July 2025
‘They understood the assignment’ – Tinubu celebrates Super Falcons’ 10th WAFCON title
Nigeria’s number one citizen, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has hailed the Super Falcons for claiming the title at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Justine Madugu’s side fought back from two goals down to beat hosts Atlas Lionesses of Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final in Rabat on Saturday night. It was the 10th […]
Nigerian troops rescue 12-year-old boy sold by uncle in Plateau
Troops of the Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) in Plateau State have rescued a 12-year-old boy who was reportedly sold to a kidnapping syndicate by his uncle. The Media Information Officer, Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, said the boy, who was sold by his uncle about […]
WAFCON 2024: Prize money for Super Falcons revealed
The Super Falcons will bank $1million for winning this year’s Women’s African Cup of Nations. Nigeria fought back from a two-goal deficit to beat the hosts 3-2 in Saturday’s final and clinch their 10th title. Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy scored for the Atlas Lionesses before Esther Okoronkwo pulled one back from the spot. Okoronkwo […]
Oyetola drops Gov ambition, urges APC aspirants to eschew bitter politics
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola has dropped his governorship ambition ahead of the 2026 governorship election scheduled for August 7th, 2026. Oyetola, who served as Governor between 2018 and 2022 lost his re-election bid to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ademola Adeleke, and was later appointed as the minister. […]
I’ve officially moved into new Govt House – Soludo
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has disclosed that he has officially moved into the new government house. The newly constructed government house, which consists of over 36 buildings, including the government house, the governor’s and deputy governor’s lodges, and other lodges for support staff, has been described as the best government house in Nigeria. […]
WAFCON final: Super Falcons’ starting XI against Morocco unveiled
The Super Falcons’ starting XI to face Morocco in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, has been confirmed. Super Falcons coach, Justine Pwanidi Madugu, opted to start goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie in goal against the host nation. Madugu also started the likes of Osinachi Ohale and Michelle Alozie in the defensive line. […]
Ghana adds two non-African countries to visa-free list
Ghana has expanded its visa-free travel policy to include four countries—Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, Colombia, and the Commonwealth of Dominica—in a move aimed at strengthening global partnerships and enhancing mobility. Of particular note is the inclusion of Colombia and the Commonwealth of Dominica, two non-African countries. Their addition signals Ghana’s growing intent to forge […]
BBNaija season 10 premieres tonight with N150m grand prize
The much-anticipated BBNaija season 10 premieres tonight, with fans across Africa set to be treated to another round of high-stakes drama, entertainment, and strategic gameplay. The BBNaija Season 10 launch, which will take place over two nights, Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, 2025, will air live on Showmax for viewers across the continent. […]
Ogun: Why we trained judicial officers on Artificial Intelligence — CJ Dipeolu
The Ogun State Chief Judge, Justice Modupe Dipeolu, says judicial officers in the state were trained on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve justice delivery, expedite processes, enhance legal research and support judicial decision-making. The Chief Judge, who stated this in her remarks at a one-day workshop organized for Magistrates, Judicial Research Officers and other top […]
Indian factory manager slumps, dies on duty in Edo
A 47-year-old Indian national, identified as Kalidass Arunachalam, suddenly collapsed and died while on duty at a factory in Edo.It was gathered that the incident happened on Friday in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state. Arunachalam, who worked as a production manager with Green Hills Agricultural Products Ltd, was said to have slumped […]