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Cricket: Nigeria Secure Convincing Win Over Botswana

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Men’s National Cricket Team, the Yellow Greens, showcased resilience and all-round brilliance as they swept aside Botswana in their latest ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier clash, recording a comprehensive victory to keep their campaign on a positive note. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Nigeria weathered early setbacks to post a competitive total of 166 for 8 in 20 overs. The innings was anchored by the experienced Sesan Adedeji, who steadied the […]

October 3, 2025 2

Economy

Avoid Ponzi Schemes, Save Safely -NDIC Warns Nigerians

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has issued a fresh warning to Nigerians against falling victim to Ponzi schemes and fraudulent investment platforms. It stresses that only funds kept in licensed and insured financial institutions are protected. The caution was delivered during the NDIC Special Day at the 20th Abuja International Trade Fair, where the Corporation showcased its role in protecting depositors, promoting financial stability, and encouraging safer financial practices in line with the fair’s theme: “Sustainability, […]

October 2, 2025

Economy

No Retiree Will Be Left Behind – PenCom

By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaking at the Stakeholders’ Conference on the Workings of the CPS in Abuja, PenCom’s Director General, Omolola Oloworaran, described the gathering as “a continuation of a national conversation that directly impacts the lives, dignity, and future of millions of Nigerian workers and retirees.” Represented by the Acting Commissioner for Technical, Hafiz Kawu-Ibrahim, she noted that the CPS, jointly anchored by PenCom and the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), has “rewritten Nigeria’s pension story” over the […]

October 2, 2025

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Sport

Team Nigeria Arrives Ghana in High Spirit for Africa Zone 2 Championship

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria has touched down in Accra, Ghana, to participate in the 2025 Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Championship. The competition which runs from October 3 to 5 will witness a Nigerian contingent made up of young and promising athletes who departed Nigeria yesterday and arrived the same day, immediately settling down to business with their first training session. Led by the Secretary of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation, Taiwo Oriss, the delegation also includes Coach Abiodun Ojomo in […]

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Sport

NTF President Ifedayo Akindoju Passes Away, Nigerian Tennis Mourns

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) has been thrown into mourning following the death of its President, Engr. Ifedayo Akindoju, who passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Akindoju, widely regarded as a pillar of Nigerian tennis, led the Federation with passion, commitment, and vision. Under his leadership, the sport witnessed a resurgence with renewed focus on grassroots development, international exposure for players, and stronger administrative structures to support coaches, officials, and athletes. In an official statement, the […]

October 2, 2025 2

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Sport

Basketball Veterans, Olympic Official Hail CDS Championship

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The fourth edition of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Southwest Zone Independence Day Basketball Championship continued in Lagos on Wednesday with thrilling encounters, inspiring performances, and renewed calls for grassroots basketball development in Nigeria. The championship, staged at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, is part of the CDS’ strategic initiative to use sports as a tool for youth engagement, unity, and the fight against social vices. Veteran players and administrators in attendance lauded the initiative, describing it […]

October 2, 2025 3

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Imo State Crowned Champions of Maiden Under-19 Nigeria Independence Cup

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The curtain fell on the maiden edition of the Under-19 Nigeria Independence Cup on Wednesday, with Imo State emerging champions after a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Kebbi State at the Training Pitch 2 of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The highly-anticipated final, which coincided with Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, saw fireworks of football artistry and youthful resilience. Against the run of play, Kebbi State took the lead in the 27th minute when in-form striker Tasleem […]

October 2, 2025 3

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Customs Edge CNS in Five-Set Thriller on Day 12 of CGC Volleyball League

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Day 12 of the 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League (1st phase) in Abuja produced a feast of action-packed matches, with teams battling fiercely for crucial points in both the men’s and women’s categories. Fans were treated to a mix of dominant straight-set victories, nerve-racking five-set thrillers, and surprising upsets that kept the championship’s momentum alive. In the men’s category, Correctional Service set the tone with a solid 3-1 victory over UCEM (25-18, 25-17, 19-25, 25-23). Nigerian Air […]

October 2, 2025 2

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FG, ILO Move to Revalidate Workplace Gender Policy to Tackle Discrimination, Violence

By Chinedu Echianu Stakeholders in Nigeria’s labour sector have met in Abuja to deliberate on the revalidation of the National Gender Workplace Policy, a framework designed to promote the rights of women and girls by eliminating all forms of discrimination, violence, and harassment in workplaces. The meeting, tagged Stakeholders Workshop on the Revalidation of the National Gender Workplace Policy, was organized by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Oxfam. Speaking […]

October 2, 2025