The Super Falcons of Nigeria beat the Bayana Bayana of South Africa 2-1 to reach the Final of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations. Cup-holders, South Africa was sent packing, thanks to a late-in-the-day spectacular goal by defender Michelle Alozie to keep the Mission X goal alive after a turgid and dramatic semi final in Casablanca. Both teams fought tactically in the middle and other stretches of the park, with sets of players stifling one other at crucial moments. Nigeria came close after only eight minutes but forward Chinwendu Ihezuo, in the top scorer’s race with three goals, saw…
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Tuesday reminded all international airlines operating inbound flights to Nigeria to strictly comply with the provisions of the directive concerning the currency declaration requirements for inbound passengers. It, however, said that compliance would be closely monitored, and non-compliant airlines would face appropriate sanctions. This, NCAA said, A statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, said it was in line with Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework. He said: “Make inflight or pre-landing announcements informing passengers of their legal obligation to declare…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Philip Eze and his company Orimiri Oil and Gas before Justice A.H. Musa of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on a one count charge. Eze who was arraigned on Monday pleaded not guilty when the charge was read to him which prompted prosecution counsel, Mariya Shariff to request for a date to commence trial. The charge reads: “That you, Philip Ifejimalu Eze while being the Managing Director of Orimiri Oil and Gas sometime in 2024 in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to…
A group, Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora (AEISCID) has demanded the immediate sack of the the Secretary to the Ebonyi State Government (SSG), Prof. Grace Umezuruike for alleged diversion of N1 billion. To this end, the group has given Governor Francis Nwifuru 48 hours ultimatum to immediately sack SSG to pave the way for a thorough, discreet and transparent probe. The group, however, called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to widen its nets to help Ebonyi people recover loot allegedly diverted by contractors within the last two years of the present administration and…
Betrayal is a painful reminder that not everyone is worthy of our trust. By Anonymous The issue of the burial of Awujale of Ijebu, Oba Sikiru Adetona, which I know (though personal opinion) is greatly overlooked and refused to be talked about by major players in the media industry. Maybe because of personal sentiments, religion affiliations, politics or fear of their career. Well today is not to address that but to focus on Yoruba culture, and Awujale burial issue. Obaship is an institution of political, spiritual, cultural authority and leadership of Yoruba people. The origin dated back centuries…
Community leaders, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), and Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) have called on Chevron Nigeria Ltd to immediately stop an ongoing oil leak and contain the spill in Ilaje area of Ondo state. TheHintsNews reports that the spill occurred on 12 April 2025 at its Berthing Operational Platform (BOP) located in shallow waters offshore Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. In an open letter released on Monday, the groups raised the alarm over widespread environmental degradation caused by the spill, warning that it poses severe threats to local livelihoods, especially…
Mohammed Babangida, son of former military ruler, Ibrahim Babangida has described reports in some sections of the media that he rejected his appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) as false. Babangida in a statement issued Monday denied online reports suggesting he had rejected the appointment, and expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve. He insisted that the claims were entirely false and aimed at misleading the public while attempting to undermine the credibility of the Tinubu-led administration. Babangida noted: “The report is not only false but a calculated attempt to cause…
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy (FMICIDE) and the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation have concluded a two-day workshop focused on the Nigeria Web Design Standards (NWDS) Project. The event held on July 18 and 19, 2025, brought together digital experts, designers and key stakeholders in public service to shape the look, structure, and functionality of government websites across the country. The NWDS Project, led by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, was part of a bigger effort to make government websites easier to use, more consistent, and better aligned with the needs of…
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday rejected the application of a former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, for the release of his passport to enable him travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Bello, alongside his nephew, Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman and Abdulsalam Hudu on 19- count charges, bordering on money laundering to the tune of N80, 246,470, 088.88. The anti-graft agency in a statement said Justice Nwite rejected Bello’s application on the following grounds that Bello has not put forward sufficient materials before…
The Director General of Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Capt. Alex Badeh Monday has revealed that the Bureau is finalising two critical regulatory frameworks — the NSIB Casualty Investigation Regulations for the Maritime Mode of Transport and the Rail and Track Accident Investigation Regulations for the Rail sector. He added that these instruments are tailored to Nigeria’s operating realities while drawing strength from international best practices. The director-general in a statement issued Monday by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji said the Bureau was working towards creating a unified culture of safety through a…