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Volleyball CNS Spikers, NSCDC maintain unbeaten run on Day 3

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Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Spikers and NSCDC women’s team are currently unbeaten at the ongoing 2023 Nigeria Volleyball Premier League (2nd phase) in Abuja.

CNS Spikers beat Nigeria Immigration Service 3-0 (25-15, 25-15, 25-10) while NSCDC defeated Benue Queens 3-0 (25-11, 25-17, 25-6) at the Moshood Abiola Stadium on Sunday.

2022 National Division 1 Champions, CNS Spikers did not waste time in dispatching one of the longest volleyball clubs in the country, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS).

NIS who are currently rebuilding their team after missing out on veteran players like Dorathy Egbum and a host of others could not withstand the fire powers of CNS Spikers. CNS Spikers won the first and second set by 25 to 15 points before nailing NIS by 25 to 10 points in the third set.

NSCDC humbled Benue Queens in the first set by 25 to 11 points. The Makurdi-based team came out better in the second set but lost 17 to 25 points. Coach Samuel Ajayi with some vital changes in the third set, gave NSCDC a big win with 25 to 6 points.

In the last women’s match, Kada Emeralds won Anambra Queens in a four set thriller (25-22, 13-25, 24-26, 25-15) which thrilled the spectators.

Men-

Kano Pillars v Nigeria Immigration Service 3-0 (25-15, 25-13, 25-19)

Kada Kings v Offa VC 2-3 (30-28, 14-25, 25-23, 23-25, 13-15)

Sunshine Spikers v COAS Spikers 3-1(21-25, 25-21, 25-20, 25-18)

Women-

NSCDC v Benue Queens 3-0 (25-11, 25-17, 25-6)

COAS Spikers v LifeCamp 3-2 (26-24, 18-25, 25-21, 20-25, 15-10)

CNS Spikers v Nigeria Immigration Service 3-0 (25-15, 25-15, 25-10)

Anambra v Kada 1-3 (22-25, 25-13, 24-26, 15-25)

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NEDC Disowns Circulating MSc Education Support Fund Application

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Joel Ajayi


The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has warned the public against a fake and unauthorised message circulating on social media about an alleged Education Support Fund for Master’s degree (MSc) students.


The Commission, in a disclaimer signed by its management on Friday, described the purported programme, including its stated requirements and the alleged submission point at the NEDC office in Polo, Maiduguri, as false and unauthorised.


According to the Commission, it is not currently receiving applications for any MSc Education Support Fund as contained in the circulating message.


NEDC therefore urged prospective applicants and other members of the public to disregard the information and avoid submitting personal documents to individuals or locations claiming to be acting on behalf of the Commission.

It specifically cautioned the public against releasing sensitive documents such as National Identification Number (NIN) slips, admission letters, identity cards and indigene certificates in connection with the purported programme.

The Commission further warned the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes and the unauthorised use of NEDC’s name and identity to deceive unsuspecting applicants.

It advised members of the public seeking information on its programmes, interventions and opportunities to rely only on official NEDC communication channels and verified announcements issued by the Commission

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