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Abuja All Stars Invitational: Lugbe Stuns All Stars International as Quarterfinal Lineup Takes Shape

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso For the second year running, All Stars International have bowed out in dramatic fashion at the ongoing Abuja All Stars International Invitational Tournament, crashing out to Lugbe All Stars in a nail-biting round of 16 clash. Boasting a star-studded lineup featuring ex-internationals like Taiwo Enegwa, Patrick Paschal, and National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko, All Stars International started brightly, piling pressure on Lugbe — a side that barely made it out of the group stage. Their early […]

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Sport

All Stars International Congratulates CG Adeniyi on Tenure Extension

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso All Stars International has extended warm congratulations to the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, on the extension of his tenure by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Adeniyi, a respected member and staunch supporter of the club, has played a pivotal role in promoting its activities, including the ongoing 2025 All Stars International Invitational Tournament. Reacting to the news, the club president, Nasir Jibril, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for recognizing CGC Adeniyi’s leadership qualities and giving him […]

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Sport

NPFL AGM: Garba Lawal Urges Resilience, Tactical Discipline As New Season Approaches

B:y Arinzechi Chukwunonso As the countdown to the new Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season begins, former Super Eagles star and Olympic gold medalist, Garba Lawal, has delivered a bold and thoughtful assessment of the state of Nigerian football. Speaking during the NPFL Annual General Meeting (AGM), Lawal touched on issues ranging from player development and domestic league performance to the national team’s struggles and the urgent need for sponsorship in Nigerian football. The ex-international, who now serves as General […]

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Politics

Labour Party Condemns INEC’s Omission of Candidates from August 16 Bye-Election

By Chinedu Echianu The Labour Party has strongly condemned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the exclusion of its candidates from the forthcoming bye-elections scheduled for August 16, 2025, describing the action as "unlawful," "an abuse of power," and a direct violation of constitutional provisions. In a statement issued on Friday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party accused INEC of deliberately omitting its duly nominated candidates from the list of those contesting in the bye-elections, […]

August 2, 2025

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Sport

Round of 16 Promises Fireworks at Abuja Veterans Tournament

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The stage is set, the contenders have emerged, and the battle lines are drawn—“jungle don mature,” as they say in Naija. The Round of 16 at the Abuja Veterans Tournament is upon us, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. It’s now a survival of the fittest: elemi lo ma last. Karu All Stars face a tough test against a determined NNPC squad—tournament newcomers who may have scraped through the group stage, but are now proving that it's […]

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Economy

Nigeria Expands CNG Conversion Centres from 7 to Over 300 — FG

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government says it has scaled up its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure from just seven to over 300 conversion centres, nationwide. Project Director of the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGi), Michael Oluwagbemi, stated this during an investigative hearing by the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on the Implementation of the CNG Policy in Abuja. He said that while the initiative started in only five states, it now has a presence in 24 states. He added that […]

August 1, 2025

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Sport

Anambra FA Unveils Strategic Roadmap for 2025 Football Season

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) has officially unveiled a strategic and restructured blueprint for the 2025 Anambra State Football League, underscoring a renewed commitment to grassroots football development across the state. In a statement issued by ANSFA Secretary, Ralph Nweke, the Association confirmed that preparations are already in advanced stages for what is projected to be a transformative season in the league's history. Preliminary Knockout Round to Welcome New Entrants A major innovation introduced for the […]

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General

NLC Rejects Attempt to Criminalise Strikes Under New Industrial Relations Policy

By: Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly rejected any attempt by the Federal Government to use the newly adopted National Industrial Relations Policy to criminalise strike actions and undermine the rights of trade unions in the country. In a statement signed by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, the NLC described as “reprehensible” the government's focus on curbing industrial actions under the guise of implementing a new policy, noting that this signals an alarming shift in the government's […]

August 1, 2025

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Sport

Anambra To Host Round 2 of 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) has announced a change of venue for the second round of the 2025 season. Initially scheduled to take place in Kaduna State, the round will now be hosted in Anambra State from the third week of August, coinciding with the popular Yam Festival. The rescheduling and relocation, according to the league organisers, were necessitated by logistical challenges faced by the original host, Kaduna State. Confirming the development, NBSL Coordinator, Mahmud Hadejia, […]

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