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  • Okpebholo, Obaseki mourn late ex-Edo Information Commissioner

    Okpebholo, Obaseki mourn late ex-Edo Information Commissioner

    Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has condoled with the family of the late Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Charles Idahosa aka Charly Tempo.

    Okpebholo, who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Patrick Ebojele, expressed shock at the sudden passing of Hon Idahosa.

    He described him as a strong party leader and eminent Edo Indigene, who sacrificed a lot for the growth and development of the state.

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    The Governor said Idahosa believed in the establishment of institutions and gave his all towards entrenching those beliefs

    Similarly, former Governor Godwin Obaseki expressed sadness over the news of Idahosa’s passing.

    “The late Idahosa was an illustrious son of Edo State and a respected leader from the Edo South Senatorial District, who served our State and nation in various capacities.

    “Charlie Tempo was someone with whom I shared a personal bond. We attended the same secondary school, worshipped in the same Anglican Church, and our families share longstanding ties, which makes this loss even more painful for me.”

  • Tinubu lauds Zulum’s development drive during Borno visit

    Tinubu lauds Zulum’s development drive during Borno visit

    President Bola Tinubu on Saturday praised Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, for his administration’s “outstanding people-focused projects,” particularly in education, health, and transportation, which he said are steadily improving the lives of residents.

    The President, who was on an official tour of three states, arrived in Maiduguri at 12:30 p.m. and immediately embarked on a series of project commissions. 

    Key among them was the international wing of the Muhammadu Buhari Airport, a new VIP terminal extension, and a fleet of electric vehicles, intra-state buses, and tricycles aimed at boosting urban mobility.

    In a symbolic highlight, President Tinubu commissioned three new model schools, a primary, junior secondary, and senior secondary school, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to education.

    In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu said “I am commissioning this primary, junior secondary school, and senior secondary schools to the glory of God and the continuous education of our children”.

    The visit also took a cultural turn as the President participated in the wedding ceremony of Sadeeq Sheriff, son of former governor Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, and his bride, Hadiza Kam Salem. 

    In line with Kanuri tradition, Tinubu stood in as the father of the groom, while Governor Zulam acted as the father of the bride, receiving the traditional bride price in gold coins.

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    The ceremony, held at the Maiduguri Central Mosque, was hosted by the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji (Dr.) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi.

    The events drew a high-profile gathering, including seven state governors: Dikko Radda (Katsina), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), and Dapo Abiodun (Ogun). 

    Several senators and ministers also attended.

    President Tinubu departed Maiduguri for Bauchi State at 3:25 p.m., continuing his three-state tour which concludes in Lagos.

  • Oyo town comes alive as SCoP Adeleke’s son weds Polish bride in grand ceremony

    Oyo town comes alive as SCoP Adeleke’s son weds Polish bride in grand ceremony

    The ancient town of Oyo burst into celebration over the weekend as Anthony Abimbola Adeleke, son of Ambassador Victor Adeleke, the State Chief of Protocol (SCoP) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, an Oyo prince, married Dominika Zbichorska in a colourful ceremony that attracted Nigeria’s political, business and traditional elite.

    The two-day event, held on Friday, December 19, and Saturday, December 20, transformed the historic town into a centre of national prestige and cultural exchange. 

    The union blended the rich traditions of Yoruba heritage with Polish culture, as the Polish-born bride brought her roots into the heart of Oyo, a town synonymous with one of Africa’s most powerful ancient empires.

    The solemn church wedding took place at the Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Cathedral, Asogo, Oyo. 

    The ceremony was officiated by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev. Emmanuel Ade Badejo, with support from the Cathedral Administrator, Rev. Fr. Julius Olayinka.

    The exchange of vows by Anthony and Dominika was both intimate and majestic, symbolising a harmonious bridge between two cultures and drawing admiration from guests.

    The event attracted a high-powered guest list, including key members of President Tinubu’s administration. In attendance were the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu; Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Chief Sunday Dare; Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Hajiya Hadiza Bala Usman; and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Tope Ajayi.

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    Also present were the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, and the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, among other dignitaries who gathered to celebrate the couple.

    The business community shone brightly, led by the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who was not left alone in that class by the Executive Chairman of God is Good Motors (GIGM), Chidi Ajaere. 

    A counsel to President Tinubu, Mr. Wole Afolabi (SAN), also graced the occasion, while Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, made a notable appearance at the reception.

    A royal dimension elevated the festivities, with traditional rulers led by the Alaafia of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Hakeem Abimbola Owoade, offering blessings that reflected Ambassador Adeleke’s princely lineage.

    The reception at Labamba Hotel pulsed with joy as Fuji music legend, King Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM1), performed his well-known tunes, delighting guests with lively rhythms. 

    Laughter, dances, and toasts filled the air amid elegant displays and dishes, underscoring Oyo’s enduring role in Nigeria’s story of unity and influence.This wedding not only marked a personal milestone but also highlighted the town’s magnetic pull on the nation’s leaders.

  • N4.5b house row: Senator threatens to sue NDIC

    N4.5b house row: Senator threatens to sue NDIC

    Erstwhile senator representing Kebbi Central, Farouk Bello Bunza, has faulted the decision of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) to revoke the N4.5 billion sale of his Banana Island property.

    He threatened to challenge the decision in court, insisting that the action was not supported by the terms of the transaction.

    Bunza queried whether the revocation was based on the original contract agreement he executed with the defunct Heritage Bank or on NDIC’s letter, dated September 23.

    He argued that NDIC had admitted it lacked the legal powers to void the contract agreement with Heritage Bank, raising doubts about the foundation of its action.

    The senator maintained that the September 23 letter was not a new agreement but a communication of NDIC’s position outlining steps he was required to take to conclude the transaction.

    According to him, those steps include payment of N4.76 billion for the property, acknowledgement of his earlier N833 million deposit paid almost three years earlier, settlement of N1.7 billion in alleged outstanding rental obligations under the Heritage Bank agreement, payment of the N2.148 billion balance within six months and execution of a deed of undertaking.

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    The erstwhile senator said he complied fully with all the requirements and went further by paying the outstanding N2.148 billion immediately, rather than within six months as stated in the NDIC letter or the 36 months earlier mentioned by the Managing Director of the corporation at a press conference.

    “To fulfil all righteousness, I also executed the deed of undertaking within the stipulated time, and all these were duly acknowledged by NDIC,” Bunza said.

    Stating his side on the issue of title documents, Bunza accused the corporation of withholding critical information.

    He wondered why the NDIC failed to disclose alleged issues surrounding the documents for nearly two years, only to raise concerns after full payment for the property had been made.

    He also disputed claims by the NDIC Managing Director that he requested 36 months to clear the balance, noting that the sum was paid through Coronation Merchant Bank within 24 hours of NDIC’s confirmation of the outstanding amount and assurances that the title documents would be released upon payment.

    The erstwhile senator also dismissed NDIC’s explanation that letters confirming payment were signed by junior officers, describing it as contradictory since the same officers also conveyed the corporation’s subsequent retraction.

    He challenged NDIC’s justification for a downward revaluation of the property, allegedly based on sea reclamation, arguing that the plot had in fact been reduced in size by the construction of an access road.

    According to Bunza, the alleged disappearance of title documents could only be linked to attempts to perfect what he described as illegal alterations at the lands registry.

    “All these issues will be presented before the court,” he said, vowing to seek judicial redress over what he called an unjustified revocation of the transaction.

  • Police Service Commission elevates 775 officers

    Police Service Commission elevates 775 officers

    • DIG, AIGs, CPs, DCPs, others moved to new ranks

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 775 senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to higher ranks.

    The commission said the elevation followed rigorous written examinations and oral interviews concluded on December 17 at its Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, and presided over by its Chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (retd.).

    Those promoted include: AIG Mohammed Usman Gumel, promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG). He was, until his promotion, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Community Policing Project (CPP) in the Department of Research and Planning at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja.

    The PSC also elevated seven Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) as follows: CP Ihebom Chukwuma, CP Force Criminal Investigation Department, Abuja; CP Maxwell Olatokunbo, CP K9; CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, CP Delta State; CP Alonyenu Francis Idu, CP Bayelsa State; CP Lawal B. Ayodeji, CP AHTU FCID Annex Lagos; CP Agene Emmanuel, FCID Kaduna; CP Vungmoh S. M. Kwaimo, CP Railway.

    Thirteen Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) were promoted to the rank of Commissioners of Police (CPs).

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    The new CPs are: DCP Babalola Ayodeji Johnson, DC NPF NCCC; DCP Ali Umar Fage, DC DFA, Port Authority, Lagos; DCP Cyril Uche Obiozo, DC Admin, Cross River Command; DCP Adepegba K. Adetoye, DC Admin, Edo Command; DCP Tabitha Bako, Anti Human Trafficking, FCID; DCP Ofem Ikpi Arikpo, DCA Bayelsa Command; DCP Edwin Ogbeghagha, DC Ops Zone 17 Akure; DCP Audu Garba Bosso, DC Operations Borno State Command; DCP Samuel Yerima Gimba, DC “A”, Benue State; DCP Alhaji Mohammed Danladi, DC “A” Taraba: DCP Richard Bala Gara, DC DFA, Nasarawa; DCP Lasisi Adekunle Titilola, DC X Squad FID, Lagos; DCP John Obiuagbaka, Staff College Joshua.

    Thirty Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) were promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs). They are: ACP Muhammad Nuhu Diggi, ACP Dala Kano; ACP Udu Moses Ogechi PhD, Commander 59 PMF Gombe; ACP Afolaogun Toyin, C/O 16 PMF Abeokuta; ACP Abdullahi Dahiru, S/H; ACP Hassan S. Aliyu, C/O 13 PMF; ACP Alex O. Ebbah, ACP X-Squad, FCT; ACP Ajasa Hakeem O, C/O 4 PMF, Ibadan; ACP Adedeji Adefolarin, A/CM Ilesha; ACP Agboola Abiodun M., C/O 26 PMF, Uyo; ACP Onaghise Shelley Osayande, ACP ‘A” Dops FHQ; ACP Titus Ayodeji, C/O 33 PMF Ado Ekiti, ACP Garba Fakai Umar, A/C Osogbo; and others.

    Fifty-one Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) were elevated to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs). They are: CSP Davidson Okechukwu Ndubueze, DPO Okija; CSP Muktari Bello, Delta State Command; CSP Obediah Okezie, DPO World Bank Umuahia, and others.

    A statement yesterday in Abuja by the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Njoku Kalu, said the commission also elevated 542 Superintendents of Police (SPs) to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSPs). They include SP Ekere Ferdinand, Commander, CTU Base 1, Abuja; SP Anthony Elijah Kwada, O/C Provost, IGP-STFPIB, FHQ, Abuja; SP Lucas Yohanna, former ADC to Adamawa State governor; SP Ologede Babatunde, 20 PMF, Ikeja; SP Lucky Chukwusa, DCO Sango Ota Division, Ogun; SP Okunoye Akindele DPO; SP Adeyemi Lateef, Anambra Command; SP Umeh Helen Nkechi; SP Philip Gloria; SP Ibrahim Lawan Rano, 2ic Anti-Money Laundering, FCT Command, Abuja; SP Pauline Okafor, DCO  CPS, Onitsha; SP Chris Onubogu, AO, 64 PMF, Orlu; SP Ojimenlu Andrew Yakubu, DCO, Ikpoba Hill Division, Benin; SP Bilkisu Shuaibu, FCT Command; SP Gimbia Audu; SP Ibironke Latifa Aremu; SP Hassan Muhammad Misau; and others.

    One hundred and nineteen Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSPs) were promoted to Superintendent of Police (SPs). They include: DSP Ahmed Abdulmumuni, ADC to Governor, Imo State; DSP Simon Michael, 22 PMF, Ikeja, Lagos; DSP Utuh Edward, 24 PMF; DSP Shehu Salisu, Kano State Command; DSP Chukwu Otuu Chukwu, Zone 2, Lagos; DSP Ani Kingsley, GIS FCID, Abuja; DSP Yakubu Dung, Force HQTRS; DSP Shehu S. Salisu, Kano State Command; DSP Smart Osadolor, Lagos State Command; DSP Yusuf Francis Moses, Unit Commander 44 PMF; DSP Abraham Sule ogufa O/C provost BASE 29 FHQ Abuja; and others.

    Twelve Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) were promoted to the rank of Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs).

    The PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (retd.), congratulated the newly promoted officers and tasked them to brace up to their new responsibilities with greater commitment to the service of the nation.

    Argungu emphasised that promotion comes with higher expectations and urged beneficiaries to rededicate themselves to effective policing, protection of lives and property, and the maintenance of law and order.

    He reiterated the commission’s resolve to ensure regular, merit-based promotions in line with best practices.

  • Insecurity: Army to overhaul training schools, curricula

    Insecurity: Army to overhaul training schools, curricula

    • COAS admits environment becoming more complex

    The Nigerian Army is set to overhaul its training systems and school curricula.

    These are parts of efforts to build a more professional, adaptable and combat-ready force, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen Waidi Shaibu, said yesterday.

    The Army chef spoke at the closing ceremony of this year’s COAS annual conference in Lagos.

    He said the reforms, which will take off next year, would be mission-focused and aligned with the service’s evolving operational environment.

    Shaibu announced that special attention would be given to the training and employment of Special Forces and Army Aviation.

    The COAS said the Army would undertake what he called deliberate interventions to strengthen the Special Forces School.

    He stressed that the Army’s intelligence briefings during the conference showed that the country’s security environment was becoming more complex, requiring enhanced capabilities in intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, reconnaissance, and cyber operations.

    Shaibu said the overhaul would be holistic and driven by the Army Headquarters through the Department of Training.

    According to him, realistic and targeted training remains critical to improved operational outcomes.

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    “As part of this effort, we will make informed but radical changes to our training and operational activities in the coming year. Special attention will be given to the training and employment of Special Forces and Army Aviation, including deliberate interventions to strengthen the Special Forces School,” Shaibu said.

    The COAS explained that regional instability and global changes in warfare demanded continuous learning, adaptation and innovation, adding that the Army would continue to promote technological integration while leveraging government support for critical military equipment.

    Beyond training and operations, Shaibu reaffirmed his commitment to personnel welfare, particularly addressing accommodation shortages across barracks nationwide.

    The COAS directed that all ongoing residential projects be completed and allocated promptly, while new housing projects would be initiated across Army divisions.

    As an interim measure, he said extensive renovation works would be carried out in barracks to ease current housing pressures.

    Shaibu also reiterated the Army’s focus on post-service housing, describing it as a key welfare priority.

    The COAS said the outcomes of the annual conference would be compiled and circulated shortly to guide implementation in the coming year.

    He stressed that the deliberations would shape the Army’s policies and strategies going forward.

  • Reps approve 2026-2028 MTEF/FSP, propose N54.46tr spending for next year

    Reps approve 2026-2028 MTEF/FSP, propose N54.46tr spending for next year

    The House of Representatives yesterday approved the 2026-2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP).

    The House approved the framework for revenues and expenditure with a proposed spending of N54.46 trillion in 2026, of which N31.83 trillion is the Federal Government’s retained revenue.

    The Green Chamber also considered the report of its Committees on Finance and National Planning and Economic Development on the 2026–2028 MTEF/FSP laid before the Committee of Supply by the House Finance Committee Chairman, James Abiodun Faleke, during plenary.

    The MTEF/FSP is a projection of a three-year spending plan of the federal government. The nation’s budget is predicated on the approved framework.

    New borrowings stood at N20.38 trillion, which constitutes both domestic and foreign borrowings; debt service was valued at N15.52 trillion; while pensions, gratuities and retirees’ benefits stood at N1.376 trillion and fiscal deficit at N22.63 trillion.

    The House approved the projected crude oil benchmark prices of US$64.85, US$64.30, and US$65.50 per barrel for 2026, 2027, and 2028, respectively, while the projection for domestic crude oil production for 2026, 2027 and 2028 are 1.84 mbpd, 1.88 mbpd, and 1.92 mbpd, respectively.

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    The Green Chamber also approved the projected exchange rate for 2026, 2027, and 2028, at N1,512, N1,432.15, and N1,383.18, respectively, which the kawmakers said should be sustained in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s policy to stabilise the naira and promote effective fiscal and monetary policy coordination.

    Inflation rate projections for 2026, 2027, and 2028 stood at 16.5 per cent, 13 per cent, and 9 per cent, respectively, which was sustained based on the commitment of the nation’s monetary policy authority to moderate inflationary pressure.

    The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate was projected at 4.68 per cent, 5.96 per cent, and 7.9 per cent for the years 2026, 2027, and 2028, respectively.

    The House said, amidst the reform in the nation’s economy and the prospect for reforms to take effect in 2026, it recommended that the projection for real GDP be sustained.

    The real GDP growth rate was projected at 4.68 per cent, 5.96 per cent, and 7.9 per cent, for the years 2026, 2027, and 2028, respectively, to be sustained in anticipation of the gains of Tax reforms.

    It sought an effective implementation of the new Tax Acts as veritable instruments for economic reforms for growth and development.

    In line with the ongoing economic reforms and the activation of the Tax Act, it was recommended that the Federal Government implement a National Scanning Policy within the National Single Window of the Nigeria Revenue Services (NRS), in collaboration with the relevant agencies.

    This, the House said, would enhance revenue assurance, improve trade facilitation, reduce leakages, and strengthen transparency and national security.

    The capital expenditure (exclusive of transfers) stood at N20.131 trillion, Statutory transfers of N3.152 trillion, and Sinking Fund, projected at N388.54 billion.

    The total recurrent (non-debt) was projected at N15.265 trillion; while special intervention for recurrent and capital was pegged at N200 billion and N14 billion, respectively.

  • ‘Fashionable’ Super Eagles land in Fes for  AFCON 2025

    ‘Fashionable’ Super Eagles land in Fes for  AFCON 2025

    Team begins training today ahead of Tuesday’s opener

    Three time Afican champions , the Super Eagles of Nigeria, yesterday  arrived their base in Fez ahead of the kick-off  of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations , Morocco 2025, where they  will be seeking  a long awaited fourth  title.

    Dapper in their  green traditional kaftans with flowered embroidery  with  matching caps, the coach Eric Sekou Chelle-led side left  Cairo  yesterday  about mid-day  in a chartered   flight  and  made their way  into Fez  in the evening.

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    Their late arrival forced   the cancellation of  their proposed  first training in Fez yesterday  but  they are expected  to begin their preparation  today in Fez which is  regarded  as one of Morocco’s most fascinating imperial cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    The  Super Eagles had earlier  spent five days in Cairo for the first phase of their preparation  and  only on Tuesday lost 2-1 to the Pharaohs of Egypt in their only  pre-AFCON friendly match.

    The three-time African champions are drawn in Group C with Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda.

    The Super Eagles will face the Taifa Stars of Tanzania in their opening fixture next week Tuesday, before taking on Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles on December 27, and Uganda’s Cranes on December 30.

  • Katsina United, Kano Pillars return to home grounds  after five-game bans

    Katsina United, Kano Pillars return to home grounds  after five-game bans

    Kano Pillars will return to their traditional home ground, the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, after serving a five-match stadium ban while Katsina United will go back to their fortress in Katsina, following key decisions taken by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Disciplinary Committee at its meeting held on Wednesday.

    The decision marks a major relief for the four-time Nigerian champions, who had been forced to play their home fixtures at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina, after the Sani Abacha Stadium was closed indefinitely due to crowd trouble during their NPFL clash against Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan on October 12, 2025.

    After reviewing the protest lodged by Kano Pillars against the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) sanctions, the NFF Disciplinary Committee upheld most of the earlier rulings but reduced the stadium closure to a five-match ban, which will be fully served at the end of the weekend’s Matchday 18 against Plateau United. This will clear the way for Kano Pillars to welcome fans back to Sani Abacha Stadium for subsequent home fixtures starting from the game with Nasarawa United in the last game of the first stanza next weekend.

    In its findings, the Committee established that Kano Pillars failed to provide adequate and effective security, which allowed unauthorized persons access to restricted areas. It was also confirmed that home supporters threw objects onto the field of play, causing a temporary stoppage of the match.

    More seriously, the Committee found that supporters encroached onto the pitch and assaulted Shooting Stars players and match officials, actions deemed capable of bringing the game into disrepute.

    Club officials admitted the misconduct of their supporters and appealed for leniency.

    But based on these findings, the Committee upheld a series of fines against Kano Pillars. These include: ₦1,000,000 for failure to provide adequate security; ₦1,000,000 for throwing objects onto the field of play; ₦1,000,000 each under partially adopted sanctions related to misconduct and unproven compensatory claims and ₦1,500,000 as compensatory damages to match officials, in line with Article C.12 of the NPFL Framework and Rules.

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    In addition, the Committee upheld the deduction of three points and three goals from Kano Pillars’ accumulated tally for the assault on match officials.

    At the same sitting, the Disciplinary Committee also ruled on a protest involving Katsina United FC following their November 8, 2025 NPFL match against Barau FC at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.

    The Committee found Katsina United guilty of poor security arrangements, failure to control supporters, and throwing objects and stones onto the pitch, an incident that resulted in injury to Barau FC player Abraham Nana.

    As a result, Katsina United were fined a total of ₦3,000,000 across various sanctions, while an earlier order moving the club to Jos City Stadium was reduced to a five-match ban. The ban will run concurrently and will elapse in Matchday 21 against Plateau United, after which Katsina United will return to their home ground to play matches with fans in attendance from the game with Abia Warriors the following home game.

    The NFF Disciplinary Committee emphasized that all decisions reached are without prejudice to the right of appeal by the affected clubs.

  • Niger Delta Games’ organisers mourn Senator Ewhrudjakpo

    Niger Delta Games’ organisers mourn Senator Ewhrudjakpo

    The organisers of the Niger Delta Games, Dunamis-Icon,  has expressed  condolences for the passing of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Deputy Governor , describing him as a significant figure in sports development in the Niger Delta and nationally.

    In a condolence message signed by the Managing Consultant, Sir Itiako Ikpokpo (KSM) and delivered by its Project Director, Mr Fred Edoreh, through the State Commissioner for Sports, Hon Daniel Igali, at the Yenogoa Sports complex on Wednesday, December 17, Ikpokpo stated that the  demise of the Deputy Governor is not only a loss to his immediate family and the government of Bayelsa State, but to the Niger Delta and nationwide sports.

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    “We are well aware of his contributions to nation building, not only as a former Senator and Deputy Governor, but also as a notable figure in the development and promotion of sports in the Niger Delta region and at the national level,” Ikpokpo stated.

    “His passage is therefore a huge loss, not only to the government and people of Bayelsa State, but also to the sports family, nationwide.

    “As Project Consultants of the Niger Delta Games, the management and staff of Dunamis-Icon Limited share in your grief and wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to you and all Bayelsans.

    “We pray that God grant you the fortitude to bear this great loss.”