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NCF Elections: Ofem Retains Player Rep Seat, Akintokun Emerges Technical Representative

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigerian Cricket Federation (NCF) board elections have produced a mix of continuity and renewal as Endurance Ofem secured re-election as Players' Representative while Olumide Akintokun clinched victory as Technical Representative. The elections, conducted during the federation’s Annual General Meeting, saw Ofem defeat Chineze Onwizurike by 30 votes to 6, sealing his third consecutive term on the board. Akintokun, on the other hand, earned a decisive mandate with 37 votes to become the voice of Nigerian cricketers […]

September 20, 2025

Sport

NCF Elections: Onyeama Pushes for Grassroots Reforms, Digital Growth

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) is heading into what promises to be a decisive election, but the build-up has been clouded by controversy. Protests, petitions, and conflicting eligibility rulings have stirred tension within the cricket community, as some aspirants were disqualified and later reinstated in dramatic fashion. These developments have left stakeholders calling for transparency and unity as the federation prepares to choose its next leadership. At the center of the unfolding drama is former NCF President, […]

September 20, 2025

Sport

Abuja Hosts CGC Nigeria Volleyball Premiership 2025

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Top-flight volleyball returns to Abuja this weekend as the CGC Nigeria Volleyball Premiership 2025 begins on Saturday, September 20, at Moshood Abiola National Stadium. The tournament, which runs until October 2, will see Nigeria’s best volleyball clubs compete for national glory. At a pre-tournament press conference, Nkechi Nzogwu, Chairman of the League Management Committee and Second Vice President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), said this year’s edition would be unique. She praised the Comptroller-General of […]

September 20, 2025

Health

FCT Declares Ebola-Free Status After Suspected Case Tests Negative

By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Health authorities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say Abuja remains free of Ebola Virus Disease after a suspected case tested negative. Dr Dolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Secretariat, told reporters on Friday that the patient referred to as “Patient X” had recently travelled from Rwanda, which borders the Democratic Republic of Congo where Ebola is present. She commended the individual for promptly seeking medical care and the hospital for swiftly isolating the case […]

September 20, 2025

General

Nigeria constitution review: Lawmakers call for public input

By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigerians have been urged to take part in the national public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution. The session will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. Lawmakers say it will allow citizens to contribute before voting on 86 proposed amendment bills. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who chairs the Constitution Review Committee, said the process must reflect the will of the people. > “This […]

September 20, 2025

General

US Deepens Cultural Ties with Nigeria Through Music Exchange

By Uju Nwachukwu The United States is deepening its engagement with Nigerian artists through exchange programs that promote collaboration, mentorship, and innovation. This is even as Nigeria’s creative industry cements its role as a major economic driver and global cultural export. The latest example is the visit of Pipeline Vocal Project, an award-winning American vocal trio from Alaska, who concluded a week-long U.S. Arts Envoy program in Lagos and Abuja. The group not only showcased their genre-bending vocal performances but […]

September 20, 2025

General

NDLEA Cross River Commander Found Dead

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed the sudden death of its Cross River State Commander, CN Ogbonna Maurice Uzoma. NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd.), received the news on Thursday while attending a retreat for Heads of Agencies organized by the Federal Ministry of Justice in Maiduguri, Borno State. According to a statement on Friday by the Agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, Uzoma had only recently assumed duty in Calabar on August 18 […]

September 19, 2025

A student speaking on stage at the RENA Shoot Up Conference 2025 in Abuja, as experts stress inclusion and leadership for the girl child.

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Education

Public Speaking, Inclusion Take Spotlight at RENA ShootUp 2025

By Julian Osamoto The RENA ShootUp Conference 2025 organised in Abuja, has spotlighted the importance of public speaking in shaping girls’ confidence and leadership capacity. With the theme “Amplifying Our Voice: Building Confidence Through Inclusive Communication,” the second edition of the annual conference brought together students from public and private schools, as well as girls with disabilities, to share experiences and showcase their potential. […]

September 19, 2025 2

Economy

Nigeria’s PenCom Clears Pension Arrears, Launches Pension Reform 2.0

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says it has cleared all outstanding pension arrears under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). This is according to the Director-General of PenCom, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, who said retirees under the scheme now receive their benefits promptly. She stated this on Thursday while speaking with newsmen shortly after the inauguration of the Pension Industry Leadership Council (PILC) in Abuja. The DG assured that pension payments are up to date and that complaints of […]

September 19, 2025