Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Edo Queens Target Historic CAF Women’s Champions League Final. Edo Queens are poised to make history as the first Nigerian team to reach the final of the CAF Women’s Champions League when they face TP Mazembe in the semi-final today. The team’s determination follows their dramatic quarter-final victory over reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns, secured with two last-minute goals. Coach Moses Aduku has emphasised the importance of a focused, step-by-step approach, which has been key to Edo Queens’ success in the tournament. Speaking ahead of the match, Aduku expressed gratitude for the team’s progress so far, saying, “We want to…

Tinubu Appoints Odunaiya As New PTAD Executive Secretary. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the removal of Chioma Ejikeme as the Executive Secretary of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD). Tolulope Abiodun Odunaiya has been appointed as her replacement. This development was confirmed by PTAD spokesman Olugbenga Ajayi on Monday, who expressed confidence in the new appointment. “We are delighted to inform our public, especially PTAD pensioners and other stakeholders, of the appointment of Miss Tolulope Abiodun Odunaiya by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the substantive Executive Secretary of PTAD,” Ajayi stated. Odunaiya officially assumed her new role…

Turkish Air Strikes Cut Water Access For Over One Million In Syria. Turkish air strikes in north-east Syria have left more than one million people without access to water, compounding the region’s humanitarian crisis. Strikes on vital infrastructure in Hassakeh province, already reeling from years of drought and civil war, have shut down the main water station at Alouk. The strikes, part of Turkey’s campaign against Kurdish-led forces in the region, targeted power stations, oil fields, and gas facilities between October 2019 and January 2024. These attacks have been criticised by experts as potentially violating international law, given their…

Daniel Bwala Declares Unwavering Loyalty To President Tinubu. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has reaffirmed his absolute loyalty to the President. Speaking on Channels TV’s *Politics Today*, Bwala emphasised that his commitment to Tinubu mirrors the dedication he previously demonstrated to the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. “I’m 100 percent loyal to the President. When I was with Atiku, I was 100 percent loyal,” Bwala stated during the interview. Bwala, a former PDP member, served as the party’s campaign spokesman during the 2023 presidential election. However, he made…

Fuel Price Reduction Sparks Optimism For Easing Inflationary Pressures In Nigeria. Economists in Nigeria have expressed optimism about the recent drop in petrol prices following a direct fuel purchase agreement between Dangote Refinery and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN). Experts suggest this development could help ease the country’s inflationary pressures in the coming months. Nigeria has been grappling with rising inflation, with the National Bureau of Statistics reporting a headline inflation rate of 33.88% and food inflation at 39.16% in October 2024. These figures mark a steady climb, placing additional strain on citizens and businesses. …

Super Eagles Qualify For AFCON 2025 Despite Shocking Loss To Rwanda Which Has Sparked Many Reactions From Supporters. Nigeria’s Super Eagles have secured their spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) but ended their qualification campaign on a disappointing note with a 2-1 defeat to Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Despite finishing as Group D leaders with 11 points, the loss has raised concerns about the team’s preparedness for the tournament and the leadership of interim head coach Austin Eguavoen. The Super Eagles confirmed their qualification last Thursday after a 1-1 draw with…

Super Falcons To Discover Opponents As CAF Prepares For 2025 WAFCON Draw. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the draw for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will take place on Friday, 22nd November. The ceremony will be held at the Mohammed VI Technical Centre in Sale, Morocco. It will determine the group stage matchups for the 12 teams participating in the tournament, including the Super Falcons of Nigeria. Morocco is set to host the prestigious competition from 5th to 26th July 2025. The tournament promises to bring together the best of women’s…

Obasanjo Calls For Shorter Tenures For INEC Chair To Curb Corruption And Rebuild Trust. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged for the appointment of new and credible leaders to head the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), advocating for short tenures to prevent corruption and rebuild public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University in Connecticut, USA, Obasanjo delivered a powerful keynote address titled “Leadership Failure and State Capture in Nigeria,” where he described the 2023 general elections as a “travesty.” The former president emphasised the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in…

Nigerian Lawmakers Announce Interactive Session On Tax Reform Bills. The House of Representatives in Nigeria has scheduled an interactive session for Monday, November 18, 2024, to discuss the tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The session, which will take place at the Temporary Chamber of the House, will begin promptly at 10:00 am. Akin Rotimi, Spokesman for the House, confirmed the session in a statement issued on Sunday, emphasising its importance in fostering dialogue between lawmakers and stakeholders. The interactive session aims to allow Members of the House to engage directly with key figures behind the…

Fresh Ethnic Clashes Erupt In Manipur India Following Discovery Of Six Bodies. The Indian state of Manipur has been plunged into renewed ethnic violence after the discovery of six bodies, believed to belong to the majority Meitei community. Authorities have imposed an indefinite curfew and suspended internet services in affected areas to quell unrest. The bodies, reportedly including women and children, were found on Friday, sparking violent protests over the weekend. Meitei groups alleged that the victims had been kidnapped by individuals from the minority Kuki community, though the police have not confirmed these claims. The state, which…

Hezbollah Media Chief Killed In Israeli Strike In Beirut. The head of Hezbollah’s media office, Mohammed Afif, has been confirmed dead following an Israeli airstrike in central Beirut. The Lebanese militant group disclosed his death on Sunday evening, hours after reports of the strike first emerged. The attack targeted the headquarters of the Lebanese branch of the Syrian Baath Party in the densely populated Ras al-Naba neighbourhood, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The strike left significant destruction, with four people confirmed dead and 14 others injured, as per the country’s health ministry. Afif was a prominent public figure…

NFF Backs Edo Queens For CAF Women’s Champions League Glory. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed confidence in Edo Queens’ ability to win the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League, following their stunning 2-1 victory over defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns. NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, commended the team’s remarkable fighting spirit, which saw them come from behind to secure a semi-final berth in the ongoing tournament in Morocco. “The NFF and the entire Nigerian football family are immensely proud of Edo Queens’ achievements,” Gusau stated. “From winning the WAFU B title to reaching the semi-finals of the…