Author: Damilola Olufemi

Nigeria’s Super Eagles are gearing up for a critical phase of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey, with back-to-back matches lined up against Rwanda and South Africa in September. According to FIFA’s Head of Qualifiers and International Matches, Gordon Savic, the high-stakes Group C fixture between Nigeria and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will be played on Tuesday, 9th September 2025. The match is set to take place at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein, with kick-off scheduled for 4:00 p.m. GMT, which is 5:00 p.m. in Nigeria and 6:00 p.m. in South Africa. Super Eagles to play Rwanda Before travelling…

Electricity consumers in Lagos have been notified of expected daily disruptions in power supply as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) begins a major maintenance project on the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line. The TCN, in a public statement, announced that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the National Independent System Operator (NISO) have both approved the infrastructure upgrade, describing it as critical for enhancing grid performance. According to Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, “The upgrade involves the installation of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) fibre cable on the Omotosho/Ikeja West 330kV transmission line, scheduled from July 28,…

Martin Odegaard calmly converted a penalty in the 84th minute to hand Arsenal a 3-2 victory over Newcastle United in a lively pre-season clash held in Singapore on Sunday. Before kick-off, Arsenal’s newest acquisition, Viktor Gyökeres—signed a day earlier from Sporting Lisbon—was unveiled to the crowd of over 38,700 fans. Though he didn’t feature in the match, the Swedish striker soaked in the atmosphere from the bench and could potentially make his debut against Tottenham in Hong Kong next Thursday. “We are increasing the quality of the squad all the time, so we’re super happy to have Viktor with us,”…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday officially inaugurated the newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).

Nigeria’s sports and entertainment spaces are lighting up with excitement as three major events capture the nation’s attention — the Super Falcons’ thrilling WAFCON victory, the surprise twist in Big Brother Naija’s 10th season, and the breakout success of Kemi Adetiba’s new Netflix series, To Kill a Monkey. These milestones have reignited national pride and stirred up excitement across social media and beyond. In Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday night, the Super Falcons pulled off a stunning comeback to reclaim the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, beating host nation Morocco 3-2 in a nail-biting final. Down 2-0 at halftime in…

The Senate has dismissed as false reports claiming that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele were involved in a confrontation during a recent executive session. In a statement released on Sunday, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, debunked the claims, insisting the reports misrepresent the actual proceedings within the upper chamber. Senate clarifies Akpabio, Bamidele “Our attention has been drawn to diverse media reports claiming that the president of the Senate, His Excellency Godswill Akpabio, and leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, clashed during an executive session recently convened…

As Nigeria prepares for another constitutional amendment cycle, one of the most hotly debated issues resurfacing is the demand for the creation of new states. From the creeks of the Niger Delta to the rugged terrains of the North-East, various ethnic and regional groups are intensifying their calls to redraw Nigeria’s federal structure. The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, led by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, has received a staggering 46 separate requests for new states, alongside 117 proposals for additional local government areas. “We are receiving numerous submissions, and each will be evaluated on constitutional merit, economic viability,…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final on Saturday, securing their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. The win was a sweet redemption for Justin Madugu’s squad, who had been knocked out by the North Africans in the semi-finals of the previous edition. Despite a dominant start by Nigeria, Morocco took the lead in the 13th minute after a scramble in the box left Ghizlane Chebbak, the tournament’s leading scorer, with enough space to rifle a powerful shot past goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie. Ijamilusi Folashade tried to…

President Bola Tinubu has thrown his weight behind the Super Falcons ahead of their highly anticipated clash with host nation Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), urging the team to finish strong and secure their 10th continental title. In a personal statement released on Saturday, Tinubu expressed pride in the team’s performance and spirit throughout the tournament. “You will finish strong by the Grace of God. Go for the tenth! Bring the trophy home. Your fellow countrymen and women, young and old, are rooting for you,” the President said. “I look forward to…

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigeria Tax Act into law, exempting several goods and services from the 7.5% value-added tax (VAT). The Act, part of a broader tax reform initiative, was signed on June 26, alongside three other laws — the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Law, and the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act. These reforms, which are expected to take effect from January 1, 2026, will operate under a newly branded agency — the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). According to the law, as sighted by The New Daily Prime, 15 categories of items will be…