Author: Vincent Osuwo

President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that the intensity of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final match caused even the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, abandoned her cooking to watch the Super Falcons fight to win. Tinubu shared a light-hearted moment from their WAFCON final viewing experience on Monday during a reception held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to honour the triumphant Super Falcons, highlighting how deeply the nation including the First Family was invested in the team’s success. “Honestly, I didn’t want to watch the match. I didn’t want to have high blood pressure,” the president said…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed great regret for the deaths and destruction caused by the recent flood in Yola, Adamawa State, and a boat disaster in Guni village, Niger State. In a statement released on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president expressed his sympathies to the afflicted families and praised the emergency personnel who have been on the front lines of rescue operations. “I extend my heartfelt sympathies to the communities and families of victims affected by the flood disaster in Yola and the tragic boat accident in Niger State,” the president was…

The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, stated on Monday in Yola that the death toll from Sunday’s flooding has risen to 23, with many others still missing. Fintiri, who landed at Yola International Airport around 1:45 p.m. on Monday, went immediately to the devastated areas in Yola-South Local Government and expressed sympathies to the victims. The governor met with displaced families at Yelewa Primary School, offered his condolences, and assured them of the government’s commitment to delivering relief items to alleviate their suffering. He declared that the state government will immediately form a technical committee, in partnership with the Adamawa…

The Super Falcons have returned to Nigeria following their triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, where they secured their 10th continental title. The Falcons arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja aboard a chartered flight at approximately 2:26 p.m. on Monday. On arrival, the captain of the team, Rasheedat Ajibade, was seen raising the WAFCON trophy high as she alighted from the aircraft, symbolising the team’s victorious homecoming. President Bola Tinubu will hosts the Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Falcons won their 10th continental title over the weekend,…

President Bola Tinubu will welcome the Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa in Abuja following their triumph in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Falcons won their 10th continental title over the weekend, defeating host nation Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses in a thrilling final in Rabat, Morocco. The presidential reception is one of several official events planned to commemorate the team’s outstanding performance, which has once again improved Nigeria’s status in African women’s football. Governors Uba Sani of Kaduna State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, and Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, together with many federal ministers, have arrived at…

Four Super Falcons stars, Rasheedat Ajibade, Esther Okoronkwo, Michelle Alozie, and Chiamaka Nnadozie, have been named in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Best XI, following Nigeria’s convincing run to win their 10th continental title. The Confederation of African Football Women via its official X handle unveiled the tournament’s standout performers on Sunday. “The stars who shined the brightest. “Meet your Best XI of the tournament,” CAF Women wrote. Super Falcons captain Ajibade, who contributed significantly throughout the competition, was named Player of the Tournament. The Atletico Madrid forward also won Woman of the Match awards in three of…

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM-FHI) has issued a seven-day notice to the Federal Government, requesting improved welfare, fair allowances, and better working conditions for nurses. The notice was signed by National Secretary Enya Osinachi and released by President Morakinyo-Olajide Rilwan in Abuja on Monday. The decision was made following an emergency National Executive Council meeting on July 10 in Abuja. NANNM-FHI stated that the move fostered proactive dialogue on crucial issues affecting its members. The notice stated that the action was necessary after a 15-day ultimatum, issued on July 14, expired without a significant response from…

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos are currently staging a protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly, demanding the removal of the party’s state chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi. Protesters, thought to be from all 57 Local Council Development Areas, LCDA, were seen carrying placards that read “Ojelabi Must Go” and “We Want Fresh Leadership.” The demonstration, which began earlier today, has garnered a large security presence, with police officers stationed around the Assembly complex to prevent a breakdown in law and order. Details later…

Aisha Buhari, wife of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and members of her family have moved from Daura in Katsina State to her late husband’s home in Kaduna State. The former president’s residence, where he lived before departing Nigeria for medical treatment in London, is located at Ungwan Rimi GRA in Kaduna. Aisha and her family arrived on Sunday at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Kaduna. They were greeted warmly by a delegation led by Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, and Hon. Munira Tanimu, Majority Leader of the Kaduna State House of Assembly. Late Buhari returned…

The National Working Committee of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Kaduna Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai from the party. The SDP deemed El-Rufai unfit to associate with the party in any form for the next 30 years. The party’s leadership accused him of falsely representing himself as a member, manipulating internal processes, and attempting to undermine the party by unconstitutional activities and deceitful political manoeuvres. The National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba, confirmed this in a statement signed and made accessible to our correspondent in Abuja on Monday. According to him, the party’s NWC made the decision after conducting…