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Niger Delta Forum Condemns Arewa Youths’ Attack on NNPCL Official

By Chinedu Echianu The Niger Delta Professionals Forum (NDPF) has come out swinging against a recent statement by a group calling itself “Arewa Youths,” accusing them of peddling falsehoods against the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Adedapo Segun. The Arewa Youths had called for Segun’s sack and prosecution over alleged mismanagement in refinery rehabilitation and the OVH Energy acquisition. But the NDPF, in a strongly worded statement on Tuesday in Abuja, the […]

August 12, 2025

Business

Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Surges $3.23bn in First Half of 2025 — NEPC

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has reported a 19.59 percent surge in non-oil exports, reaching $3.225 billion in the first half of 2025, compared to $2.66 billion in the same period last year. Executive Director/CEO of NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, who disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, attributed the growth to rising global demand for Nigerian commodities, expanded market opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and targeted export intervention programmes. […]

August 12, 2025

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Business

ITF Gets City & Guilds Accreditation for Artisan Training Exams

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has secured approval from the City & Guilds of London Institute, UK, as a certified examination centre. The move is set to give Nigerian artisans access to globally recognised qualifications. The approval, signed by City & Guilds CEO, Kirstie Donnelly, makes the ITF one of only six centres in Nigeria with such recognition. It covers a range of qualifications, including: * Level 2 Diploma in Engineering (Electrical & Electronics Technology, Maintenance Technology) […]

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Bayelsa APC officially endorses President Bola Tinubu for 2027 during the 12th Expanded Stakeholders’ Meeting in Yenagoa, though some prominent figures were absent.

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Economy

Tinubu Approves ₦32,000 Pension Increase, Reforms for DBS Pensioners

By Oluwakemi Kindness Pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) are set for a significant boost in their monthly earnings as President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦32,000 pension increase alongside a package of far-reaching welfare reforms. The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) announced the development describing it as a landmark step in protecting the welfare of Nigeria’s senior citizens. According to PTAD, the ₦32,000 increment will apply to DBS pensioners across the board, while pensioners of defunct and privatized […]

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Sport

National Volleyball League Phase One Begins August 11

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, will come alive from August 11 to 19 as it hosts the 2025 National Volleyball League Division 1 & 2 Phase One. Organised by the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) in partnership with the Office of the Chief of Defence Staff, the competition will feature some of Nigeria’s top volleyball teams alongside a fresh crop of emerging talent in the country’s premier indoor volleyball league. The event […]

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Education

NELFUND Records ₦86.3bn to 450,000 Students Since Scheme Launch

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has revealed that 449,039 students have so far benefited from its student loan scheme since the launch of its online portal on May 24, 2024. According to the latest daily status report released on Monday, August 11, 2025, the scheme had disbursed a total of ₦86,347,458,384 as of August 6, 2025. The breakdown shows that ₦47,629,338,384 was paid directly to 218 institutions as tuition fees, while ₦38,718,120,000 was provided to students […]

August 11, 2025

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Sport

AfrisportPro Youth League Kicks Off with Maracana FA’s Victory

The maiden edition of the AfrisportPro Youth League began in emphatic fashion as Maracana FA secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Hovel Prime FC in the opening match. The fixture not only showcased the quality of football the league aims to promote but also reflected its commitment to developing genuine youth talent in Nigeria. Maracana FA took the lead in the 16th minute when Abdulrahman Haruna pounced on a defensive lapse to calmly slot home. Despite Hovel Prime FC’s efforts […]

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NDLEA officers detain Lagos pastor for alleged cannabis trafficking from Ghana.

General

NDLEA Arrests Lagos Pastor for Alleged Cannabis Smuggling from Ghana

Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says a Lagos-based pastor accused of masterminding large-scale cannabis shipments into Nigeria has been arrested after months on the run. Prophet Adefolusho Aanu-Olasele, also known as Abbas Ajakaiye, founder of The Turn of Mercy Church, was detained on Sunday 3 August at his church in Okun Ajah, Lekki. A statement on Sunday by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi says NDLEA operatives waited until the end of the evening service before moving in. […]

August 11, 2025

Femi Ajilore urges CHAN Eagles to treat Nigeria vs Sudan as a must-win match at the 2025 African Nations Championship after a narrow loss to Senegal.

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Sport

Ajilore Rallies CHAN Eagles Ahead of Must-Win Nigeria vs Sudan Clash

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Super Eagles midfielder and current Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) board member, Femi Ajilore, has thrown his weight behind Nigeria’s home-based national team, urging them to approach their next African Nations Championship (CHAN) match against Sudan with maximum focus and determination. The CHAN Eagles, who suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to defending champions Senegal in their opening Group stage match, will face Sudan in what Ajilore describes as a “do-or-die” encounter. According to the […]

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