Author: Oluwatosin Ologun

Nigeria claimed third place at the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Egypt 2025 after a dramatic 4-1 penalty shootout victory over tournament hosts Egypt on Sunday. The third-place playoff at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, before Nigeria kept their nerve in the shootout to secure their fifth bronze medal in U-20 AFCON history. It was a clash between two sides aiming to finish the tournament on a high after missing out on the final. Osama Omar put Egypt ahead early in the third minute, but Nigeria equalised shortly after the restart through…

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has raised the alarm that only one town out of 300 remains under government control in Marte Local Government Area, warning that Boko Haram terrorists are on the brink of taking over the entire LGA. The governor issued the warning on Sunday following his visit to the area, where he appealed to the Federal Government to urgently deploy decisive strategies to prevent Marte town from falling completely into the hands of Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents. Zulum, who visited Marte on Saturday, assessed the situation on the ground and explored sustainable solutions to restore stability to…

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, says plans are underway to establish electric vehicle factories and other manufacturing ventures in the country, reaffirming China’s commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation with Nigeria, particularly in the solid minerals sector. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, at the weekend, Ambassador Dunhai emphasised the strategic importance of Nigeria in China’s foreign policy. “Nigeria is a great country blessed with tremendous natural resources. Chinese companies are already deeply involved in Nigeria’s mining sector, from exploration to processing. “We aim to deepen this collaboration, especially in line with President Tinubu’s…

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian leaders and citizens to harness the country’s diversity to foster national stability and rapid development. Speaking in Rome on Sunday during a meeting with members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, Tinubu said, “If we use our diversity not for adversity but for prosperity, the country’s hope is stability and progress.” The meeting took place shortly after the President attended the installation mass of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, where he joined other world leaders for the historic occasion. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…

I will not contest against Tinubu in 2027 – Wike Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has described his successor in Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, as his “boy,” amid the political rift between the two. Wike, who is the former governor of Rivers State, said that though the President, Bola Tinubu, had sued for peace, he was not opposed to the move. “That boy is my boy, my son. How can I fight a battle with him? Those I fight are people who want to steal what they did not work for. “The President called me to make peace;…

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, said budgeting under President Bola Tinubu’s administration is not for survival but for economic transformation and reality. Shettima guarantees that the current administration is building systems that speak to productivity, sustainable growth and progress. He stated this at the 15th Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Lecture organised by the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers in Abuja. The Vice President, who noted that there was a nexus between engineering and governance, said budgeting could not be approached haphazardly or based on emotions but must be carefully handled in a way that guarantees results. According to him, just like engineering,…

Barcelona mounted a spectacular comeback to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on Sunday and move to the brink of the LaLiga title. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick for Los Blancos but Raphinha’s double and goals from Lamine Yamal, Eric Garcia and Fermin Lopez gave Barcelona a seven-point lead on reigning champions Madrid with three matches remaining. Hansi Flick’s side were knocked out of the Champions League in the semifinals by Inter Milan on Tuesday and risked their season collapsing if Madrid beat them, but they resisted after Mbappe’s early brace. Barcelona battled back to claim a fourth Clasico victory from four…

Pope Leo XIV appealed for “no more war” in a message to world powers during his first Sunday address at St. Peter’s Square at noon. The new pontiff, elected on May 8 as the first American Pope, called for an “authentic and lasting peace” in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of all Israeli hostages held by militant group Hamas and welcomed Saturday’s agreement to end recent hostilities between India and Pakistan. He noted that it had been almost 80 years to the day since the “immense tragedy” of World War II had ended. He quoted Pope Francis,…

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) were held in Lagos, Nigeria, on Saturday night at an event that attracted and celebrated talents in the Nollywood movie industry and super-talented stars from across the continent. “Seven Doors,” a historical drama series by Femi Adebayo, triumphed at the 11th AMVCA, winning three major awards, solidifying its standout status in Nollywood. At the 11th edition of the AMVCA, Lateef Adedimeji’s Lisabi (The Uprising) won some prizes.  Below is the full list of winners at the 2025 AMVCA: Best Indigenous Language (West Africa) Seven Doors Lisabi: The Uprising WINNER (Adedimeji Lateef for Lisabi)…

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described service-oriented leadership in politics and governance as both imperative and a privilege, adding that a nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its most vulnerable citizens. Osinbajo made this call while delivering the keynote address at the Rotary International District 9141 Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on the topic “The Magic of Connection: The Imperative and Privilege of Service.” He stressed that politics should be centered on providing essential services such as quality education, accessible healthcare, and a robust social security system, which he described as basic rights of every citizen.…