Tinubu Rewards Super Falcons with $100K, National Honours After WAFCON Triumph
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rewarded the Super Falcons with a generous package of cash prizes, housing, and national honours following their triumphant performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). During a presidential reception at the Presidential villa, Tinubu announced that each member of the championship-winning squad would receive $100,000, a […]
ANPP Bloc Issues Ultimatum to Tinubu Over Marginalisation, Demands VP Slot for 2027 or Exit
ANPP Bloc Issues Ultimatum to Tinubu Over Marginalisation, Demands VP Slot for 2027 or Exit The former All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) bloc, a key legacy faction in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has demanded from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for fair representation in the current administration or it will consider leaving the party […]
Jigawa Defrays Over N1.5 Billion Benefits Owed 569 Retirees
The Jigawa State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Board has disbursed over N1.5 billion to 569 retirees as part of efforts to ensure the financial security and welfare of former civil servants in the state. This was revealed by the Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Binyaminu Shitu, during a press briefing held on […]
Lagos, Ogun Brace for 25-Day Power Outage
Lagos State and parts of Ogun State will experience a 25-day power outage starting July 28 to August 21, 2025, due to maintenance work by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on the Omotosho-Ikeja West 330kV transmission line. The outage will occur daily from 8 am to 5 pm. The Association of Nigerian Electricity […]
Provision of Sustenance Arrives in Gaza Following Israeli Cessation of Hostilities
In the face of widespread famine and malnutrition affecting Gaza’s populace exceeding two million, Israel yielded to international exhortations over the weekend, declaring a daily “tactical pause” in hostilities within select regions. On Monday, truckloads of provisions reached the famished inhabitants of Gaza after Israel pledged to facilitate secure aid corridors, although humanitarian organizations […]
Super Falcons Return to Hero’s Welcome After Clinching 10th WAFCON Title
Nigeria’s Super Falcons received a thunderous welcome on Monday as they returned home from Morocco after clinching their record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. The triumphant team landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at approximately 2:26 p.m. aboard a chartered flight from Rabat, where they defeated host nation Morocco […]
Ghana Deploys More Troops to Bawku Amid Renewed Chieftaincy Violence
The Ghanaian government has deployed additional troops to the northeastern town of Bawku following a resurgence of violence linked to a decades-old chieftaincy dispute between the Mamprusi and Kusaasi ethnic groups. Presidential spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, confirmed the move on Sunday, citing the need to restore order after recent killings that included the assassination of […]