Author: Press Room

A sense of uncertainty continues to grip the family of Okasime Olowojoba, a ward leader of the Labour Party in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, nearly a month after his abduction. Olowojoba was kidnapped on April 26, 2025, while returning to Igarra with his wife, children, and housemaid after a trip to Auchi. Despite the payment of a ransom, he remains in captivity. According to his family, the abductors initially demanded ₦50 million and have since remained silent after collecting what the family could gather. His younger brother, Omozame Olowojoba, told reporters that the family is becoming increasingly…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons are ready to open camp ahead of two international friendly matches against regional rivals Cameroon, scheduled for the end of May and early June, Soccernet.ng reports. The camp of the former continental champions will officially open on Monday, May 26, it has been confirmed. The nine-time African champions will take on the Indomitable Lionesses in a pair of high-profile encounters, with both matches taking place in Ogun State. Nigeria Super Falcons. Photo by IMAGO The first fixture will be held on Saturday, 31 May, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo. The second leg will follow on…

Residents of Igbokofi, one of the rural communities in Ogun State, continue to suffer years of neglect, particularly a lack of access to basic health care. In this report, SEGUN ODUNAYO journeys into the heart of the sleepy settlement to uncover the health crisis that has engulfed the community It had been over seven years since the ordeal, like an open wound, yet to Folake Olaniyi, the memory remained fresh, etched deeply into her heart like it had happened just yesterday. Her face, lined with pain and lingering anger, betrayed the weight of a loss that time hadn’t healed. A…

Former Super Eagles and Stoke City forward, Peter Osaze Odemwingie, has revealed he’s pumped ahead of Nigeria’s friendly game against Russia next month, Soccernet.ng reports. Now 43 years old, the retired attacker was born in Uzbekistan to a Russian mother and a Nigerian father, and could’ve played for the Russians, but instead, opted to don the green and white colours of the Super Eagles. Odemwingie eventually racked up over 60 appearances for the three-time AFCON winners, scoring eleven goals. Lionel Messi de Argentina , Peter Odemwingie de Nigeria. Nigeria vs Argentina – Grupo F. FIFA World Cup 2014. [Photo Credit/…

Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has announced a full scholarship for all female indigenes of the state who scored 250 and above in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The UTME is conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions after their secondary school education. Zulum made the scholarship announcement on Saturday in Maiduguri. He spoke during the inauguration of new executive members of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Maiduguri Chapter, and a scholarship programme facilitated by his wife, Dr. Habiba Babagana Zulum. The governor said the…

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze got off the bench to assist the opener for AC Milan in their 2-0 win over Monza in their final game of the season, Soccernet.ng reports. Chukwueze started from the bench for Milan in what seemed like his last game for the club. However, after the first half ended goalless, coach Costa decided to introduce the Super Eagles star into the game at halftime. Chukwueze’s introduction added some bite to AC Milan’s attack, and he eventually got the assist for their opening goal in the 64th minute. The former Villarreal man whipped in a perfect…

Godfrey George In a swift response to the recent exposé by Saturday PUNCH on the alarming rise of organ trafficking in Nigeria, the Federal Government has said any medical staff or clinic involved in organ trafficking must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. It also announced plans to establish a National Organ and Tissue Transplantation Registry in the coming months. This initiative aims to regulate and monitor transplant activities across the country, ensuring ethical practices and safeguarding vulnerable populations. This development follows Saturday PUNCH’s two-part investigative report titled, “Organ Trafficking: Unmasking Ritual Killing Lies Behind Booming Human…

The Federal Ministry of Education has condemned an incident of candidates writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at night using torchlights. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, expressed his displeasure in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo. Boriowo quoted the minister as outlining the situation captured in the widely circulated video as “completely unacceptable”, adding that all necessary measures would be taken to prevent a recurrence. He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to ensuring a conducive environment for learning and assessment. Alausa criticised…

The party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has debunked rumours of a rift in the party, stressing that it is running normally and peacefully. A few days ago, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, had announced in a statement that three vacant positions of Deputy National Chairman (South), Deputy National Chairman (North) and National Financial Secretary had been filled. The trio of Ugochukwu Ubah, Alhaji Shehu Musa and Bello Ado Hussain were appointed to fill the three vacant positions. However, two days after the appointment, the national chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam,…

Former Nottingham Forest forward Kris Boyd has warned Rangers against selling Super Eagles Cyriel Dessers amid interest from Greek giants AEK Athens, Soccernet.ng reports. Dessers has produced decent numbers since joining Rangers from Cremonese two years ago. He has contributed 51 goals and 16 assists in 109 appearances for the Gers. However, he has been constantly maligned by the fans, as they believe that he misses too many chances. As such, there have been a lot of talks linking him with an exit. Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers (photo credit: Imago) Last summer, it looked like Dessers was set to exit…