Nigeria’s Super Falcons booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt on Wednesday night, keeping their title hopes alive after a mixed start to the tournament. Heading into the Group B encounter at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, the nine-time AfricanContinue reading "WAFCON 2026: Falcons thrash Egypt 6-2, soars to quarter-finals"
Why we froze Osun State Govt. account – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says its compelled to publicly address issues pertaining to its preventive moves in freezing the bank account of the Osun State government, without prejudice to the imminent governorship election in the state. This is contained in a statement.signned by Dele Oyewale, Head, Media & Publicity of EFCC onContinue reading "Why we froze Osun State Govt. account – EFCC"
Olabode condemns Afrophobic sentiment against Nigerians in South Africa
Social critic and public affairs analyst, Mr.Omoyele Olabode has described as condemnable the xenophobic sentiment of South Africans against Nigerians and citizens of other African countries living in South Africa. Olabode who made this known in an interactive session with newsmen said the trend of killings and threat to fellow Africans resident in the 'onceContinue reading "Olabode condemns Afrophobic sentiment against Nigerians in South Africa"
Customs sponsors free eye care programme for officers in Ogun
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, has sponsored free eye care programme for its officers and men of the command. The Command’s spokesman, Mr Chado Zakari, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday in Idiroko. Zakari explained that as part of ongoing initiatives to prioritize personnel health andContinue reading "Customs sponsors free eye care programme for officers in Ogun"
Olabode calls for govt help over Ondo flooding challenge
The Igbotako born All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Mr Omoyele Olabode has bemoaned the difficulty faced by the people of Okitipupa and its environment as a result of the torrential rainfall in the past one week and the flooding that followed its heels. The rain which had started on a moderate level had consistently drizzledContinue reading "Olabode calls for govt help over Ondo flooding challenge"
2027: Jonathan, Nwoko, Goje, missing as INEC releases final candidates’ list
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday released the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections, ending months of political suspense. Several high-profile politicians, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, whom the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party claimed to have presented to INEC as its presidential candidate, did not makeContinue reading "2027: Jonathan, Nwoko, Goje, missing as INEC releases final candidates’ list"
2027: Olabode congratulates Odimayo on Primary’ victory
Prominent Ondo South All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and billionaire business magnate, Mr Omoyele Olabode has reached out with hearty felicitations to Hon.Okunjimi Odimayo, Irele born politician and Member, House of Representatives over his success at the APC Primary. Odimayo is the incumbent Member, Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency who beat his close rivals to clinch theContinue reading "2027: Olabode congratulates Odimayo on Primary’ victory"
Breaking: Popular Juju musician, Saint Janet is dead
Nigerian juju musician Mrs Iyun Janet Oluwatoyosi Ajilore, popularly known as Saint Janet and fondly called “Mama Yabis,” has died after a brief illness. Her death was confirmed on Sunday by gospel juju musician Akinola Ayoola Michael, popularly known as Alayo Singer, in an Instagram post. Sharing a picture of a candle, he wrote, “WeContinue reading "Breaking: Popular Juju musician, Saint Janet is dead"
Why I walked out of celebrity rematch ring – Portable
Street-pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has explained why he walked out of the ring during his celebrity boxing rematch against Nollywood actor Charles Okocha, insisting he was unfairly attacked during the contest. Hours after he was disqualified from the bout, the singer, via a video on his Instagram page, alleged that OkochaContinue reading "Why I walked out of celebrity rematch ring – Portable"
Okocha announced winner in celebrity boxing rematch after Portable’s walkout
Actor Charles Okocha has defeated street-pop singer Portable in their celebrity boxing rematch after the singer was disqualified for leaving the ring before the end of the opening round at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. The bout, tagged “Unfinished Business,” attracted a large crowd of fans eager to witness the much-anticipated showdownContinue reading "Okocha announced winner in celebrity boxing rematch after Portable’s walkout"