Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Carmona’s Strike Ends England’s Dream of World Cup Title England will have to wait for another time to end their Women’s World Cup title drought.  Spain inflicted a painful 1-0 defeat on the Lionesses in the final played in Sydney on Sunday to give La Roja the bragging rights to the 2023 edition. The Lionesses, looking to become the first England senior side since the men’s team in 1966 to win the World Cup, were outplayed by a Spanish side full of flair and creativity. Spain captain, Olga Carmona, slotted the winner past goalkeeper Mary Earps in the first half,…

New US envoy Kathleen Fitzgibbons arrives in Niger Kathleen Fitzgibbons Kathleen Fitzgibbons, the new U.S. Ambassador to Niger, has arrived in the capital, Niamey, but will not formally present her credentials due to the “current political crisis,” the U.S. State Department announced on Saturday. Fitzgibbons’ arrival in Niger “does not reflect a change in our policy position but responds to the need for senior leadership of our mission at a challenging time,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement. The United States has been pressing for a diplomatic resolution of the crisis that erupted on July 26 when…

I can only run if I hear gunshot, says Crazy Legs, physically-challenged ace comedian Physically challenged comedian, Peter Odiaka, professionally known as Crazy Legs, organised the very first physically-challenged music concert in 2018. He has gone on to do other amazing thing since. In this interview with Vanguard, he spoke about his career and how he learned the trade of comedy from ‘the Master’, Ali Baba. Crazy Legs also spoke on the struggles of being a physically-challenged person, the limitations and how he has chosen to rise above the struggles. Vanguardngr.com

I can only run if I hear gunshot, says Crazy Legs, physically-challenged ace comedian Physically challenged comedian, Peter Odiaka, professionally known as Crazy Legs, organised the very first physically-challenged music concert in 2018. He has gone on to do other amazing thing since. In this interview with Vanguard, he spoke about his career and how he learned the trade of comedy from ‘the Master’, Ali Baba. Crazy Legs also spoke on the struggles of being a physically-challenged person, the limitations and how he has chosen to rise above the struggles. Vanguardngr.com

Soludo Awards Certificates Of Recognition To Anambra Monarchs Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has issued certificates of recognition to four traditional rulers in the state. He gave the monarchs their certificates on Saturday in a private ceremony held at the government house in Awka. While issuing the certificates, he acknowledged that many unauthorized persons in various communities were usurping the positions of traditional rulers. He stated that henceforth, people who indulged in such would be sent to jail for six months. A release by the press secretary to the governor, Mr Christian Aburime, listed the traditional rulers who received…

From turmoil to triumph, Spain clinches its first Women’s World Cup title with a win over England Spain has won the Women’s World Cup for the first time with Olga Carmona’s first-half strike giving La Roja a 1-0 victory over England in the final at Stadium Australia Spain’s Olga Carmona celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the final of Wo… SYDNEY — Spain wanted to celebrate its first Women’s World Cup trophy, not dredge up the turmoil that surrounded the team. Olga Carmona scored in the first half and Spain held on for a 1-0 victory over England…

Efe Omorogbe: Expanding the Frontiers for Nigerian Creatives The Niger Delta region, home to the country’s largest export – crude oil, grapples with negative narratives arising from climate change and oil-related issues. Thankfully, a transformative initiative, Naija to the World, is determined to reshape not only this perception, but also Nigeria’s overall international image. The initiative aims to highlight the creative talents from the region, who have achieved remarkable milestones on the global stage in its debut. In an exclusive conversation, Vanessa Obioha engages Efe Omorogbe, one of the driving forces behind the project, discussing the upcoming event set to…

ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Agree On D-Day for Invasion of Niger *UN to Junta: Rule-By-Gun has no place in today’s world The Defence Chiefs of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ended their two-day meeting in Accra, Ghana, yesterday, with an agreement on a “D-day” for a possible military intervention to restore civil rule in Niger Republic if diplomatic efforts fail.This is coming on the heels of the United Nations reaction to Niger’s military junta threat to prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for high treason, saying “rule-by-gun has no place in today’s world.” Soldiers from the Presidential Guard had…

ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Agree On D-Day for Invasion of Niger *UN to Junta: Rule-By-Gun has no place in today’s world The Defence Chiefs of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) ended their two-day meeting in Accra, Ghana, yesterday, with an agreement on a “D-day” for a possible military intervention to restore civil rule in Niger Republic if diplomatic efforts fail.This is coming on the heels of the United Nations reaction to Niger’s military junta threat to prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for high treason, saying “rule-by-gun has no place in today’s world.” Soldiers from the Presidential Guard…

Mark, Saraki, Anyim, Umahi, Kalu, Others Attend Ekweremadu’s Son’s Wedding *Peter Obi’s presence at Barau’s daughter’s wedding excites Akpabio Chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gathered in Abuja yesterday to honour a former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife Beatrice, as their son Lloyd got wedded to his heartrob, Tiffany. This is a Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, described the presence of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, at the wedding Fatiha of Amir, the son of Deputy President of the Senate, Barau…