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NCF/PwC Tourney a platform for nurturing future cricket stars in Nigeria

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9 months ago

March 12, 2025

Joel Ajayi

It was an array of talent discovery and unforgettable experiences for players and all stakeholders inside the Moshood Abiola National Stadium as 6th edition of Nigeria Criket Federation/Price Corper Water National championship came to an end in grandstyle.

Though there was a great improvemnet from other zones but the South-South male and female teams showed sheer dominance in the competition, winning all their games and eventually claimed the titles.

It was their sixth consecutive victory in the girls’ event and fourth fifth in the boys’ event at the NCF/PwC tournament where more talent were discovered.

South South Male cricket team showed supremacy over the South West counterpart as South East Came third place

Earlier, in the female category, South South Female cricket team refused to release the trophy to another zone by beating South East cricket team to win the tournament for six consecutive times.

Speaking after the event, the President of NCF Mr Uyi Akpata lauded the sponsor l, the Price hooper Cooper sponsorship for giving mileage to Development of Cricket Federation in the country.

“For the Federation itself,there’s positive and impovemwnt of the tournament You know when you look back in six years down the road and you can see from the quality of play this year, the standard has just been a high.”And I think for a reason or the other, I believe the success of the 19 girls in Malaysia helpall the players that we’ve seen today.

“It shows that all around development this country is working and that’s the primary aim of this tournament. I think all around the country are beginning to see that kind of competitive nature. Everybody coming together. So I’m really super excited.”

In his remarked, the representative of PwC Mr Tolu Adeleke expressed that thetournaments has produced a lot of new talent that will represent Nigeria at any national and international competitions.

According to him, today the final was the climax, and I think it was the final between the south-south and the southwest. I mean, there was a particular boy, a very young boy whenhe was going in, I think it was the last set.

“He went in with a lot of focus and determination to help his team. I mean, at last the team didn’t win, but it wasn’t about winning every time. It was about that participation and showing that enthusiasm.

“And I think it’s been very great overall, and we’re happy. We’re excited that we can discover more talent, and I’m sure that the tournaments has produced a lot of new talent.

“That will hopefully fit into the next set of the under-19 team for boys and girls, and they can’t carry on to the senior team.”

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Reps Security Session: Wale Raji Proposes Service Extension, Special Courts to Tackle Insecurity”

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3 days ago

November 27, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, intensified its search for sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s worsening security challenges as lawmakers continued it’s Special Plenary Session dedicated to reviewing the nation’s security architecture and strengthening its legislative response to growing threats.

Contributing to the debate, Hon. Wale Raji Member Representing Epe federal constituency of Lagos State and the Chairman House committee on livestock development presented far-reaching proposal aimed at strengthening national defense and tackling the escalating wave of insecurity across the country.

Hon. Raji commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the recruitment of additional personnel into the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Army. He, however, stressed that beyond new recruitment, Nigeria must urgently retain the institutional memory and field experience of officers nearing retirement.

Raji proposed an extension of service years for retiring military and police personnel—provided they are medically certified fit—arguing that their expertise is indispensable at a time when national security is under severe strain.

“New recruits will require extensive training and time to gain experience,Meanwhile, we have seasoned hands whose skills and knowledge can still be harnessed. The Public Service Rules allow for this extension, and we can consider an additional two to five years for fit and capable officers.”he noted.

The lawmaker further pushed for the establishment of Special Courts or Tribunals to handle terrorism and banditry-related cases. He recommended that investigations, trials, and convictions be conducted within a six-month window to ensure swift justice and send a strong message to criminal elements.

Hon. Raji also urged the House to accelerate constitutional amendments to make state police a reality and called for stronger integration of local governments into Nigeria’s security structure. Citing successful community-based security models from Lagos, he stressed their effectiveness in tackling local crimes and aiding prosecution.

Responding to Raji’s presentation, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu praised the recommendations as “thought-provoking,” particularly the suggestion to re-engage retired officers whose experience the nation cannot afford to waste.

Kalu said the idea could lead to the creation of a special, highly trained force led by experienced officers who left the service due to promotions or political appointments.“It is a very stimulating suggestion,We will dissect it further and reflect it appropriately in our resolutions.”he said.

The House is expected to develop concrete actions based on these proposals as Nigeria presses forward in the fight against insecurity.

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