President Bola Tinubu will host the victorious Super Falcons and officials of the Nigerian female football team at the State House in Abuja today (Monday). The Super Falcons are expected to arrive Nigeria from Morocco later on Sunday night. It is expected that the players and their officials would be rewarded handsomely by the President. Tinubu, it would be recalled, approved the payment of the team’s outstanding bonuses and allowances on the eve of the Saturday’s final with hosts Atlas Lionesses of Morocco. The Super Falcons rallied from two goals down to beat the North Africans 3-2 in the game.…
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…as govt evacuates wild animals found in his residence to zoo The Managing Director of Kano Zoo, Sadik Kura Muhammad, has confirmed that a python which escaped from the residence of a former Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has been recovered and evacuated, along with other wild animals, to the zoo. The python’s escape caused panic among residents of Daneji and surrounding communities in Kano State. Other wild animals found in Idris’ residence included a crocodile and a cub. Residents of nearby communities-Daneji, Mandawari, Kabara, and Soron Dinki-said they could not sleep peacefully until the python was captured…
The Katsina State Government has disclosed that over 100 members of the Katsina Community Watch Corps and more than 30 police officers have lost their lives in the ongoing fight against banditry in the state. State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Muazu, disclosed this amid growing concern over false narratives spreading on the social media. The statement condemned the activities of individuals using unverified reports to incite fear and undermine government efforts over insecurity in the state. “Since Governor Dikko Umaru Radda assumed office in 2023, significant progress has been made. At that time, all 24…
Newly crowned African champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, will hold a trophy parade in Abuja on Monday. Justine Madugu’s side secured a 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title on Saturday after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco. The players and their officials are scheduled to arrive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, by noon on Monday. They will be hosted later in the day at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The team will move in an open-roof bus along major districts in Abuja, with the iconic trophy on…
This year’s UEFA Women’s Euro final ended on Sunday night, with England defeating Spain via a penalty shoot-out. The encounter finished 1-1 after 120 minutes at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland. Mariona Caldentey had given Spain the lead in the first half before Alessia Russo equalised for England in the second half. England eventually emerged winners with a 3-1 penalty shoot-out victory against Spain to lift the trophy. Here is a list of standout players who were awarded after the Women’s Euro final tournament: Best Goalkeeper – Hannah Hampton (England) Player of the Women’s Euro final match – Hannah Hampton…
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has stated that 18-year-old teammate Lamine Yamal is no longer a child. According to him, the young Spain international will do better and better things in his Barça career. Poland international Lewandowski is backing the teenage prodigy to achieve greater feats. Yamal is already regarded as one of the best players in the world at just eighteen years of age. Lewandowski told Sport, “This year he can play better than last year, every year he will be better, he is no longer a child.” Yamal is considered among the favourites for the 2025 Ballon d’Or award,…
Nigerian striker Akiri Temple Taiwo has joined Sudanese club Al-Hilal. Akiri signed a four-year contract with Al-Hilal after completing a move from Nationwide League side Gbagada FC. The youngster was named the league’s best player last January and registered 15 goal involvements for Gbagada FC last season. Al-Hilal are strengthening their squad ahead of the new campaign.
Spain attacker Esther González has clinched the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euro Golden Boot award. This follows the conclusion of the tournament on Sunday, where England defeated Spain 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. González finished the competition with four goals. UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 top scorers:4 goals – Esther González3 goals – Stina Blackstenius, Cristiana Girelli, Alexia Putellas2 goals – Michelle Agyemang, Jule Brand, Mariona Caldentey, Delphine Cascarino, Signe Gaupset (Norway), Grace Geyoro, Lauren James, Alessia Russo, Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone.
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari and her family have moved into the Kaduna residence of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Aisha Buhari was warmly welcomed by a delegation headed by the Kaduna State Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe. The residence was Buhari’s last abode before he travelled to London for his routine medical check-up, where he died. On June 13, 2025, Buhari died at a London clinic, where he was being treated for an undisclosed illness. On June 15, the corpse of the former president was flown back to his hometown of Daura in Katsina State, where he was…
Niger State Emergency Management Agency says 13 bodies have been has recovered after Saturday’s boat mishap in Kwata heading to Zumba market, in Shiroro Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred around 11:45 am on Saturday, when the boat loaded with goods and passengers capsized on its way to a weekly market in the area. NSEMA Director General, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba Arah, disclosed the casualty figure in a statement issued by the Director, Information and Special Duties, Dr Ibrahim Hussaini. Recall that the driver of the boat and few passengers were earlier rescued, with some of them admitted…