Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Incredible performance at Rabat as Falcons recover, win 10th WAFCON Title Incredible performance at Rabat as Falcons recover, win 10th WAFCON Title Super Falcons of Nigeria broke through every odd on Saturday, 26 July, 2025, in Rabat defeating Morocco to win their 10th Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title The Nigerian girls have to do it the hard way having to come from two goals down in the first half to turn the game around in the second half scoring three goals. Nigeria went behind in the 16th minute as Morocco skipper, Chebak curled an unstoppable shot past Chiamaka…

Verve Goodlife Promo returns, promises exciting cashbacks Verve Virtual Card Verve Goodlife Promo returns, promises exciting cashbacks Verve, Africa’s payment card and digital token brand, has officially launched the sixth edition of its Verve GoodLife Promo. The promo, according to the company, is a nationwide campaign designed to reward loyal cardholders across Nigeria with exclusive discounts, cashback, and premium lifestyle experiences. At a briefing in Lagos, Verve unveiled the campaign alongside its strategic vision for the financial year, emphasising innovation, financial inclusion, and enriched consumer engagement. Speaking at the official launch of the Verve GoodLife Promo 6.0, Divisional Head, Interswitch…

Nollywood star Odunlade Adekola loses father Odunlade Adekola and his late dad Nollywood star Odunlade Adekola loses father Nollywood actor Odunlade Adekola has announced the passing of his father, Pastor N.A. Adekola. The popular actor made the death of his father known by posting the latter’s photo on Instagram with the caption, “Rest on my daddy.” Although the The cause of death has not been disclosed, the announcement has already sparked an outpouring of condolences from fans, colleagues, and followers. Many have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late pastor, describing him as a devoted servant of…

FG disregards the rumoured 12-year-old as minimum age for JSS1 admission Tunji Alausa FG disregards the rumoured 12-year-old as minimum age for JSS1 admission The Federal Government has described as misleading and inaccurate reports in some sections of the media that it has set a new minimum age of 12 years for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1). Specifically, it emphasised that the minimum age for admission into JSS 1 remains 10 years. A statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, clarified that the report did not emanate from any official source,…

LASEPA, UNIDO, Japan govt unite to train food vendors, waste workers in Ikorodu to fight epidemic LASEPA, UNIDO, Japan govt unite to train food vendors, waste workers in Ikorodu to fight epidemic In a bid to stop the spread of cholera in Lagos, especially in flood-prone areas like Ikorodu, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has partnered with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Government of Japan to train informal food and water vendors, as well as waste workers on how to protect themselves and their communities. The training, held in Ikorodu, is part of a larger…

Abioye unveils digital platform – Alarino, for Yoruba preservation Ikeoluwa Abioye Abioye unveils digital platform – Alarino, for Yoruba preservation A United States-based Nigerian, Ikeoluwa Abioye has inaugurated a digital platform that preserves Yoruba language, making it easier for people to communicate with the language.The digital platform known as Alarino, provides accurate Yoruba translations with proper diacritics. Ikeoluwa Abioye, who once made headline for earning nine A’s in her WAEC examination at The Guardian, said the tool would be useful for learners, educators, native speakers, especially Al developers looking for cleaner data on a language that is often overlooked in…

Aliko Dangote retires, steps down as Director/Chairman, ushers in Ikazoboh Aliko Dangote retires, steps down as Director/Chairman, ushers in Ikazoboh Foremost entrepreneur and founder of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote has announced his retirement as a Director and the Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective July 25, 2025. He is relinquishing his position as chairman and retiring from the board so as to focus more attention on the Refinery, Petrochemicals, Fertiliser and Government Relations, in order to drive the company’s five-year business trajectory to a superlative height. The board of Dangote Cement Plc has therefore announced the appointment of…

Battle ground set for Nigeria-Morocco in WAFCON final Battle ground set for Nigeria-Morocco in WAFCON final Nigeria will battle hosts Morocco in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Saturday (today), with both sides seeking to make history in different ways. The West Africans are chasing a record-extending 10th continental title – dubbed ‘Mission X’ – whilst the North Africans aim to become the first side from their region to lift the WAFCON trophy. The clash represents a fascinating tactical battle between two unbeaten sides who have taken contrasting paths to the final.…

Golden Eaglets, Falconets get new coaches – NFF Nigeria Football Federation  Golden Eaglets, Falconets get new coaches – NFF The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the appointments of Manu Garba and Moses Aduku as head coaches of the Golden Eaglets and Falconets, respectively. Garba’s return to the U-17 national team marks his third stint in charge of the Golden Eaglets, following his time with the team last year. The highly respected tactician famously guided Nigeria to U-17 World Cup glory in 2013 and the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations trophy two years later, cementing his legacy as one of the…

Morocco’s mentally ready to face Nigeria – Vilda Coach Morocco Female Team, Jorge Vilda, with some of his team members …Photo Credit: CAF online Morocco’s mentally ready to face Nigeria – Vilda Morocco coach Jorge Vilda has said his side are ready to face Nigeria ahead of Saturday’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, showing confidence in his team’s mental strength to prevail over their more physically imposing opponents. The Spaniard, who led Spain to Women’s World Cup success in 2023 before his controversial departure following the Luis Rubiales kissing scandal, believes his Atlas Lionesses have demonstrated the…