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The Super Falcons will head into the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as Africa’s highest-ranked team after retaining 36th position in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, The PUNCH reports. The rankings, released on Thursday, are the final FIFA update before the continental showpiece where Nigeria will be seeking a record-extending 11th WAFCON title at the tournament which holds from July 25 to August 16 in Morocco. Despite recording back-to-back victories over Senegal in international friendlies earlier this month, the reigning African champions were unable to improve their position in the global standings. The Super Falcons beat the Lionesses…

Women Empowerment and Legal Aid has called for a comprehensive audit of funds allocated to the Safe Schools Initiative, questioning the programme’s effectiveness more than a decade after its launch. In a statement on Thursday by its Chairperson, Funmi Falana (SAN), the group expressed concern over the recurring attacks on schools and the abduction of students, saying Nigerians deserve an account of how funds earmarked for school security have been utilised. In 2014, the Safe Schools Initiative was established by the Federal Government in collaboration with private sector stakeholders and international partners following the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Government…

In Delta State, politics has shifted from party slogans to daily survival. From markets in Okpanam to homes in Asaba, residents say the cost of living has become the defining issue of their lives. In this report, EFECHA GOLD traces how hunger, rising prices and daily struggles are driving a new political conversation ahead of the next general elections For many families across the Delta State today, politics is no longer about campaign posters, political parties or promises made at rallies. It is about survival. It is about whether there will be food on the table after work, whether transport…

Ether’s (ETH) exchange and derivatives data turned weaker over the past month. Binance recorded net inflows of 57,700 ETH, while futures open interest fell to a year-low of $10.3 billion from $15 billion, and the ratio of leveraged positions retreated sharply from their early June highs. The combination of rising exchange supply, muted new participation, and declining futures activity has led ETH analysts to forecast another wave of selling pressure below $1,700.ETH inflows on Binance outpace new demandCrypto analyst Pelin Ay noted that roughly 57,700 ETH flowed into Binance on a net basis over the past few days. Large inflows to…

Travis Kelce had a boys’ night in West Hollywood while guests gathered at his fiancée Taylor Swift‘s Rhode Island home ahead of their wedding. Travis, 36, hung out with his brother, Jason Kelce, and some famous friends — including former Kansas City Chiefs teammate Ross Travis and comedian Druski — at invite-only hotspot Bird Streets Club on Wednesday, June 17, per Page Six. The Chiefs tight end — who wore a blue patterned polo shirt — ducked out of an SUV and entered the venue at around 8:30 p.m. local time for what the outlet described as a “potential bachelor celebration.”…

The Niger State Police Command says it has arrested nine suspects for alleged armed robbery, culpable homicide and the sale of stolen motorcycles in Suleja and parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The command’s spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a crime bulletin issued on Wednesday in Minna. Mr Abiodun said the arrests followed a distress call received at about 3:40 a.m. on 10 June from the Rafin-Chinaka area of Maje in Suleja Local Government Area. According to him, police operatives attached to Maje Division responded to reports that a victim had been robbed of a Jincheng motorcycle. He…

Efforts to curb illicit tobacco trade and strengthen Nigeria’s business environment received a boost on Thursday as the Nigeria Customs Service and British American Tobacco Nigeria signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at deepening collaboration in the fight against smuggling, enhancing regulatory compliance and protecting legitimate investments. A statement from the partners explained that the agreement, signed at the headquarters of the NCS in Abuja, marks a milestone in the relationship between both organisations and underscores a shared commitment to safeguarding lawful trade while tackling the growing threat posed by illicit tobacco products. Speaking during the MOU signing ceremony, the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced an investigation into a self-acclaimed prophet, Godwin Sunday Ajuluchukwucheya, popularly known as Prophet Sunday Koboko, over allegations that he defrauded members of his ministry of N70.39m. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday. According to the EFCC, operatives of its Enugu Zonal Directorate are investigating allegations that the suspect obtained money from church members through various schemes and promises of spiritual interventions and investment opportunities. One of the petitioners, identified as Okey Uwakwe, alleged that Ajuluchukwucheya collected N6.23m from him for spiritual works…

Recently, the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, said at an event that he was waiting for the Federal Government to approve the creation of state police. This happened days after the abduction of teachers and pupils from two schools in the state. His comment came at a time I had been wondering what happened to the Amotekun Corps, the state-owned security outfit. At the time Amotekun was created years back, I stated a few things on this page. One of them was that I hoped Amotekun wouldn’t go the way of most government agencies after they were created. I…

The African Democratic Congress has criticised the All Progressives Congress for celebrating the inauguration of residential quarters for judges, describing the action as unethical and capable of undermining public confidence in the independence of the judiciary. In a statement issued on Thursday, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said that while judges deserve decent accommodation, security and welfare, such provisions are constitutional obligations of government and should not be presented as favours from political office holders. PUNCH Online reports that President Bola Tinubu on Monday unveiled the Court of Appeal Abuja Division Building Complex in Dakibiyu, Abuja, as part…