Author: Lawan

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been named the CAF Women’s National Team of the Year for the third year in a row, winning the award in 2023, 2024, and now 2025. The announcement was made during the prestigious award ceremony taking place at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Rabat, Morocco. The Super Falcons beat the Black Queens of Ghana and the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco to clinch the award after winning a record-extending 10th title at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in August. President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, received the award on behalf of…

Celebrities have taken to social media to express their sadness over the tragic attack on a church in Kwara State. Davido shared his condolence message as the news spread across the country. Iyabo Ojo also reacted, mourning the victims and praying for the families affected. Toke Makinwa, Femi Adebayo, Mercy Eke, Nasboi, Mr P of P-Square, Funke Akindele and Enioluwa all posted their reactions, expressing shock and sympathy over the incident.

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has presented permanent and pensionable appointment letters to 400 newly recruited Mathematics teachers for secondary schools across the state. The development was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature. Governor Yusuf said the recruitment was a deliberate response to long-standing subject gaps that have undermined students’ performance and future career prospects. He described Mathematics as the backbone of Science, Technology, Engineering and Innovation, stressing that Kano must build a solid foundation to remain competitive in a knowledge-driven world. He expressed confidence that the newly appointed teachers would raise…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State Chapter has joined the global community to mark the 2025 International Men’s Day, celebrating its male members for their loyalty and steadfast commitment to the party. This is contained in a statement by the State Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, on Wednesday in Lagos. Ojelabi said the 2025 theme, “Embracing the Spirit of Responsible Manhood,” aligned with the party’s core values and its vision for responsible leadership. He noted that the contributions of male members remained central to the APC’s growth and achievements in Lagos. “APC men have consistently demonstrated exemplary responsibility in their…

Kenya has placed its health authorities on high alert following three deaths linked to Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in neighbouring Ethiopia, the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) announced on Wednesday. Marburg Virus Disease, formerly known as Marburg hemorrhagic fever, is a severe viral infection affecting humans and non-human primates. It is caused by the Marburg or Ravn virus and presents symptoms similar to Ebola. Although no cases have been reported in Kenya, the KNPHI warned that the country faces a heightened risk of importation due to significant cross-border movement with Ethiopia through airports and land borders. “Given the high…

Ogun State Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, has announced the passing of W/Inspector Mariam Toyin Ayenreti (née Adelegan), a member of her security team, who died at the age of 42 after a brief illness. In an emotional statement, Salako-Oyedele described the late officer as “a brilliant and dedicated police officer, and an invaluable member of my security team.” She noted that Inspector Ayenreti served with “diligence, humility, and commitment,” adding that her death is a painful loss to the entire Deputy Governor’s team. The Deputy Governor prayed for the repose of Ayenreti’s soul, asking Almighty Allah to grant her Aljannatul…

The Oil and Gas Watchdogs Network has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and its Chief Executive, Gbenga Komolafe, for what it described as the “transparent, responsible, and judicious” management of the Frontier Exploration Fund, saying the Commission’s handling of the statutory allocation has ensured the money is used strictly for the purpose prescribed in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). In a statement issued on Sunday in Port Harcourt, the coalition said recent public conversations surrounding the Fund had made it necessary to “set the record straight” and acknowledge the regulatory diligence that has guided its utilisation under…

***Vows to End Remnants of Bandits in Northwest The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has delivered a strong message from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA at the North-West Theatre Command Headquarters in Gusau, Zamfara State, charging them to completely eliminate the remaining remnants of bandits terrorising the region. Speaking on Friday shortly after observing Juma’at prayers at the Command Mosque, Dr. Matawalle conveyed President Tinubu’s deep appreciation for the troops’ patriotism, courage, and remarkable successes in decimating bandit formations across the Northwest. “Mr. President specifically asked me to tell you…

The attention of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been drawn to a series of misleading publications claiming that the recent reduction in pump prices by oil marketers is a consequence of the Federal Government’s reversal of the 15 per cent import tariff. This narrative is entirely false, deliberately misleading, and inconsistent with actual market dynamics. For the avoidance of doubt, the factor that prompted the price adjustment was our own reduction of PMS gantry and coastal prices on November 6. The subsequent change in pump prices is now being wrongly attributed to a tariff decision in an attempt to distort the…

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, says there was no attack or assassination attempt on Lt. Ahmed Yerima as reported in some sections of the media. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. It was reported that Yerima is the Naval Officer who recently had an altercation with the FCT Minster, Mr Nyesom Wike. Adeh described the publications as false and grossly misleading, adding that Yerima was only stopped by police personnel on a stop-and-search operation at NNPC Junction along Kubwa Expressway. “On…