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Edo Gov’ship Election Petitions Tribunal relocates to Abuja

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Edo Gov’ship Election Petitions Tribunal relocates to Abuja

The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has announced the relocation of its sitting from Benin City to the National Judicial Institute, NJI, in Abuja, effective Monday, January 27.

This was communicated in a notice placed on the door of the Tribunal in Benin City on Friday January 24, 2025.

No reasons were officially given for the relocation. However, this may not be unconnected with recent security issues around the Tribunal sittings in Benin City.

DEEP LINE ANALYSIS: WHY NIGERIAN FOOTBALLERS PREFER FOREIGN LOWER LEAGUES TO THE NPFL

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DEEP LINE ANALYSIS: WHY NIGERIAN FOOTBALLERS PREFER FOREIGN LOWER LEAGUES TO THE NPFL

The preference of Nigerian footballers for foreign leagues over the NPFL is driven by economic pressures, administrative shortcomings, and misaligned priorities. Many players are drawn by the promise of financial stability and career advancement abroad, often finding themselves in challenging conditions with limited growth opportunities. This reflects the struggles within the NPFL, where unpaid salaries, inadequate infrastructure, and a tarnished reputation push players to seek opportunities outside the country, regardless of the risks involved.

A significant factor in this trend is the administrative inefficiencies within the NPFL. Clubs frequently fail to honor contractual agreements, leaving players financially vulnerable. Coupled with the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) focus on the senior national team rather than the local league, the NPFL’s credibility has been severely undermined. The absence of effective marketing, corporate investment, and professional management further diminishes the league’s appeal. In contrast, many foreign leagues, despite their modest stature, offer financial consistency and better organization, creating an illusion of better prospects abroad.

The role of agents and player perceptions cannot be overlooked. Some agents, driven by personal gains, push players toward these leagues as “stepping stones” to bigger opportunities, often without considering the long-term implications. Players, on the other hand, believe that staying in the NPFL limits their chances of representing the national team, making migration more appealing. The significant financial disparities between the NPFL and other leagues are also glaring, with some players earning vastly more abroad compared to what they could make in Nigeria.

To curb this trend, transforming the NPFL into a competitive and appealing league is crucial. Suggestions from experts include attracting corporate investments, marketing the league aggressively, and involving wealthy individuals to replicate the successful football investments seen abroad. The NFF must prioritize better governance, enforce contract compliance, and improve league infrastructure. Historical examples from well-funded Nigerian clubs of the past show that local leagues can retain talent and even attract players from neighboring countries.

The migration of Nigerian footballers to foreign leagues is a complex issue rooted in financial instability, poor league management, and misplaced priorities. Revitalizing the NPFL requires systemic changes, robust investments, and a shift in perceptions. Until these challenges are addressed, foreign leagues will remain an enticing option for players seeking stability and progress.

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Abia North 2027: “Sen. Kalu has done so well for us, we will mobilize solid support for him” – Rt. Hon. Uchendu 

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Abia North 2027: “Sen. Kalu has done so well for us, we will mobilize solid support for him” – Rt. Hon. Uchendu 

 

The Chairman Senate Committee on Privatization and Commercialization, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu amongst other strong commendation has received another strong avalanche of words of encomium from the former Deputy Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, ABHA and an influential APC stakeholder, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu.

Hon. Uchendu thanked Kalu for attraction of Ndi orieke road, and many dividends of democracy he is bringing to Abia North Senatorial District since the inception of his legislative career in 2019 and also prayed that God will bless the Senator for the job well done.

Hon. Uchendu made this known through a video clip which was published on the official social media platform of the Senator Kalu on Thursday, 23rd January, 2024. While speaking, Uchendu affirmed that Kalu have been doing tremendously well for Abia North and they’re happy with his leadership.

Furthermore, Uchendu went on to opine that when Sen. Kalu wishes to contest in 2027, he will mobilize a formidable support base to make sure he cliches the party ticket and goes ahead to win the general election for Abia North Senatorial District.

However, as Oliver twist, Hon. Uchendu pleaded on behalf of Ohafia for Sen. Kalu to intervene in their electricity saga which has turned to a nightmare for them. Uchendu noted that he tried restoring the electricity when he was in office, but it didn’t workout. He called on Sen. Kalu to come to their immediate rescue.

Hon. Uchendu was hopeful that when the former Governor of Abia State receives his message that Ohafia’s electricity will be restored through the intervention of His Excellency.

If you recall, Sen. Kalu has received the Best Senator award from National Assembly Press Corp as the Best Performing Senator amongst 108 senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, consecutively for the past three years. This goes a long way to show that the former 9th Senate’s Chief Whip is consistently adding immense value to his Abia North Senatorial District, unlike what it used to be previously until he became a senator in 2019. The status quo has changed, it is no longer business as usual.

Kalu has given thousands of scholarships to basically Abia North and by extension Nigerian Students to study Medicine and Surgery aboard and in Nigerian Universities of their choice. He has distributed school materials like textbooks, exercise books, and bags to students and has attracted construction of over 100 quality roads, 80 schools, 30 health centers, distributed motorcycles, sewing and grinding machines, generators, wheelbarrows, fertilizers, modern farming and agricultural processing equipment across the breath and length of Abia State North.

Lastly, Sen. Kalu has been consistent in advocating for our youths to go back to the farm and has demonstrated that by encouraging Abia North constituents to engage in large scale agriculture and not just subsistence farming to grow and harvest farm produce they can sell and make a living from

“Thank you Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the Ndi orieke road and every good thing you have been doing for Abia North, I pray that God will bless you and continue to protect you to continue the good work you are doing for the people of Abia North Senatorial District.

His Excellency I want to also use this opportunity to appeal for your help. We from Ohafia have been having issues of electricity for many years. I tried during my time to restore electricity, but I couldn’t. The present people have tried, they have tried their best, but they couldn’t. So, I am appealing to you my performing Senator to come and restore Ohafia electricity. We need electricity in Ohafia, in fact it is a big problem we are facing now.

You have been doing well for us and we’re very happy with you. Even if you want to come for third tenure we’ll support you, I will support you. I will mobilize people to support you, but His Excellency, come and help us, so, we can have electricity.

I know when you receive this appeal, you will help us. Once again, I thank you very much for the roads and other numerous things you have done for the entire people of Abia North, May God bless you.” Hon. Uchendu asserted”

HRH Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere : A True Champion of Abia State

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HRH Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere : A True Champion of Abia State

 

Since the inauguration of Governor Alex Otti’s administration, His Royal Highness Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere who is the founder Omega Power Ministries (OPM) has shown unparalleled commitment to the progress of Abia State. His actions speak volumes about his genuine love for God’s Own State.

Just recently, Apostle Chibuzor demonstrated his unwavering dedication by facilitating the attraction of a $2 billion fiber optic infrastructure project to Abia. Through his network and influence, he brought the West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) into partnership with the Abia State Government. This partnership, cemented with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), will deliver cutting-edge fiber optic infrastructure across all 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs), connecting major cities like Aba, Umuahia, and Ohafia.

Beyond this remarkable achievement, Apostle Chibuzor continues to attract numerous foreign organizations to invest in Abia State. These initiatives are poised to transform the economic fortunes of our state, creating jobs and fostering development in ways that will benefit generations to come.

As the traditional ruler of Ikwu Orie Ohanku Ndoki Autonomous Community in Ukwa East LGA, Apostle Chibuzor is not just a leader but a beacon of hope and inspiration for all Abians. His efforts remind us that the future of our state lies in the hands of those who are willing to contribute selflessly to its development.

There are countless other Abians in positions of influence who can also play a role in attracting investments and opportunities to our beloved state. Let Apostle Chibuzor’s example inspire us all to join hands in changing the narrative of Abia State. Together, we can build a prosperous and thriving future for our people.

Abia is rising, and it’s up to all of us to keep the momentum going!

Mr. Emenike Iroegbu, Publisher of All Facts Newspaper and a Public Affairs Analyst. From Umuasua in Isuikwuato LGA, Abia State.

Thanksgiving: Ijaw Nation Prays, Praise God for Enhanced Development in 2025

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Thanksgiving: Ijaw Nation Prays, Praise God for Enhanced Development in 2025

By: Odeya Ogbetuo

The Ijaws in the Niger Delta recently gathered in Warri, Delta State to praise and offer thanksgiving to God for ushering them into 2025 and also to seek for his guidance for enhanced peace and development of Ijaw Nation.

The Ijaws under the platform of Izon–Ibe Christian Association (IICA) prayed for the peace and progress of the Ijaw nation.

Addressing a large gathering of Ijaw sons and daughters who were mainly Christians, the President of Izon-Ibe Christian Association, Pastor Eyiki Ekpolade said that God has done a lot of great things in Ijaw Nation since the commencement of Ijaw Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving two decades ago, adding that God favoured the Ijaw nation and His infinite mercy has brought out the Ijaws into limelight with blessings and peace.

Pastor Ekpolade said they came together to thank God for His goodness, mercy, kindness, protection and provision all through the year 2024, assuring that 2025 will be a better year for the Ijaws.

He disclosed that one of the major tasks of the IICA remains to continue evangelization of the Ijaw Nation, adding that their mandate was basically to take the Gospel of Salvation to every nook and cranny of Ijaw land.

According to him “As we go into evangelism, we also go with materials that will benefit the people physically. That is what we have been doing over the years. And we hope to continue doing that until Jesus comes. The salvation of the Ijaw man is the responsibility of the Ijaw man. We need all well-meaning sons and daughters of Ijaw Nation and Niger Delta to join hands with us to fulfil the divine mandate.”

He stated that the Ijaws will ever remain grateful to God for what He has done for the Ijaws and still doing for the lives of the Ijaw people; stressing that God has taken them from partially unknown tribe to a prominent tribe in Nigeria with blessings and favour in all ramifications.

Pastor Ekpolade thanked the Spiritual Father of the Day, Papa Ayo Oritsejafor who was physically present and for giving both financial and spiritual support to the Ijaw Day of Prayer programme and also thanked the Ijaw Royal Fathers for their massive support.

In his brief remarks, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA), Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor commended the organizers of Ijaw Day of Prayer and Ijaw Traditional Rulers for their support and suggested that in the next edition (2026) of Ijaw Day of Prayer, the IICA should invite other Churches, stressing that Ijaw Day of Prayer should not be only Pentecostal affairs. He called on the organizers to invite Catholic, Baptist, Anglican (CMS), Methodist, Cherubim and Seraphim, the Apostolic, Celestial and other Churches to the programme.
“The Church of God is one, but different denominations; therefore we should make the next Ijaw Day of Prayer more elaborate to make it very effective”

The Chairman of Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum, HRM Elder, Captain Joseph Timiyan, The Torububor I, the Ibenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, said God is happy with the Ijaws of the Niger Delta because of the yearly thanksgiving and prayer programme, adding that the Ijaws will continue to praise and worship God.

He advised all Ijaws to be committed to this yearly spiritual exercise for the continuous peace, blessing and protection of the Ijaws.

The Spiritual Father of the Day, Papa Ayo Oritsejafor said that he was happy and proud to identify with the Ijaws.

He said he remains very close to the Ijaws as former President Goodluck Jonathan is his son and High Chief Tunde Smooth remains his very good friend, with very close cordial relationship among other Ijaws.

“I feel very proud to be in your mist. I pray to God that we will all be alive to celebrate the 2026 Ijaw Day of Prayer and thanksgiving.”

The guest speaker, Bishop John Oruma urged the Ijaws to totally trust and rely on God who has been protecting and providing for them in the midst of hardship and tribulations in Nigeria.

Preaching on the theme: “And God said, Let There Be Light; And There Was Light”, Bishop Oruma said God gave us light which separated darkness and spiritually Jesus is the light of the world.

“God created Jesus as the Light of the world, you should allow that Light to come into your life. The Light is the glory upon the world and it shines and darkness could not comprehend it. The light of Izon-Ibe Christian Association will not run out and it will continue to shine” he added.

Special prayers were offered by anointed men of God to reign peace, protection, provision for the Ijaw Nation, Delta State, the Niger Delta and Nigeria.

NIGER DELTA: Is Nigeria’s Oil region undergoing a transformation?

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NIGER DELTA: Is Nigeria’s Oil region undergoing a transformation?

By: Abai Francis

The Niger Delta region of Nigeria, the bastion of the country’s oil industry, has been known for making headlines in the media space bordering on “militancy”, “hostage taking”, “oil bunkering”, “oil pollution”, “conflicts” among other negative activities. But it appears the once “volatile region” is presently undergoing a transformation as the front page headlines in the media no longer carry such breaking news that made commercial of the life threatening issues bedevilling the region.

The complexities of the Niger Delta, as defined not only by its geography but by the multiplicity of the various ethnic groups harbouring the oil region, has made it seemed like it would be very difficult to achieve an enduring peace in the oil-rich region, a requisite factor that is needed to attract investments and to boost the development of the rich but poor region, infrastructure-wise.

In the yesteryears of conflicts, if it is not various armed groups issuing threats to the international oil companies (IOCs) or the blowing up of oil pipelines by those the federal government had branded as “militants”, then it is communal clashes bordering on land disputes or a supremacy battle among the various ethnic groups in the region, leading to its militarisation. But all of that is currently becoming history!

Still on conflicts, it should not be misconstrued that the people of the region have always been violent. Far from it. The Niger Delta people are one of the most peaceful inhabitants who believe in the concept of “One Nigeria” even before the era of the country gaining independence from colonialism. But all of that changed when the concept of “One Nigeria” was perceived by them to be tilted to favour the majority rulers against the country’s minority groups, fueled by corruption, nepotism and ethnocentrism, all leading to their marginalisation. And as expected, the people of the Niger Delta fought back, a battle that sadly became politicised.

As of the year 2023, the tensions in the region gradually began to wane, a development that marked the dawn of a new era. It however appears to some observers that this development springs from the notion that, it is either the parties involved in the conflicts seemed to have grown tired of stirring the calm waters of the region, or they have discovered that rather than incur losses on both sides, they can team up together in a pact where all would benefit.

Indeed, one of the major factors that has contributed to this new metamorphosis is in the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to a Niger Delta prominent and influential leader, High Chief Dr Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, a partnership where those once formally considered as villains to the government became its allies. The award of the contract to Tompolo’s security firm brought to the fore the important role that internal stakeholders in the region can play in the success of external stakeholders who are purely investors. The contract was also pivotal in decimating the economic challenge of youth unemployment and restiveness as it led to the engagement of youths from across the region thereby reducing crimes and other social vices caused by idle youths.

The partnership did not only end with the contract of pipeline surveillance. The federal government, through the appointment of High Chief Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, another key stakeholder from the grassroots and a personality who understood the genuine problems bedevilling the Niger Delta, as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), with the aim to tap into his vast experience and knowledge to further deepen the ongoing peace in the oil-rich region through youth engagement via empowerment.

So far, the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government from all indications has embraced the concept of partnership for more output than wielding the firepower of force as demonstrated by his predecessor, former president Muhammadu Buhari. While the former’s strategy is paying off, that of the latter did not yield any positive outcome but further plunged the country into more economic woes as witnessed by a sharp drop in oil output for a nation whose foreign revenues are heavily oil-dependent.

Few years ago, security personnel of the government stationed in the region were seen as a threat to further exacerbate conflicts, with calls being made for them to be pulled out or for the demilitarisation of the region. But today, internal stakeholders now engage their services for personal and business-related ventures. Both, once perceived enemies, are now working together towards a common purpose of fostering peace and protecting the environment from harm caused by oil pollution.

This new transformation witnessed in the Niger Delta is a commendable one, and it shows the important place of peace and the need for synergy among all stakeholders. But it is also hoped that this new pact with the federal government should not only end with the pipeline surveillance contract award and the appointment of key stakeholders into strategic office. Instead, it should pave the way for the government to address key challenges, most particularly the riverine areas and oil producing communities where conflicts are known to originate from. In fact, government at all levels should come up with a special development blueprint to address infrastructural poverty in those areas, to further give solid root to a sustainable pact with the region which is key to unlocking Nigeria’s potentials for its overall economic development and growth.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Abai Francis is the Brand Director of PENGlobal, A Business and Social Promotional Agency in Warri, Delta State.

Alleged N33.8bn Fraud: How I received more than N22bn from Federal Ministry of Power – BDC Operator narrates

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Alleged N33.8bn Fraud: How I received more than N22bn from Federal Ministry of Power – BDC Operator narrates

**As judge adjourned matter to January 23 for continuation of hearing

 

The trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman continued on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC presenting its 8th witness, PW8.

The witness, PW8 Abdullahi Suleman, a bureau de change operator, narrated how more than N22 billion was allegedly siphoned from the Federal Ministry of Power while Mamman was Minister. He said the naira equivalent of the money was exchanged for United States dollars through his business accounts.

Mamman is being prosecuted by the EFCC on a 12-count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503.73 (Thirty-three Billion, Eight Hundred and Four Million, Eight Hundred and Thirty Thousand, Five Hundred and Three Naira, Seventy-three Kobo).

At Wednesday’s proceedings, Suleiman, while being led in evidence by prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN narrated that about 12 of his business accounts received money from the Federal Ministry of Power without carrying out any service, contact or project. His companies; Prymint Investment Limited, Strong Field International Projects Limited, Mintedge Nigeria Limited, First Class Construction and Project, Silverline Ocean Ventures, Golden Bond Nigeria Limited, Sipikin Global Enterprise, Spinhiills Biz International Limited, Fullest Utility Concepts Limited, Platinum Touch Enterprises, Breathable Investment Limited and a company owned by his brother named Gurupche Business Enterprises were used for the transactions.

“I know Alhaji Maina Goje, we are in the same business, sometimes in 2019, Maina Goje met me that he has transaction that I should give him some of my account numbers, the first account I gave him was Fullest, he will send money and I will give him dollars, he started asking for more accounts, he will tell me what to do with the transactions, I will get the dollar and give him and sometimes I will do a transfer to other accounts. We have been working together since then till 2024. From my rough calculations, the amount I have received through the transactions will be more than 22 billion naira. Also Maina used to send someone called Musbhu anytime he was not available, he would send him and give me instructions on what to do with him, we do call him Yaro Minister because he is from Saleh Mamman”, he said.

Continuing, “I also know Mr Mustapha Muhammed, Goje told me that he is his oga, I didn’t know him before until Maina Goje introduced him to me, then I learnt he works with Federal Ministry of Housing and instructed that anytime they can’t reach him, I should give him the amount of dollars he requested”

When shown Exhibit X series, which contained bank statements generated from his companies showing evidence of money inflows into his bank accounts with Strong Field International Projects Limited, Mintedge Nigeria Limited, Prymint Investment Limited, the witness admitted that they were the accounts he gave Maina Goje.

Among some of the notable transactions shown to him on the accounts were; N285,983,285 received on 24th May 2021, N278,248.611 on 26th May 2021, N320m on 1st January, 2021, 184m on 18 June, 2021, N178,300,285 on 14th July 2021, N75,420,000 on 5th August 2021, N75,120,000 on 1st December 2021, N68,150,620 and N70,650 on 15th December 2021, N90,247,395 on 12th Jan 2022, N64,747,627 on 16 February 2022, among others and he agreed to receiving them.

Earlier, a Compliance Officer from FCMB presented and tendered bank statements and attachments in a reply letter to the EFCC dated August 16, 2024 in respect of Prymint Investments Limited, Platinum Touch Enterprises, Royal Perimeter Ventures, Golden Bond Nigeria Limited, Flex Utility Concepts Limited, Bentech Nigeria Limited admitted and marked Exhibit XTUB.

The judge adjourned the matter to 23 January, 2024 for continuation of the hearing.

Support Families of Fallen Heroes, Oborevwori Urges Nigerians

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Support Families of Fallen Heroes, Oborevwori Urges Nigerians

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, urged Nigerians to demonstrate enduring commitment to the welfare of widows and families of the country’s fallen heroes.

The governor made the plea while addressing journalists shortly after participating in the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Cenotaph in Asaba, the state capital.

Governor Oborevwori, who led other top government functionaries, military, and paramilitary personnel to lay wreaths in honour of the nation’s fallen heroes, stressed the significance of the event in commemorating the sacrifices of Nigeria’s Armed Forces.

“This day happens to be a day we celebrate every year in remembrance of our fallen heroes.

” My prayer is for God to grant the souls of our fallen heroes eternal rest and also to console with their families,” the governor said.

He assured the families of the deceased military personnel that their sacrifices would not be in vain.

“I want to reassure their families that they will never be neglected. Whichever way we can support them, we will continue to support the widows and also those in the forefront today.

“It shows that Nigeria cares, our people care. I will encourage them to stand firm, to stand for our country, Nigeria,” Oborevwori added.

Highlight of the ceremony was the laying of wreaths by the Governor, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, military commanders, and the Commissioner of Police, among others.

Chima is an epitome of good reporting, I learnt from him, DBS GM  Oteri, others pours encomium as he bows out of service 

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Chima is an epitome of good reporting,
I learnt from him, DBS GM Oteri, others pours encomium as he bows out of service

**Be bold in discharge of your duties as Journalists-Chima charges younger colleagues

By: Celestine Ukah 

The General Manager of Delta Broadcasting Service, DBS, Warri, PST. Malcolm Oteri says Mr. Linus Chima is an epitome of reporting that he learnt from him in the job when he was appointed in DBS.

PST. Oteri stated this Wednesday January 21, 2025 during the sendforth party organised by the Newsroom of Delta Broadcasting Service and other members of staff of the establishment at the Broadcast premises in Warri, Delta State.

The DBS GM, said if not for the power of appointment “we would have said no to let him go” but the power of appointment is very strong and must be complied with hence he’s taking a bow from the service.

PST. Oteri poured encomium on Mr. Chima, describing him as a senior colleague who made him believe that journalism is all about humanitarian service not about money but present economic Reality making the difference.

He congratulated Mr. Chima for successful service after 32 years in DBS and in the media.

Mr. Linus Chima while appreciating colleagues, friends and well wishers at the ceremony charged journalists to be bold, fearless and not be stupid in discharge of their duties.

Mr. Chima a passionate journalist and former Press Secretary to former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State, added that journalism has its own hazard and beauties and that friends can be part of the news making.

Hr commended Engr. Akperi And Justice Mrs. Gladys Akperi, Bishop Peterson Nigeria Idama of Flock of Christ Mission, retired former Head of Civil Service, Delta State, Sir Patrick Origho, Engr. Dibiat, members of State of the Nation DBS Radio programme, Celestine Ukah, Theophilus Onojeghen, Felix Ekwu, Dr. Patrick Edema and other staffers for their support.

Present at the event included DBS staffers, friends and closed family associates all celebrated Mr. Chima with different encomiums about his kind and professional touch put in service as a media guru for spanning over 32 years.

AFCON 2025: Final Draw to  hold Jan. 27 in Rabat

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AFCON 2025: Final Draw to  hold Jan. 27 in Rabat

The Super Eagles along with 23 other contenders will know the identities of their preliminary group opponents on January 25 as the Final Draw of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 will be held in Rabat .

According to the continental soccer ruling body (CAF) the draw would be attended by the 24 Nations that have qualified for the AFCON 2025 while the draw will be conducted at 19h00 local time (7:00pm Nigerian time).

CAF further noted that draw ‘provides the National Teams with the opportunity to assess the excellent match venues, training facilities and hotel infrastructure in Morocco’.

The 24 teams will be placed into six pools each containing four sides. The top two teams in each group and the four best third-placed sides advance to the round of 16.

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