Author: Ayobami Ogungbemi

Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator for Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, returned to Sokoto metropolis on Friday. He was welcomed by thousands of supporters from Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states. Political analysts see the reception as a show of strength ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tambuwal, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, was greeted by party loyalists, youth groups, and women’s organisations. The streets were filled with chants, banners, and solidarity songs. Speaking to the crowd, Tambuwal, who led Atiku Abubakar’s 2023 presidential campaign, criticised President Bola Tinubu’s APC-led government. He accused the administration of worsening economic…

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has debunked speculation about unpaid bonuses for Nigeria’s Super Falcons, confirming that all outstanding match payments were cleared before their final Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) clash against Morocco. Olopade Reassures Team and Fans Speaking on Arise TV, NSC Director-General Bukola Olopade stated, “All their bonuses have been paid. I spoke with [team captain] Rasheedat Ajibade yesterday and the Nigeria Football Federation; everyone is on the same page.” Banking Delays for a Few Players Olopade noted that only one or two players may still be awaiting payments due to banking delays involving the Central…

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received strong backing from World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who says the administration’s ongoing economic reforms are moving in the right direction. Speaking during a recent engagement with journalists, Okonjo-Iweala commended the Federal Government for taking bold steps to stabilize the economy and restore investor confidence. She noted that while the reforms — including the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of exchange rates — come with short-term economic pains, they are essential for driving sustainable growth in the long run. According to her, no significant economic transformation can occur…

A British Airways flight from Abuja to London on Friday faced an unexpected setback after a faulty aircraft door forced the airline to offload 58 passengers. Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Relations and Consumer Protection at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), confirmed the incident via his official X (formerly Twitter) account. According to him, the safety concern required British Airways to operate with reduced capacity, leaving several seats vacant in compliance with aviation safety regulations. Achimugu stated that the affected passengers were promptly offered hotel accommodation, with 28 opting to return home and 30 accepting the stay arrangements. He…

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has confirmed the tragic death of Ajibola Ibitayo, a part-two medical student from the Faculty of Dentistry. According to the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, Ibitayo allegedly took his own life after receiving his last semester examination results on Wednesday. Olarewaju revealed that the outcome meant the student, with matriculation number DEN/2021/023, would have to repeat Part Two for a second consecutive year. The 2021 entrant had already been repeating the same level during the last academic session. Reports indicate that the deceased, whose father is a medical doctor,…

Political party leaders in Kano State have signed a peace accord to ensure a peaceful, violence-free, and credible process during the upcoming by-election scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 2025. The agreement was reached on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Kano State Police Command Headquarters in Bompai. The meeting was convened by the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, and attended by candidates and leaders of various political parties contesting in the Ghari/Tsanyawa State Constituency re-run and the Bagwai/Shanono State Constituency by-election. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, the peace accord is aimed at…

The Federal Government has withdrawn its criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly behaviour, and reduced the flight ban on Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, announced the decisions on Wednesday after consultations with aviation stakeholders and consideration of appeals from concerned Nigerians. He said both cases were reviewed in light of the remorse shown by those involved. Ibom Air has agreed to drop its complaint against Ms. Emmanson, who was arrested on August 10, 2025, after allegedly refusing to switch…

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English Premier League side West Ham United are reportedly cooling their pursuit of Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika, turning their attention to DR Congo star Ngal’ayel Mukau. Onyedika, 24, has been a standout performer for Club Brugge since his move from Danish club Midtjylland three years ago. The defensive midfielder has thrived under multiple managers, earning links to top European clubs, including a near move to AC Milan last year before they signed Youssouf Fofana. This summer, speculation linked him with a switch to West Ham as manager Graham Potter seeks a strong defensive presence in midfield. However, Belgian journalist…

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced that a total of 1,911,141 Nigerians applied for its 2025 nationwide recruitment exercise before the application portal officially closed on Monday, August 11, 2025. The large-scale recruitment drive, which covered the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Federal Fire Service, and Nigeria Correctional Service, experienced several delays and technical challenges during its application period. Technical Glitches and Postponements Initially scheduled to open on June 26, 2025, the recruitment portal faced repeated crashes and downtime, forcing the CDCFIB to postpone the start date —…