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By Boluwatife Kehinde Nigeria’s Super Falcons will meet the Benin Republic’s She-Cheetahs in October as the race for qualification to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco heats up. The ten-time champions and reigning titleholders will begin their campaign with a first-leg qualifier away in Benin, before hosting the return leg in Nigeria during the final qualifying window from 20–28 October. READ ALSO: Updated: Tinubu rewards Super Falcons with honours, cash, housing The Falcons head into the qualifiers buoyed by their historic triumph in 2024, when they clinched a record 10th WAFCON crown in Morocco. That victory reinforced…

By Eniola Amadu  Britain, France and Germany will begin the process of reimposing United Nations (UN) sanctions on Iran, accusing Tehran of breaching the 2015 nuclear agreement meant to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons. The three European powers, collectively known as the E3, met with Iranian officials on Tuesday in a last attempt to preserve diplomacy before their legal ability to trigger the “snapback” of sanctions expires in mid-October. Diplomats revealed the talks failed to secure sufficient commitments from Iran. READ ALSO:  Nigeria, Germany to strengthen defence ties on insecurity Foreign ministers from the E3 informed U.S. Secretary of State…

By Ismaeel Aleem  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to inaugurate its 2025 National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) on September 2, 2025. The inauguration will take place at the NEC Hall, PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, at 12 noon. READ ALSO:  PDP zones presidential slot to South, confirms Damagum as national chairman The announcement follows the approval of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and was made public by the National Working Committee (NWC) through a press statement signed by Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary. The 110-member NCOC will be chaired by Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Tobi Amusan, the women’s 100m hurdles world record holder, has withdrawn from the Diamond League final in Zurich. The event, which marks the climax of the 2023 Diamond League season, began on Wednesday and concludes today, Thursday. READ ALSO: Tobi Amusan breaks silence on doping scandal in new documentary Amusan recently endured a difficult outing in Lausanne, finishing fifth with a time of 12.82 seconds. Despite this setback, she amassed 27 points over the season, securing second place in the overall standings behind American Grace Stark, who leads with 35 points. With Amusan out, Bahamian Devynne Charlton has…

By Ismaeel Aleem  President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja in the early hours of Thursday, concluding a series of high-profile international engagements in Japan and Brazil. The President’s return marks the end of a strategic diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s global partnerships and advancing economic cooperation. Tinubu’s first stop was Japan, where he attended the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD). READ ALSO: Tinubu departs Brazil for Abuja During the summit, he held bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other key stakeholders, focusing on trade, infrastructure development, and technological collaboration. The discussions emphasised Japan’s commitment…

By Ismaeel Aleem  President Bola Tinubu has departed Brasília, Brazil, for Abuja, concluding a productive state visit aimed at deepening ties between Nigeria and Brazil. The Nigerian leader’s aircraft took off from Brasília International Airport Air Force Base at 12:57 pm local time, marking the end of a strategic diplomatic engagement that began on Monday, August 25. The departure ceremony was attended by key Brazilian officials, including Ambassador Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, Secretary for Africa and the Middle East, and Carlos José Areias Moreno Garcete, Brazil’s Ambassador to Nigeria. READ ALSO: Dele Momodu: PDP’s southern zoning in 2027 will aid Tinubu’s…

By Eniola Amadu Democratic candidate Catelin Drey scored a major upset in Iowa yesterday, defeating far-right Republican Christopher Prosch in a special election for the state senate. The win flips Iowa’s District 1, previously a Republican stronghold, and marks the second Democratic gain in the chamber this year. Drey, a 37-year-old marketing executive and founder of Moms for Iowa, secured 55% of the vote to Prosch’s 44%, a swing of more than 20 points from Donald Trump’s performance in the district last year. READ ALSO: Democrats: Hegseth falsely cited shortages to halt Ukraine aid The seat became vacant following the death…

By Eniola Amadu  A gunman dressed in black opened fire on students attending Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school on Wednesday, killing two children and injuring 17 others before taking his own life. The attacker, identified only as a man in his early 20s, opened fire through the church windows during the service at Annunciation Catholic School, a private elementary school linked to a Roman Catholic parish in a residential neighborhood. He was armed with a rifle, a shotgun, and a handgun, officials confirmed. READ ALSO: Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Indian imports “This was a deliberate act of violence against…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Osun State marked its 34th anniversary of creation today with a moving address from Governor Ademola Adeleke, who celebrated the state’s progress while urging citizens to unite in shaping a brighter future. The commemoration paid tribute to the vision and sacrifices of the state’s founding fathers and mothers, who on 27 August 1991 fulfilled the aspiration of establishing Osun as a distinct entity within Nigeria. Adeleke, in his message to the people, expressed pride and gratitude, reflecting on the state’s journey over the past three decades and reaffirming his commitment to its continued development. READ ALSO: Osun monarch…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ignited a firestorm of criticism following its decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, a move described by publisher and politician Dele Momodu as a strategic gift to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. In a statement issued yesterday, Momodu accused the PDP of succumbing to “cheap and puerile blackmail” orchestrated by individuals aligned with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Momodu, who recently defected from PDP to African Democratic Congress (ADC), singled out FCT Minister Nyesom Wike as the architect behind the zoning decision, alleging it serves Tinubu’s…