July 10, 2025
WAFCON 2024: Ihezuo’s Late Strike Sends Poor Super Falcons into Quarterfinals
Nine-time champions Nigeria left it late to secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Botswana, booking their place in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in underwhelming fashion. It was far from a vintage performance by the Super Falcons, who once again struggled to find their rhythm despite a star-studded lineup. […]
Wimbledon 2025: Anisimova to Face Świątek in Historic Women’s Final
American Amanda Anisimova and Poland’s Iga Świątek will battle for their first Wimbledon title in Saturday’s women’s singles final, following two contrasting semi-final victories at the All England Club. Anisimova booked her place in the final after a hard-fought 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, a match that lasted over two […]
Shettima Charges Public Officials on Documentation of Stewardship in Service
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s public service, urging former and current public officials to summon the courage to document their life and stewardship while in service. According to the statement released by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & CommunicationsOffice of the Vice President […]
FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles Climb to 44th Globally, Maintain 5th in Africa
The latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday, July 11, 2025 show Nigeria’s Super Eagles ranked 44th in the world, maintaining their spot among the top five teams in Africa. The three-time African champions accumulated 1,484.26 points, keeping them in the global top 50 as they continue their quest for a return to the summit […]
Lagos Govt Set to Demolish Buildings Encroaching on Ikota River Right of Way
The Lagos State Government has announced its intention to demolish several buildings located in the Lekki area for encroaching on the Right of Way (RoW) of the Ikota River, a vital natural water channel that serves as a flood outlet into the Atlantic. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, made this […]
Lagos Assembly Advances Tenancy Bill to Improve Landlord-Tenant Relations
The Lagos State House of Assembly has taken a significant step toward improving housing relations in the state, as the proposed Lagos State Tenancy Bill passed its second reading during a recent plenary session. The bill, officially titled “A Bill for a Law to Regulate the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in Lagos State Including […]
NNL 2025: Barau FC, Wikki Tourists, Kun Khalifat, and Warri Wolves Secure NPFL Promotion
Four clubs — Barau FC, Wikki Tourists, Kun Khalifat FC, and Warri Wolves — have sealed their places in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for the 2025/2026 season, following strong performances in the 2025 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoffs held in Ozoro and Asaba, Delta State. Barau FC Make Historic Top-Flight Entry […]
Senate Shake-Up: Akpabio Removes Natasha as Diaspora Chair
The new chairman is Distinguished Senator Aniekan Bassey, and it will take effect from today The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has once again been removed from a leadership position in the Nigerian Senate. On Thursday, July 10, during plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced that she had been replaced as Chairperson of the […]
Osun 2026: Akin Ogunbiyi Defects to APC, Declares Governorship Ambition
As political realignments intensify ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, the Chairman of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, on Thursday, officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was joined by a group of influential defectors, including notable figures from Ede, the hometown […]
Akume Denies Interest in APC National Chairmanship
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has unequivocally denied any involvement in the ongoing race for the position of National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing such speculation as unfounded and misleading. In a statement released through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Yomi Odunuga, […]