Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Falconets have been eliminated from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia in their quarter-final clash. The Nigerian youngsters were undone by a late goal from Valentina Loboa, who struck in the second minute of stoppage time to send Colombia into the semi-finals. The encounter remained goalless for more than 75 minutes, with both sides struggling to find a breakthrough in a closely fought contest. Nigeria appeared to have taken control of the game as the second half progressed, but their hopes of forcing their way into the last four were eventually ended…

The daughters of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, have pushed back against any suggestion that their privileged upbringing softened the demands placed on them, insisting they have had to work as hard as anyone else to earn their place within the Dangote Group. Halima, Fatima and Mariya Dangote, who all hold senior roles within their father’s business empire, made the disclosure in a conversation with Bloomberg Next Africa, portions of which circulated widely on Saturday. Halima, speaking for the trio, said the sisters had deliberately chosen a low-key approach to public life, allowing their professional output rather than their surname…

Flamingos The Flamingos have secured their second victory at the ongoing WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup after defeating Ghana’s Black Maidens 4-2 on Friday night. The Nigerian side, coached by Akeem Busari, took control of the encounter in the first half, with Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and captain Chidi Harmony finding the back of the net to give the Flamingos a 2-0 lead at the break. Nigeria were reduced to 10 players shortly before the hour mark after Elizabeth Adesuyi was shown a red card. Ghana took advantage of the numerical advantage four minutes later, with Seidatu Wahab pulling one goal back…

Blood transfusion. Photo: BBC The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has said its members can decide, according to their conscience, whether to accept red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma or platelets from another person during medical treatment. The organisation disclosed this in a statement issued by its World Headquarters in Warwick, New York, and published on its official website on Friday. According to the statement, “The decision to accept red cells, white cells, plasma or platelets from another person’s blood is a matter of personal conscience.” It added that individual Witnesses must also decide whether to donate blood specifically…

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the promotion of 433 employees through its 2026 Promotion and Notch Award Exercise. Approximately 13 per cent of the Bank’s workforce benefited from the exercise, reflecting a steady increase from the 12 per cent and 11 per cent recorded in 2025 and 2024, when 376 and 337 employees were promoted, respectively. The initiative reflects the Bank’s unwavering commitment to recognizing excellence, rewarding outstanding performance, and fostering a high-performance culture across the organization. Since assuming office as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Nneka Onyeali Ikpe has overseen annual promotion exercises designed to…

When Governor Dauda Lawal assumed office in May 2023, Zamfara State was facing existential threats that demanded a leader prepared to do things differently. The condition of the state was precisely why Lawal had entered the governorship race in the first place. During his 2023 governorship campaign, he repeatedly described his mission as one to “rescue and rebuild Zamfara,” arguing that the state had failed to fulfil its potential and that its people were demanding something fundamentally new: security, functioning schools and hospitals, good roads, economic opportunities, food and a government capable of delivering basic services. By the time he…

The Federal Government is taking steps to set up a national electricity complaints call centre that will give consumers across Nigeria a direct channel to report service challenges, seek redress, and track complaints to resolution. The Minister of Power, Chief Joseph O. Tegbe, disclosed this at the commissioning of a 3-megawatt hybrid solar power project and Renewable Energy Workshop and Training Centre at Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja. Tegbe said the initiative was designed to strengthen accountability, responsiveness and consumer confidence in the power sector. “My office is working on a call centre where electricity complaints across the country can be…

Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has paid condolence visit to Dame Joke Silva and the family on the demise of late Nollywood legend Olu Jacobs. Hamzat, who visited with his wife, Oluremi, said so in a statement on X. Hamzat eulogised the late actor, who died at 84, as a pioneer whose craft shaped generations. “My wife, Oluremi, and I paid a condolence visit to Dame Joke Silva and the family of the late Olu Jacobs”, he said. “We lost a true icon. Olu Jacobs was a pioneer and a remarkable actor whose work touched generations. He left a…

The Deacon Chris Campaign Council strongly condemns the reported attacks and disruption of the peaceful One Million Man March held in Warri/Effurun, Delta State, and calls on the relevant security agencies to conduct a thorough, impartial, and transparent investigation into the incident. The march commenced at approximately 8:00 a.m. According to the organisers, however, the attacks began shortly after the procession got underway. Reports from the organisers indicate that incidents occurred at several locations, including Airport Road by Total, Airport Road by the traffic light/link road, Ogboroke in Warri, and Jakpa Junction before the Refinery Junction. Ambassador Young Piero, Convener…

David Adeleke popularly known as Davido Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has unveiled plans for a three-night concert at the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos, this December. The singer made the declaration on Friday through his verified Instagram account, revealing that the event, tagged “Oriadè: The Residency,” will take place from December 17 to 19, 2026. Sharing the announcement, Davido expressed excitement about bringing the celebration back to Lagos as he marks 15 years in the music industry. “LAGOS!!! We bringing it HOME! 15 years of madness and there’s nowhere I’d rather be,” the singer wrote. He…