Author: Damilola Olufemi

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…

The presidency has dismissed claims made by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is neglecting Northern Nigeria. In a statement issued on Friday, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, rejected the allegations, stating that significant projects are currently underway across the northern region. “The claim that Northern Nigeria has been left behind is incorrect. The Tinubu administration has initiated and continued several landmark projects in the North, covering roads, agriculture, healthcare, and energy,” Dare said. He provided details of key infrastructure…

Former Kano State Governor and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of marginalising the northern region in the allocation of national resources. Speaking during the Kano State Stakeholders’ Dialogue on the 2025 Constitutional Amendment on Thursday, Kwankwaso expressed concern over what he described as a lopsided distribution of federal funds in favour of the South. “Let me advise the Federal Government on the distribution of federal resources,” Kwankwaso said. “From the information available to us, it’s like most of the national budget is now tilting in one direction in…

Leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed optimism and renewed confidence on Thursday as the party successfully held its 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at the Wadata Plaza Secretariat in Abuja. The gathering, which marked a significant moment in the PDP’s ongoing efforts to reposition itself, saw the attendance of six governors, including Bauchi State Governor and PDP Governors’ Forum Chairman, Senator Bala Mohammed, and Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke. Representatives from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were also present at the meeting. After months of postponed attempts and defections to the All Progressives…

Hulk Hogan, the towering titan who helped catapult professional wrestling into mainstream popularity during the 1980s, has died at the age of 71, according to multiple U.S. media reports on Thursday. NBC News, citing Hogan’s longtime manager Chris Volo, confirmed that the wrestling icon passed away at his Florida home. Entertainment outlet TMZ also reported the development, referencing sources and emergency calls indicating a cardiac arrest. Known for his imposing 6’7” frame, trademark blond moustache, and red-and-yellow bandana, Hogan—born Terry Bollea—was a cultural phenomenon. His larger-than-life persona and electrifying charisma helped transform wrestling into a global spectacle, earning him household-name…

The National Elective Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, earlier scheduled to hold in August in Kano State, has been shifted to November 15 and 16, 2025, for the election of new National Working Committee (NWC) members. The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Debo Ologunagba, made this known while speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday shortly after its 101st National Executive Committee meeting. According to him, the November meeting will be held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Earlier, Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, on Wednesday,…

Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, on Wednesday convened a strategic caucus meeting at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, ahead of the party’s crucial National Executive Committee (NEC) session slated for Thursday (today). Present at the PDP caucus meeting The closed-door meeting brought together five sitting governors—Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), and host Bala Mohammed—as well as top national party figures. Also in attendance were PDP Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagun; National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu; and several members of the party’s Board…

A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Jamiu Olawumi, has alleged that Governor Ademola Adeleke made unsuccessful efforts to cross over to the ruling party from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which he currently belongs to. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, Olawumi claimed that the APC leadership turned down the governor’s approach based on internal consultations and widespread concerns. “The reasons for our rebuffing them are the results of our findings — civil servants who were being made second-class citizens against their counterparts from Ede were all pleading that we should not…