Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has met with Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports Development and Chancellor of the Sports University of Nigeria, in Abuja on Tuesday. The meeting was marked by mutual excitement and respect, as the Senator expressed immense pride in the team’s achievements, while the players were equally enthusiastic to engage with the lawmaker, known for his vocal advocacy and support for sports development in Nigeria. While congratulating the team on their latest triumph, Senator Ned Nwoko praised their historic accomplishment in becoming the first team in Africa to win…
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The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, and the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, for their swift and decisive action against six police officers who extorted ₦2 million from its members returning from the Association’s 49th Annual General Meeting/National Convention which held in Owerri, Imo State. The incident occurred on August 3, 2025, along the outskirts of Benin City, where a group of NAS members was stopped at a police checkpoint under the guise of a routine stop-and-search operation. According to the Association, the officers, comprising three Inspectors, one…
By Enahoro Iyemefokhai Tragedy struck at the weekend when a young man simply identified as Prosper allegedly died during initiation into a cult group in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. DAILY POST gathered that the victim died following repeated drilling during the initiation process. The deceased was alleged to have approached a family member identified as Cosmos to express his willingness to join the Aye confraternity group. It was learnt that Cosmos, who is said to be a senior member of the cult group, linked him with other members to take him to the initiation venue…
by Samuel Akpan A group known as the Concerned State Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the David Mark-led leadership of hijacking the party. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Godwin Alaku, the group’s publicity secretary, said the ADC “will never be a platform for political mercenaries or ideological impostors”. BACKGROUND Last month, opposition politicians and some ADC leaders adopted the party as the coalition platform for the 2027 elections. Some of the coalition members include ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; Uche Secondus, former PDP national chairman; Babangida Aliyu, former governor of Niger state; Sam Egwu,…
President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all players and the technical team of Nigeria’s women’s national basketball team, D’Tigress, following their historic fifth consecutive victory at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. Speaking during the presidential reception held at the Presidential Villa on Monday in their honour, President Tinubu, who was represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, awarded each player and technical crew member the title of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON). He also directed the allocation of one flat for each player, coach and technical crew member. The President approved a cash…
by PM News Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has suggested that the six-month emergency rule currently in place in Rivers State may not be extended. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Monday, the former Rivers governor disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has issued a new directive mandating the conduct of local government elections within 30 days. Wike said Tinubu was not comfortable with dragging the emergency arrangement longer than necessary. “The President, from my understanding, does not want the emergency rule extended because doing so will not be palatable to the people,” he stated. According…
By Prof. Adesoji Adesugba The Nigeria Police Force continues to grapple with the difficult task of policing a vast and complex nation, often under challenging circumstances. While many of its officers remain committed to service and the protection of lives and property, the actions of a few bad eggs continue to cast a shadow over the institution. Such was the case recently involving members of the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity), who were victims of abuse by rogue officers. Following the just-concluded 49th National Converge (Konvaj) of the Association in Owerri, Imo State, some members returning home through Benin…
The attention of Team Asue Media Organization (TAMO) has been drawn to a video circulating online alleging that Dr. Asue Ighodalo has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This claim is false. Dr. Ighodalo remains a member of the PDP. We urge the public to disregard this baseless fabrication and the mischief behind it, which is aimed at misleading our supporters ahead of the National Assembly by-elections scheduled for later this month. Dr. Ighodalo remains focused on his vision for a prosperous and safe Edo, and on strengthening the PDP as a platform that truly protects the interests of the…
As Ndokwa Reporters marks 12 years of community-focused journalism, its publishers, Bel Media Consult Limited, have announced the official launch of BEL DIALOGUE, a new annual civic engagement platform designed to address critical development challenges in Delta State and Nigeria through participatory discourse. The anniversary event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Top View Hotel, Okpanam Road, Asaba, starting at 11:00 a.m. The highlight of the celebration will be the unveiling of BEL DIALOGUE, a public engagement forum that will convene key stakeholders including policymakers, community leaders, civil society actors, and development experts to engage…
The Pyrates Confraternity, officially known as the National Association of Seadogs (NAS), is the first confraternity in Nigeria, founded in 1952 at the University of Ibadan by 7 students known as the “Magnificent 7”: Wole Soyinka, Ralph Opara, Olumuyiwa Awe, Sylvanus Egbuche, Ikhehare Aig-Imokhuede, Pius Oleghe, and Nathaniel Oyelola. With a strong nautical identity, they call themselves Sailors – “sailing on board the high sea”, with their final destination being “Tortuga”. Pyrates’ motto is “The Fewer, The Merrier” The Pyrates Confraternity has various symbols, slangs, and structure. Their greeting slang and chant for help/backup is “Ahoy Seadogs”, often abbreviated as…