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Safety Spikers, Adamawa Spartans, Others Dominate Day 6 of Division II Volleyball League

By:Arinzechi Chukwunonso Abuja – Day 6 of the 2025 National Division I and II Volleyball League produced thrilling encounters across both divisions, with Safety Spikers and Adamawa Spartans emerging as standout performers in the men’s Division I, while Fire Service, Bayelsa Spikers, and Rhino Spikers stamped their authority in Division II. In Division I, Safety Spikers extended their unbeaten run with commanding victories. They swept aside G-Rank Spikers twice (2–0, 25-17, 25-23 in both meetings) and added another straight-set triumph […]

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Sport

NVBF Champions Climate Action with Tree Donation to 35 Volleyball Teams

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has taken a remarkable step toward merging sports with sustainability by donating tree saplings to all 35 male and female teams that featured in the just-concluded Chief of Defence Staff National Volleyball League Division 1 and 2 (Phase 1). The symbolic handover, held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, capped off a thrilling week of top-level competition, entertainment, and camaraderie among players and fans. Beyond celebrating volleyball excellence, the Federation’s […]

August 18, 2025 2

Sport

Abuja Veteran Tournament : Karu, New Karu,Others Clinch Semi-final Spots

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 Abuja Veterans Tournament has lived up to its billing as one of the most competitive editions in recent years, delivering surprises, upsets, and thrilling football moments. Defending champions, Ex-Professionals, have been sensationally knocked out, paving the way for a new winner to be crowned. The standout story of the quarterfinal stage was the remarkable run of USF. After a shaky group stage campaign that nearly ended their hopes, the team found renewed momentum in the […]

August 18, 2025

Education

Imo Government Bans Nursery, JSS3 Graduations,Issues New Guidelines

By Chinedu Echianu The Imo State Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has rolled out a new policy abolishing graduation ceremonies for pupils in kindergarten, nursery, and Junior Secondary School (JSS3) across public and private schools in the state. The directive, contained in a circular with reference number MOEPS/COMMR/2025/VOL.1/155 dated August 8, 2025, was addressed to parents, guardians, school proprietors, and other stakeholders in the state’s education system. According to the Ministry, graduation ceremonies will now be limited strictly to […]

August 18, 2025

Economy

PenCom Will Strengthen State Partnerships to Protect Retirees – DG

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, has reaffirm the Commission’s readiness to strengthen partnerships with state governments in order to safeguard the welfare of pensioners across Nigeria. She made this known while receiving the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman-Ododo, who paid her a courtesy visit at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement on Monday by the Commission, the PenCom DG commends Governor Ododo for his dedication to […]

August 18, 2025

Politics

Speaker Abbas Hails APC Victory in Kaduna State By-Elections

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) on its victory at the by-elections held on Saturday in Zaria Kewaye State Constituency, Basawa State Constituency, and Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, on Sunday, the Speaker describes the APC’s performance as a reaffirmation of the party’s popularity and acceptance across the country. Speaker Abbas specifically congratulate the […]

August 17, 2025

Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh, ICRC Director-General, speaks at the unveiling of new PPP guidelines in Abuja to decentralise project approvals.

Economy

ICRC Unveils New PPP Rules to Decentralise Project Approvals

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has issued fresh guidelines that decentralise project approvals to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) while tightening regulatory oversight. The new framework, unveiled at a high-level stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja, empowers ministries to approve projects under ₦20 billion and agencies or parastatals up to ₦10 billion, following a directive from President Bola Tinubu. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the ICRC, the guidelines detail procedures for preparing Outline Business Cases […]

August 17, 2025

Politics

Labour Party Faults Media Reports on Court Ruling, Says Obi, Otti Are “Greatest Losers”

By Chinedu Echianu The Labour Party has dismissed media reports suggesting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has withdrawn recognition from its National Chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, describing such claims as misleading and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Saturday, August 16, 2025, by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party said recent judgments by the Federal High Court had been wrongly interpreted and exploited by what it called “renegade elements” led by Senator Nenadi Usman. According […]

August 16, 2025

Health

Kano Commissions 28 Solar-Powered Health Centres to Boost Maternal Care

By: Julian Osamoto Healthcare delivery in Kano State has taken a major step forward following the handover of 28 fully solar-powered primary healthcare centres (PHCs) by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and implementation by eHealth Africa. The facilities, officially transferred to the state government on August 11, are part of a wider initiative to solarize 238 PHCs across 12 Nigerian states, targeting communities with high numbers of “zero-dose” especially children who have […]

August 16, 2025