Author: Press Room

Former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Muhammad Lawan, has said the state pardon granted to him by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signifies a new beginning in his life and underscores reconciliation with destiny. Last Thursday, President Tinubu granted Lawan a presidential pardon alongside 174 others. Lawan was jailed for seven years after being convicted of bribery and corruption. However, he stayed only five years in detention after the Supreme Court reviewed an appeal filed by his lawyers, which eventually led to his release from Kuje prison on October 22, 2024. Lawan, who represented Bagwai/Shanono Federal Constituency, was former…

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos remains optimistic about his team’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their goalless draw against Zimbabwe on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. The result in Johannesburg meant Bafana Bafana slipped to second place in Group C with 15 points, two behind leaders Benin Republic, who defeated Rwanda 1-0, while Nigeria kept their hopes alive with a 2-1 victory over Lesotho in Polokwane. Speaking after the match, Broos admitted that the qualification picture remains complex heading into the final round of fixtures, but insisted that his team must stay focused on…

AI-driven financial platform BMONI has officially launched in Nigeria, introducing a new approach to how Africans save, spend and build wealth. The platform, designed for young professionals and small business owners, aims to redefine access to global financial tools by combining artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. With 22 patented biometric innovations, BMONI offers users secure, borderless banking experiences that merge local convenience with international reach. BMONI allows users to open multi-currency accounts, save in US dollars, and use both virtual and physical Mastercard debit cards at more than 100 million global merchants. The company says its model eliminates traditional banking…

A former Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate and former Chairman of the Oyo State Advisory Council, Senator Hosea Ayoola Agboola, on Friday, resigned his membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Agboola, popularly known as Alleluyah, announced his resignation in a letter dated October 10, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Itesiwaju Local Council of Oyo State. Copies of the letter were also sent to the PDP state secretariat in Molete, Ibadan, and the party’s national secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja. The former lawmaker, who was with Governor Seyi Makinde during his first term, thanked the…

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri; former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, and other prominent personalities in the Niger Delta have said the life of the late Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha symbolised the principles of federalism, resource control, justice and environmental rights. They said Chief Alamieyeseigha, who was the first civilian governor of Bayelsa State, represented the voice of the Niger Delta people and that his legacies would continually inspire generations in the quest for justice, fairness and development. They spoke on Friday at the 10th memorial anniversary in honour of Alamieyeseigha in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa capital. Speaking at the…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles battled to a nervy 2–1 victory over Lesotho in Polokwane on Friday, keeping alive their slim hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. After a frustrating first half, captain William Troost-Ekong converted from the spot before debutant Akor Adams doubled the lead with a well-taken strike. The hosts, however, capitalised on a defensive lapse to pull one back, setting up a tense finale that Nigeria just managed to survive. Super Eagles stars. Photo Credit: CAF Comms The victory moves Eric Chelle’s side to third in Group C with 14 points, one behind South…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the commencement of a Post-Amnesty Voluntary Return and Documentation Programme (PAVRDP) for foreign nationals who failed to regularise their stay or leave the country before the expiration of the Expired Visa Amnesty on September 30, 2025. The new initiative, which begins on October 13, 2025, offers a final opportunity for affected individuals to report to the nearest Immigration Command for registration and documentation. In a statement, the NIS Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, said the programme provides a window for those who missed the earlier amnesty period to come forward voluntarily. “Sequel to…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lesotho at the Peter Mokaba Stadium to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alive. After a goalless first half, Nigeria picked up the pace and scored twice thanks to goals from William Troost-Ekong and Akor Adams. Hlompo Kalake scored a late equalizer for the Crocodiles to ensure a frenetic end to the game, but Nigeria hung on and managed to see out the win. Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria: Adams equals Martins’ record as Super Eagles hang on to slim World Cup hopes #LESNGA pic.twitter.com/VhNaRx2k1p — Soccernet.ng…

The family of four-month-old Araoluwa Sopade has appealed to members of the public for financial assistance to enable their infant son to undergo an urgent heart surgery at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State. Araoluwa has been diagnosed with a Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), a congenital condition characterised by a hole in the heart that affects normal blood flow. According to medical advice, the procedure must be carried out soon to prevent further complications. The surgery, including post-operative care, is estimated to cost ₦11.9 million. This amount will cover the operation, four days of intensive care, and an…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released a list of 203 tertiary institutions that failed to upload their students’ data for the 2024/2025 student loan application exercise. It also announced the reopening of the portal for 48 hours to allow institutions yet to comply to do so. The Guardian reports that institutions are required to upload their students’ information onto the agency’s Student Loan Application System (SLAS), which allows the students to apply for the loan. A statement late Friday by the Fund’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, said the portal will be accessible from 12:00 a.m. on…