately pronounced dead, per Press Association. The Lisbon Football Association announced the tragic news in a Facebook post mourning Castro. “To the family, friends, and the affiliated club [Real Sport Clube], we extend our deepest condolences during this tragic time…
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have killed a suspected bandit and arrested two suspected kidnappers in separate military operations in Benue State. The acting Media Information Officer of the task force, Ahmad Zubairu, announced this in a statement issued on Friday. Zubairu said troops, acting on credible intelligence, moved against suspected kidnappers operating an illegal checkpoint along the Jortar-Atume axis on 19 August. He said the troops engaged the suspected bandits in a firefight, during which one of them, identified by the nickname “Cool Nigga”, was killed. On arrival, the troops made contact with the…
The Nigerian women’s Beach Volleyball team has qualified for the Olympic Games for the first time in history after defeating Morocco 2-0 in the final of the 2026 CAVB Women’s Beach Volleyball on Saturday. The team will fly Nigeria’s flag at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, U.S., after their impressive victory against Morocco. The women beat Morocco in both sets, 21-17 and 21-10, in Alexandria, Egypt, on Saturday to clinch gold and secure their ticket to the Olympic Games. Earlier on Saturday, the team dispatched Mozambique in the Semi-final, beating their opponents 21-17 in both sets. Reacting to…
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has urged Nigerians to resist what he described as foreign interference in the country’s affairs, following moves to release documents allegedly linked to drug-trafficking investigations involving President Bola Tinubu more than three decades ago. Buratai made the call in a position paper titled, “Nigeria First: A Case for Protecting National Sovereignty and Dignity – A Patriotic and Non-Partisan Perspective,” which he posted on his verified Facebook page on Sunday. The former Army chief argued that the controversy surrounding the President should not be allowed to damage Nigeria’s international image or…
