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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria on their victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, securing their record 10th continental title. The President, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, said, “The Super Falcons’ spectacular performance tonight in Rabat, coming from behind to beat a spirited Moroccan side playing in front of a passionate home crowd, exemplifies the determination that defines the Nigerian spirit.” “With hard work, dedication, and tenacity, you have achieved the mission the nation dreamed of and prayed for. The nation looks forward to welcoming our champions. Congratulations!…

Nigeria staged an extraordinary second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 and lift their 10th TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday night. Trailing 2-0 at half-time in front of a partisan Moroccan crowd, the Super Falcons showed their pedigree and resilience, clawing their way back into the match with a display of clinical finishing and sheer determination to cement their status as queens of African football. Goals from Esther Okoronkwo, Folashade Ijamilusi, and a late winner by Joe Echegini overturned Morocco’s strong first-half lead, stunning the Atlas Lionesses who…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the arrival of 4,000 brand-new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered trucks in Lagos, marking a major milestone in its nationwide fuel distribution initiative scheduled to begin on August 15. The announcement was made on Saturday via the official Dangote Group X page and was accompanied by a video clip showing the vessel berthing at the port. In the footage, cranes were seen offloading the CNG trucks onto the company’s base, followed by a wide aerial view of hundreds of the newly imported vehicles lined up in an expansive formation. “We are delighted to receive 4,000…

The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has hailed the honour conferred on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, during the 35th Convocation Ceremony and 50th Anniversary Celebration of UNIPORT as not only timely but richly deserved, considering Wike’s legacy of service, both as a two-term governor and now a minister. He described Wike as a transformational and visionary leader whose strides in governance and development continue to shape Nigeria’s future. Fubara stated this in a statement he signed on behalf of his family and the people of Rivers State on Saturday, to congratulate his predecessor on the conferment of…

US President Donald Trump has dramatically shifted his stance on the Gaza conflict, urging Israel to “finish the job” against Hamas — just weeks after suggesting that a ceasefire deal was within reach. Speaking to reporters before departing Washington for a weekend trip to Scotland, Trump blamed Hamas for the breakdown in ceasefire negotiations and said the time had come for Israel to escalate its military campaign. “I think they want to die, and it’s very, very bad,” Trump said. “You’re gonna have to finish the job.” This shift comes after Trump’s administration pulled back from U.S.-brokered ceasefire talks, with…

The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has bestowed a Doctor of Science Honourary Degree on Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, the wife of President Bola Tinubu, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and others. Wike and Tinubu received the award at the university’s 50th Anniversary and 35th Convocation on Saturday. The lecture topic for the day was ‘The Role of Universities in Nation Building’. Other recipients of the Honourary Degree include: Aminu Masari (Chairman of TETFund), and Umaru Fintiri (Governor of Adamawa State).

The Federal Government has commenced the construction of 250-unit Renewed Hope housing estates in 12 states across the six geopolitical zones of the country. Minister of Housing and Urban Development Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa disclosed this on Friday during an inspection tour of the Renewed Hope City and Estate under construction in Lambu, Kano State. He explained that preparations are underway to replicate the project in the remaining 24 states as part of efforts to ensure affordable housing is accessible to all Nigerians. In addition, the government is developing seven Renewed Hope Cities—one in each geopolitical zone and the Federal Capital…

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has urged the Supreme Court to compel Osun State Government to refund seven months’ local government allocations to the Minister of Finance.The request was contained in a response filed through Fagbemi’s counsel, Chief Akin Olujimi SAN, to a suit instituted by the government via its attorney general.Osun had sued the AGF as the sole defendant, alleging that the Federal Government failed to release the statutory allocation due to its 30 local government councils for March 2025. Fagbemi argued that Osun’s reliance on the 2004 case of AG Lagos…

Foremost entrepreneur and founder of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote has announced his retirement as a Director and the Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective July 25, 2025. He is relinquishing his position as chairman and retiring from the board so as to focus more attention on the Refinery, Petrochemicals, Fertiliser and Government Relations, in order to drive the company’s five-year business trajectory to a superlative height. The board of Dangote Cement Plc has therefore announced the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Ikazoboh, an independent non-executive director, as the new Chairman, Board of Directors. In the same vein, Hajiya Mariya Aliko…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted a high-level meeting with the chairmen of Nigeria’s Power Generation Companies (GENCOs) at the State House in Abuja to address the escalating ₦4 trillion debt crisis threatening the country’s electricity supply chain. The meeting, described as an emergency response to avert a potential collapse of the national power grid, follows earlier discussions between the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and GENCO leaders, where the government pledged immediate action to resolve the financial strain. The ₦4 trillion debt, comprising ₦2 trillion for power supplied in 2024 and ₦1.9 trillion in legacy debts, has severely hampered GENCOs’…