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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 […]

August 2, 2025 2

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 […]

August 1, 2025 2

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, […]

August 1, 2025 2

General

NCPC Boss Expresses Confidence in Nigeria’s Future, Lauds Tinubu’s Leadership

By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has expressed strong confidence in Nigeria’s ability to overcome its current socio-economic and political challenges, declaring that “Nigeria will get out of its quagmire.” Bishop Adegbite made the declaration while receiving members of the Fiditi Progressive Union (FPU), Abuja branch, who paid him a courtesy visit at the NCPC headquarters in Abuja. Speaking during the visit, the NCPC boss commended President Bola Tinubu for […]

August 1, 2025

Local News

FCT Residents, Neighbouring Communities Urged to Brace for Potential Flooding

By Chinedu Echianu Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), along with parts of Nasarawa, Niger, and Kaduna States, have been warned to prepare for possible heavy flooding between July 31 and August 4, 2025. The National Flood Early Warning System (FEWS), under the Federal Ministry of Environment, issued the alert on Wednesday, identifying several locations across the FCT that are at high risk due to anticipated intense rainfall. The areas in the FCT likely to be affected include Asokoro, […]

August 1, 2025

President Tinubu speaking at the National Economic Council meeting in Abuja, urging governors to prioritise rural development and welfare.

General

Tinubu Urges Governors to Prioritise Welfare of Nigerians

By: Uju Nwachukwu President Bola Tinubu has urged state governors to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians by investing in rural development, poverty eradication, agriculture and infrastructure projects. Speaking at the 150th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) in Abuja, the president said the federal and state governments must work together to stimulate growth in rural areas. In a statement by Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications Stanley Nkwocha, the President says “The economy is working. […]

August 1, 2025