Six Super Eagles players have doled out N24m to the Super Falcons as a reward for the team’s triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The players are captain William Troost-Ekong, Olaoluwa Aina, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Leon Balogun, and Joseph Ayodele-Aribo. The Super Falcons rallied from two goals down to beat hosts…
NIGERIA – Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has given a strong five-point advice to young Nigerian girls following Nigeria’s triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, final at the weekend. Ajibade, who won the WAFCON Player of the Tournament award, advised young Nigerian girls to hold on to their passion and work hard…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has honoured the Super Falcons and their technical crew with national awards and generous gifts following their triumphant performance on the international stage. The announcement was made during a special reception held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where the President celebrated the team’s achievements and lauded their dedication, resilience,…
Yenagoa, Bayelsa— Concern mounts over the prolonged detention of former domestic workers of ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan, as legal delays continue to obstruct the path to justice. The alarm was raised by Funmi Adedoyin, legal counsel to the defendants, who expressed deep dissatisfaction with the stalled trial, now adjourned for the 42nd time since 2019. Addressing…
Ondo, Nigeria — The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday embarked on a mission of hope and empowerment in Ondo State as she flagged off the South-West phase of her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). The event which took place at the International Culture and Event Centre, The Dome, Akure, was aimed at…
Ogun, Nigeria — The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun state, Adijat Adeleye, on Thursday said that 33,530 women have received N536,480,000 in revolving grants under Oko’wo-Dapo to support their various business endeavours. Adeleye said that through the ministry’s skill acquisition programmes, no fewer than 5,000 women were equipped through training in…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has applauded the unwavering resilience of Nigerian women in their quest for a more just and equitable society. The commendation was delivered by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chairman of the NGF and Governor of Kwara State, in a statement marking International Women’s Day. He emphasized the critical role…
Abuja, Nigeria — In a stirring address on International Women’s Day, President Bola Tinubu extolled the remarkable resilience, brilliance, and indispensable contributions of Nigerian women. In his message, President Tinubu emphasized that women are the very foundation of the nation’s progress. He noted that their influence spans every aspect of society, right from the nurturing…
