Nigeria Opens Cricket Africa Qualifier with Convincing Win Over Malawi
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team, the Yellow Greens, made a flying start to their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier campaign with a dominant nine-wicket victory over Malawi in Harare on Thursday. The win not only gave the team maximum points but also underlined their determination to secure a place […]
IGP Egbetokun Commissions 59 Armoured Hilux to Boost Police Operations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has commissioned 59 Armoured Toyota Hilux vehicles in Abuja, warning that the Force will be judged by results rather than promises. Egbetokun said the vehicles are frontline assets designed to give tactical units speed, protection and dominance in high-risk operations. He ordered immediate nationwide deployment and […]
Germany Donates Modern Canine Facility to Boost NDLEA’s War on Drugs
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has received a major boost in its fight against narcotics with the commissioning of a modern canine facility in Ikeja, Lagos. The project was built and donated by the German government. Speaking at the inauguration on Friday, NDLEA Chairman/CEO Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) […]
Dangote Refinery, Union Clash Over Alleged Intimidation and Mass Dismissals
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Branch, has accused the management of the refinery of engaging in targeted intimidation and harassment of union leaders. In a statement jointly signed by the Caretaker Committee (CTC) Branch Chairman, Comrade Abdulfaitai Muhammed, and Branch Secretary, […]
PENGASSAN Demands Reinstatement of 800 Sacked Nigerians at Dangote Refinery
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has condemned what it described as “anti-labour practices” by the management of Dangote Refinery, following the alleged dismissal of more than 800 Nigerian workers and their replacement with over 2,000 foreign workers. In a statement issued on Friday, and signed by […]
Day 6 CGC Volleyball: Sunshine Spikers Rally Past Kano Pillars
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day 6 of the 2025 Controller General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League delivered a blend of five-set thrillers, clean sweeps, and statement victories as the first phase of the competition intensified in Abuja. In the men’s division, Sunshine Spikers came from behind to stun Kano Pillars 3-1. After dropping the first […]
Maiden U-19 Nigeria Independent Cup 2025 Opens with Rain Interruption
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Maiden edition of the Under-19 Nigeria Independent Cup 2025 kicked off in Abuja on Thursday with a blend of excitement, resilience, and unexpected drama, as matches across venues served up goals and talking points for fans and scouts alike. At the Nyanya Football Pitch, spectators witnessed a thrilling 2-2 draw between […]
Day 5 of CGC Volleyball Premier League Thrills Fans with Comebacks, Sweeps
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day 5 of the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League (first phase) lived up to expectations in Abuja, treating fans to spectacular rallies, dramatic comebacks, and commanding victories across both the men’s and women’s categories. In the men’s division, Sunshine Spikers staged the comeback of the day against UCEM. After dropping the first […]
DG NILDS Mourns Khalifatul Tijaniyyah’s Death
By Chinedu Echianu The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman has described the death of a frontline Tijaniyyah’s Movement Sheikh Abubakar Yusuf Agbade as a colossal loss to the entire Muslim Ummah globally. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by his Media Aide Mohammad Abdulkadri. […]
Olalere Warns Against Disruption of Gymnastics Federation Election
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Presidential candidate for the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN), Omowunmi Olalere, has expressed confidence in the National Sports Commission (NSC) to safeguard fairness, inclusivity, and credibility in the forthcoming Gymnastics Federation election, slated for October 18, 2025. Olalere, in a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday, commended the Commission for nullifying what […]