2 h. ago Aviation Experts Blame Safety, Cost, Poor Maintenance For Sales Of Presidential Jet

Aviation experts have expressed divergent views over the federal government’s decision to put on sale its two-decade-old Boeing 737‑700 Business Jet (BBJ) purchased by the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo. LEADERSHIP reports that the decision to sell the aircraft followed the acquisition of Airbus A330 for the use of President Bola Tinubu. The A330 was […]

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4 h. ago NNL Super 8: ‘Desperate coaches’ haul blames on referees over teams’ failures

Some coaches in the ongoing 2024/2025 Nigeria National League Super 8 Play-off are now turning the heat on match officials for their teams shortfalls in the tournament which entered matchday two on Monday, 7 July, 2025, Exclusivenews.com.ng reports.     Yobe Desert Stars came from behind to peg Doma United in Monday’s opening fixture at […] The post NNL Super 8: ‘Desperate coaches’ haul blames on referees over teams’ failures appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Oparanozie slams NFF: Nigeria losing ground in African women’s football

Former Super Falcons forward Desire Oparanozie has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for failing to adequately support women’s football, read more Oparanozie slams NFF: Nigeria losing ground in African women’s football

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11 h. ago ADC raises alarm over Tinubu’s plot to destabilise coalition

 …Acuses ruling party of plot to cripple opposition in clandestine through state party chairmen From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised the alarm over what it described as desperate and dangerous plot by elements within the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to undermine and destabilise the growing opposition coalition. In a statement […] The post ADC raises alarm over Tinubu’s plot to destabilise coalition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago “Super Falcons Ready To Give More, Remain Focused” – Nnadozie

Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has expressed excitement following Nigeria’s 3-0 victory against Tunisia at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that goals from Asisat Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide and substitute Chiwendu Ihezuo earned the eleven times Champions a first win in Morocco. The first meeting between […] The post “Super Falcons Ready To Give More, Remain Focused” – Nnadozie appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago NNL Super 8: Crown FC Threaten To Challenge Khalifat FC Victory

Crown FC’s general manager, Olumide Olupeju, has voiced his discontent regarding the officiating in his team’s match against Kun Khalifat FC at the ongoing Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoffs in Asaba, Delta State. The match ended with a 1-0 victory for Kun Khalifat FC, prompting Olupeju to threaten a formal challenge to the […]

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23 h. ago WAFCON: Super Falcons top group after Algeria’s narrow win against Botswana

By Seyi Babalola Nigeria finished first in Group B of the current Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after the first round of matches. This comes after Algeria’s close 1-0 victory over Botswana on Sunday. Ghoutia Karchouni’s goal in the tenth minute secured the victory for the North Africans. Algeria will face Tunisia in their second […] The post WAFCON: Super Falcons top group after Algeria’s narrow win against Botswana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago NOA ramps up campaign against social vices, youth restiveness in Edo

The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Edo State Directorate, has intensified efforts to curb the rising tide of social vices and youth restiveness, taking its flagship campaign, ‘Pathway to National Cohesion, Development and Unity,’ to both the airwaves and the academic community. On Friday, the state director, Osahon Bamidele Woghiren, led an NOA team to the […] The post NOA ramps up campaign against social vices, youth restiveness in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Dominant Super Falcons Beat Tunisia To Kickstart WAFCON Campaign

Super Falcons of Nigeria have defeated Tunisia 3-0 in their opening match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco. Goals from Asisat Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide and substitute Chiwendu Ihezuo, secured the Nigeria’s women a first-ever win against Tunisia in their second meeting with the North African country […] The post Dominant Super Falcons Beat Tunisia To Kickstart WAFCON Campaign appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Afrobeats Could’ve Grown Bigger If Wizkid, Davido Had Teamed Up — Asa Asika

Asa Asika, manager to award-winning Afrobeats artist Davido, has offered his thoughts on what a joint project between Davido and Wizkid could mean for the genre. In a recent chat on the Afropolitan podcast, Asika reflected on the influence both artists have had individually and suggested that a collaboration between them could have propelled Afrobeats […] The post Afrobeats Could’ve Grown Bigger If Wizkid, Davido Had Teamed Up — Asa Asika appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Cruise To Winning Start, Thrash Tunisia 3

Nigeria’s national women’s football team, Super Falcons, kicked off their campaign for a historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title with resounding success, securing a commanding 3-0 victory against Tunisia in their Group B opener in Morocco on Sunday. The match, held at the state-of-the-art Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, showcased the Super Falcons’ […]

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43 h. ago NWFL: Nasarawa Amazons Players Rewarded With N25m For Impressive Season

Nasarawa Amazons players have been rewarded with a sum of N25m for their impressive performance in the 2024-25 season. The club’s technical crew also received the sum of N5m for their contribution. The Lafia-based club finished as runners-up in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six playoff and the President Federation Cup respectively. Nasarawa […]

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43 h. ago NNL Super 8: Players With Accumulated Yellow Cards Will Not Be Suspended – NNL

The Nigeria National League, (NNL), has clarified that players with accumulated yellow cards from the regular season would not be suspended for the Super 8. It however cautioned against fielding ineligible players. Addressing the participating clubs and officials at the 2024/2025 NNL Super 8 Playoffs in Asaba, NNL Chairman, Chief George Aluo, assured that teams […]

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47 h. ago Tragedy as Navy boat capsizes after free medical outreach in Delta

Tribune Online Tragedy as Navy boat capsizes after free medical outreach in Delta The unfortunate Navy boat mishap occurred on Thursday evening, shortly after the team had concluded the first day of a two-day humanitarian exercise in the riverside community.  Tragedy as Navy boat capsizes after free medical outreach in Delta Tribune Online

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62 h. ago Liverpool Stars Honour Diogo Jota, André Silva At Funeral In Portugal

Footballers Diogo Jota and André Silva have been honoured by their family, friends and teammates at a joint funeral in Portugal. Jota, 28, was laid to rest on Saturday alongside his brother, Silva, 25, after they died in a car crash on Thursday. Hundreds of locals and supporters gathered at the Igreja Matriz in Gondomar, […]

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68 h. ago WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons squad numbers revealed ahead of first match

By Seyi Babalola The official Super Falcons squad numbers for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations have been revealed. The majority of the team’s best performers will retain their typical numbers in the tournament. Six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year Asisat Oshoala, the team’s brightest star, will wear jersey number eight, while captain […] The post WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons squad numbers revealed ahead of first match appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Poor Investment In Education Responsible For Development Setbacks – Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has decried poor investment in education, saying government’s failure to prioritise education is responsible for the current development setbacks in the country. The former Anambra State governor said this yesterday when he visited a private science college owned by a […]

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2 d. ago All eyes on Super Falcons as 2025 WAFCON kicks off in Morocco

As the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off on Sunday, July 6, the spotlight shines brightly on read more All eyes on Super Falcons as 2025 WAFCON kicks off in Morocco

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3 d. ago 2024 WAFCON: “My Team Is Ready To Defeat Tunisia On Sunday” — Super Falcons Coach

Ahead of Sunday clash with Tunisia’s women in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Super Falcons coach, Justine Madugu has declared his team’s readiness for their opening fixture. Recall that the eleven times champions defeated Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, and Ghana’s Black Queens, and held Portugal to a 0-0 draw in their pre-WAFCON friendlies. […] The post 2024 WAFCON: “My Team Is Ready To Defeat Tunisia On Sunday” — Super Falcons Coach appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ATBU: ASUU members withdraw services over delayed salary payment

Tribune Online ATBU: ASUU members withdraw services over delayed salary payment This action is a result of the Federal Government's failure to pay their June salaries on time. ATBU: ASUU members withdraw services over delayed salary payment Tribune Online

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