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The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 04 > unity-cup-zimbabwe-confirm-participation-set-for-super-eagles-clash

Unity Cup: Zimbabwe Confirm Participation, Set for Super Eagles Clash

9+ hour, 1+ min ago  (55+ words) The Nigerian Observer "Unity Cup: Zimbabwe Confirm Participation, Set for Super Eagles Clash "Zimbabwe have officially confirmed their participation in the upcoming Unity Cup scheduled to take place in London this May. April 09, 2026 at 06: 01 AM August 11, 2025 at 10: 05 AM...

The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 04 > wrahp-trains-media-executives-on-ethical-reporting-documentation-of-sgbv-cases

WRAHP trains media executives on ethical reporting, documentation of SGBV cases

9+ hour, 1+ min ago  (665+ words) BENIN CITY " The Women's Rights and Health Project (WRAHP) has trained media executives from both print and electronic organisations, with a charge to strengthen accurate documentation, ethical reporting and sustained follow-up of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases. The two…...

The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 04 > pipeline-surveillance-nass-backs-tantita-as-nigeria-oil-output-hits-1-8mbpd

Pipeline surveillance: NASS backs Tantita as Nigeria oil output hits 1. 8mbpd

12+ hour, 14+ min ago  (569+ words) ABUJA " The National Assembly Joint Committees on Petroleum Resources have dismissed three petitions challenging the pipeline surveillance contract, passing a vote of confidence in Tantita Security Services, security agencies, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The decision followed…...

The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 04 > okpebholo-mourns-with-deputy-governor-idahosa-over-mothers-passing

Okpebholo Mourns with Deputy Governor Idahosa Over Mother's Passing

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (189+ words) The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Deputy Governor, RT. Hon Dennis Idahosa, and his family on the passing of his beloved mother, Mrs. Esther Imaguomwanruo Idahosa, who died on April…...

The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 04 > 2026-hajj-welfare-board-warns-pilgrims-on-strict-adherence-to-rules

2026 Hajj: Welfare Board warns pilgrims on strict adherence to rules

21+ hour, 51+ min ago  (303+ words) BENIN CITY " The Edo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has intensified preparations for the 2026 Hajj exercise, urging intending pilgrims to strictly adhere to all guidelines to ensure a smooth and hitch-free pilgrimage. This was contained in a statement issued in…...

The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 04 > defections-rock-edo-north-as-okpebholo-consolidates-grip

Defections rock Edo North as Okpebholo consolidates grip

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (321+ words) " Pushes devt drive Addressing a massive rally at Auchi Open Field in Etsako West Local Government Area, the governor said his government had made visible strides within a short period despite limited resources, stressing that the SHINE Agenda was already…...

The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 04 > fanti-carnival-2026-lagos-island-comes-alive-with-colour-music-heritage

Fanti Carnival 2026: Lagos Island comes alive with colour, music, heritage

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (643+ words) Lagos: The 2026 Lagos Fanti Carnival brought Lagos Island to life on Monday, with foreign visitors and locals coming out to experience the vibrant culture, colourful floats, and traditional performances that turned historic communities into a tourism hub. The News Agency…...

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nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 04 > ptdf-moves-to-curb-foreign-scholarship-costs-with-new-petroleum-college

PTDF moves to curb foreign scholarship costs with new Petroleum College

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (337+ words) BAUCHI " The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has said the establishment of the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna (CPESK), will significantly reduce the cost of its overseas scholarship programme. The Deputy Manager (Services) at CPESK, Mr Sirajo Abdullahi-Fari,…...

The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 04 > super-eagles-to-face-portugal-poland-in-june-friendlies

Super Eagles to face Portugal, Poland in June friendlies

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (306+ words) The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles will take on Poland and Portugal in international friendly matches during the FIFA June window. Nigeria's clash with Poland is scheduled for June 3 at Warsaw's PGE Narodowy Stadium. The…...

The Nigerian Observer
nigerianobservernews. com > 2026 > 04 > nard-suspends-nationwide-strike-resident-doctors-resume-work-wednesday

NARD suspends nationwide strike, resident doctors resume work Wednesday

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (312+ words) Ibadan: The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, will resume work at 8: 00 a. m. on Wednesday following the suspension of the nationwide strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). ARD UCH President, Dr Uthman Adedeji, disclosed…...