Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has revealed that the team has yet to receive the promised $100,000 reward, as well as other commitments made by the Federal Government, following their victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Ajibade expressed disappointment over the payment delay. Chude asked, “Have they delivered the $100,000”? “We have not received our money, but hopefully, it would be paid. They have not paid, all the promises, we have not received anything,” she said. Ajibade led the Super Falcons to win in Morocco, extending their record-breaking…

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday discharged Miss Comfort Emmanson of charges bordering on unruly behaviour and assaulting the flight crew aboard an Ibom Air aircraft from Uyo to Lagos on Monday. Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami struck out the five-count charge against Emmason after the police prosecution team withdrew the case. At the resumed hearing, prosecutor Oluwabunmi Adeitan informed the court of new developments that necessitated the withdrawal. She tendered an application to the court for the withdrawal of the case, which was admitted by the court.

Sudan defeated the home-based Super Eagles 4-0 on Tuesday night, knocking them out of the current African Nations Championship (CHAN). The squad, coached by Eric Chelle, began their season with a 1-0 loss against reigning champions Senegal on Tuesday. The Nigerian men had hoped to rebound and go to the tournament’s quarterfinals, but they were soundly defeated by Sudan. Nigeria are at the bottom of Group D with zero point, and cannot make it past the group even if they are successful in their final match against Congo. Senegal and Sudan are now on four points going into the matchday…

Crystal Palace beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the Community Shield after an entertaining 2-2 draw at Wembley, with keeper Dean Henderson reprising his penalty-saving heroics from their FA Cup final triumph. Substitute Justin Devenny scored the winning spot kick to give Palace the spoils, after Mohamed Salah skied the Reds’ first penalty and Henderson then saved efforts from Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott. “I love it, I love the big moments, I love being in that pressure moment,” Henderson – who saved an Omar Marmoush penalty as Palace won their first major trophy against Manchester…

Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh, is dead. He was 78. Ogbeh, who also served as the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from 2001 to 2005, died peacefully, his family announced in a statement on Saturday. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather; Chief Audu Ogbeh. He passed away on the 9th of August 2025 at the fulfilled age of 78. “He departed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, service, and dedication to our nation and community. We are comforted by the many lives he…

Intel shares fell on Thursday after US President, Donald Trump called for the company’s CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, to resign. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said: “Lip-Bu Tan is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately. There is no other solution to this problem.” Following the post, Intel’s stock dropped in premarket trading, last down by 5%. Intel has not yet responded to requests for comment. Tan became CEO in March, replacing Pat Gelsinger, as the company looked to recover from a period of falling sales. Earlier this week, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) raised concerns about Tan’s business connections in China. Referring…

People with a history of violence or domestic abuse will be prohibited from owning firearms under new regulations introduced in the UK, following a series of fatal incidents in recent years. This new guidance, issued on Tuesday, addresses concerns raised by coroners and campaigners after shootings in Woodmancote and Keyham, England. Police officers will be required to interview partners or other household members of individuals applying for a firearms licence to identify any signs of domestic abuse. Additionally, they must conduct more thorough checks to ensure that individuals with a history of violence are not granted a firearms licence. The…

Celebrated author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has said that Labour Party’s Peter Obi does not need to be Nigeria’s president, adding that he wants to because he cares about the nation. Speaking on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans programme on Monday, Adichie stated that Obi has remained consistent and humble despite criticisms and the outcome of the 2023 elections. “He doesn’t need to be president. He wants to be because he cares about Nigeria, but he doesn’t need to be. And that is a very important distinction. “There are people who are desperate to become president, not because they have any good…

Former governor of Oyo State, Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja has been nominated by Olubadan-in-Council to be the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Ladoja was nominated as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland at Monday’s Council meeting at the New Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan. Ladoja was not in attendance at the meeting which had all the beaded crown High Chiefs. The Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola moved the motion which was seconded by Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole. Oba Ajibola, at the meeting said the name of Ladoja will be forwarded to the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for approval. Ladoja’s nomination is coming…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has responded strongly to critics claiming that his administration was focusing development efforts only on high-profile government districts without stakeholders’ involvement. Wike insisted that the ongoing works were guided by stakeholders’ engagement and sound urban planning. Speaking during a media parley with journalists in Abuja on Monday, the FCT minister said detractors were either misinformed or intentionally ignoring the facts about the scope and direction of the FCT’s development under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. “Bothered by what? That the provider of the infrastructure is showcasing?” he asked. “Can you provide…