Ajibade, Oshoala Unveil Stunning New WAFCON Trophy Ahead of 2025 Showdown Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade and African football icon Asisat Oshoala led the unveiling of the brand-new Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy, marking a momentous chapter for women’s football on the continent. The historic event took place in Morocco, the host country of the upcoming 2025 WAFCON tournament, drawing admiration from fans, legends of the game, and football officials from across Africa. The ceremony signalled a new era of growth and recognition for African women’s football. READ ALSO: Peter Obi Backs ADC Coalition, Says Nigerians’ Welfare Will Be…
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Peter Obi Backs ADC Coalition, Says Nigerians’ Welfare Will Be Top Priority in 2027 Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has thrown his full weight behind the emerging political coalition rallying under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), pledging that the alliance will deliver compassionate and capable leadership for Nigerians come 2027. In a post shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, July 3, Obi lauded the coalition’s strategic decision to adopt the ADC as its unified political platform. He described the move as a necessary step towards restoring hope in Nigeria’s political future. READ…
Kano Court Hands Death Sentence to Man for Murder of 3-Year-Old Girl A High Court in Kano State has sentenced a man, Aminu Muhammad, to death by hanging for the horrific murder of a three-year-old girl, Rafi’atu Junaidu, an incident that occurred in Jibga village, Bebeji Local Government Area, in 2018. Delivering judgment at the Miller Road division on Wednesday, Justice Maryam Sabo ruled that the prosecution had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt, describing the crime as “barbaric, heartless, and beyond human comprehension.” READ ALSO: 2027: Mark unveils ADC, says coalition beyond gaining political power Coalition According to court…
2027: Mark unveils ADC, says coalition beyond gaining political powerCoalition The interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sen. David Mark, on Wednesday officially unveiled the party as the political platform for the National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement. Mark, while speaking at the occasion in Abuja, said that the coalition goes beyond gaining political power in 2027. READ ALSO: Breaking: Tragedy in Lagos: Multiple Feared Dead as Three-Storey Building Collapses on Island According to him, the party is determined to offer Nigerians a path to security, prosperity, peace and progress. The former Senate president also said that the…
Breaking: Tragedy in Lagos: Multiple Feared Dead as Three-Storey Building Collapses on Island A tragic incident unfolded early Monday as a three-storey building collapsed at Asesi Lane, near Adeniji Adele Road on Lagos Island, trapping several occupants beneath the rubble. As of the time of filing this report, four individuals have been rescued and rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention. However, authorities fear that many more may still be trapped, with the full extent of the casualties yet to be confirmed. READ ALSO: Lionel Messi Now a Free Agent, Sparks Transfer Speculations Confirming the development, Lagos State Commissioner for…
Lionel Messi Now a Free Agent, Sparks Transfer Speculations Football icon and Inter Miami skipper, Lionel Messi, has officially entered free agency, fueling widespread speculation about his next career move. Despite having an active contract with Inter Miami until December 2025, Messi is now eligible to negotiate with other clubs, thanks to FIFA’s six-month rule, which allows players to sign pre-contract agreements once they are within the final six months of their existing deal. READ ALSO: Former APC Chairman Oyegun Defects to ADC, Cites Disillusionment with Ruling Party This status change has reignited transfer talks, with sources hinting at Saudi Arabian…
Former APC Chairman Oyegun Defects to ADC, Cites Disillusionment with Ruling Party In what political observers describe as a significant blow to the All Progressives Congress (APC), former National Chairman and elder statesman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has officially dumped the party he once helped lead to victory, aligning instead with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Oyegun, who served as the APC’s national chairman between 2013 and 2018 and played a pivotal role in the party’s historic 2015 electoral victory, announced his decision to join the ADC on Wednesday, citing irreconcilable differences and a loss of confidence in the APC’s direction.…
Presidency Blasts ADC Mega Coalition: “Desperate Politicians Grasping at Relevance” The Nigerian Presidency has come out swinging against the newly formed opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), branding it a congregation of embittered politicians scrambling for political survival. In a fiery reaction issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, the Presidency dismissed the coalition as “a theatre of failed ambitions and political irrelevance,” accusing its members of being united by bitterness rather than any genuine vision for national development. READ ALSO: Tragedy Strikes Football World: Liverpool Star Diogo Jota, Brother Killed…
Tragedy Strikes Football World: Liverpool Star Diogo Jota, Brother Killed in Spain Car Crash The global football community is in mourning following the tragic death of Liverpool forward and Portuguese international Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident in Spain on the morning of Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was 28. Jota, who was on holiday in Spain after helping Liverpool secure the 2024/2025 Premier League title, was travelling with his younger brother André Silva when their vehicle reportedly lost control on the A-52 highway near Palacios de Sanabria, in Zamora province. The car veered off the road and burst…
APC Plots Major Opposition Sweep as Five Governors, Top Lawmakers Eye Defection Ruling party confident of absorbing opposition strongholds ahead of 2027 elections In a bold political push that could dramatically reshape Nigeria’s electoral landscape, the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is on the verge of welcoming at least five opposition governors and key lawmakers into says it is on the verge of welcoming at least five opposition governors and key lawmakers into its fold ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu, APC’s National Vice Chairman (South East), disclosed in an interview with The PUNCH that advanced discussions…