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Dayo Awoniyi The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the FCT Police Command on 1st October 2024, acting on credible intelligence, trailed and arrested four notorious kidnappers who have been terrorizing the Federal Capital Territory namely: YAU SANI, a.k.a. Baba (an ex-convict), NUHU, a.k.a. Giwa, KABIRU MOHAMMED, and YUSUF HASSAN, at their criminal hideout in Sauka, Abuja living within the general population. According to a statement released by  SP Josephine Adeh, The FCT Police Command  Public Relations Officer,th e suspects confessed to being responsible for series of kidnappings of unsuspecting residents in FCT and its environs, and  the killing of seven (7) victims in the process. According to her,thes gang have also attacked Dakwa, Dawaki, Aco estate, Dupe Village Zuma rock, Kuchiko village and some villages in Niger and Kaduna. They also led Police operatives to another hideout in Gauraka Forest, Suleja, Niger State, where they dug out four (4) AK-47 rifles, thirteen (13) AK-47 magazines

  Dayo Awoniyi The FCT Football Association wrapped up its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 30, 2024, with a renewed sense of purpose. The association expressed gratitude to the Honourable Minister of the FCT, the FCT Sports Council, and the people of FCT for their unwavering support. The AGM also commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) under Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau's leadership for providing a conducive environment for the association's activities. This acknowledgment highlights the collaborative spirit necessary for football development. Key resolutions emerged from the meeting, including the promotion of teams from the FCT League division 2 to 1 for the 2024 season. Additionally, Area Councils were praised for their grassroots football initiatives and competitions. To ensure sustained growth, the AGM urged the FCT Football Association to secure sponsors and partners. A by-election for the vacant 1st Vice Chairman position was also approved, with the electo

  Community Action Through Sports (CATS) Ladies of Lagos State secured a 2-1 victory over Plateau United Queens to claim the first-ever Girls Play Sports Football Tournament title at the FIFA Goal Project, Abuja, on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Plateau United Queens, who qualified for the national finals as Northern champions, took the lead in the ninth minute through Agnes Otata. However, Southern champions CATS Ladies responded with two quick goals from Ebube Anyanwu in the 50th and 54th minutes, sealing their triumph as the inaugural champions. As champions, CATS Ladies received a cash prize of two million naira, while runners-up Plateau United Queens were awarded one million naira. Other finalists from the Northern and Southern zones were also rewarded with varying cash prizes for their appearances. Honorable Ayo Omidiran, initiator and founder of the Ayomidiran Foundation, expressed her gratitude for the support from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Federal Housing Aut

      The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the Federation’s Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen to continue in his role as Head Coach of the Super Eagles, and lead the team in its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Libya next month.   The 58-year-old, in temporary charge of the squad he had led three times previously, steered the three-time African champions to a 3-0 defeat of Benin Republic and scoreless draw with Rwanda in Matchdays 1 and 2 earlier this month.   Eguavoen and the current technical crew that also includes Fidelis Ilechukwu, Daniel Ogunmodede, Olatunji Baruwa and Tomaz Zorec will also take charge of the Super Eagles B team for the qualifying campaign for next year’s African Nations Championship, otherwise known as CHAN.   With the departure of Mr. Randy Waldrum, the Executive Committee also approved the recommendation of the Technical

    The highly anticipated final of the Northern Conference in the Girls Play Sports Football Tournament will see Plateau United Queens and Moje Queens Feeder Team go head-to-head for the regional title on Friday, September 27. In the semifinals on Thursday, which took place at the Old Parade Ground in Area 10, Abuja, Plateau United Queens secured their spot with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nazareth Queens of Abuja in the early kick off match. Moje Queens Feeder Team followed with an impressive 3-1 triumph over Adonai Taraba Queens to claim their place in the final. Friday's events will begin at 2 PM with the third-place match between Adonai Taraba Queens and Nazareth Queens, also set to take place at the Old Parade Ground. The final will follow at 4 PM, as Plateau United Queens and Moje Queens Feeder Team compete for the Northern crown and the chance to represent the region in the national finals. The winner of the Northern Conference final will go on to face CATS Ladies, the S

  Dayo  Awoniyi Victor Okoye, Editor/Assistant Chief Correspondent with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and Vice Chairman, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) FCT, has been inducted as a Commonwealth Youth Ambassador of Nigeria (CYAN). The event took place in Abuja, where Victor Okoye, a seasoned journalist with a wealth of experience, was awarded and inducted as an ambassador during the CYAN conference. Speaking to Deeonemedianews after the event, Ambassador Victor Okoye said, "I'm elated for this honor, award, and induction, which will pave the way for me to contribute more to humanity and represent millions of people, which has been my dream." He further stated, "The responsibility is huge, but with God and determination, I will deliver, because hard work and dedication have always been my watchwords." Ambassador Victor Okoye is known for speaking truth to power and helping the downtrodden receive succor.