No fewer than 1,000 cases of rape and Gender-Based Violence were recorded in Niger State between January and July 2025. Director of Planning and Gender-Based Focal Person at the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in Minna, Mrs Mary Isa, said the cases were reported from various NGOs and compiled on a central dashboard for tracking and reporting to the National Dashboard. Isa explained that the ministry has been working to address this issue through sensitization programmes and collaboration with security agencies. The Director stated, “The ministry has been conducting sensitization programmes in markets, mechanic workshops, Emirate Councils, and…
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African Democratic Congress has deplored the “fiscal vandalism” of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The ADC stated this against the backdrop of National Assembly’s approval of an additional $21billion in foreign loans. It noted that the new borrowing spree could drive Nigeria’s public debt beyond N200trillion by the end of 2025 — without any visible economic gains to show for it. National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement, accused Tinubu of accelerating Nigeria’s descent into a debt trap far worse than what the country experienced under his predecessor. “What Nigerians are witnessing, following the approval of a fresh $21…
Senate, on Sunday, debunked reports of a clash between the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, during a recent executive session. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, said in a statement that the claims were baseless and misleading. He insisted that the reports misrepresented standard legislative processes as signs of internal discord. The statement read, “Our attention has been drawn to diverse media reports claiming that President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele clashed during an executive session recently convened to deliberate whether…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons lit up the continent last night with a breathtaking comeback to clinch the African Women’s Football Trophy, in a match that has already been hailed as one of the greatest moments in African sports history. Considered underdogs after a shaky start to the tournament, the Falcons displayed unmatched grit and spirit to overturn the odds and lift the trophy, igniting a wave of jubilation and renewed national pride across Nigeria. Among the many high profile Nigerians who reacted to the momentous victory is former presidential candidate and Chieftain of the People Democratic Party, PDP Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, who…
The “All Stars Football Association” has deemed it fit to install the Chairman of IBD Impex Ltd, Chief Ibrahim Egungbohun, as its Grand Patron. Speaking at the installation held at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta on Saturday, July 26, 2025, the Association’s President, Hon Adebayo Abayomi applauded the giving spirit exhibited by the Association’s newly installed Grand Patron, Chief Ibrahim Egungbohun, saying that the “Juvenile Football Club” owner has beat their imaginations on the strength of the support. Hon Abayomi urged corporate organizations and individuals who are well-to-do to emulate Chief Egungbohun in giving helping hands to sport…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has explained why he didn’t play Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez in his side’s pre-season friendly 4-2 defeat against AC Milan on Saturday. Both Díaz and Núñez have been heavily linked with a move away from Liverpool this summer. The two players were not included in the squad that played against AC Milan. Recall that goals from Rafael Leão, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Noah Okafor (2) gave Milan the victory against the Premier League champions. Explaining his decision not to play both attackers against Milan, Slot said after the game, “In Lucho’s situation, it was because of…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hailed the qualities of Viktor Gyokeres after the striker was unveiled on Saturday. The Gunners entered the summer market looking to add a frontman. They were linked with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins. But Arsenal decided to embark on a drawn-out pursuit of Gyokeres, who will cost an initial €63.5m fee and €10m in add-ons. Arteta said: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Viktor Gyökeres to the club. The consistency he has shown in his performances and availability have been outstanding, and his goal contributions speak for themselves. “Viktor has so…
Arsenal youngster, Max Dowman, produced another sensational cameo as the Gunners beat Newcastle United 3-2 in a pre-season friendly on Sunday. Dowman had earned rave reviews for his skill, movement and passing when he came off the bench in the 1-0 win over AC Milan. It was the Magpies who took the lead in Singapore thanks to a scruffed finish from new signing Anthony Elanga. But the Gunners scored twice in quick succession to take the lead through Mikel Merino’s controlled finish and an Alex Murphy own goal. Jacob Murphy came off the bench to make it 2-2, before Martin…
The Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) and former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes, Hon. Kayode Oladele, has congratulated Nigeria on the recent invitation extended by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to participate in its FATF Style Regional Bodies (FSRB) Jurisdictions Guest Initiative for a period of one year. With this development, Nigeria will now participate in FATF discussions under its own national flag, rather than as part of the Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) delegation. It is instructive to note that while guest jurisdictions are not…
League of Imams and Alfas in Ogun State, has rejected an alleged plan by some traditionalists to impose a daytime curfew on the residents of the Ikolaje and Idiroko communities in the Ipokia Local Government Area of the state. The planned daytime curfew is said to be part of the burial rites of the late Oniko of Ikoland, Idiroko, Oba John Adekunle, who joined his ancestors in May. In a petition to Governor Dapo Abiodun and dated July 24, the Muslims leaders described the curfew as an infringement on the residents’ fundamental human rights. The religious leaders said the move…