South Africa’s Banyana Banyana ended Nigeria’s Super Falcon’s hopes of reaching the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, beating the Falcons 2-1 in a World Cup Qualification play-off at Stade Moulay Rachid in Casablanca. Recall that both sides had been knocked out in the WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals leaving the winner of Thursday’s meeting to…
The Chinese Government has announced a ¥200 million Yen Grant to Nigeria to support the implementation of developmental projects agreed upon by both governments. The disclosure was made during a meeting between the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Dunoma Umar Ahmed. According to…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has deployed 2,500 personnel and 50 operational vehicles, including seven heavy-duty tow trucks and six ambulances, to ensure effective traffic management and emergency response during the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for Saturday, August 15th, 2026. In a press statement signed by the Corps Public Education Officer, Deputy Corps…
President Bola Tinubu has assured that Nigeria’s state-owned refineries will return to operation after undergoing a comprehensive restructuring process, while providing no timeline. The president made the disclosure in Abuja while receiving the National Executive of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, led by its National President, Comrade Salimon Oladiti, at…
The Lagos State Government has commenced engagement with landowners, traditional rulers and other stakeholders over plans to construct Material Recovery Facilities, MRFs, at Erekiti in Badagry and Agbowa in Ikorodu. Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services, Mr. Mobolaji Gaji, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ meeting held in Alausa, Lagos. Mr. Gaji said the proposed facilities…
A 41-year-old Nigerian, Babajide Adesayo, has been convicted by a federal jury in the United States for money laundering more than worth $2.7 million obtained from victims of romance fraud and other online scams. The United States Department of Justice disclosed this in a statement published on its website, noting that Adesayo was found guilty…
Argentina Captain, Lionel Messi, has played his first game for Inter Miami since his father’s death, as he was introduced as a 46th minutes substitute for their leagues cup clash against club Leon. Recall that the player’s father, Jorge Messi passed on at 68 years following a battle with illness. Meanwhile, Messi failed to produce…
The Federal Government has approved tax waivers for 4,000 electric vehicles imported into Nigeria in the first half of 2026, as part of a fresh push to accelerate electric mobility despite persistent electricity shortages and inadequate charging infrastructure. Government Data reviewed by newsmen shows that the approvals represents the first batch processed under a new…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has increased the number of Ministries in the State to 29, with the creation of the Ministry of Inter-Ethnic Relations. According to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Musa Ikhilor, the ministry is established to promote inter-ethnic and inter-community harmony, strengthen peaceful coexistence, and harness the…
The Association of Resident Doctors, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, has threatened to resume its suspended industrial action on August 28th, 2026, if the Oyo State Government and Hospital Management fails to resolve its outstanding welfare demands. The association made this known in a statement signed by its President, Dr. Adedapo Mustapha,…