Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Falconets head coach Moses Aduku “They played very well, and if I am to rate them, I’ll give them 95 out of 100,” Etim rated her team, the Falconets. Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has said that his team is ready for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after Nigeria drew 1-1 with South Korea in their final warm-up friendly in Poland on Tuesday. He said there were no injury concerns in his squad as the Falconets completed their final preparations ahead of their opening Group F clash against Spain next Monday. “So far, so good. We are done…

For a Nigerian student, a scholarship can mean more than money. It can mean staying in school when a family is struggling to pay fees. It can mean being able to concentrate on lectures instead of worrying about how the next semester will be funded. For some families, it can be the difference between a young person completing a degree and having to put education on hold. What started as a long-term commitment to students across 20 tertiary institutions is now taking another step forward. With the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Miva Open University, the…

Crude oil and condensate production stood at 1.68 million barrels per day. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) remitted a cumulative N7.913 trillion to the federation between January and July 2026, as the national oil company recorded revenue of N3.087 trillion in July, its latest monthly report released yesterday has shown. The NNPC’s Monthly Report Summary for July 2026 also indicated that the company posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of N279 billion during the month, while its OB3 facility has reached 100 per cent completion. During the period, the report showed that crude oil and condensate production stood…

The newly inaugurated President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN…Photo Credit: Facebook/ Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya * Badejo-Okusanya polled 12,317 votes, representing 47.18 per cent of the total votes cast, while Akangbe scored 7,934 votes and Akinboro received 5,855 votes. The newly inaugurated President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has formally assumed office, beginning her tenure with a tour of the association’s national secretariat and an interactive meeting with staff. Badejo-Okusanya, who became the 33rd president of the NBA, shared details of her first day in office in a Tuesday statement reflecting on the transition from her…

File photo: The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele. * Appreciation of the naira contributed to an increase in the size of the economy when measured in US dollar terms. The Federal Government has said Nigeria’s economy is gaining momentum towards achieving a $1tn Gross Domestic Product by 2030, following the 4.43 per cent growth recorded in the second quarter of 2026. The Federal Ministry of Finance stated this in a statement issued on Tuesday, following the release of the latest Gross Domestic Product report by the National Bureau of Statistics, which showed that real…

Nigerian delegation from NFF and NSC meets FIFA president Infantino. CREDIT: NFF The Nigeria Football Federation has debunked reports that world football governing body, FIFA, demanded clarification over alleged government interference in the affairs of the federation. The NFF, in a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday, described a purported letter circulating in sections of the media as fake. The body added that FIFA had already accepted the resignations of the former principal officers and members of the NFF executive committee. The federation said, “The NFF has debunked news of a ‘letter’ circulating in sections of the media…

Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake (middle), with the Managing Director/CEO of the South-South Development Commission, Ms. Usoro Akpabio (left), and the Director of Commercial and Environmental Development, Joseph Ugheoke, during a courtesy visit to the Ministry in Abuja on August 31, 2026, to discuss strategic collaboration on unlocking the South-South’s mineral wealth, sustainable mining, investment and environmental innovation. CREDIT: MMSD The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind the South-South Development Commission’s plan to exploit the region’s solid mineral deposits, as the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, said the mineral wealth of the oil-producing region could…

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has congratulated former Governor of the state and Senator representing Zamfara West, Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar, on his appointment as Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. Governor Lawal described Yari’s appointment as a good omen for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a strategic decision capable of strengthening President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027. In a statement, Lawal expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for entrusting the responsibility to one of Zamfara’s prominent political leaders, describing the appointment as a moment of pride for the people of the state. According to…

* Governor Lawal overwhelmingly transforms Zamfara to an enviable State. There is an Igbo African proverb that says, “A tree cannot make a forest.” At its core, the saying encourages people to work together as a team in pursuit of a shared communal goal. Yet this timeless wisdom does not write off the fact that extraordinary individuals, with conviction and drive, can become the spark that makes a great difference. Throughout history, remarkable leaders like Governor Dauda Lawal, with vision, courage, and determination, have emerged and inspired others to make a fundamental difference. So, while a single tree may literally…

The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal P.hd has expressed profound grief over the death of the Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi, His Royal Highness Alhaji Bello Sulaiman, who passed away on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre in Gusau. The revered traditional ruler’s transition marks the end of an era for the Zurmi Emirate, where he reigned with dignity and dedication for many years, and his death has sent shockwaves across the state, with many describing it as a monumental loss to the traditional institution and the people of Zamfara. Governor Lawal described the late monarch’s passing as a…