Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

Mallory Swanson scored the winning goal as the United States edged Brazil 1-0 in Saturday’s Olympic women’s football final to claim the gold medal for a record-extending fifth time. Brazil fought hard on a hot afternoon at the Parc des Princes, but the USA struck just before the hour mark when Swanson -– on her 100th cap — ran through to finish past goalkeeper Lorena. It is the first time the USA have taken the Olympic title in 12 years, their gold in Paris adding to those won in 1996, 2004, 2008 and 2012. They have now beaten Brazil in…

The Katsina State Government has revised the curfew that was recently implemented across the state. Previously set from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, the curfew has now been adjusted to 10:00 pm to 5:00 am. This change follows a review of the security situation, which Acting Governor Mallam Faruk Lawal deemed satisfactory. Secretary to the Government of Katsina State, Abdullahi Garba Faskari, announced that the decision to relax the curfew was made based on positive reports about the improved security conditions. “Mallam Lawal appreciated the general conduct of the security personnel and the people’s cooperation while the government was trying…

Tottenham bolstered their attacking options for the new Premier League season with the signing of striker Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth in a deal that could reach £65 million ($83 million). The 26-year-old has signed a six-year contract and will cost an initial £55 million with a further £10 million in add-ons. Solanke, who began his career at Chelsea and also had a short spell at Liverpool, arrived at Bournemouth in 2019 and enjoyed his best goalscoring season in 2023/24 with 19 Premier League goals. He is expected to be present for Saturday’s friendly with Bayern Munich at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.…

Former YouTube Chief Executive Officer, Susan Wojcicki, has died at the age of 56 after battling lung cancer, her husband announced on Friday. Tech pioneer, who played an instrumental role in the rise of Google, is one of the most prominent women in Silicon Valley. Wojcicki spent nearly two decades helping transform Google from the search engine startup that was launched in her garage to a global tech behemoth. At YouTube, which Google acquired in 2006, Wojcicki helmed operations for nearly a decade, before stepping down last year to focus on her family, health and personal projects. Her husband, Dennis…

Popular Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele is set to feature the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service in her upcoming film, fulfilling a promise she made during a visit to the agency last month. This was contained in a post by the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Lagos State Governor, Jubril Gawat, on his X.com on Saturday. He wrote, “Renowned Nollywood Actress and CEO of Funke Akindele Network (FAAN), #funkeakindele features Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service #LagosRescue in her upcoming movie as promised. “She made the promise when she visited the agency last month. Akindele had in a…

The Kaduna State Government has warned that it would no longer tolerate any protest not cleared by security agencies. The government also said that criminals masquerading themselves take advantage of protests to loot and vandalize public and private property and unleash terror on innocent citizens as witnessed on August 1st and 5th, 2024 in Kaduna and Zaria metropolitan cities. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan. He said the ugly events of 1st and 5th August are clear indicators that criminals are pursuing an agenda…

After a brief period of calm in the Federal Capital Territory, protesters have returned to the streets on Saturday. The protest, previously halted due to raids on residences and the arrest of organisers, is now actively underway. The protest which started on August 1 is expected to end today with a one million-man march across the country. In preparation for today’s protest, our correspondent on Friday observed the heavy presence of security operatives around the Central Business District areas. Also at Eagles Square, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of security agents stationed at the facility, a…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has clarified that it did not raid the secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). In a Friday statement by the Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi, the NPF said a suspected criminal was traced to a shop in the Centre Business District of Abuja which coincidentally was the NLC building. “Detectives, armed with the appropriate legal authority, conducted an operation at the location, which turned out to be the NLC building,” he said. “This well-coordinated, lawful operation was solely aimed at apprehending the prime suspect—a foreign national implicated in numerous criminal activities across Nigeria and other…

Substitute Sergio Camello struck twice in extra time to settle a remarkable Olympic men’s football final on Friday as Spain beat France 5-3 to take gold after Thierry Henry’s hosts had earlier staged a dramatic comeback. It had looked as though Spain were going to run away with victory at the Parc des Princes in Paris when they recovered from conceding an early goal to lead 3-1 by half-time. Enzo Millot put France in front, but a Fermin Lopez brace and an Alex Baena free-kick turned the final completely on its head. However, France staged a memorable comeback with Maghnes…

A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has ordered the Commissioner of Police in the state, Olatunji Disu, and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Ebetokun to appear before it to explain the police continuous occupation of the 23 local government area of the state. The Court in a suit instituted by Non-Governmental Organization, Initiative for Transparent Strategy and Good Leadership, directed the group to put the IGP, the CP and Attorney General of the Federation on notice in an experte application. The Court also asked the NGO and RUFUS JOSHUA to put on notice the State…