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NASS Members to Champion ECS Compliance Across States, LGs

By:Chinedu Echianu Senators and members of the House of Representatives have resolved to engage state governors and local government chairmen to ensure full participation in the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS), in a bid to expand coverage across all tiers of government. This was part of far-reaching resolutions adopted at the end of a two-day strategic retreat for the Senate and House Committees on Labour, Employment and Productivity, organized by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) in Lagos between August […]

August 6, 2025

Business

Dangote Partners Afreximbank for 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair in Algeria

By: Aremu Toyeebaht Dangote Group has strengthened its commitment to boosting intra-African trade by becoming an Official Premier Partner for the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), set to generate over $44 billion in trade and investment deals. The highly anticipated event, organized by Afreximbank in collaboration with the African Union Commission and the AfCFTA Secretariat, will take place in Algiers, Algeria, in September 2025. The fourth edition of the IATF aims to accelerate economic integration across Africa, providing a robust […]

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Sport

Nigeria shines at 2025 CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball Championship

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has stamped its authority on youth beach volleyball as four of its teams—two boys’ and two girls’—secured spots in the quarterfinals of the ongoing 2025 CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball Continental Championship in Abuja. The quarterfinal clashes holds on Wednesday, August 6, starting at 10:00 a.m., at the picturesque Jabi Lake venue, where fans can expect thrilling action and intense competition. In the girls’ category, Nigeria I and Nigeria II progressed after commanding Round of 16 victories […]

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Jude Ezenwafor addressing journalists in Abuja after surviving a gun attack, reaffirming his governorship ambition

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Politics

Ezenwafor Declares Anambra Governorship Bid Divine

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the November 8, 2025 Anambra election, Jude Ezenwafor, has described his emergence as “rancor-free and divine,” pledging to chart a new path of prosperity for the state. Ezenwafor made the remarks in Abuja on Tuesday, while receiving members of the League of Anambra Journalists (LAJA) who paid him a solidarity visit days after he was attacked by unknown gunmen in the nation’s capital. According to the PDP candidate, his ambition […]

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Local News

Tragedy on Goodluck Jonathan Expressway as Pedestrian Killed by Volkswagen Bus

By: Chinedu Echianu A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday along the Goodluck Jonathan Expressway by Villa Bridge in Abuja, as a Volkswagen bus belonging to Quest Capital Company fatally knocked down a pedestrian, identified as 55-year-old Musa Shaibu. According to a statement from the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) through its Head of Public Affairs, Nkechi Isa, the incident happened after the bus reportedly suffered a brake failure, causing the driver to lose control and hit the pedestrian […]

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Sport

Nigeria Wins Hosting Rights for 2nd African School Games in 2027

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria has officially been awarded the hosting rights for the 2nd African Schools Games, set to take place in 2027. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Algiers, following a competitive bidding process that saw Nigeria triumph over other strong contenders, including South Africa and Kenya. Reacting to the announcement, Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade expressed his excitement and pride in Nigeria’s achievement: “This is a huge win for Nigeria and […]

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Sport

Nigeria Dominate Day 2 at CAVB U-18 Beach Volleyball Championship

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s dominance at the 2025 CAVB U18 Beach Volleyball Continental Championship continued on Day 2, as the host nation’s girls’ teams recorded emphatic victories to remain strong contenders for the title. On Monday, August 4, Nigeria I, Nigeria II, and Nigeria III secured straight-set wins in their respective matches. Nigeria I overpowered Algeria II with a commanding 2-0 (21-13, 21-9) triumph, dictating play from start to finish. Nigeria II showed class with a 21-12, 21-14 victory over […]

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Local News

NILDS Launches Intensive Training for Security Agencies on Subsidiary Legislation

By: Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has commenced a three-day intensive workshop on drafting subsidiary legislation for legal officers from the Armed Forces and other law enforcement agencies in Abuja. Declaring the programme open, NILDS Director-General, Professor Abubakar O. Sulaiman, underscored the critical role of subsidiary legislation in translating primary laws into actionable and enforceable provisions. "While primary legislation provides the policy framework and legal mandate, it is subsidiary legislation that gives life to those […]

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Sport

Anambra FA Boss Iloenyosi Dismisses Criticism, Highlights Landmark Achievements

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Chairman of the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA), Chikelue Iloenyosi has waved aside recent criticisms from banned football stakeholder Iyke Igbokwe describing them as “baseless distractions” that cannot derail the remarkable progress achieved in Anambra football over the last three years. Iloenyosi, a former Super Eagles defender, made the remarks during the celebration of his third anniversary in office emphasizing that Igbokwe lacks the moral and legal grounds to speak on football matters in the state. Reflecting […]

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