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Adeleye,Mohammed Crowned Champions at VEMP National Open Tennis Championship

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Daniel Adeleye emerged champion of the men’s singles at the 2024 VEMP National Open Tennis Championship after defeating Lucky Danjuma 7-6, 6-2 in Saturday’s final at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Adeleye, who was in commanding form throughout the tournament, edged a tight first set before cruising through the second to seal victory. His path to the title included a thrilling 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 comeback win over Canice Abua in the semifinals, and a convincing 6-2, […]

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FIFA/NFF Talent Development Scheme: Captain Bassey Reflects on Transformative Camp Experience

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso As the second phase of the TDS Talent Development Scheme wrapped up, the team captain, Bassey Favour who also plays for sensational Academy, shared his reflections on what he described as an inspiring and enriching journey. "I'm grateful, first of all, to be their captain," he said. "It was a good one. The players acted right. We had a great game. We won four matches and drew one, so it was good overall." Bassey highlighted the positive […]

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VEMP: Adeleye,Yusuf Crowned Men’s Doubles Champions

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Daniel Adeleye and Abubakar Yusuf claimed the Men’s Doubles title at the ongoing VEMP National Open Tennis Championship in Abuja, edging out the pair of Canice Abua and Musa Mohammed in a thrilling final on Friday. The match, played at the National Tennis Centre, Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, ended 6-3, 4-6, 10-8 in favor of Adeleye and Yusuf, who showed resilience and mental strength to seal victory after being pushed to the […]

July 12, 2025 2

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NTF Applauds Players’ Conduct at VEMP National Open Tennis Championship

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Secretary-General of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Shammah Makpa, has commended the exemplary conduct of players at the ongoing VEMP National Open Tennis Championship in Abuja. Speaking on Friday, Makpa praised the athletes for their professionalism, sportsmanship, and respect for officiating throughout the tournament. “I give them kudos — they are the real champions of this tournament, not the Federation,” he said. “Their attitude reflects the success of the competition in promoting fair play and discipline.” […]

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FIFA/NFF Talent Development Scheme: Young Talents Reflect on Transformative Experience

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The second phase of the FIFA/NFF Talent Development Scheme (TDS) has wrapped up, leaving behind a trail of inspired young footballers and promising prospects for Nigerian football. For many of the participants, especially first-timers, the week-long camp was not just a training exercise but a life-changing experience. One young participant, Ayomide Tobiloba, shared his excitement and personal growth from the initiative. "This is my first time here," he said with a bright smile. "And I love […]

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Rising Star: Muhammed Yusuf Shines in the FIFA/NFF TDS Campaign

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian football, one young name continues to rise with quiet determination and unshakable focus: Muhammed Yusuf. His journey through the FIFA/NFF Talent Development Scheme (TDS) is a testament to the transformative power of structured youth development. As the curtains closed on the second phase of the campaign, Muhammed reflected on what the experience has meant to him. "The campaign was very nice," he said with a bright smile. "I met new people, […]

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NSITF, NLC Disagree Over Ownership of Abuja Land

By Chinedu Echianu The Management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has insisted that it lost the Certificate of Occupancy, Power of Attorney and Deed of Assignment in respect of Plot Numbers MISC 54707 and MISC 54824 located in Abuja, urging the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to re-issue it with fresh copies of the missing documents. In a public notice placed in major national dailies on Thursday July 10 and signed by the Managing Director of the […]

July 12, 2025

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WAFCON 2025: House Committee on Sports Hails Super Falcons’ Quarterfinals Berth

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has applauded the Super Falcons of Nigeria for securing an early place in the quarterfinals of the ongoing 2025 African Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The nine-time champions booked their spot in the last eight following back-to-back victories in Group B, starting with a commanding 3-0 win over Tunisia and a hard-fought 1-0 triumph against Botswana on Thursday. In a statement issued on Friday, Chairman of the Committee, […]

July 11, 2025

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NSITF Compensates Family of Deceased Seplat Energy Staff

By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has presented a lump-sum Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) cheque of ₦86,028,283.30 (Eighty six million, and twenty eight thousand, two hundred and eighty three naira, thirty Kobo) to Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited (formerly Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited) at Seplat House,in Lagos. A statement released by the Corporate Affairs Department of NSITF says the payment will be followed by ₦1,107,667.30 (One million, one hundred and seven thousand, six hundred and […]

July 11, 2025