REBELS TO WITHDRAW FROM KEY DR CONGO TOWN 'AFTER US REQUEST'. (PHOTO)

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 Rebels to withdraw from key DR Congo town 'after US request' The M23 rebel group has said it would withdraw from the eastern DR Congo town of Uvira at the request of the US administration, which had criticised seizure of the town last week as a threat to mediation efforts. The rebels entered Uvira, on the border with Burundi, less than a week after the presidents of Congo and Rwanda met with US President Donald Trump in Washington and affirmed their commitment to a peace deal known as the Washington Accords. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that Rwanda's actions in eastern Congo violated the Washington Accords and vowed to "take action to ensure promises made to the President are kept." A report by a United Nations group of experts in July said Rwanda exercised command and control over the rebels. Rwanda denies supporting M23 and has blamed Congolese and Burundian forces for the renewed fighting. Corneille Nangaa, leader of the Congo River Allia...

KENYA PIPELINE CAPTAIN COMMENDS NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE FOR STELLAR CHAMPIONSHIP HOSTING. (PHOTO).


 Kenya Pipeline Captain commends Nigeria Customs Service for Stellar Championship Hosting


Captain of the Kenya Pipeline volleyball team, Gladys Ekaru, has lauded the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its exemplary organization of the 2025 African Women's Volleyball Club Championship, currently ongoing in Abuja.


Ekaru made the remarks following her team’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Club Omnisports, with set scores of 25-10, 25-5, and 25-15, in their final group stage fixture. The seasoned national team player highlighted the efforts of the tournament hosts, singling out the leadership of Comptroller General Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, for particular praise.


“From the facilities to the support provided to every team, it’s evident that a tremendous amount of planning and effort went into this championship,” Ekaru said. “The Nigeria Customs Service, under Comptroller General Adeniyi, has delivered a world-class event.”


She went on to emphasize the seamless coordination, top-tier infrastructure, and warm hospitality that have made the championship a memorable experience for athletes and officials alike. The 2025 African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship, hosted at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, has drawn elite clubs from across the continent, positioning Nigeria as a capable and welcoming hub for international sporting events.

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