In a thrilling Women’s World Cup match on Thursday, the Nigerian Super Falcons has emerged triumphant, defeating Australia 3-2 at the Brisbane Stadium. This victory not only marks Nigeria’s first win in the competition but also their fifth win in the history of the Women’s World Cup. Prior to the game, it was reported that the nine-time African champions had only achieved four wins in the history of the tournament. They secured two wins during the 1999 edition against North Korea and Denmark, one win against Canada in 2011, and another win in the 2019 edition with a 2-0 victory…
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The much-awaited ministerial nominees have been unveiled with former Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike leading the cast of the unveiled in the Senate on Thursday. The list unveiled includes but not limited to: – Abubakar Momoh – Ambassador Yusuf Miatama Tukur CON – Arch. Ahmed Dangiwa – Barr. Hannatu Musawa – Chief Uche Nnaji – Dr. Berta Edu – Dr. Dorris Aniche Uzoka – H.E. David Umahi – H.E. Nyesom Wike – H.E. Badaru Abubakar… H.E. Nasiru Ahmed Elrufai – Rt. Hon. Ekperipe Ekpo – Hon. Nkiru Onyeojiocha – Hon. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo – Hon. Stella Okotette – Hon. Uju Kennedy…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to ratify former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje and ex-Senate spokesman, Ajibola Basiru as acting chairman and secretary. It was gathered that an emergency meeting of the NWC will be held today in Abuja. The meeting is expected to resolve the rescheduled date for the postponed National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings of the party It was also gathered that the NWC will present the agenda for the NEC meeting to President Bola Tinubu tomorrow. Meanwhile, acording to the Nation, a key component of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated the immediate-past governors of Rivers, Kaduna, Osun and Cross River State as Ministers. The nominees are Nyesom Wike, Nasir E-Rufai, Gboyega Oyetola, and Ben Ayade respectively. Others on the ministerial list to be unveiled on the floor of the Senate on Thursday morning include President Tinubu’s top aide, Dele Alake; Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; APC national woman leader, Dr. Betty Edu; former Lagos State Commissioner for Budget Planning, Wale Edun; ex-Minister of State for Health, Prof. Ali Pate, and ex-deputy governor of CBN, Adebayo Adelabu from Oyo State. Details later…
President Bola Tinubu has thrown his weight behind the Super Falcons as they prepare to face co-hosts, the Matildas of Australia on Thursday in their second group game. The Super Falcons are in Australia and New Zealand for the 2023 world cup, and are currently placed third on their group with 1 point after a goalless draw against Canada in their first game. In a statement by Mr Dele Alake, Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Tinubu urged the players to put in their best efforts as they did in the match against Canada at the opening match ‘’I take immense…
Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, has expressed unwavering confidence in his father’s ability to fulfill the “Renewed Hope” agenda. In a recent statement, he reassured the nation that the Commander-in-Chief would not let them down. The accomplished entrepreneur also took a moment to acknowledge actor Lege Miami’s steadfast support and belief in Nigeria’s leader. Seyi emphasized that Tinubu is the president the country has yearned for, and he guarantees his father’s success. “Lege Miami, I sincerely appreciate everything you do. Your unwavering faith in our president is commendable,” Seyi remarked. “I assure you that President Asiwaju Bola…
President Bola Tinubu has sent an ECOWAS delegation led by President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic to mediate in the ongoing Military standoff in Niger Republic. Reports had emerged stating that the leader of Niger was apprehended by members of the presidential guard, sparking concerns across the region about an unfolding coup. According to journalists on the ground, the area surrounding the presidential palace in the capital city of Niamey, where President Mohamed Bazoum was reportedly held, resembled a “ghost town.” The situation, described as tense, drew attention from regional powers who issued warnings about the suspected coup. Responding to…
A wave of criticism has engulfed former President Olusegun Obasanjo after his remarks questioning Nigeria’s ability to meet expectations. Twitter became the platform of choice for Nigerians who openly tore into the ex-president’s statements. During his keynote address at the book unveiling of ‘Reclaiming the Jewel of Africa,’ authored by Olusegun Aganga, former Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Obasanjo expressed his dismay at Nigeria’s failure to live up to its potential since gaining independence over six decades ago. He made it clear that the country’s shortcomings had not only let down its own people but also Africa and the…
Lamidi Apapa, the acting national chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has filed a petition with the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, seeking the intervention of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to remove Julius Abure, the embattled national chairman of the party, from its national secretariat. In the lawsuit presented before Justice Ahmed Mohammed, Apapa also requested a permanent injunction to prevent Abure and three other suspended national officers from representing themselves as the party’s national chairman and officers. Apapa, alongside Lawal Saleh, acting national secretary; Anslem Eragbe, national youth leader; and LP, are the plaintiffs in the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken decisive action to tackle the escalating rate of inflation by raising the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 18.5 percent to 18.75%. Amidst soaring food prices and the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), the nation’s headline inflation surged to 22.79% in June, up from 22.41% in May 2023, as revealed by the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Acting CBN Governor, Folashodun Shonubi, made the announcement during the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. Notably, this decision…