Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

South Africa have crushed Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after beating the Super Falcons 2-1 in a tense play-off clash in Casablanca on Thursday. The lost implies Nigeria will miss the Women’s World Cup for the first time in the history of the competition, bringing an abrupt end to the Super Falcons’ long-standing record of appearing at every edition. While both teams suffered quarter-final exits at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, the encounter was effectively a winner-takes-all battle for Africa’s remaining route into the intercontinental World Cup play-offs. South Africa seized the…

Osinbajo, Fashola, Florence Ajimobi, others attend Kemi Adeosun’s husband’s burial service. Photo credit: Florence Ajimobi/Facebook Top dignitaries from Nigeria’s political sphere were present at the church service dedicated to Anthony, the husband of Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun. The service, which was held on Thursday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David, Trinity Towers, Victoria Island, Lagos State. Anthony, a reputable businessman, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the age of 62, according to a statement issued by Rev. C. A. Adeosun on behalf of the family. He was a devoted Christian who made a positive…

Omar Artan Oman says: “Thanks to everyone who made this possible.” Somali referee Omar Artan described taking charge of Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg as his “World Cup”. The 34-year-old was denied the chance to referee at the World Cup itself after being refused entry to the United States. He was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport, despite being part of the panel of referees selected by FIFA for the tournament. In a post on X on Thursday, UEFA shared a photo showing a match ball from Wednesday’s match on which…

A sales brochure produced by US investment bank Citigroup is being circulated to prospective buyers as the club seeks new investors. Leicester City have been put up for sale by their Thai owners, King Power, after 16 years of ownership, with the group reportedly seeking more than £200 million for the club. As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, a sales brochure produced by US investment bank Citigroup is being circulated to prospective buyers as the club seeks new investors. The eight-page document, titled “Project Lineup”, lists Leicester City, the club’s women’s team and other major assets, including the 32,000-capacity…

FG inspects electric vehicles assembly plant in Borno. Photograph credit: Isah Ojo The Federal Government on Thursday inspected the progress of the ongoing assembly of 10,000 electric vehicles meant for distribution to the six North-East states in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Addressing newsmen shortly after inspecting the project, the Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, said when completed, the electric vehicles, comprising buses, tricycles and taxis, with charging infrastructure, would serve people in rural communities and urban areas across the region. He said, “We have visited the e-vehicles assembly plant, under the management of the North-East Development Commission. These…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde The presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, Seyi Makinde, has said the party will work with other opposition political parties to provide Nigerians with a credible alternative in the 2027 general elections. Makinde, who is also the Governor of Oyo State, stated this on Thursday at the APM national convention held at the Dr Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu Square, Government House, Bauchi. He said a strong opposition was essential for the sustenance of democracy, urging the party’s new leadership to collaborate with other opposition parties to provide Nigerians with a credible alternative in 2027. “As…

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa • Calls the shift from the previous 70 per cent theoretical and 30 per cent practical model to 80 per cent practical and 20 per cent theoretical training as a significant milestone for the country. The Federal Government has unveiled plans to overhaul agricultural education in the nation’s polytechnics and colleges of education, with practical training now accounting for 80 per cent of the curriculum. The initiative is aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with practical skills to become job creators and agricultural entrepreneurs. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited President Bola Tinubu to participate in this year’s BRICS Leaders’ Summit, scheduled for September 12 and 13 in New Delhi. India’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, AbhisModi and Tinubuhek Singh, disclosed this on Wednesday during an interaction with journalists in Abuja, expressing hope that Tinubu would attend the meeting with a Nigerian delegation. According to Singh, Nigeria’s position as Africa’s largest economy and one of the world’s most populous countries makes its participation in BRICS significant. He said Nigeria’s status as a BRICS partner country would allow it to contribute to discussions on issues…

Meraiah Ekeinde Congratulations As Omotola’s Daughter Meraiah Flaunts Engagement Ring. Nollywood icon Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is set to become a mother-in-law after her daughter, Meraiah, shared news of her engagement. The engagement news, which was announced via her official Instagram page, was accompanied with photos and videos of her ring. ”New chapter,” she wrote. Although she did not disclose her fiancé’s identity in the announcement, the post quickly received congratulatory messages from friends, family and followers who celebrated the news and wished her and her fiancé well.

Abductors holding the Chairman of Jezco Group, Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, have reportedly increased their ransom demand from N700 million to N1.5 billion. According to a report by Arise News, the abductors established contact with Ezeokafor’s family after kidnapping the septuagenarian businessman in Anambra State. A source close to the family, who spoke anonymously, said the kidnappers initially demanded N700 million for his release. The family reportedly accepted the initial demand as part of efforts to secure Ezeokafor’s freedom. However, the abductors subsequently raised the ransom to N1.5 billion. The source said the family remained willing to negotiate but the…