Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

WAFCON: Super Falcons semi-final rival will be South Africa WAFCON: Super Falcons semi-final rival will be South Africa South Africa have sealed their place in the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and will now face arch-rivals Super Falcons of Nigeria in a highly anticipated clash at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco. The Banyana Banyana edged past Senegal in a tense quarter-final encounter on Saturday, triumphing 4-1 on penalties after both regulation and extra time ended goalless. Nigeria, on their part, booked their semi-final ticket with an emphatic 5-0 demolition of Zambia’s Copper Queens…

Igbinedion Wins APC Ovia Bye-election’s Ticket, Heads for House of Representative Hon Omosede Igbinedion Igbinedion Wins APC Ovia Bye-election’s Ticket, Heads for House of Representative The coast is now very clear for the former Ovia Federal Constituency House of Representatives member, Hon Omosede Igbinedion, to return to the House of Representatives as she emerged winner of the primary election and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the constituency ahead of the August 16 INEC-scheduled bye-election. The chairman of the primary in the federal constituency, Barr Lucky Ajokperiniovo, who announced the final results of the primary conducted in…

I abstain from my Nollywood colleagues after marriage – Opeyemi Aiyeola Opeyemi Aiyeola I abstain from my Nollywood colleagues after marriage – Opeyemi Aiyeola Veteran actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has opened up on the reason for going off the radar, blocking her Nollywood colleagues after tying the knot. While in an interview on Oyinmomo TV, the actress said she intentionally cut ties with everyone in the movie industry for more than 10 years after relocating to the United States with her husband, Olayiwola Abdulwakilu. According to her, this was to protect her marriage from the industry drama and avoid becoming another…

FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N1.818trn for June 2025 Wale Edun  The Federal Government, states and the Local Government Councils (LGs) have shared N1.818 trillion as June 2025 revenue from federation account(FAAC). This is according to a communiqué from FAAC made available by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF). The revenue was shared at the July 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja on Friday night. According to the communiqué, the N1.818 trillion total revenue comprised statutory revenue of N1.018 trillion, Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of…

Moji Afolayan shares mystery behind Ade Love’s death Moji Afolayan Moji Afolayan shares mystery behind Ade Love’s death Nollywood actress, Moji Afolayan, has shared the shocking mystery on the death of her legendary father, Adeyemi Afolayan, popularly known as Ade Love, as the family marks 29 years since his passing. In an interview, Moji recounted how the late actor and filmmaker suddenly fell ill during a family trip to their hometown in Kwara State during the 1996 Christmas season, despite showing no signs of sickness beforehand. “My father wasn’t sick before we left Lagos,” she said. “We had gone to…

Oluchi Ndubueze, South African, wins gold in CAA, in Ogun Oluchi Ndubueze (NANphoto) Oluchi Ndubueze, South African, wins gold in CAA, in Ogun A South African athlete with Nigerian parents, Oluchi Ndubueze has expressed her excitement for winning her first gold medal at an international meet at the ongoing Confederation of African Athletes (CAA) U18/U20 Championships in Abeokuta, Ogun State. She revealed that the competition is her first international outing. The partly Nigerian Ndubueze who came tops in the U-18 women’s long jump event with a leap of 5.79metres said she felt honoured to win a gold medal in her…

Aso Rock solar power: FG commences N10b project Aso Rock solar power: FG commences N10b project The Federal Government has begun the construction of a N10 billion solar mini-grid project to power the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, a move that shows both a shift towards renewable energy and a deepening lack of confidence in Nigeria’s ailing national electricity grid. The Guardian can confirm that large sections of the Villa, including the entire parking lot of the Banquet Hall, the visitors’ parking lot, and the area around the lake have been converted into sites for mounting solar panels, in a clear…

Turkish Airlines awarded Expatriate Airline Of The Year at TEBA 2025 Turkish Airlines awarded Expatriate Airline Of The Year at TEBA 2025 Turkish Airlines has been named Expatriate Airline of the Year at the 2025 edition of The Expatriate Business Awards (TEBA), in Lagos. This prestigious recognition celebrates the airline’s exceptional contribution to Nigeria’s business, travel, and economic ecosystem. The TEBA Awards honour outstanding foreign individuals and companies whose presence and operations continue to support Nigeria’s growth and global integration. In a highly competitive category, Turkish Airlines triumphed over other globally renowned carriers, including Air France, Delta Air Lines, Qatar…

Stamping, spraying naira note is a crime, not culture – EFCC Olukoyede EFCC-Olanipekun-Olukoyede Stamping, spraying naira note is a crime, not culture – EFCC Olukoyede The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has issued a stern warning to Nigerians over the abuse of the naira, declaring that “spraying and stamping on naira notes is not culture, but a punishable offence.” He stated this on Friday in Lagos during a stakeholders’ sensitisation programme held at the Colonades Hotel, Ikoyi. Olukoyede described the naira as “a symbol of our sovereignty”, expressing deep concern over persistent…

NIMC reduces extortion 40%, registers 122m for NIN File copy of NIMC portal NIMC reduces extortion 40%, registers 122m for NIN The National Identity Management Commission says it has reduced incidents of extortion and unofficial charges in the identity enrolment process by over 40 per cent. This milestone comes as the number of Nigerians registered for the National Identification Number has risen to 122 million, marking a 49 per cent increase since January 2022, when enrolment stood at 72.7 million. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NIMC, Abisoye Coker-Odusote disclosed this on Friday during the closing session of a…