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CGC Volleyball Premier League: Offa, UCEM Seal Thrilling Five-Set Wins

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2025 CGC Volleyball Premier League (Phase One) in Abuja delivered another pulsating round of action on Day 11, with drama, upsets, and standout performances that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The men’s category produced two classic five-set battles as Offa Volleyball Club and UCEM Volleyball Club fought back from difficult positions to record memorable wins. Offa VC edged Kano Pillars 3-2 in a rollercoaster contest, taking the first two sets 25-22 and 30-28 […]

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Sport

Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu: Media Community Demand Justice

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigerian media industry is in mourning following the murder of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a young journalist with Arise News. Somtochukwu was killed in her Abuja residence on September 29, 2025, by suspected armed robbers. In a statement issued Tuesday, the League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA), described the killing as a devastating loss, not only to Maduagwu’s family and colleagues but also to the entire Nigerian media industry. “Somtochukwu was not only a shining light in […]

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Business

PENGASSAN Suspends Strike, Warns of Fresh Action if Demands are Ignored

By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has suspended its nationwide strike but warned it will not hesitate to resume without notice if its demands are not met. The strike, which began on September 28, was sparked by the sudden dismissal of 800 workers at the Dangote Refinery, barely two weeks after the company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the union. Speaking at a news briefing in Abuja, PENGASSAN President, Comrade […]

October 1, 2025

Security

IPC Demands Probe, Justice Over Killing of Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu

By Chinedu Echianu The International Press Centre (IPC) has called for an urgent and independent investigation into the death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise News, who died after an armed attack at her residence in Abuja, on September 29. The incident occurred around 3:00 AM at Unique Apartments in the Katampe area of the Federal Capital Territory, where as many as 15 armed men forced their way into the 16-unit complex. Despite security guards […]

October 1, 2025

Nigerian flag waving during 65th Independence anniversary celebration in Abuja.

Security

Nigeria at 65: Questions Linger on Whether Citizens Feel Safer

By Zainab Bakare As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, questions linger on whether citizens feel safer today than in decades past. From the civil war of the 1960s to today’s fight against terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry, security remains at the heart of the nation’s struggle for stability. In his Independence Day broadcast, President Bola Tinubu insisted the country is making progress. “The officers and men of our armed forces and other security agencies are working tirelessly and making significant […]

October 1, 2025

Security

Forest Guards Killings in Kwara Highlight Growing Security Concerns — DG NILDS

By Julian Osamoto The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, has condemned the killing of forest guards and residents in Ogbayo, Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. In a statement released on October 1, 2025, through his media aide, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman while, warning that the incident reflects Nigeria’s deepening insecurity, described the slain forest guards as heroes who paid the ultimate price in defence of their […]

October 1, 2025

General

Nigeria at 65: Progress Hinges on Economic Vision, Citizen Participation – Leaders

By Sulaiman Gobir As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, leaders and experts have stressed that the country’s freedom will only translate into real progress if urgent issues of governance, economic planning, and citizen participation are addressed. Former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly and current member of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Martin Azubuike, said independence gave Nigeria sovereignty, but the real test lies in how its systems are managed. “Independence gives us the leverage to take […]

October 1, 2025

DG of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, delivering a statement on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, calling for citizen participation and alignment with national development policies.

General

Nigeria at 65: DG NILDS Urges Citizens to Rekindle Hope for a Stronger Nation

By Julian Osamoto As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on citizens to believe in the country’s future and actively participate in nation-building. Professor Sulaiman made the remarks on Wednesday, October 1, in a felicitatory statement commemorating the milestone anniversary of Africa’s most populous nation. Congratulating Nigeria’s leadership at all levels and citizens nationwide, he emphasised the need for sustained citizen engagement […]

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Business

FG Brokers Peace Between PENGASSAN, Dangote Refinery

By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has successfully brokered peace between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, following days of industrial unrest. PENGASSAN, which began a nationwide strike on Monday, September 29, 2025, in protest against the disengagement of over 800 of its members, has now agreed to commence the process of calling off the action. As part of the agreement, Dangote Refinery will redeploy the affected workers to […]

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