The Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade (Prince) Dr. Adewale Adeyanju has commended Nigerian workers, while eulogizing them for their steadfastness and courage during the Workers’ Day celebration in Abuja. The erstwhile Maritme Workers’ Union (MWUN) President -General appreciated the Workers’ over their love for country, and sincere attitude towards labour across all sectors, especially in the Maritme sector – his immediate constituency. He praised and thanked the Maritme industry heavyweights for sustaining their tempo in the sector; the Managing Director of the Nigeria Ports, Authority (NPA), the MD of the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), the…
Author: ROSEMARY UGIOMOH
The Maritme Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi celebrates workers on Labour Day, praising them for their resilience, tolerance, commitment, perseverance for exhibiting absolute dignity of labour in the face of difficulty the country is currently working hard to surpass. The Maritme numero uno of the Union also appreciates the Nigerian workers across all sectors, saying that their labour in shaping the economy of the country will never go in vain, in spite of the various issues currently ravaging the land; which he said that it’s a problem that is already receiving attention of the Federal Government…
Today we don’t just celebrate another year of your life — we celebrate the gift of your leadership. As our Publisher, you’ve been more than a boss. You’re a mentor who never withhold knowledge, always ready to teach, correct, and guide us to do things the right way. Many of us can trace our growth back to moments when you pause your busy schedule to put our path aright with wisdom, patience, and truth. And beyond the newsroom, your passion for sports is unmatched. A true sports Afficiianado, you remind us that excellence, discipline, and teamwork matter whether on the…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH Two clubs still chasing their first UEFA Champions League title are set to clash Wednesday night at the Estadio Metropolitano, where Atletico Madrid welcome Arsenal for the first leg of a high-stakes semifinal. The winner over two legs will advance to face either Bayern Munich or reigning champions PSG in the final at Budapest’s Puskas Arena on May 30. This is Atletico’s seventh appearance in a European Cup/Champions League semifinal, and their first since 2016/17. They booked their spot by outlasting rivals Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in the quarterfinals. Diego Simeone’s side has flipped the script this…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH The press room at the Etihad was half empty. Rain tapped the windows like a nervous clock. Pep Guardiola leaned forward, both hands wrapped around a paper cup gone cold. A reporter asked the question everyone had been circling: “With the Carabao Cup in the bag and City top of the league, is the treble on?” Pep gave that thin smile. The one that shows up when he’s already done the math ten times in his head. “Far,” he said. “We are still very far.” He ticked them off on his fingers. “95 points does not win…
BY ROSEMARY UGIOMOH The drinks station at mile 19 is where London Marathon dreams go to sip and survive. On April 27, 2025, Sabastian Sawe decided it was where history would be made instead. While 8 other elites slowed to grab bottles under a blazing London sun, the 29-year-old Kenyan ghosted past them. No water. No hesitation. Just the quiet sound of carbon-plated shoes eating tarmac as he launched the move that would define the 45th London Marathon. 07bb 90 minutes into the race, the men’s field was still stacked: half-marathon world record holder Jacob Kiplimo, defending champ Alexander Mutiso…
.By Rosemary Ugiomoh The press conference room at the Center for Constitutional Advocacy in D.C. was half-full, mostly with tired reporters sipping coffee. Maya Chen adjusted the microphone, the click echoing. “We’re not telling people not to go,” she said. “We’re telling them to go with their eyes open.” Behind her, a screen lit up with the FIFA 2026 logo — bold, bright, all celebration. Host cities: New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and ten others across the US. The biggest World Cup in history. Millions expected. “And that’s exactly why we’re concerned,” Maya continued. She was flanked by reps…
…As CGC Adeniyi calls for Shift From Isolated Responses to Coordinated Action The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has once again underscored its role in global security cooperation, as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adeniyi, participated in the 19th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA 2026) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The high-level engagement, which took place on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), bringing together over 1,400 companies and key stakeholders across defence technology, electronic warfare, and homeland security, was declared open by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking…
By Rosemary Ugiomoh On Thursday, Chief George Aluo, Chairman of the Nigeria National League (NNL) and NFF Executive Committee member, spoke with pride about the major strides Nigeria’s second-tier football league has made in recent years. Aluo was especially pleased that private clubs are set to dominate the top flight next season. All four teams promoted from the NNL this year — Doma United, Sporting Lagos, Rancher Bees, and Inter Lagos — are privately owned. “This isn’t me just praising myself, but I’m genuinely happy with the huge progress we’re making,” he said. “Take Friday’s draw ceremony for example. This…
…Calls for Shift From Isolated Responses to Coordinated Action The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has once again underscored its role in global security cooperation, as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adeniyi, participated in the 19th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA 2026) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The high-level engagement, which took place on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), bringing together over 1,400 companies and key stakeholders across defence technology, electronic warfare, and homeland security, was declared open by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking as a Special…