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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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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). […]

September 26, 2025 3

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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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 […]

September 26, 2025 2

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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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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 […]

September 25, 2025 2

Business

NSITF Rated ‘Commendable’ in Nationwide SERVICOM Compliance Evaluation

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has scored above average in a nationwide SERVICOM Compliance Evaluation, with ten of its regional and branch offices rated “Commendable” in service delivery. The evaluation, carried out by the SERVICOM Office, assessed NSITF branches in Abuja, Jos, Asaba, Kano, Enugu, Bauchi, Owerri, Maiduguri, Lagos Mainland, and Port Harcourt was made available to newsmen Wednesday. All ten service windows recorded a uniform score of 72.5 percent, placing the Fund at a […]

September 25, 2025

General

FCT Minister Pledges Inclusive Development Across Key Sectors

By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to inclusive development across all sectors, including health, education, and critical infrastructure, under the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during the flag-off of the construction of Arterial Road N20 from Road N5 Obafemi Awolowo Way to the Airport Expressway, the Minister said the project is part of broader efforts to expand infrastructure and improve connectivity within the capital city. […]

September 25, 2025

Security

Smart Policing: Nigeria Police Begins Criminal Database Training

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has begun training officers who will operate its new criminal database systems, a move aimed at shifting policing in Nigeria from reactive responses to intelligence-led crime fighting. The systems will serve as a central memory for the justice process, recording arrests, cases, and convictions and will help track repeat offenders, identify crime patterns, and support stronger prosecutions. The databases will also link Nigeria with global policing platforms like INTERPOL, making it harder for […]

September 25, 2025