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Next generation of Falcons, by Patrick Omorodion

Next generation of Falcons, by Patrick Omorodion

The 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup may have come and gone but the memories of it would linger for a very long time. The competition which is the lowest among the age grade competitions put together by football’s world governing body, FIFA as nursery for the senior teams participating in the Women’s World Cup […]
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One trauma too many

One trauma too many

It was a 7a.m flight on a Saturday… how hectic could that be. Besides at that time of the morning it will take me ten minutes to get to the airport so I thought to myself ten to six would be a good time to leave my house thus allowing for check-in etc.

Why?

Why?

SINCE Henry Seriake Dickson, the Bayelsa State Governor, bestowed a Permanent Secretary appointment on Dame Patience Jonathan, I have spoken to several people – foreigners as well as Nigerians – who have made extremely disparaging remarks about the giver, the recipient and the recipient’s spouse.

Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB): Some unresolved issues

Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB): Some unresolved issues

At last, the correct version of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) has been sent to the National Assembly for deliberation and enactment into law. To be fair, taking a cursory look at the bill, it looks like an elegant document – a Dictionary of the Petroleum Industry.

Power line executions (2)

Power line executions (2)

MUCH of what it takes is common knowledge, particularly to power sector personnel, political leaders and affected public officials at various levels of government.