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Ghana’s Black Queens produced a rousing second-half performance to earn a 4-2 comeback victory over Benin Republic on Thursday, just days before they face arch-rivals Nigeria in a highly anticipated warm-up ahead of the Women Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. In a pulsating friendly in Morocco, the Ghanaians unleashed their full firepower and went wild with goals after trailing in the first half. Nina Norshie opened the scoring in the 4th minute, but the Queens were soon pegged back and then fell behind to a spirited Benin side. Ghana Black Queens vs Benin No small thanks to resting several…

The Federal Government has announced plans to settle all verified outstanding payments owed to contractors across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), even as criticism mounts over stalled project implementation and budget underperformance. This was disclosed in a statement by Mr Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation. According to the statement, only contracts that were awarded through proper procedures and executed according to specification will be honoured. “The Federal Government has records of contracts executed by MDAs and is meticulous in the payment for these contracts to guarantee value…

• Afenifere asks Tinubu to wade into crisis• Ozekhome asks AGF to enforce court rulings on PDP’s victory The Osun State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sunday Bisi, yesterday, said that the lingering local councils control crisis in the state was a manifestation of the booby trap set for Governor Ademola Adeleke by his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola. According to him, the Yes/No council poll Oyetola conducted after he lost re-election in 2022 was the foundation for the logjam being witnessed at the third tier of government in the state. Bisi, who spoke at the 46th edition of the…

The Lagos State Police Command has said it will arraign a recently released ex-convict, Yemi Aparaojo, and his accomplice, Samuel Adekunle, for allegedly robbing a passerby of N25,000 in the Mile 12 area of the state. The suspects were said to have approached the victim under the guise of requesting financial help before forcefully taking his money and assaulting him. The incident reportedly occurred last week around midday, according to a statement shared on the official Facebook page of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad on Wednesday. Aparaojo, also known as Asa, 33, was released from the Kirikiri Maximum Correctional Centre…

Confirms Tinubu’s nominees for boards of four Rivers agenciesIn a charged and deeply polarising session, the Senate, yesterday, confirmed the appointment of a Cross River State indigene, Dr Michael Odeh, as Chairman of Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), a decision that triggered fierce pushback from lawmakers and ignited warnings of looming political unrest in the state. It also confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s nominees for key positions across four agencies in Rivers. The confirmation followed the presentation of the screening report by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Emergency Rule in Rivers, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), during plenary.…

Ikorodu City star Waliu Ojetoye has expressed optimism that he will break into the Super Eagles and become a regular, Soccernet.ng reports. Ojetoye is coming off a brilliant campaign with Ikorodu United in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The 20-year-old was arguably the best left-back in the Nigerian top-flight last season, with a league-high nine assists. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! He was key to Ikorodu City finishing 4th on the NPFL table after a very poor start to the campaign. Ikorodu City player, Ojetoye Waliu in action during the game between Ikorodu City vs…

• Commission promises fair process, dismisses bias claims• Chairman risks jail as Abuja court serves him Form 49 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received 110 letters of intent from associations seeking registration as political parties in Nigeria. Disclosing this during the second quarterly consultative meeting with media executives in Abuja, yesterday, the Chairman of INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, promised that the commission would be fair in the registration process. Meanwhile, the Federal High Court, Abuja, has served Yakubu with Form 49, a formal notice requiring an alleged contemnor to justify why they should not be committed to prison…

Grace Edema The Arthur Mbanefo Digital Research Centre at the University of Lagos has emphasised that healthcare in Nigeria must be treated not merely as a social good, but as an economic imperative. The call for increased and sustained investment in Nigeria’s healthcare system echoed during the sixth Arthur Mbanefo Lecture. The lecture, held in UNILAG, was themed “A healthy nation is a wealthy nation: The role of impact investments and sustainable financing in Nigeria.” The lecture, hosted by the research centre, brought together thought leaders, health experts, technocrats, and academics to discuss practical solutions for strengthening Nigeria’s health infrastructure…

• Governors complicit in plan to destroy party, Suswam alleges• Akpabio: Tinubu seeks vibrant contenders, laments disarray in PDP, LP• Put your houses in order, stop accusing Tinubu, Shehu Sani tells opposition• Wike knocks PDP leadership over S’Court ruling on National Secretary The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened as Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum and key members of the National Working Committee (NWC) appear headed for a confrontation over Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s reinstatement as National Secretary and the proposed June 30, 2025, National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. During a media briefing yesterday, Damagum announced Anyanwu’s…

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has inaugurated a township water scheme designed to produce three million gallons daily to address the state’s long-standing water scarcity. During the commissioning ceremony at the Old Airport Water Scheme site, Aliyu described the project as a significant milestone in his administration’s plan to reactivate and complete six township water schemes across the metropolis. Upon completion, the broader initiative is expected to generate 40 million gallons of water daily, significantly alleviating water shortages in the state. “It gives me great pleasure to mark this significant milestone in our commitment to improving the quality of…