Nigeria Celebrates Adeduntan’s Appointment as Head Coach of College Women’s Basketball Team

By: Michael Mike

The federal government has celebrated the historic appointment of Ganiyat Adeduntan as the Head Coach of the George Washington Revolutionaries Women’s Basketball team.

Chairman /CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement on Monday by the Director of Media, Public Relations & Protocols of the Commission, Abdur-Rahman Balogun said Nigeria is proud of her achievement.

The statement read: “This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone, not only for Coach Adeduntan but for Nigeria and the African diaspora as a whole.”

Dabiri-Erewa, lauded Coach Adeduntan’s inspiring journey, highlighting her impressive coaching record and her unwavering dedication to excellence.

She said: “We are immensely proud of Coach Ganiyat Adeduntan for this groundbreaking accomplishment. Her leadership, resilience, and passion for basketball have set a new standard for Nigerian excellence on the global stage. She embodies the spirit of hard work and determination, and her success is an inspiration to young Nigerian women aspiring to break barriers in sports and beyond.

“We at NiDCOM celebrate her and look forward to even greater achievements under her leadership at George Washington University.”

The statement read: “Coach Adeduntan’s appointment follows a stellar tenure at Colgate University, where she transformed the programme, leading them to back-to-back 20-win seasons and a WNIT appearance in 2023-24 and 2024-25. Her return to George Washington University, where she previously served as an assistant coach, signifies a homecoming to a programme she helped build.

“Her journey from Ibadan, Nigeria, to the pinnacle of American college basketball serves as a testament to the talent and resilience of Nigerians in the diaspora.

“NiDCOM remains committed to celebrating and supporting outstanding Nigerians like Coach Adeduntan, who also has a PhD in Nursing and continue to shine on the global stage.”

Ganiyat is the daughter of Osi Basorun of Ibadan land, Prince (Dr) Azeez Adeduntan, a renowned Harvard trained International Cardiovascular Surgeon and one time former Commissioner of Health in Oyo state and a governorship candidate.

Nigeria Celebrates Adeduntan’s Appointment as Head Coach of College Women’s Basketball Team

Troops destroy 19 illegal refineries, seize 138,000 litres of stolen products

By: Michael Mike

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have destroyed 19 artisanal refineries and recovered over 138,000 litres of stolen products during operations conducted from March 17 to 23, 2025.

According to Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations Lieut. Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma 12 suspected oil thieves were also arrested during the joint operations carried out across the Joint Operations Area (JOA) in collaboration with other security agencies.
In Rivers State, troops intercepted a tanker carrying 60,000 litres of stolen crude along Apajo-Iwoji-Iwofe Road in Obio Akpor LGA. The driver fled, abandoning the truck, which was later found to contain multiple plate numbers. Further clearance operations at the fringes of the Imo River led to the deactivation of several illegal refineries and the recovery of 64 drum pots, 15 drum receivers, and over 4,500 litres of stolen products.

At Kumufari Creek in Degema LGA, troops discovered an abandoned oven and 40 sacks containing approximately 1,200 litres of stolen crude. In Bonny Island LGA, troops raided an illegal refining site where suspected oil thieves fled, leaving behind equipment including a 6 KVA generator, welding machine, drilling tools, and other materials.
In Ahoada West and Yenagoa LGAs of Rivers and Bayelsa States, troops raided seven illegal bunkering camps, recovering over 25,000 litres of stolen crude, 850 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gasoline Oil, two wheelbarrows, a wooden boat, and 1,550 litres of stolen crude in cellophane bags. Similar seizures were made at Obiafu in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA.

In Delta State, an illegal bunkering truck with an inbuilt iron tank was intercepted near the NNPC/Chevron/Seplat pipeline at Masogar in Ethiope West LGA. The truck, loaded with over 20,000 litres of stolen crude, was positioned for loading.
In Akwa Ibom State, along the Iko-Okorete Communities road in Eastern Obolo LGA, a Toyota Avalon with registration number Lagos LSR 796 FD was intercepted with 1,620 litres of stolen products in 54 cellophane bags. Two occupants were arrested and handed over to the appropriate authorities.
Major General Emmanuel Eric Emekah, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 6 Division, commended the troops and urged them to intensify anti-crude oil theft operations to disrupt criminal activities. He also called on residents to provide credible information to security agencies.

Troops destroy 19 illegal refineries, seize 138,000 litres of stolen products

Chaos at Delta Police Duty Post: Two Policemen Engage in Brutal Scuffle

By Zagazola Makama

What started as a minor disagreement between two policemen on special duty at Fenod Company in Samagidi A Community, Delta State, turned into a full-blown physical brawl, leaving one officer severely injured.

Eyewitnesses described the shocking scene as a no-holds-barred fight between Inspector Kingsley Hassan and Inspector William John, both of the 18 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Owerri.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the two officers had a heated exchange over an undisclosed issue, but before anyone could intervene, fists were flying.

“At first, we thought they were just joking,” said a company staff member who witnessed the altercation. “But then, it got serious. One of them grabbed the other by the collar, and within seconds, they were wrestling like street fighters.”

The situation escalated dramatically when Inspector William John allegedly landed a brutal knee strike to Inspector Hassan’s groin, sending him crashing to the ground in agony. Onlookers were stunned as Hassan clutched his scrotum, writhing in pain, while John stood over him, breathing heavily.

Other officers at the scene quickly intervened, pulling John away before further damage could be done. Inspector Hassan was immediately rushed to an undisclosed hospital in Warri for urgent medical attention.

Meanwhile, Inspector John was arrested on the spot and taken into custody, as senior officers scrambled to contain the embarrassing situation.

A Police sources said that the Delta State Police Command has since launched an investigation to uncover the cause of the fight and determine the appropriate disciplinary action.

Chaos at Delta Police Duty Post: Two Policemen Engage in Brutal Scuffle