Nigeria’s Super Falcons have officially booked their spot in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after defeating the Benin Republic Women’s National Football Team 3–1 on aggregate across two legs. The victory continues Nigeria’s strong tradition in African women’s football and reinforces their status as one of the continent’s most consistent teams. In the first leg held in Cotonou, Nigeria secured a 2–0 win, establishing a solid advantage heading into the return leg. The second match took place at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, where the Super Falcons played out a 1–1 draw with Benin, ensuring the aggregate…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has assured that the state government will continue to support Edo Queens Football Club for greater achievements. He made the remarks in Benin City when he received the team after their impressive third‑place finish at the inaugural Governor Douye Diri Women’s Preseason Football Tournament in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Receiving the third‑place trophy on behalf of the team, Idahosa praised the players for their determination and outstanding performance throughout the week‑long tournament. He said, “We are here as a government to always encourage you, and we appreciate this cup you have presented to me on…
The Minister of Livestock and Fisheries Development has affirmed that the Federal Government considers the development of Nigeria’s livestock industry a top priority. Speaking at a recent event, the minister highlighted that the sector, valued at over N33 trillion, remains significantly underutilized despite its enormous potential to create jobs, improve food security, and boost national income. According to the minister, the government is implementing strategies to modernize the livestock sector and attract private sector investment. “Our goal is to transform livestock farming into a profitable and sustainable industry that contributes meaningfully to the economy,” he said, noting that innovative approaches…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State has said that the combined political strength of Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and former Governor Abdul’aziz Yari is steadily shrinking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state as many members continue to defect to the ruling party. This follows recent mass defections of PDP officials and supporters who joined the APC, citing confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and the renewed hope agenda. During a reception ceremony held in Abuja, Matawalle welcomed fifteen senior PDP members from Zamfara who switched allegiance to the APC. He described their defection…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is putting an end to more than three decades of substandard road construction in Nigeria through the introduction of durable, high-quality projects nationwide. Umahi made this known during an inspection of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressway, where he revealed that new construction standards are now being applied to ensure roads last between 50 to 100 years without major repairs. Umahi noted that for over 30 years, successive governments had engaged in road projects that lacked durability, leading to repeated reconstructions. According to him, “the reason is our construction method,…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has raised the alarm over what it described as a national emergency in the country’s health sector, calling on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene and rescue the system from total collapse. The association expressed grave concern over the deteriorating state of healthcare delivery in Nigeria, noting that the situation has become both a national emergency and a matter of national security. In a passionate open letter to the President, dated October 27, 2025, and signed by its National President, Dr. Mohammad Usman Suleiman, NARD said it was compelled to reach out directly…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has dismissed reports alleging that it allocated over $1.3 billion for the importation of petroleum products in the first quarter of the year. The apex bank described the claim as false and misleading, insisting that it has not disbursed any foreign exchange directly for fuel imports. In a statement released on Tuesday, the bank said it had noticed “misreporting” suggesting that it approved or released $1.259 billion to major oil operators for the importation of refined petroleum products. “Such reports are entirely inaccurate and misleading,” the CBN said, clarifying that the figures being circulated were…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has been thrown into mourning following the death of its Ogun State Public Education Officer, Chief Route Commander Florence Okpe. She reportedly died on Tuesday in her hometown in Cross River State after battling an undisclosed illness. Confirming the sad news, Ogun State Sector Commander, Akinwunmi Fasakin, said Okpe had been ill for some time before her passing. “We lost Okpe this morning, Tuesday; her family has confirmed the sad news. She had been sick for a while and attending the clinic here in Ogun until she was granted medical leave. She later travelled…
The Lagos State Government has denied claims that it disobeyed a court order during the recent demolition exercise in Oworonshoki, stating that no restraining order was served on any of its agencies before the action was carried out. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), made this clarification during a press briefing in Ikeja, where he described reports that the government ignored a court directive as false. According to him, the government could not have violated an injunction that was never formally received. “Before the demolition exercise, no such order was served on any government agency,” Pedro explained,…
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Kaduna State has suspended its ongoing strike following a crucial meeting with top state government officials and representatives of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The meeting, which took place on Monday at the chambers of the Kaduna State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Sir James Kanyip, brought together union leaders and stakeholders to resolve the dispute that had paralyzed judicial activities in the state. According to a communiqué issued after the meeting, all parties agreed to suspend the strike while discussions continue to address the issues raised by the workers. The…
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has clinched the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket to contest for a second term in office after a consensus agreement was reached by party leaders. The primary election, held in Ado Ekiti, saw Oyebanji emerge unopposed following the disqualification of two aspirants and the voluntary withdrawal of another contender. His selection was backed by key stakeholders of the ruling party after weeks of political consultations and negotiations. According to reports, the APC National Working Committee (NWC) cleared Oyebanji and Mrs Atinuke Oluremi Omolayo while disqualifying Engineer Kayode Ojo and Mrs Abimbola Olajumoke Olawunmi over…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of former Senator Andy Uba and his co-defendant, Benjamin Etu, in the alleged N400 million fraud case to November 6. The arraignment, which was scheduled to hold on Tuesday, could not proceed due to the absence of the trial judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, who was said to be presiding over another matter in a different division of the court. The adjournment follows a previous warning issued by Justice Umar on September 24, where he threatened to issue a bench warrant for Uba’s arrest if he failed to appear in court…