Author: Samiat Yusuf Moshood

Kwara United secured their first victory of the NPFL season, delivering a shock 1-0 defeat to table-toppers Remo Stars on Sunday. Shola Abdulraheem’s stunning solo strike in the 56th minute sealed the win, propelling the Harmony Boys to 13th place in the league. Remo Stars, who were reduced to 10 men after Sani Faisal’s red card for a reckless challenge, struggled to break through a resilient Kwara United defense. Goalkeeper Nurudeen Badmus made a crucial save to preserve the lead after a defensive mix-up, while defender Saheed Olaniyi briefly lost consciousness following a free-kick clash. Despite Remo Stars’ late push…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced plans to begin the payment of a N70,000 minimum wage for workers once negotiations on consequential salary adjustments are resolved. Speaking at the 2024 World Teachers’ Day celebration in Ibadan, the governor also revealed an extension of the N25,000 wage award to workers and a N15,000 wage award to pensioners for an additional three months, to cover the period of negotiation. Makinde reassured workers that the payment of these wage awards would end once negotiations are concluded and the new minimum wage is implemented. “Negotiations will start next week, and we will pay…

Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Villarreal in La Liga on Saturday, bouncing back from their midweek Champions League defeat. Goals from Federico Valverde and Vinicius Junior ensured Los Blancos remain unbeaten in the Spanish top flight, moving level with leaders Barcelona. Valverde opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a deflected strike, followed by a thunderous shot from Vinicius, giving Madrid a comfortable lead. The win extends Madrid’s lead over third-placed Villarreal by four points. However, the victory was marred by a late injury to Dani Carvajal, who was stretchered off. Kylian Mbappe, starting after recovering from…

The Action Peoples Party (APP) has emerged victorious in 22 out of the 23 local government areas in Rivers State following the local government elections held on Saturday. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) declared the results after collation, with APP’s 22 chairmanship candidates officially announced as winners. The results were made public by RSIEC Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd), at the commission’s office in Port Harcourt. Justice Enebeli noted that the results for Etche Local Government Area and the 319 councillorship positions will be announced once collation is finalized. He highlighted the election’s success, which took place across…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have announced their 23-man squad ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Libya. Head coach Augustine Eguavoen has selected a balanced team featuring a blend of experienced players and rising stars to navigate the crucial encounters. Notably, Fenerbahce’s Bright Osayi-Samuel and Sevilla’s Chidera Ejuke make their return to the national team. Osayi-Samuel missed the September fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda, while Ejuke, who is currently among the top dribblers in Europe’s major leagues, returns after nearly two years out of the squad. However, injuries have sidelined Olisa Ndah and star…

The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the acquisition of Khadija University, Majia, for N11 billion. The institution, located in Majia town, Taura Local Government Area, will now be the second public university in the state. Hon. Sagiru Musa, the Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, announced this decision during a press briefing following the council’s weekly meeting. He noted that the acquisition followed thorough negotiations with the university’s proprietor. According to Musa, the move is aimed at increasing access to higher education for Jigawa’s youth and fostering sustainable development in the state. “It was necessary to acquire the…

MoniePoint Inc., a leading digital financial institution, is strengthening healthcare access in Nigeria by equipping community pharmacists with cutting-edge payment solutions and offering loans to enhance drug availability. In collaboration with the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), MoniePoint is addressing key challenges in the pharmaceutical sector, including inadequate infrastructure, regulatory barriers, and reliance on imported medications. In its recent case study titled “Inside Nigeria’s Community Pharmacies: How MoniePoint Drives Healthcare Access with Payments and Funding,” the microfinance bank reaffirmed its commitment to improving health outcomes through digital payment solutions. Released at the ACPN headquarters in Lagos, the study…

The leadership of the Osun Central Senatorial District of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has praised party chieftain Mr. Ibraheem Adekunle for his generous donation of 3,000 bags of rice to party members in the district. The palliatives, aimed at mitigating the impact of the harsh economy, were distributed to members across the 10 local government areas of Osun Central. The donation was received on Saturday at the PDP State Secretariat in Osogbo by the Osun Central Senatorial Youth Leader, Lukman Akintunde, and PDP Chairman of Olorunda Local Government, Mr. Amzat Ademola. The food items are intended to provide relief…

In a major move to ease the passport application process, Nigerians will soon be able to renew their passports from the comfort of their homes, thanks to a newly unveiled contactless passport processing system. Announced by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, this initiative will allow citizens aged 18 and above, as well as those renewing expired passports, to complete the entire process online without visiting passport processing centers. While first-time applicants will still need to appear in person to register their biometrics, the new system promises to drastically reduce the long-standing delays and frustrations associated with obtaining a…

House of Representatives member, Alhassan Doguwa, has responded sharply to recent criticisms made by former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, against the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kwankwaso, during a political event in Kano, claimed that Nigerians, particularly in the North, are disillusioned with the APC and will reject the party in the 2027 elections. “Nigerians are tired and cannot endure beyond 2027,” Kwankwaso remarked while receiving defectors from the APC to his New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Doguwa, who serves as Chair of the Northern Regional Caucus of the 10th House of Representatives, dismissed Kwankwaso’s statement as a “mere hallucination,”…