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2021 Volleyball League: Nigeria Customs bullies NSCDC on Day 5

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5 years ago

July 12, 2021

Nigeria Customs Service bullied Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC) 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-19) in the men’s match at the ongoing 2021 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League in Ilorin on Sunday.

NSCDC who were unbeaten before the game came with much promise but motivated Nigeria Customs Service defeated them with class.

The coach of Nigeria Customs Service, Jonah Adamu dedicated the win over NSCDC to the Controller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) for motivating the team.

Adamu said Customs had no option other than to beat NSCDC because they lost to Kano Pillars on day 2.

He said, “The team is dedicating this win to the Controller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) because during our free day, we were motivated by him. He told us that the pride of the service was at stake and we had no choice but to beat NSCDC.

“If you recall, we lost to Kano Pillars few days ago and it will be disastrous if we had lost to NSCDC. NSCDC gave a good account of themselves but the experienced players in our side won the game for us”.

The former National Team player said Customs will not be distracted by the win over NSCDC adding that every other game is equally important.

Day 5 results:

Men-

Nigeria Correctional Service v Nigeria Police Force 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-22)

Nigeria Customs Service v NSCDC 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-19)

Kano Pillars v Sunshine Spikers 3-1 (22-25, 25-18, 25-23, 36-34)

Women’s results:

Nigeria Customs Service v COAS Spikers 3-1 (22-25, 25-14, 25-11, 25-15)

Benue Queens v Nigeria Police Force 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-22)

NSCDC v Kada Emeralds 3-0 (25-11, 26-24, 25-20)

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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race

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4 hours ago

October 25, 2026

The Gleamer

Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively

The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.

The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.

In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.

In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.

According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.

The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.

The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.

Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.

The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.

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