Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

WAFCON victory: See how we overpowered Morocco – Super Falcons With two goals down on enemy soil, against a loud and expectant Moroccan crowd, the Super Falcons proved yet again why they are queens of African football. Justine Madugu, the head coach, who was calm and often underrated, turned out to be the master tactician who saw beyond the noise. And when it mattered most, he delivered. Madugu had come under fire before the final, but he stayed composed. “Calm down,” he kept saying, a mantra that would later echo in celebration as Nigeria stunned Morocco 3-2 to lift their…

Union Bank Rewards Customers with ₦5 Million Each in Save and Win Palli Promo Season 4 Grand Finale Union Bank of Nigeria has proudly concluded the fourth edition of its acclaimed Save and Win Palli Promo, awarding three fortunate customers a life-changing ₦5 million each at the grand finale. Since its inception, this transformative campaign has disbursed over ₦330 million in cash and gift prizes, touching the lives of more than 5,000 customers nationwide and elevating their financial prospects. The grand prize winners, representing diverse regions across the country, emerged through transparent electronic draws supervised by regulatory authorities. The celebrated…

South Africa to host Super Eagles September 9 for W’Cup Qualifiers File Copy: Super Eagles South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will play host to three-time African champions Nigeria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on September 9, 2025. Statement by Nigeria Football Federation Head of Communications, Ademola Olajire, on Sunday, noted that the highly-anticipated game will commence at 4 p.m. GMT (which is 5 p.m. Nigeria time and 6 p.m. in South Africa). Formerly known as the Vodacom Park and later as Free State Stadium, the Toyota Stadium in South Africa’s judicial capital,…

LG Election: Sanwo-Olu swears in LG chairmen, vc Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Photo: State House The just elected chairmen and vice chairmen of the 20 local government areas and 37 local development areas of Lagos State have been sworn in. The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, swore in the officials at Lagos House, Ikeja, on Sunday. The council chairmen and councillors emerged following the July 12, 2025, elections held in the state. Speaking at the event, the state Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Bolaji Robert, congratulated the council chairmen on their emergence. “Your victories at…

UNN Confers Doctor of Public Administration Degree on NDDC Boss Ogbuku The Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Prof. Oguejiofo Ujam (middle) confering the Degree of Doctor of Public Administration, DPA (Honoris Causa) on the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, during the 54th Convocation ceremony of the university in Nsukka, Enugu State. First left is the Pro Chancellor of the university, Engr. Kayode Olubunmi Ojo. The Governing Council and the Senate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, has conferred the Degree of Doctor of Public Administration, DPA (Honoris Causa) on the Managing Director of the…

Shettima embarks on journey to Ethiopia for UN Food Summit Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent Nigeria at the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit…Photo Credit: X | Kashim Shettima  Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday left Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent Nigeria at the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit scheduled to hold from July 27 to 29. While announcing his trip in a post on his official X handle, Shettima said he would be joining other global leaders for high-level discussions on transforming food systems and strengthening international…

Court justifies NYSC’s use of skirts for female corps members FILE: Corps members The Federal High Court in Abuja has declared the National Youth Service Corps’ disapproval of female corps members from wearing skirts in accordance to their religious beliefs as unconstitutional and a breach of the fundamental right to freedom of religion. With the judgement delivered on June 13, 2025, a certified true copy of which was sighted on Sunday, Justice Hauwa Yilwa held that the NYSC’s enforcement of trousers as the only acceptable uniform for female participants violated the constitutionally guaranteed rights to freedom of religion and human…

Tinubu to meet Super Falcons on Monday President Bola Tinubu will be meeting with the players and officials of the victorious Super Falcons in Abuja on Monday. The Super Falcons came from behind to have a dramatic 3-2 victory over host, Morocco, in a thrilling Women’s Africa Cup of Nations clash on Saturday night. The Nigerians didn’t just win their 10th WAFCON title, they swept the major awards too. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade was voted Player of the Tournament, just as Chiamaka Nnadozie won the Goalkeeper of the Tournament award. Coach Justine Magudu emerged as Coach of the Tournament. Director General…

Nwoko Lauds Super Falcons’ Victory, Says ‘Mission X’ Expressed Nigerian Resilience Nigeria’s national women’s football team, the Super Falcons ‘Mission X’ – Senator Ned Nwoko has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, for their commanding performance in their recent international campaign, dubbed “Mission X,” describing it as a powerful expression of Nigerian resilience and brilliance on the global stage. While sharing his message earlier today, the Delta North Senator commended the Falcons for their display of grit, grace, and the indomitable Nigerian spirit, saying they represented the country with pride and excellence. “Congratulations, our gallant Super…

WAFCON best player, goalkeeper awards go to Ajibade, Nnadozie L-R: Rasheedat Ajibade, Ghizlane Chebbak and Chiamaka Nnadozie with awards. Photo: Soar Super Eagles/XChiamaka Nnadozie WAFCON best player, goalkeeper awards go to Ajibade, Nnadozie Super Falcons’ captain Rasheedat Ajibade and the team’s goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie added to the team’s celebration as they win 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title with individual awards Ajibade contributed one goal and two assists in the tournament, but her overall performance in matches was what ultimately pushed Nigeria over the line. She was instrumental in dismantling Tunisia in the opening match and was named in…