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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 stressed that accountability would be total, with the fleet expected to deliver quicker response times and improved public safety. The police chief added that the […]

September 26, 2025

General

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) described the facility as a milestone that will significantly strengthen the agency’s interdiction efforts. He noted that the new infrastructure provides a conducive environment for […]

September 26, 2025

Business

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, Comrade Eseoghene Choice, the union alleged that an internal directive intercepted by its members revealed an order from the General Manager of Human Asset Management […]

September 26, 2025

Business

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 its General Secretary, Comrade Lumumba Okugbawa, PENGASSAN expressed outrage at the move, claiming that many of the foreign replacements, mostly Indians, do not possess valid […]

September 26, 2025

Nigerian volleyball teams in action at Day 6 of the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League in Abuja.

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Sport

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 set 21-25, Sunshine rallied to claim the next three (25-23, 25-19, 25-16). CNS Spikers dominated Nigeria Police with a straight-sets 3-0 win (25-15, 25-22, 25-19). […]

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Players from Plateau and Lagos State battle during a 2-2 draw at the U-19 Nigeria Independent Cup 2025 in Abuja.

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Sport

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 Plateau State and Lagos State. Plateau looked in control when Gabriel Bada put them ahead in the 44th minute before David Victor doubled the lead […]

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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 two sets 23–25 and 16–25, Sunshine fought back brilliantly to take the last three 25–20, 25–23, and 25–12, sealing a memorable 3–2 victory. Offa Volleyball […]

September 25, 2025 2

Local News

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. Professor Sulaiman who was heartbroken following the shocking news of the death of Sheikh Agbade said in his words "it's one death too many in […]

September 25, 2025

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Sport

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 she described as an exclusionary process that initially stripped four constituencies of their voting rights. According to her, the intervention by the NSC restored hope […]

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