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House Committee on Sports Applauds D’Tigress for Historic Fifth Consecutive Afrobasket Title

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for their remarkable triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Championship in Côte d’Ivoire. D’Tigress clinched their seventh continental title and an unprecedented fifth straight championship, defeating Mali 78–64 in a fiercely contested final on Sunday night. With the win, the Nigerian side maintained its flawless record in Afrobasket finals — never having lost a championship game. The Chairman […]

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Business

NSDC Urges Farmers, Investors to Seize Nigeria’s $2bn Sugar Market

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), has called on members of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and private investors to seize the vast opportunities in Nigeria’s sugar sector, valued at over $2 billion. Executive Secretary, NSDC, Kamar Bakrin, who made the call during a courtesy visit by AFAN officials in Abuja, emphasises that local sugar production has become a strategic economic priority, driven by attractive market prospects, government incentives, and favourable economic conditions. “With Africa’s […]

August 3, 2025 2

Local News

Trapped Security Guard Rescued Alive After Abuja Building Collapse

By: Chinedu Echianu After an intense overnight operation, emergency responders have successfully rescued a trapped victim from the rubble of a collapsed three-storey building in the Life Camp area of Abuja. The incident occurred on Sarah Ezekwe Street, near Kado Fish Market, involving a building under construction comprising three blocks of residential houses. One of the blocks collapsed around 7:09 p.m. on August 2, trapping two occupants. While one individual managed to escape, the other, identified as Aliyu, a security […]

August 3, 2025

General

NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine, Tramadol Concealed in Car Mirrors at Lagos Airport

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and tramadol concealed in vehicle side mirrors at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The interception in a major operation by operatives of the NDLEA also led to the arrest of key members of an export smuggling ring. The first batch of the illicit shipment, comprising 57,420 pills of tramadol 225mg and 57 pellets of cocaine weighing 1.60 kilograms, was seized on Saturday, […]

August 3, 2025

Business

Nigeria, Benin Sign Landmark Trade Pact to Ease Borders

By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria and Republic of Benin have taken a decisive step toward redefining West Africa’s trade landscape with a new joint framework aimed at dismantling cross-border trade bottlenecks and fostering economic integration. The agreement, reached during a high-level meeting in Cotonou on Saturday, 2 August 2025, signals a shared commitment by both nations to translate political goodwill into actionable trade solutions. The session, hosted at Benin’s Ministère de l’Économie et des Finances, convened senior government officials, Customs chiefs, […]

August 3, 2025

General

PSC Debunks Fake Recruitment Notice, Warns Public Against Fraudsters

By Chinedu Echianu The Police Service Commission (PSC) has strongly refuted claims circulating on social media suggesting that recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force for 2025 has commenced, describing such reports as false, misleading, and the handiwork of fraudsters. In a press statement released on Sunday and signed by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations at the Commission, the PSC emphasized that it has not initiated any recruitment exercise for the year and warned prospective applicants to disregard […]

August 3, 2025

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Sport

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 […]

August 2, 2025 2

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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 […]

August 2, 2025 2

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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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