July 11, 2025
WAFCON 2025: House Sports Committee Hails Super Falcons’ Early Quarterfinal Qualification
The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has praised the Super Falcons of Nigeria for their strong start at the ongoing 2025 African Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, after becoming the first team to book a spot in the quarterfinals. The nine-time African champions have made a statement of intent in Group B, […]
WSL : Arsenal Women Agree World-Record £1m Fee for Liverpool’s Olivia Smith
Arsenal Women are set to break new ground in the history of women’s football after agreeing a world-record £1 million fee to sign Olivia Smith from Liverpool Women, a move that would make the 20-year-old Canadian the first female player to command a seven-figure transfer fee. Smith is expected to undergo a medical soon before […]
OYO Media, BCOS, Extol Comr. Olagunju’s Funding of CPR Training Which Saves Life 24hrs After.
The Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State is currently overwhelmed with joy and praises to Comrade Kayode Olagunju , who singularly initiated and fully funded acardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR training for all the staff of the corporation just yesterday around 4pm. Interestingly the CPR training has saved a life of a member of the corporation this morning […]
Veteran Journalist Laolu Ogunniyi Honored for Humanistic Practice
The College of Fellows of the Nigerian Academy of Letters has approved the election of several new fellows and honorary fellows, as well as the conferment of Awards of Excellence in Humanistic Practice. Among the recipients of the award is veteran journalist and producer Laolu Ogunniyi, who has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to […]
CWC: Four Teams Already Qualified for 2029 Edition
Although the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final is yet to be played, four teams have already booked their places for the 2029 edition of the tournament—highlighting the long-term planning and qualification structure under FIFA’s newly expanded format. Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea will clash on Sunday in the 2025 final, marking the first ever under […]
Iranian Activist Threatened with “Physical Elimination”
Human rights activist Narges Mohammadi has been threatened with “physical elimination” by Iran, according to a statement from the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Ms. Mohammadi, an Iranian, was awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her work tackling the oppression of women in the Middle Eastern country. She told the committee that she had received warnings […]
158 Arrested, Over 1,194 Rescued in Global Human Trafficking
A recent international human trafficking crackdown has led to more than 150 arrests and the identification of over 1,000 victims. The six-day operation, which took place at the start of June, involved nearly 15,000 officers from 43 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. According to Interpol, the operation targeted organized criminal gangs involved […]
Vaccines Save Lives: 60% Death Reduction
A recent study has found that emergency vaccination programs have reduced deaths by around 60% over a period of 23 years. The study, which examined the impact of vaccine roll-outs for five major infectious diseases, including Ebola, measles, cholera, yellow fever, and meningitis, also suggests that a similar number of infections were prevented. Researchers believe […]
ADC Reaffirms Unity as Interim Leadership Meets State Chairmen
African Democratic Congress (ADC) interim leadership, under the chairmanship of former Senate President David Mark, held a crucial strategy meeting with all 37 state chairmen of the party, including that of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Wednesday in Abuja. The meeting came amid rising political speculations about internal discontent and was aimed at dispelling […]
FC Corvinul 1921 Hunedoara Sign Nigerian Talents Emmanuel Okoro and Muhammed Hayatu
Romanian Liga II side FC Corvinul 1921 Hunedoara have completed the signing of two promising Nigerian footballers, Emmanuel Okoro and Muhammed Hayatu, in a move that highlights the club’s growing commitment to developing international talent. The club, based in the city of Hunedoara and competing in Romania’s second-tier league, announced the transfers via an official […]