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18 hours ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
1 Coaches of Kwara United FC and Abakaliki FC, Tunde Sanni and Ifeanyi Onyedika (MON), have talked up their chances ahead of tomorrow’s grand finale of the President Federation Cup at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos. The two sides will clash in the final of Nigeria’s oldest and most prestigious football competition, which began this season with 73 clubs battling in the preliminary rounds. For Abakaliki FC, their presence in the final has been nothing short of a fairytale.
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2 days ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
1 ABUJA – As Nigerians continue to grapple with the latest hike in petrol pump prices, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has intensified its push towards alternative energy by launching additional Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refueling stations in Abuja, Ibadan, and Abeokuta. Announcing the development on its official X handle, the company stated: “We are expanding clean energy access, one city at a time. We are now live in Abeokuta, Abuja, and Ibadan.
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4 days ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
1 The Anambra State chapter of the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) has commended Senator Victor Umeh for his bold remarks confronting former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), over his role in the Nigerian Civil War and the atrocities committed against the Igbo during the Biafran conflict from 1967 to 1970.
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6 days ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
1 ILORIN – The deepening crisis at the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, has entered a volatile phase as workers continue to resist the reappointment of Comrade Issa Aremu as Director-General, despite direct intervention by the Federal Government. On Thursday, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkiruka Onyejeocha, paid a surprise visit to the institute’s campus in a bid to mediate the standoff.
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2 weeks ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
1 NICHOLAS UWERUNONYEAs the countdown to the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile begins, Flying Eagles Head Coach, Aliyu Zubair, has made a revealing claim, saying that Nigeria’s group-stage opponents have been monitoring his team since their outing at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
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1 month ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
ABEOKUTA – The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Chairman of the Main Organizing Committee (MOC) of the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has said the games are already having a significant positive impact on the local economy of Abeokuta and its surrounding areas. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday, Olopade revealed that the economic benefits of the festival are evident, with a surge in demand for goods and services.
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1 month ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Coach Bola Mogaji, has raised concerns over the logistical challenges posed by the dispersed nature of venues at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
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1 month ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
The 22nd National Sports Festival took a dramatic turn in the para powerlifting event when Team Kwara’s Shakirat Mohammed collapsed while preparing for her competition. The quick intervention of the on-site medical team was crucial, as she was immediately attended to and stabilized. According to the attending doctor, the athlete had suffered a spike in blood pressure. Thankfully, her condition has since improved and she is recovering well.
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1 month ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Tonobok Okowa, has commended the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) inspection team for their professional conduct during a recent facility inspection in preparation for the Africa U-18/U-20 Athletics Championship. The four-man CAA delegation, led by Director General Lamine Faty from Senegal, was in Abeokuta, Ogun State, to assess facilities and accommodations for the championship scheduled to hold from July 16–20, 2025.
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1 month ago | 
independent.ng | Nicholas Uwerunonye
ABUJA – A new luxury estate along Airport Road in Abuja is turning heads with its blend of comfort, security, and sustainability. Since opening in December 2024, Hutu Exclusive by Mshel Homes has become a buzzword among property investors and families alike. Set just before Centenary City, the estate boasts a championship golf course, resort-style amenities, and a mix of green spaces and amusement parks—features increasingly sought after in Nigeria’s capital.
