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16 Passengers Rescued as Gunmen Abduct Commuters in Edo State

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Passengers traveling in a New Edo Line bus and three other commercial vehicles were abducted yesterday, September 5, along the Benin–Iyere Agbanikaka Oluko Road in Edo State. The Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that 16 passengers from one of the commercial buses had already been rescued. CSP Moses Joel Yamu, the Police […]

Edo Sports Boss Enabulele Showcases State’s Achievements at SWAN National Convention

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, has showcased Edo State’s recent strides in sports development during the National Convention of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), held at the Media Centre of the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. Enabulele, who attended the event alongside the Edo-South Executive Director of […]

Abia Government Sacks Six Justice Ministry Officers Over Payroll Fraud

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Abia State Government has dismissed six officers of the Ministry of Justice after uncovering a payroll fraud scheme that allowed them to collect excess salaries. The decision, announced on Thursday in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Abia State Civil Service Commission, Eno Eze, followed an internal audit and administrative inquiry. Those […]

Onne Customs Rakes in N859bn Revenue, Intercepts N200bn Contraband in 15 Months

September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area II Command, Onne, Rivers State, generated a total revenue of ₦859 billion between May 2024 and July 2025, while also intercepting contraband goods valued at ₦200 billion within the same period. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Theophilus Duniya, disclosed this in a document on Thursday, highlighting the […]

Aiyelabegan Calls for NSC Intervention in NTTF Elections, Demands Relocation to Abuja

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Ahead of the September 10, 2025 elections for Technical and Players’ Representatives into the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) board, incumbent Players’ Representative Kehinde Aiyelabegan has urged the National Sports Commission (NSC) to take over coordination of the polls. Aiyelabegan, who currently represents the North-Central zone, alleged that some board members are plotting to manipulate […]

Luis Suárez Apologises After Spitting Incident in Leagues Cup Final Loss to Seattle

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez has apologised after an incident in which he spat at a Seattle Sounders staff member following Miami’s 3-0 defeat in the Leagues Cup final on Sunday. The 38-year-old striker issued a statement on Instagram on Thursday, admitting his reaction was unacceptable. “It was a moment of great tension and frustration, […]

National Youth Games: Team Ekiti Wins Basketball Gold, Adds to Medal Tally

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Asaba, Delta State | Sept. 5, 2025 – Team Ekiti continued its impressive performance at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, clinching gold in the male basketball event after a nail-biting 19–18 victory over Team Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both sides displayed skill, composure, and determination throughout the encounter. […]

Age-Cheating Allegations Rock National Youth Games

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The ongoing National Youth Games has been overshadowed by allegations of age cheating, with Olympic champion Enefiok Udo-Obong raising alarm over what he described as the participation of overage athletes, The Dtowncrier reports. Udo-Obong, a two-time Olympic medallist and former Nigerian Olympic Committee board member, criticised the growing culture of “cutting corners” at grassroots competitions. […]