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16May

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Sports

Big reward awaits the victor of NNL Super Eight playoff

Exciting news for football fans as the Nigeria National League reveals a hefty prize of N5 million for the triumphant team of the Super Eight playoff tournament. During the draw ceremony held in Abuja, NNL chairman George Aluo proudly disclosed the enticing reward awaiting the ultimate champions. In his address, Aluo emphasized the importance of exhibiting exemplary sportsmanship and representing the league with dignity. Enthusiastically, he declared, “The victorious team will walk away with a significant prize of N5 million.” Aluo further stressed the significance of clubs maintaining a high level of conduct to ensure a successful tournament in Enugu. Kicking off the tournament will be the clash between El-Kanemi Warriors and Nasarawa United on the opening day of the Super Eight play...

High Food Prices: New NBS report highlights top three states in Nigeria

16May

By Afolake IbidunNo Comments

Business

High Food Prices: New NBS report highlights top three states in Nigeria

Amid increasing hardship, Kogi, Kwara, and Ondo emerge as the top three states in Nigeria experiencing the highest food prices. The most recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics on April’s Consumer Price Index and Inflation reveals this insight. Kogi State leads with the highest food inflation rate at 48.62 per cent, followed by Kwara at 46.73 per cent and Ondo at 45.87 per cent on a year-on-year basis, according to the report. Conversely, Adamawa, Bauchi, and Nasarawa showed the slowest increments in food inflation, with rates of 33.61 per cent, 33.85 per cent, and 34.03 per cent, respectively. However, looking at the Month-to-Month analysis, Lagos, Edo, and Yobe stand out as the states in Nigeria grappling with the highest food prices. Reportedly, Lagos at 4.74 per cent, E...

El-Kanemi Warriors and Nasarawa United to Clash in NNL Super Eight Opening Fixture

15May

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Sports

El-Kanemi Warriors and Nasarawa United to Clash in NNL Super Eight Opening Fixture

Set to kick off the Nigeria National League Super Eight playoff tournament is the match between El-Kanemi Warriors and Nasarawa United. The tournament draw took place on Wednesday in Abuja, unveiling exciting fixtures. Other matchups include Sport Supreme against Sokoto United, Beyond Limits against Madiba FC, and Ikorodu City FC against Inter Lagos FC. Scheduled to take place from June 7 to June 14, 2024, all games will be held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu. From this competition, four teams will earn promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League. The ultimate champion of the NNL Super Eight playoff tournament will be crowned the 2024 NNL champions.

Protest at FMC Keffi over Alleged Assault on Female Colleague

15May

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

News

Protest at FMC Keffi over Alleged Assault on Female Colleague

A protest was staged on Wednesday by the Association of Resident Doctors, ARD, Federal Medical Centre, FMC Keffi. The protest was in response to an alleged assault on a female colleague by the family members of a deceased patient. Leading the peaceful protest was Rabot Thomas, the President of ARD FMC Keffi branch. The protest took place within the hospital premises in Keffi, Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, as a way to express their grievances regarding the incident. The reason behind the protest was the reported assault on a female doctor who was said to have been slapped multiple times by the deceased patient's family members at the medical center on Tuesday, May 14. Describing the incident, Thomas mentioned that the female doctor, along with a hospital attendant, wer...

Rivers Angels Seek Fan Support for NWFL Title Victory

15May

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Sports

Rivers Angels Seek Fan Support for NWFL Title Victory

Defender for Rivers Angels, Sarah Iloduba, is appealing for the fans' backing as they prepare for the upcoming Super Six playoff tournament. In the race for the 2024 Nigeria Women Football League title, the Port Harcourt club will face tough competition from Heartland Queens, Confluence Queens, Edo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, and Bayelsa Queens. Scheduled from 18th to 26th May 2024, all matches are set to take place at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa. Iloduba is confident that the support from the fans will play a crucial role in the team's success during the tournament. "We are truly grateful for the fans' support, especially during the regular season," she expressed to the Rivers Angels media team. "As we head into the significant Super Six playoff tournament, we seek a...

Nigerian Air Force foils drug trafficking attempt in Lafia

15May

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Metro

Nigerian Air Force foils drug trafficking attempt in Lafia

A successful operation was carried out by the 22 Quick Response Wing of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, in Nasarawa State where they intercepted a bus transporting Indian hemp and arrested a 32-year-old man named Yusuf Ibrahim, hailing from Bakin Rijiya, Lafia East Development Area. Reports indicate that Ibrahim was caught with 80 bags of cannabis sativa, commonly known as Indian hemp. This interception took place during a patrol mission with the objective of combatting criminal activities like kidnapping, banditry, and armed robbery within the state. While trying to escape in a J-5 vehicle filled with the illegal substance, the suspect was apprehended by Nigerian Air Force personnel at the Shabu area of Lafia North Development Area. The driver and other accomplices managed to flee into t...

NNL and FRCN Collaborate for Live Broadcast of Super Eight

15May

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Sports

NNL and FRCN Collaborate for Live Broadcast of Super Eight

An agreement has been reached between the Nigeria National League and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, to provide live commentaries for all the Super Eight playoff matches. In a conversation with NNL Media, the league's chairman George Aluo shared the news about this partnership. This arrangement aims to allow Nigerians to closely follow the games from start to finish. He praised the largest radio network in Africa for coming on board for this initiative. Expressing his excitement about the collaboration, Aluo mentioned that, for the first time ever, FRCN will be broadcasting their matches live. He elaborated on the significance of this move, emphasizing that football enthusiasts in even the most remote villages across the nation will now have access to live coverage of...

NAFDAC Takes Action Against Unregistered Factories Producing Water and Agrochemicals in Nasarawa

14May

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Metro

NAFDAC Takes Action Against Unregistered Factories Producing Water and Agrochemicals in Nasarawa

Two factories in Lafia and Obi Local Government Areas of Nasarawa state have been sealed by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, for operating without proper registration. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lafia, NAFDAC Coordinator in the state, Mr. Matthew Adeoye, disclosed this information. During a raid on May 9, NAFDAC regulatory officers found that the agrochemical factory in Lafia and the table water producing factory in Obi were producing falsified and substandard products. Mr. Adeoye explained that these companies were involved in the production of fake agrochemicals and unapproved packaged water, which can have detrimental effects on farm produce and human health. He emphasized that the manufacturing of these adult...

Congratulations to Baruwa from Nasarawa United on Joining Super Eagles

14May

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Sports

Congratulations to Baruwa from Nasarawa United on Joining Super Eagles

It is with great joy that Nasarawa United, a Nigeria National League team, extends their congratulations to Olatunji Baruwa, the team's goalkeeper trainer, for retaining his position in the coaching crew of the Super Eagles. Baruwa's inclusion in the Super Eagles' backroom staff was announced on Monday, reaffirming his role in the team. He had previously served in the same capacity under the leadership of former coach Jose Peseiro. The official statement from Nasarawa United expressed their delight, stating, “Congratulations to our esteemed goalkeeper coach, Olatunji Baruwa, on maintaining his valuable role as the Super Eagles' goalkeeper trainer.” According to NewsNow, the new technical crew also includes Daniel Amokachi and Benjamin James, alongside Chima Onyeike as the fitness train...

Notorious ‘One Chance’ robbery suspects apprehended by Police in Nasarawa, weapons and vehicle recovered

14May

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Metro

Notorious ‘One Chance’ robbery suspects apprehended by Police in Nasarawa, weapons and vehicle recovered

Police in Nasarawa State have arrested members of an armed robbery gang known as One Chance, operating along the Akwanga-Keffi-Abuja expressway, according to a statement by DSP Ramhan Nansel, the spokesperson for the command. The suspects, identified as Chibuieze Orji (52 years old) and Jibrin Mohammed (45 years old), were apprehended by police operatives from Anguwan Lambu Division in Keffi. Initial investigations revealed that the suspects typically masquerade as taxi drivers to lure unsuspecting passengers, take them to undisclosed locations, rob them of their belongings, and then abandon them before fleeing. "The suspects have admitted to carrying out these crimes for more than a decade, robbing numerous people," the statement disclosed. They also confessed to having been recent...