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NUJ FCT Honours Customs CG Adeniyi as Media Partnership Patron

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1 month ago

September 28, 2026

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has honoured the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Dr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, with the title of NUJ FCT Development and Media Partnership Patron.

The recognition was conferred on Adeniyi during the grand finale of the 2026 NUJ FCT Football Tournament held at the Area 3 Football Pitch in Abuja.

Adeniyi, who was represented at the ceremony by the Head of Sports of the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, was recognised for his contributions to the development of the NUJ FCT Council and his support for the council’s media partnership initiatives.

The honour coincided with the impressive performance of the Nigeria Customs Service football team, which emerged champions of the tournament after defeating the National Institute for Sports 3-0 in the final.

Customs captain, Mikail Abubakar, opened the scoring before Familola Fatai doubled the team’s advantage in the second half. Femi Omodara completed the victory with the third goal.
Abubakar was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player and finished as the highest goalscorer with five goals.

His Customs teammate, Charles Ahur, was adjudged the Best Goalkeeper following an outstanding performance throughout the competition. He played a crucial role in the semi-final victory over the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), saving two penalty kicks.

The Customs side completed the tournament unbeaten, winning all five matches played.
The tournament’s organising committee, led by Comrade Ndubueze Chidoka, commended all participating teams, sponsors and partners for their contributions to the success of the one-week competition.

Eight teams participated in the tournament: NUJ FCT Council, Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigerian Air Force, NDLEA, Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the FCT Football Coaches Association.

The event provided an opportunity for journalists, government agencies and other stakeholders to strengthen relationships through sports, while promoting teamwork, healthy competition and media partnerships.

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Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race

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17 hours ago

November 10, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.

The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.

Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.

The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.

The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.

“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.

The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.

Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.

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