Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Super Falcons win Tunisia with 3-0 at WAFCON campaign Super Falcons win Tunisia with 3-0 at WAFCON campaign Nigeria began their pursuit of a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title with an emphatic 3-0 win over Tunisia in Casablanca. Veteran striker Asisat Oshoala opened the scoring in the fourth minute, capitalizing on a low, in-swinging free-kick from Rinsola Babajide. The former Barcelona star bundled the ball into the net during a scramble in the Tunisian penalty area. Babajide, who switched allegiance from England to Nigeria in 2023, doubled Nigeria’s lead just before halftime. The winger fired past…

Natasha set to resume Senate duty on Tuesday following court order Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan Natasha set to resume Senate duty on Tuesday following court order The suspended senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has stated that she will resume legislative duties in the Senate on Tuesday following a court order directing her recall to the Red Chamber. The lawmaker disclosed this in a video shared on social media, which started trending on Sunday. She thanked her supporters for standing with her. “I thank you for your support. I am glad we are victorious today. “We shall resume in the Senate on…

Kaduna Govt., from Monday, decides to give free bus service for workers, students Kaduna Govt., from Monday, decides to give free bus service for workers, students The Kaduna State Government has said it will begin free bus service for civil servants, retirees, and students under its Subsidised Transport Scheme on Monday. The Director-General of the Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority, Mr Inuwa Ibrahim, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday. Ibrahim said the free daily transport service, which would run for an initial six months, was aimed at alleviating transportation challenges for key segments of the population. He…

Ned Nwoko shines as Best Performing Senator of the Year 2025 Sen. Ned Nwoko Ned Nwoko shines as Best Performing Senator of the Year 2025 • Award to be presented at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, on October 15. Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Sen. Ned Nwoko, has defeated his colleagues to emerge the winner of Best Performing Senator of the Year in the 2025 edition of the Democracy Heroes Award. In an online vote, he secured 4,685 votes, representing 29% of votes cast to lift the trophy, beating Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo of Gombe State, Sen. Sunday Karimi from…

Okunbo Honored With Leadership Award At INC-Americas Convention The Managing Director, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, (PINL) and Chairman, Wells Carlton Hotels and Apartments, Dr. Osahon Okunbo was honoured with award by the Ijaw National Congress, INC -America chapter, Houston, Taxas in the United States. The event was at the 2024 global convention which brought together prominent Nigeria leader and dignitaries from the Niger Delta region and across the globe. Osahon Okunbo, was honored as a Special Guest of Honor and Leadership Award recipient for his exemplary leadership and contributions to youth engagement, community service, and pragmatic leadership in the Niger…

Election 2027: Power minister, Adelabu declares interest in Oyo governorship race Adebayo Adelabu Election 2027: Power minister, Adelabu declares interest in Oyo governorship race Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, has declared his interest in running for governor of Oyo State in 2027 under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adelabu made this known while meeting with APC leaders and stakeholders in Ogbomoso and Oyo zones in Oyo State. According to Adelabu, the meeting was part of his consultations across geopolitical zones in the state towards realising his governorship ambition. He allayed fears that the APC would impose an aspirant in 2027,…

52nd AAAN AGM: Makinde to declare Congress open as Ibadan hosts advertising elite Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State 52nd AAAN AGM: Makinde to declare Congress open as Ibadan hosts advertising elite The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) will convene its flagship 52nd Annual General Meeting and Congress from July 17–19 at JAGZ Hotel, Ibadan. This year’s theme, “Charting Bold Paths Forward,” reflects the industry’s shared commitment to embracing innovation, resilience, and transformative leadership in a rapidly changing environment. The three-day gathering will feature a compelling blend of cultural heritage, strategic dialogue, and professional celebration. The first day…

A Nigerian fighting for Russia caught by Ukrainian Soldiers Kehinde Oluwagbemileke A Nigerian fighting for Russia caught by Ukrainian Soldiers The Ukrainian soldiers have apprehended a Nigerian man, Kehinde Oluwagbemileke, who was fighting alongside the Russian army amid the lingering war between both countries. Kehinde was captured by the Freedom of Russia Legion, a unit composed of Russian fighters supporting Ukraine, Ukraine’s “I Want To Live” project confirmed. According to the project, Oluwagbemileke was caught in the Zaporizhzhia region after serving with Russian forces for 5 months. The unit revealed that the Nigerian has been residing in Russia since 2021…

MTN, 9mobile announce groundbreaking National Roaming agreement L-R: Abolaji Idowu, Chief Financial Officer, 9mobile; Omotola Ojutayo, General Manager, Business Development, MTN; Lynda Saint Nwafor, Chief Enterprise Business Officer, MTN; Obafemi Banigbe, CEO, 9mobile, and Ayham Moussa, Chief Operating Officer, MTN at the Media Briefing to announce 9mobile and MTN National Roaming Partnership in Lagos, today, July 3, 2025 In a landmark move set to redefine Nigeria’s telecom landscape, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (9mobile) have officially announced the rollout of their national roaming agreement, approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The three-year agreement…

Ahmed Musa now General Manager of Kano Pillars while restructuring’s ongoing Ahmed Musa and Abba Yusuf Ahmed Musa now General Manager of Kano Pillars while restructuring’s ongoing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has restructured the management board of Kano Pillars Football Club and appointed former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, as the club’s new General Manager. The resconstituted is part of a broader initiative to reposition the iconic club ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. This was disclosed in a statement released Friday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, who said the decision followed extensive…