Author: Festus Adeloye

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Kaduna Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, from the party.  SDP said El-Rufai is ineligible to associate with the party in any capacity for the next 30 years. The party also accused El-Rufai of falsely parading himself as a party member, manipulating internal processes, and attempting to destabilize the party through unconstitutional actions and deceptive political maneuvers. According to a statement in Abuja by the National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, SDP said the party’s NWC reached the decision following thorough investigations into El-Rufai’s controversial claims of membership…

England are champions of Europe once again after defeating Spain 3–1 in a dramatic penalty shootout to win UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland. In a tense and enthralling final that ended 1–1 after extra time, the Lionesses held their nerve from the spot to successfully defend the title they first won in 2022. Spain, who dominated possession for large spells, struck first in the 25th minute through Mariona Caldentey, who headed home a pinpoint cross from Ona Batlle after catching the England defence flat-footed. England gradually grew into the game and found an equaliser in the…

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Super Falcons for their outstanding triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), marking the nation’s record 10th continental title. In a post-match video call with team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, players, and officials, the President expressed his pride and eagerness to welcome the team and trophy back home in Abuja, according to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. “I am very, very proud of you. The entire nation is proud of you. You have lifted our spirits. You are a pride to…

Nigeria is aiming to win the 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The Super Falcons will face Morocco in this year’s championship final on Saturday in Rabat. Their group stage performances included a 3-0 thrashing of Tunisia, a narrow 1- 0 win against Botswania and a 0-0 draw with Algeria. The Falcons followed up with an emphatic 5-0 thrashing of Zambia in the quarter-finals, before they eliminated defending champions South Africa 2-1 in the semis. Now, the Super Falcons of Nigeria are up with the host country of the tournament, Morocco in the final, aiming to win their 10th…

Lagos and some parts of Ogun State are to experience a 25-day blackout due to maintenance works to be carried out by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on the Omotosho-Ikeja West 330kva line. The power interruption is to affect businesses and households, especially one of the largest industrial clusters in Nigeria located in Agbara, Ogun State. In a public notice to its customers, both Eko Electricity Distribution Company and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company disclosed that, the power interruption will commence from Monday July 28, to August 21, 2025 from 8am to 5pm daily. The power firms said the outage…

The Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Festus Fuanter, has formally resigned his position in the early hours of Thursday. Fuanter’s resignation was based on the emergence of the newly appointed National Chairman of the party, Prof Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, who is from the same state, Plateau, as him. The resignation was in line with the statute of the ruling party which stipulates that two national officers cannot come from the same state. Already, the National Legal Adviser of the party, Abdulkarim Abubakar Kana, SAN, has been appointed by the stakeholders during the National Executive Committee (NEC)…

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has emerged as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was sworn in at exactly 2:52 PM and took the oath of office on Thursday. Yilwatda was announced chairman during the 14th meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) held on Thursday at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. His emergence comes following the resignation of the former chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, who stepped down last month citing health-related concerns. Yilwatda’s appointment was ratified by the NEC in what is…

The House of Representatives on Wednesday held a valedictory session in honour of late President Muhammadu Buhari, who died recently. Members of the House took turns to eulogise the late President, with Speaker Abbas Tajudeen saying Buhari left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s legislative and democratic landscape. The brief session was led by Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who read the Speaker’s valedictory speech. Speaker Abbas said, “We pause to honour the memory of a statesman who left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s legislative and democratic landscape, President Muhammadu Buhari. His passing at the age of 82 marks the close of…

Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has notified relevant authorities of her scheduled resumption at the National Assembly, citing a judgment by the Federal High Court. In a letter titled: “Notification of Resumption of Duty and Request for Restoration of Police Security and Protection”, the Senator referenced the judgment delivered in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/543/2024, which declared her suspension from the Senate as “excessive and ultra vires”. The suspended Senator claims that ruling ordered her immediate recall to continue representing her Kogi Central constituents in the Senate, and maintained that she was set to comply by the ruling by resuming legislative…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday recalled with fondness how Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, who joined his ancestors on July 13, predicted his victory in the 2023 election and added that he would win re-election in 2027. The president spoke in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on the life and times of the departed traditional ruler during his eighth day fidau held at Dipo Dina Stadium, where dignitaries bade him final farewell. At the monarch’s final resting place, the president laid wreaths before holding a private meeting with the bereaved family during the condolence visit. Describing Oba Adetona as a leader of “conscience…