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Super Falcons defender Oluwatosin Demehin has opened up about the heart-stopping moment she was almost at the centre of a major WAFCON final controversy. With Nigeria trailing 2-0 before clawing back to 2-2 against hosts Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, a tense finale unfolded. Just nine minutes from full-time, Namibian referee Antsino Twanyanyukwa pointed to the penalty spot after adjudging Demehin to have handled the ball in the box. WAFCON 2024 Final: Super Falcons defender Oluwatosin Demehin against MoroccoPhoto by IMAGO However, after a VAR review led by Rwandan official Salima Mukansanga, the…

In SummarySouth Africa and Egypt remain far ahead in total output. Their combined 447,161 GWh accounts for over half of the electricity generated by Africa’s top 10 countries, thanks to large legacy grids and strategic diversification. North African countries tend to reap longer-term gains from large investments. Algeria, Morocco, Libya, and Tunisia have moved from complete dependency on imports to current and expanding domestic production of electricity through gas and solar development. At its core, some economies rely on hydropower. Ghana, Zambia, and Mozambique all rely on their river systems to provide reliability to their electricity grids and are adding…

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) to explore implementable frameworks that would guide both federal and state governments in achieving procurement systems that are fair, competitive, transparent, and development-oriented. While declaring open a two-day NIQS national workshop/ induction held in Enugu, Mbah stated that the NIQS should be a leading voice in shaping ethical and professional conduct within the environment, describing them as gatekeepers of integrity in project delivery. Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, he stated that the contributions of Quantity Surveyors in cost control,…

Okiki Adeduyite The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has called off its warning strike, the Minister of Health, Ali Pate, announced on Friday. Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting in Abuja, Pate said the decision followed agreements reached between the government and the association’s leadership. However, union leaders declined to speak to the press after the meeting. Nurses and midwives under the association had begun a nationwide warning strike on July 29 over unmet demands, including improved welfare, fair allowances, and better working conditions in federal health institutions. The strike, which affected public health institutions across the…

Credit: Fido/Instagram Rising Afrobeats star Fido has officially released his debut EP, and it’s one that will stay with you. Titled “Olayemi,” his given name, this 8-track project is both personal and powerful, tracing his path from the quiet corners of Matogun in Ogun State to the global music stage. If you’ve had “Joy Is Coming“ on repeat since the start of 2025, you’re not alone. That track became a beacon of hope for many looking to start the year on a brighter note. Now, Fido returns with a remix in “Olayemi” featuring none other than Kizz Daniel. Speaking to…

RB Leipzig could profit handsomely if Ademola Lookman secures his desired transfer from Atalanta to Inter Milan, thanks to a savvy sell-on clause included in his 2022 move to the Italian club. Lookman, who scored 20 goals and added six assists for Atalanta last season has made it clear he wants a new challenge in Serie A, with Inter Milan his preferred destination. The 26-year-old Nigerian winger has already given the green light to personal terms with Inter, and the Nerazzurri have tabled a €42 million bid, with an additional €3 million in bonuses. Nigeria Super Eagles and Atalanta star…

Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has stated that both the immediate past and present administrations have disproportionately favoured the North-West and South-West regions in terms of political appointments and infrastructural projects. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Sani criticised those claiming that the ‘North’ is being marginalised under President Bola Tinubu’s government, accusing them of distorting facts. His words: “Under the immediate past and present administration, the North West and the South West regions are the highest beneficiaries of political appointments and projects. “Those who are saying the ‘North’ is disfavoured against the ‘South’ are deliberately…

Inter Milan are seriously interested in Ademola Lookman, and they are making moves to seal the deal… 2024 UEFA Europa League winners Atalanta have set their sights on Ghana winger Kamaldeen Sulemana as a replacement for Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The 23-year-old joined La Dea for €17m from Southampton on a four-year contract with the option to extend for another year included. Lookman, on the other hand, is keen on heading to Inter Milan after rejecting Napoli. The Nerazzuri submitted a new €45m plus add-ons offer to Atalanta and are now waiting for a response. The players’ willingness to leave…

The Acting National Chairman and current Deputy National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Nafiu Bala, has denied claims of his resignation, describing a letter purportedly bearing his signature and dated May 18, 2025, as forged and misleading. In a strongly worded statement issued on Friday, Bala dismissed the document as fake, attributing its circulation to “mischievous elements” both within and outside the party seeking to sow discord and confusion. He warned that, according to the ADC Constitution, any aspirant for a leadership position must have been a financial member of the party for at least one year,…

The seven farmers kidnapped in their farmland at Itaogbolu in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State on Saturday have regained freedom. The victims were working on their farms when gunmen launched an attack and whisked them away. A relative of one of the abductees, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that the seven farmers were released on Wednesday night after spending five days in captivity. “I’m happy to tell you that the kidnappers released all seven farmers on Wednesday night. They are back with their families. “I want to…