By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s Super Falcons have remained in 36th place in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, despite clinching their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco last month. The update, released Thursday by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), reflects global movements in women’s football based on recent international …
By Esther Ososanya The electricity supply situation in Lagos State has deteriorated following a fire outbreak at the Egbin Power Plant, which damaged a major transformer and disrupted power transmission to several parts of the state, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed on Thursday. According to a statement by TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah, the …
By Esther Ososanya Commuters and passersby were thrown into panic on Thursday morning after a train coach detached from its compartments along the Ladipo axis of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, temporarily halting movement and sparking confusion in the area. The incident, which occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m., involved a train travelling from Ogba Ayo in Ogun …
By Esther Ososanya In a major boost for Africa’s energy sector, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a $1.35 billion financing deal with Dangote Industries Limited (DIL). The deal is part of a larger $4 billion syndicated loan to support the Dangote Refinery, Africa’s largest industrial project to date. This agreement will help refinance …
By Esther Ososanya Nearly 800 Egyptian aid trucks have been inspected and sent into Gaza through Israel’s Kerem Shalom crossing since July 27, the Egyptian Red Crescent said on Wednesday, as efforts intensify to ease a worsening humanitarian crisis. The development follows Israel’s decision to partially lift its months-long blockade late last month, allowing a …
By Esther Ososanya President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). He described the initiative as a vital part of his administration’s plan to protect vulnerable citizens and uphold dignity in retirement. The President gave the order after receiving a detailed …
By Esther Ososanya Ghana is in mourning after a military helicopter crash killed eight people, including two ministers and top officials. The Z-9 aircraft went down en route to Obuasi, killing everyone on board. Among the dead are Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, NDC Vice Chair Samuel Sarpong, national security …
By Esther Ososanya Former Arsenal and Ghana international midfielder Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail by a London court following formal charges of rape and sexual assault involving three women. Partey, 32, appeared before the Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, where Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring confirmed the bail terms. Under the conditions, Partey is barred …
By Esther Ososanya In a major squad overhaul ahead of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, Bendel Insurance Football Club has officially confirmed the departure of 25 players, including some of its most prominent first-team names. Among the key exits are club captain Meyiwa Oritseweyinmi, veteran striker Austin Ogunye, and experienced forward Bernard …
By Esther Ososanya Police swiftly intervene, warn against further attacks on officers The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the arrest of several individuals following a violent civil unrest sparked by a land dispute in the Kuchibyi community, under the Byazin Division of the FCT. The incident, which became public through a distress …
