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NNL SUPER 8: OSUN UNITED AND KUN KALIFA WIN ON DAY 1

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Osun United and Kun Khalifa got their 2025 NNL Super 8 campaign off to strong starts with narrow 1-0 victories in their opening matches, placing them at the top of the standings after Matchday One. Osun United edged past Warri Wolves with a hard-fought 1-0 win, while Kun Khalifa recorded a similar scoreline against Crown FC, who will now be looking to bounce back in their next outing. Earlier in the day, the fixtures between Barau FC […]

July 7, 2025

Super Falcons celebrate 3-0 victory over Tunisia at the 2025 WAFCON Group B opener.

Sport

WAFCON 2025: SUPER FALCONS CRUISE PAST TUNISIA

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Super Falcons began their quest for a 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title on a perfect note, after recording a dominant 3-0 win against Tunisia in their Group B opener on Sunday. Goals from Asisat Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide and substitute Chiwendu Ihezuo secured the Super Falcons a first-ever win against Tunisia in their second meeting with the North African country at the WAFCON. The first encounter between the Super Falcons and Tunisia at the […]

July 7, 2025

General

Breaking: Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi, Passes Away at 90

By: Julian Osamoto The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has died at the age of 90. According to a family source who confirmed the news to Journalists, the revered monarch passed away in the early hours of Monday, just days after his 90th birthday celebration and the first anniversary of his coronation. Oba Olakulehin was officially installed as the 43rd Olubadan on June 14, 2024, succeeding the late Oba Lekan Balogun. His brief but impactful reign was marked by […]

July 7, 2025

Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman addresses press on recent kidnapping incidents in Kwara North

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DG NILDS Condemns Kwara North Kidnappings Saga

By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman has expressed worries and deep concern over the recent spates of Kidnappings in Edu and Patigi Local Government Areas in Kwara North. While sympathising with the peace loving and good people of Lafiagi, Lata nna and Ndanaku in Patigi over the unfortunate and condemnable rascality of the kidnappers, Professor Sulaiman called for extreme vigilance and surveillance not only to fish and flush out […]

July 7, 2025

HOMEF supports NBSAP 2025–2030 and calls for GMO regulation

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Health

HOMEF Hails Nigeria’s Biodiversity Plan, Calls for Stronger GMO Controls

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has commended the Federal Government for approving the revised National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2025–2030, describing it as a major step toward safeguarding Nigeria’s environment. The organisation, however, urged authorities to back the policy with concrete actions, particularly in regulating genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It notes that Nigeria’s newly endorsed NBSAP aligns with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, aiming to stop and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. The […]

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Economy

Jaiz Bank Reports N23.48bn Profit in 2024

By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria’s pioneer non-interest bank, Jaiz Bank Plc, has reported a profit after tax (PAT) of N23.48 billion for the full year ended December 31, 2024—representing a 108.99% increase from the N11.05 billion declared in 2023. The bank disclosed this in its audited financial results, noting a strong performance across key financial and non-financial indicators. Gross earnings surged by 86.5%, rising to N82.87 billion** from N47.24 billion in the previous year. Income from financing contracts stood at N32.04 […]

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Politics

Wike Defends Tinubu’s Reforms, Slams Opposition’s “Stomach-Driven” Coalition Agenda

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing rebuke of opposition political parties, accusing them of lacking sincerity in their recent coalition efforts and asserting that their motivations are rooted in personal gain rather than national interest. Speaking during a Thanksgiving service at St James Anglican Church, Asokoro, to mark the successful completion of key infrastructural projects in the FCT, Wike strongly defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration and its reform agenda. […]

July 6, 2025

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ECS: NSITF Expresses Commitment to Improved Workers Welfare

...Pays 31 Million Naira Medical Bills of Nestle Staff By Chinedu Echianu The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, has insisted that the continuous and prompt payment of claims to beneficiaries of the Employees Compensation Scheme is a demonstration of the Fund's commitment to improved workers welfare in the country. He made this declaration just as a staff of consumer goods giant, Nestle Plc received a refund of N31 million Naira medical bills […]

July 6, 2025

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Sport

Reigning African champion Kolawole wins gold at Spain Grand Prix.

By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria's Esther Kolawole (62kg), has beaten Haylie Jaffe of USA 10-0 by superiority to lift gold at the Grand Prix of Spain. The highly spirited African champion came into the encounter with confidence after a convincing 10-0 superiority over Lydia Perez Tourino of Spain in the quarter-final and a 4-1 victory against Polish Alicja Nowosad in the semi-final. The gold medal is a testament to Esther Kolawole's potential and belief in what she can […]

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