The Ondo State chapter of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has arrested seven suspects involved in various criminal activities and recovered stolen goods worth over N300 million. This was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday in Akure by the State Commander of the Corps, Mr. Adetunji Adeleye. Adeleye said the arrests…
Mr Peter Obi, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate has congratulated the Super Falcons on their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, ahead of the host nation Morocco. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Nigerian women’s national football team on Saturday defeated hosts Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final to extend…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that five persons lost their lives and 55 others sustained injuries following severe flooding in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. Mr. Ladan Ayuba, Head of Operations at NEMA’s Yola office, disclosed that the injured victims are currently receiving treatment at the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital. The…
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has described the Super Falcons as Nigeria’s strongest ambassadors after emerging champions of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Odumegwu-Ojukwu said this in a congratulatory message issued on Sunday in Abuja by her Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, Dr Magnus Eze. The…
South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will play host to three-time African champions Nigeria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Sept. 9. A statement by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Head of Communications on Sunday, noted that the highly-anticipated game will commence at 4 p.m. GMT (which is 5 p.m….
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the Super Falcons on their remarkable 3–2 victory over hosts Morocco to win a record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, describing the achievement as a beacon of hope and national inspiration. In a statement shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, Jonathan praised…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the second United Nations (UN) Food Systems Summit, taking place from July 27 to 29. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Shettima’s aircraft touched down at the Bole International Airport around 4:26 p.m. local time, where he was received by Ethiopia’s Deputy…
Wife of Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has congratulated the Super Falcons on their historic victory at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where they secured a record-breaking 10th title. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria staged a stunning comeback, beating hosts Morocco 3-2 in a tense final in Rabat, Morocco….
Some football enthusiasts in Aba have hailed the Super Falcons for winning the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the expense of the host nation Morocco, on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigeria ladies produced a superlative performance to defeat their counterparts, the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco 3-2…
Interim National Chairperson of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has reaffirmed the party’s status as the most credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), urging Nigerians to remain steadfast in their support. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Kafanchan, the headquarters of Jema’a Local Government Area, Usman described the Labour Party…
