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Ogun State has been rated highly by the World Bank for its outstanding performance recorded in women empowerment and effective implementation of the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP), following an assessment visit by a high-powered delegation of the Bank to the State. The delegation, led by the World Bank Vice President for Operations Policy and Country Services (OPCS), Ms. Gallina Vicelette, alongside the Country Director, Mr. Mathew Verghis, and the Task Team Leader of the Nigeria for Women Project, Mr. Michael Ilesanmi, visited selected project sites in the state to evaluate the impact of the NFWP Scale-Up initiative and interact…

The dispute over local government administration in Osun State escalated on Wednesday as the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, the state government and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, dismissed claims by the All Progressives Congress, APC, that its sacked council chairmen still had a right to remain in office. In separate statements issued in Osogbo, the PDP and the state government said recent actions and court developments showed that the APC’s position on the councils lacked legal backing. The state governor, Ademola Adeleke restated his accusation against Blue Economy Minister, Adegboyega Oyetola and his alleged the masterminding of Osun local government…

Family of late gospel singer, Omije Ojumi has clarified the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of burial rites earlier proposed by some of her colleagues, dismissing claims circulating on social media. The family has now appealed to the public to ignore misleading online narratives and allow the late singer to be laid to rest with dignity and peace. Addressing guests during the service of songs and artistes’ night held on Wednesday, the singer’s brother-in-law, Mr. Femi Eretan, said the family resolved to independently manage the burial after disagreements arose with members of the gospel music community. Eretan refuted reports suggesting internal…

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced penalties for Senegal, Morocco, and several players and officials after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. The disciplinary board explained it was punishment rule violations, including unfair play, disrespect, and lack of integrity during and after the game. Senegal’s coach, Pape Bouna Thiaw, has been banned from five CAF matches and fined $100,000 for his bad behavior. Two Senegalese players, Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr, were also banned for two matches each for showing disrespect to the referee. The Senegalese football federation was fined $300,000 for the behaviour of…

The Confederation of African Football has sanctioned Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw, Fédération Sénégalaise de Football, and the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football following the AFCON final controversy, while Nigerians in the UK are appealing for funds to repatriate the body of a student killed abroad. These and many other stories dominate today’s headlines. 1. AFCON 2025 final: CAF suspends Hakimi, Thiaw, fines Senegal, Morocco The Confederation of African Football Disciplinary Board has imposed a series of sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football, the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, as well as several players and officials,…

Kidnapped Edo medical doctor, Dr. Abu Ibrahim, who was abducted alongside his now deceased brother, has been discharged from the hospital and is recuperating at home. His father, Tahir Momoh, confirmed the development to PUNCH Metro on Wednesday. Momoh also released a statement from his son, in which the doctor expressed deep gratitude to Nigerians and others who stood with the family during what he described as a “dark and frightening” period. In the message, Ibrahim mourned his brother, praying for the repose of his soul and vowing to carry on his legacy. “Dear friends, family, and all who stood…

Femi Ogbonnikan is a Senior Special Assistant to the Ogun State Governor on Media. Ogun State is poised to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its creation—a landmark historical milestone. This celebration, however, is more than just the passage of time; it is a tribute to the remarkable achievements that have established the state as a leading light in the country. By divine providence, Ogun State has the distinct honour of being the home of peerless political leaders and globally renowned scholars. The collective contributions of eminent icons and pioneers, such as the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Nobel Laureate Professor…

The Nigeria Customs Service, Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command, has handed over a 20-foot container carrying 440 bags of expired raw materials with a duty paid value of N36.5m to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. This was contained in a recent statement by the Customs Public Relations Officer of the command, Victor Ogagbo, a Chief Superintendent of Customs. The Acting Customs Area Comptroller in charge of the command, Bolaji Adigun, explained that the container was intercepted during routine cargo examination, and its contents were found to violate import regulations while posing potential risks to public health.…

The CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 recorded a landmark digital footprint, generating a record 6.1 billion digital impressions and 5.2 billion video views across social media platforms. The figures, released on CAF’s social media handles on Wednesday, represent an improvement on previous editions of the tournament. For comparison, AFCON 2023 recorded approximately 2.1 billion digital views, meaning the 2025 edition nearly tripled that total. CAF described the performance as unprecedented, positioning African football as a dominant force on the global digital stage. “The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 is now the most viewed football…

Ether held on crypto exchanges has declined over the last six months as the price of Ether has held steady, while holders are continuing to participate in staking, according to Santiment. In an X post on Tuesday, Santiment shared data from Sanbase showing that after July saw the highest amount of Ether (ETH) on exchanges with 12.31 million tokens, the amount has steadily declined to 8.15 million.Santiment analysts predict that the amount of Ether on exchanges could continue to decline as price movements remain muted and more ETH is sent for staking. Ether has been drifting between $2,801 and $3,034…