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Social Protection: 15 Million Households to Benefit from FG’s Economic Reforms

By Oluwakemi Kindness Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reassured Nigerians that 15 million households will benefit directly from the Federal Government’s economic reforms aimed at easing hardship and promoting inclusive growth. Speaking at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference in Abuja, Edun said the government had established a digital payment system to deliver support transparently to the poor and vulnerable. “Each beneficiary is identified by name and national identity number. Payments are […]

October 28, 2025

Economy

PenCom, ICPC Partner to Enforce Pension Compliance, Restore Trust in System

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen transparency, accountability, and integrity in Nigeria’s pension administration. Signed at a formal ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, the agreement establishes a structured framework for collaboration between both agencies to recover unremitted pension contributions, enforce compliance among employers, and rebuild workers’ trust in the pension system. Speaking at the event, PenCom Director […]

October 28, 2025

General

NDLEA Warns Against Drug Parties After Lagos Night Club Raid

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a stern warning to night club operators and fun seekers over the rising trend of organizing and attending drug parties, describing the act as a blatant illegality under Nigerian law. The warning on Tuesday followed a weekend raid by NDLEA operatives at Proxy Night Club, located on Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The operation, which took place between Saturday night, October 25, and the early hours of […]

October 28, 2025

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Sport

Nigerian Beach Soccer Leadership Visits NFF President Ahead of Abuja Finals

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso As anticipation builds for the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Super Finals scheduled for November 6–9 in Abuja, the league’s leadership, led by National Coordinator Mahmud Hadejia, paid a strategic courtesy visit to the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Tuesday. The visit highlighted ongoing collaboration aimed at strengthening the structure of beach soccer in Nigeria and restoring the nation’s pride on the continental and global stage. During the meeting, Hadejia […]

October 28, 2025 2

Sport

Elizabeth Anyanacho Clinches Historic World Taekwondo Medal for Nigeria

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has stormed back onto the global Taekwondo scene in emphatic fashion, ending a two-decade absence from the world medal table — thanks to a stunning performance from Elizabeth Anyanacho at the 27th World Taekwondo Championships currently taking place in Wuxi, China. Anyanacho, the reigning African Champion competing in the -67kg women’s category, produced a display of grit, precision, and composure to outclass Uzbekistan’s Sobibronova in a thrilling quarterfinal clash. The 25-year-old Nigerian won in straight rounds […]

October 28, 2025

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Sport

Baptist Academy Honours Re-elected NRFF Boss

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Baptist Academy ,one of Nigeria’s oldest educational institutions, has marked its 170th anniversary with a grand ceremony in honour of its illustrious alumni. Among the distinguished honourees was Ademola Are, the newly re-elected President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), who was inducted into the prestigious Order of Excellence for his outstanding contributions to sports development in Nigeria. The commemorative event, which took place in Lagos was organized by the Board of Trustees, National Executive […]

October 27, 2025 2

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Sport

New NRFF Board Launches With Nigeria–Ghana Friendly

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Barely days after the re-election of Ademola Are as President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), the newly inaugurated board has swung into action — unveiling an international friendly match between Nigeria and Ghana. The much-anticipated encounter tagged “The Heritage Cup,” will take place at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium, Accra, rekindling one of West Africa’s fiercest rugby rivalries — the Stallions of Nigeria versus the Ghana Eagles. According to the NRFF, the friendly marks […]

October 27, 2025 4

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Sport

Ademola Are Re-Elected NRFF President

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Indoor Sports Hall of Package B, MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja, came alive on Saturday as the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) held its much-anticipated elective congress. Delegates, stakeholders, and rugby enthusiasts witnessed a seamless and transparent election that reaffirmed Ademola Are’s leadership as he was re-elected unopposed as President of the Federation. Are, who secured all 13 delegate votes, will now serve another four-year term at the helm of Nigerian rugby. In the vice-presidential race, […]

October 27, 2025 2

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Sport

Sheroes Cup 2025: Remo Ladies Retain Crown

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The curtains have fallen on the 8th edition of the Sheroes Cup, and once again, Remo Ladies FC proved their dominance, emerging as back-to-back champions after another impressive run in Abuja. The Ogun State-based side showcased consistency, resilience, and attacking brilliance throughout the week-long pre-season tournament, finishing top of the table with 13 points from five matches. Remo Ladies, who entered the tournament as defending champions, sealed their title defense with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Confluence […]

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