Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Ekiti State counterpart, Biodun Oyebanji, on his re-election victory. Oborevwori described the win as a reward for purposeful leadership and people-oriented governance in Ekiti State. He conveyed his message through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, on Sunday in Asaba. The governor said Oyebanji’s landslide victory reflected…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti on his landslide victory in Saturday’s governorship election. He described the victory as a reward for good governance and effective service delivery. Sanwo-Olu, who is also the chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, said this in a statement issued on Sunday by…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says superior weapons and advanced technologies alone do not guarantee victory on the battlefield without the needed fighting spirit. Shaibu said that fighting spirit, collective resolve and a shared sense of purpose among soldiers ultimately determine military success. The COAS spoke on Tuesday while addressing officers…
Arsenal celebrated being crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years with a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Gabriel Jesus struck in the 41st minute before Noni Madueke doubled the visitors’ advantage three minutes after the interval. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored in the closing stages as Yeremy Pino’s stoppage-time strike…
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has given account of how disciplined, strategic communication can transform a fragmented opposition into a cohesive national movement. Speaking at Abbey College, Cambridge, UK, on Wednesday, Mohammed said the method was deployed by the political oppositions in Nigeria to defeat the ruling party in 2015. A…
Rauf Aregbesola, National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has warned that political defections ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections may not translate into electoral victory, insisting that voters remain the ultimate arbiters of power. He spoke at the public presentation of The Loyalist in Abuja, a memoir written by the ADC’s National Publicity…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons received a warm hero’s welcome on Monday following their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) triumph, where they defeated host nation Morocco in a thrilling final. The champions touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at exactly 2:45 p.m. via a chartered flight. They were welcomed by a…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated the Super Falcons for their 2-1 semi final win over South Africa at the ongoing 2024 Women’s African Cup of Nations ( WAFCON) in Casablanca, Morocco. The first lady in a congratulatory message issued on Tuesday in Abuja, described the win as one that has encouraged her…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the Super Falcons’ thrilling victory over South Africa in the semi-final of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), describing it as “nothing short of superlative.” In a post on his X handle shortly after the team’s hard-fought win on Tuesday, President Tinubu praised the players for their…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has issued a stern warning to terrorists and all enemies of Nigeria, asserting that their failure is certain. Oluyede reaffirmed the determination of the Nigerian Army to root out terrorism and ensure national security through effective counter-terrorism strategies. He gave the warning during the Interdenominational Church…
