Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

AbdulRasaq gives plots of land, N5m to Kwara United players for victory AbdulRasaq gives plots of land, N5m to Kwara United players for victory The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday hosted Kwara United Football Club and the club’s U-19 team following their victories in the 2025 President Federation Cup and the inaugural National Youth League, respectively. This was disclosed in a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Monday. Kwara United had emerged as the new champions of the President Federation Cup, after beating second-tier side Abakaliki FC 4-3 on penalties. At a reception held…

Saint Lucia recognises Tinubu, confers highest national honour Caption: Governor General of Saint Lucia, Cyril Charles decorates President Bola Tinubu with the title of Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL). Saint Lucia recognises Tinubu, confers highest national honour * Honour symbolises a deepening of historic and cultural connections between the two countries. Saint Lucia has conferred its highest national honour, Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL), on President Bola Tinubu, in recognition of his efforts to strengthen the historical and cultural bonds between Africa and the Caribbean. The formal investiture was performed by the…

FG approves ₦65bn as intervention to basic health services in 2025 Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate FG approves ₦65bn as intervention to basic health services in 2025 The Federal Government has disbursed over ₦65 billion to support the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) in 2025. This decision was made at the 11th Expanded Ministerial Oversight Committee meeting held in Abuja on Monday. From the first quarter of 2025, ₦32.88 billion has been approved to fund BHCPF activities for both the first and second quarters. The money will be split equally, with ₦16.44 billion…

Lagos opens job portal for teaching profession till July 14 Lagos opens job portal for teaching profession till July 14 Lagos State Teaching Service Commission has reactivated its recruitment portal as a bold step toward improving access to employment opportunities. The job portal will be accessible from Tuesday, July 1 to Monday, July 14, 2025. In a statement on Tuesday, the Head of the Public Affairs Unit at TESCOM, Olaoye Olusegun, said the initiative aims to promote equity and fairness in the state’s teaching workforce, aligning with the state’s employment policies and digital transformation agenda. At a press briefing to…

FirstBank Inaugurates Advanced Facial Biometric Technology on FirstMobile for Seamless User Enrollment and Device Activation FirstBank building FirstBank Inaugurates Advanced Facial Biometric Technology on FirstMobile for Seamless User Enrollment and Device Activation FirstBank, the West Africa premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider has launched an advanced facial biometric technology on its mobile banking application- FirstMobile, along with other exciting features that includes: • Facial recognition sign-up and activation • Virtual credit cards for secure online shopping • Instant credit card activation • Flexible salary advances with 3-month repayment options • General improvements, bug fixes, These upgrades all aim…

LAWMA SECURES SENTENCING OF ENVIRONMENTAL OFFENDERS The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), in collaboration with enforcement partners, has secured court convictions for eight individuals arrested for indiscriminate waste dumping along Ejigbo Road, Lagos. The environmental offenders, apprehended on June 28, 2025, following credible intelligence and community reports of persistent illegal dumping activities in the area, were subsequently arraigned before the Special Offences Court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi. Delivering judgement, the court imposed varying sentences on the offenders. Four of the convicts were fined ₦20,000 each, with the alternative of performing community service. Four other individuals facing a three-count charge…

Nigerian Idol Season 10 Sponsored by Bigi Enters Final Stretch with Top 4 Finalists The excitement is reaching a fever pitch as Nigerian Idol Season 10 draws closer to its grand finale, proudly refreshed by Bigi, Nigeria’s leading range of bold and refreshing world-class quality soft drinks. With just two weeks left to crown the next Nigerian idol, last night’s live show delivered powerful moments, emotional performances, and a bittersweet goodbye. Themed “Naijashow and Motown”, the Top 5 contestants delivered two songs each, a dynamic blend of contemporary Nigerian hits and timeless Motown classics. Purp kicked off the night with…

First Nigerian to Travel to Space, Owolabi Salis Owolabi Salis First Nigerian to Travel to Space, Owolabi Salis U.S.-based Nigerian lawyer and politician, Owolabi Salis, has made history as the first Nigerian to journey into space. He was one of six passengers aboard Blue Origin’s NS-33 mission, which successfully launched from West Texas on June 29, 2025. The suborbital flight, part of Blue Origin’s New Shepard program founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, reached a peak altitude of 105.2 kilometres, surpassing the Kármán line, the internationally accepted boundary of space. Salis was joined by fellow civilian astronauts Allie Kuehner, Carl…

Election 2027: Opposition Coalition to Formally Adopt ADC as Platform to Challenge Tinubu’s APC Election 2027: Opposition Coalition to Formally Adopt ADC as Platform to Challenge Tinubu’s APC The coalition of opposition parties will on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, formally adopt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The move to formally adopt the proposed political vehicle, initially called the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), was mooted by members of the coalition amid fears that INEC may not fast-track its registration to meet electoral deadlines. The coalition was formally unveiled…

“Dream, Determine, Develop: My Philosophy for Change” Lady Diana Eyo-Enoette “Dream, Determine, Develop: My Philosophy for Change” Not all diplomats wear suits, some wear purpose. Not all revolutions come with noise. Some begin quietly, in the soft rebellion of a dream. In a world that often cages African potential beneath stereotypes, broken systems, and historical residue, I believe dreaming itself is resistance. But first, what is change? For some, change is foreign investment, infrastructure, skyscrapers. For others, it is policy reforms and international conferences. But I have learned, through experience, that change begins much deeper. True change starts within, it…