Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Asisat Oshoala signs for Al Hilal Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, has joined Saudi Women’s Premier League side, Al Hilal. The 30-year-old, who is a six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year, completed her move from Bay FC after passing her medical in Riyadh. Oshoala will now link up with fellow Nigerians, Ashleigh Plumptre and Francisca Ordega, in the booming Saudi women’s league. From her early days at Robo Queens and Rivers Angels, to stints at Liverpool, Arsenal, Dalian Quanjian, Barcelona, Bay FC — and now Al Hilal — Oshoala has remained Africa’s biggest female football export.

MESI Programme: Lagos Women in business receive tools, grants as boost from Sanwo-Olu Mrs Sanwo-Olu and others at the event Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday has reassured of his administration’s commitment to women empowerment and poverty alleviation as he flagged off another phase of the Micro Enterprise Support Initiative (MESI) at the Blue Roof, LTV Complex, Agidingbi, Ikeja. Addressing beneficiaries, the Governor described MESI as more than a government programme, but rather a strategic commitment to lifting women and safeguarding their rights. He explained that the initiative was created to strengthen women-owned businesses, provide capital and resources, and…

WAEC assures of full switch to CBT for WASSCE 2026 The West African Examinations Council has reaffirmed its plan to migrate the West African Senior School Certificate Examination to a fully computer-based testing format by 2026. Head of WAEC’s National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, gave the assurance on Tuesday during a sensitisation meeting with members of the National Assembly Committee on Education in Abuja. He said the transition, which began with private candidates in 2024, has already made “significant progress” and will be scaled up nationwide ahead of next year’s deadline. “We have conducted five exams already, one for private…

Lagos reveals ‘101 days’ to boost culture, tourism L-R: The Chief Executive Officer of Pulse Africa, Ms Katharine Link; the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon Idris Aregbe; and the founder of Lost in Lagos/Awari, Ms Tannaz Bahnam, after a strategic meeting on boosting Lagos tourism standard. Photo: Lagos state government The Lagos State Government has reassured of its commitment to positioning the state as Africa’s premier tourism destination through its new flagship initiative, “101 Days in Lagos.” The Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, disclosed this…

Dangote Cement Extends Scholarship Scheme To Some Oworo Students In Higher Institutions Dangote Cement Plc has expanded its scholarship programme beyond her immediate communities’ to cover other communities in Oworoland, Lokoja LGA, Kogi State. Speaking at the scholarship award ceremony in Obajana on Monday, the Plant Director, Azad Nawabuddin, explained that although the Oworo communities do not fall directly within the company’s catchment areas, Dangote Cement had chosen to extend its generosity by extending her CSR activities, most especially scholarship scheme to Oworo students using the wider reach and credibility of Oworo Development Association (ODA) The Plant Director noted that…

Gov. Adeleke Shows Act of Kindness During State Tour, Makes Puff-Puff Seller Chef at Govt House Governor Ademola Adeleke Gov. Adeleke Shows Act of Kindness During State Tour, Makes Puff-Puff Seller Chef at Govt House Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke did transform the life of a local puff-puff seller in Osogbo by appointing her as a chef at the Government House after buying her entire stock and gifting her ₦50,000 in cash. The surprise gesture, which has since gone viral on social media, happened during the Governor’s recent travels within the state. According to a video circulating online, Adeleke’s…

Dangote fuel exports skyrocket as foreign refineries shutdown for repair FILE: Dangote Refinery … turning to alternative source for fuel. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has lately exported more fuel to foreign nations as Saudi Aramco and others in the Middle East Gulf close refineries for maintenance. A senior officer at the Dangote refinery told our correspondent on Monday that the $20bn Lekki-based plant exported large volumes of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), aviation fuel, and diesel to other countries in August. The official, who spoke in confidence as he was not authorised to speak with the press, said, “We export PMS,…

FG’ll restore Abuja-Kaduna train tracks in 10 days Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali The Minister of Transport, Sa’idu Alkali, has confirmed that all things being equal, the suspended Abuja-Kaduna train line would be restored in the next 10 days. The minister, who gave the assurance during an on-the-spot inspection of the ongoing clearing of the accident scene yesterday after the derailment of the train on August 26, said work was progressing well. He said: “As you can see during my tour, what is affected by the accident is about 150 meters. So, it’s not too long. We will be…

President Tinubu congratulates Shettima at 59, praises his courage Vice President Kashim Shettima President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday described Vice President Kashim Shettima as a loyal deputy, dependable partner and an embodiment of service-driven leadership. In a personal tribute to celebrate the vice president on his 56th birthday, President Tinubu lauded Shettima’s courage, tenacity and commitment to Nigeria’s progress. He noted that his choice of Shettima as vice president has proven to be one of his most rewarding decisions. The president’s tribute reads: “Today presents another unique opportunity to celebrate you, my brother, co-traveller and vice president, as you mark…

Simi will be performing in October Lagos concert Singer Simi has made public plans to perform live at Hard Rock Cafe, Lagos, on October 1, 2025. In an Instagram post, the singer revealed that the concert idea came on a whim, driven by her desire to connect more closely with her fans, the “SimiArmy.” Joking about sponsorship, Simi said she and her husband, Adekunle Gold, would serve as the event’s sponsors since her team had little time to secure external partners. Tickets are fixed at N10,000 with no VIP options, as Simi explained the pricing was to regulate access due…