Author: Akintayo Adams

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan has unveiled a fresh set of players and kits for the 2024/25 season. During the event held on Monday, the club introduced eight new players, alongside their home, away, and alternative jerseys. The new signings include goalkeepers Abiodun Akande from Rivers United and Mustapha Lawal from Sunshine Stars, defender Ojietefian Sylvester from Enyimba, and left-back Ikouwem Udom, who joins from Anenir Sportif De la Marsar in Tunisia. Midfielder Abubakar Aliu from Lobi Stars, Adebayo Abayomi from Remo Stars, Bolaji Sakin Simeon from Congolese side AS Otoho, and striker Ayanrinde Samuel, who last played…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it has reached an agreement with German tactician Bruno Labbadia to become the Head Coach of the Nigerian Male National Team, Super Eagles. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, said in the early hours of Tuesday: “The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee to appoint Mr. Bruno Labbadia as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The appointment is with immediate effect.” Labbadia’s immediate challenge is to take charge of the three-time African champions for two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic (Saturday…

Emergency responders rescued 136 African migrants from a boat near the Canary Island of El Hierro. The migrants were brought to the La Restinga port aboard a vessel operated by Spain’s sea search and rescue agency. El Hierro, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the African coast, is a frequent destination for migrants attempting the dangerous journey toward Europe. Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, is set to embark on a three-day visit to West Africa on Tuesday to address the surge in migrant arrivals. His tour will include Mauritania, The Gambia, and Senegal, key countries in the current migration crisis.…

Leading financial technology company, OPay, has introduced a groundbreaking security feature known as Nightguard, designed to offer enhanced protection for customers’ funds, especially during vulnerable hours. The launch comes in response to a rising trend in fraudulent financial activities. In a statement issued on Monday, OPay highlighted that financial institutions reported 11,472 fraud cases in Nigeria during the first quarter of 2024, emphasizing the need for advanced security measures to safeguard customers’ funds. The Nightguard feature, a first-of-its-kind in the financial sector, enables users to set a secure timeframe between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am where any transfer attempts will…

Nigeria’s first-ever Olympics medalist, Nojim Maiyegun is dead. This was made known late Monday by an Austria-based ally of the deceased identified as Rudolfine Soultan (Funmilayo) on her Facebook post. The post read, “My Jimylein (Jimmy) is dead. I can’t say more about this right now because it’s just horrible. By the day after tomorrow, we would have been together for 17 years.” Maiyegun became Nigeria’s first-ever Olympic medalist after winning bronze in the men’s light middleweight (71kg) category at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. He was born on February 17, 1941. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp…

Tension has gripped the Ajiran community in the Agungi area of Lekki, Lagos State, following the assassination of Demola, the first son of the Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye. The attack occurred on Monday along Chevron Drive, near Ebano Supermarket. A source, speaking under anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation, confirmed the killing. The incident has caused panic in the community, with many residents fleeing in fear. A notice from the management of an estate in the area also confirmed the assassination, urging residents to avoid the Chevron, Agungi, and Ajiran areas for their safety. The statement…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has called on the Belgian government to capitalize on Ibadan’s fertile land for agricultural investment. This appeal was made during the visit of the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt, at the new Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, on Monday. Speaking through the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Tajudeen Ajibola, Oba Olakulehin highlighted the vast arable land in Ibadan that is ideal for large-scale agricultural production. He pointed out that international partnerships could significantly boost food production in Nigeria and urged the Belgian government to explore this opportunity. The monarch mentioned specific areas in…

The Federal Government has enforced a new regulation barring individuals under the age of 18 from participating in the National Examinations Council (NECO) and West African Examinations Council (WAEC) exams. This policy was revealed by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, during his appearance on Channels Television’s ‘Sunday Politics’ program. Prof. Mamman clarified that this directive mandates WAEC and NECO to uphold the age restriction for candidates wishing to sit for their examinations. He emphasized that this is not a new policy but a reaffirmation of existing regulations. The Minister also addressed the age requirement for the Unified Tertiary…

Nigeria’s economy grew 3.19% year on year in the second quarter of 2024, statistics agency data showed on Monday. Africa’s largest economy saw its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grow by 3.19% year-on-year in real terms in the second quarter of 2024. This is an increase from 2.98% in Q1 2024 and 2.51% in the same period last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Key Highlights: The report indicates that both the industry and services sectors made a larger contribution to the GDP in Q2 2024 than in the corresponding quarter of 2023. Get instant and latest news…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) recruitment portal for 2024 is now open for online applications. Below are the details on how to apply and the requirements for the recruitment process. Entry Requirements Check out available Jobs and Scholarships. Method of Application Post-Submission Documents: Ensure all documents are printed and kept for reference. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.