Uncategorized
Volleyball CNS Spikers, NSCDC maintain unbeaten run on Day 3

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)
Uncategorized
DG NYSC Urges Corps Members On Peaceful Co-Existence
….As Abia Swears-in 1,698 PCMs
Joel Ajayi
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has advised Corps Members to live in peace with one another, make new friends and use the opportunities of the service year to foster national unity and integration.
He gave the advise in his address to the 2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream Two Corps Members during his visit to Abia State Orientation Camp in Umuna, Bende Local Government Area of the State.
General Ahmed said the Scheme was established to foster national unity and integration, hence the need for all serving and prospective Corps Members to key into the NYSC project for national development.
Speaking further, the Director General warned the Corps Members against night travelling and also travelling without obtaining permission from the Scheme.
He warned that unauthorized travelling attracts sanctions in line with NYSC byelaws.
The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti in his address at the Swearing-in Ceremony urged the Corps Members to utilize the abundant opportunities around them to develop themselves and also use them to contribute their quota to the socio-economic development of the State.
The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Sir Nwobilor Ananaba promised his continuous support for the NYSC in Abia State.
He advised the Corps Members to abide by the tenets of their Oath of Allegiance and conduct themselves as good ambassadors of their families, institutions and NYSC during and after their service year.
In her address, the NYSC Abia State Coordinator, Mrs Dick-Iruenabere Ufoma urged the Corps Members to participate fully in all Orientation Camp activities, as they would serve as veritable tools in the dissemination of information and aid the implementation of the laudable policies of the State Government.
“The NYSC Management will give you the necessary support to make the desired impact. The Scheme also aims at inculcating discipline in our youths and instilling in them the spirit of patriotism and loyal service to the nation.
You must obey all camp officials and no form of insubordination, truancy, including drug abuse and secret cult activities will be tolerated in camp and throughout the service year”, she said.
During the ceremony, the Abia State Chief Judge, Justice Lilian Abai represented by Justice Anya Benson administered the Oath of Allegiance on the 1,698 Prospective Corps Members made up of 891 males and 807 females.
General Ahmed, who was among the dignitaries that witnessed the Swearing-in Ceremony was accompanied by the Director, Special Duties, Alhaji Musa Abubakar and Director Press and Public Relations, Mr Eddy Megwa.
-
Featured4 years ago
Lampard Names New Chelsea Manager
-
Featured4 years ago
FG To Extends Lockdown In FCT, Lagos Ogun states For 7days
-
Featured4 years ago
NYSC Dismisses Report Of DG’s Plan To Islamize Benue Orientation Camp
-
Featured4 years ago
Children Custody: Court Adjourns Mike Ezuruonye, Wife’s Case To April 7
-
Featured2 years ago
Transfer Saga: How Mikel Obi Refused to compensate me After I Linked Him Worth $4m Deal In Kuwait SC – Okafor
-
Sports1 year ago
TINUBU LAMBAST DELE MOMODU
-
News4 months ago
Jubilation In Kaduna As Tribunal Upholds Ekene Adam Winner Of Reps Election
-
Featured4 years ago
Board urges FG to establish one-stop rehabilitation centres in 6 geopolitical zones