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Former Nigeria youth international Abiodun Kolawole marked her 40th birthday in a deeply symbolic way at the weekend. She hosted a novelty football match that reunited former club teammates, Super Falcons stars and grassroots supporters at Saint Jude’s Primary School, Mushin, Lagos. The venue is the same neighbourhood where her football journey began. The celebratory match pitched FC Robo All Stars (women) against All Stars of Lagos (men) and ended in a 1–1 draw, with the focus firmly on nostalgia, unity and the enduring power of women’s football. Among the notable attendees were Super Falcons players Folashade Ijamilusi and Shukurat…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the Senate’s confirmation that the gazetted tax reform law does not reflect what was passed by the National Assembly raises a “grave constitutional issue”, insisting that a law published in a form never approved by lawmakers is a nullity. Atiku also criticised reported moves to rush a re-gazetting of the law while legislative investigations are allegedly being stalled, describing such actions as an attack on parliamentary oversight and a dangerous precedent. In a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, Atiku explained that Section 58 of the 1999 Constitution clearly outlines the…
Former Plateau State Governor and Senator Jonah Jang has dismissed reports claiming he has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to either the African Democratic Congress, ADC, or the Social Democratic Party, SDP. In a statement released on Sunday by his media consultant, Clinton Garuba, Jang described the reports as “fake” and reaffirmed his continued membership of PDP, a party he helped to establish. “While the former governor would have ordinarily dismissed the so-called news item as yet another attempt by mischief-makers, it is imperative to state that, as a founding member of the PDP, Senator Jang remains in…
Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has revealed what made the difference in Nigeria’s 3–2 victory over Tunisia at the 2025 AFCON on Saturday. The Brentford player partnered Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi in midfield as goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman secured the win against the North Africans. Onyeka put in a strong display against the Carthage Eagles before leaving the pitch after 79 minutes, when he was replaced by Sevilla’s Chidera Ejuke. Speaking in his post-match interview after the game, the 26-year-old told Ademola Victor that the key factor was the Super Eagles’ high pressing, which…
A former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has cautioned against any attempt to hurriedly re-gazette the Tax laws, warning that such a move would undermine parliamentary oversight and set a dangerous constitutional precedent. His comments come amid heightened public and political scrutiny following revelations of alleged post-passage alterations to the tax laws signed by President Bola Tinubu. Lawmakers, including Abdussamad Dasuki, have raised the alarm during plenary that the tax reform Acts passed by the parliament differed materially from copies in circulation at the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. Dasuki warned that the alleged alterations posed serious legal and…
Nine bandits were reportedly killed during a heavy exchange of gunfire between the Nigerian military and criminals at Bakaji and Unguwar Garma in the Goron Dutse area of Shanono Local Government Area, Kano State. One vigilante member was also killed, while another was wounded during the encounter. The bandits, who stormed the area late on Saturday, engaged the troops in a gun duel that lasted several hours. Chairman of the Shanono/Bagwai Community Security Forum, Yahya Bagobiri, confirmed the incident while speaking to newsmen on Sunday. He said the bandits fled after heavy fire from the military, taking with them about…
President Bola Tinubu has promised to resolve the political feud between the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State. Tinubu made the promise on Sunday in Makurdi at the wedding reception of Deborah and Samuel Akume, son of the SGF. The president, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said Akume had paid his dues and that there was no need for discord between him and the governor. He described the SGF as the longest-serving public servant in Nigeria’s contemporary history. Tinubu added that he had a moral obligation…
The World Association of Kickboxing Organisations has suspended the Kickboxing Federation of Nigeria following reports of irregularities surrounding its October 25 election, Sunday PUNCH reports. The suspension followed petitions submitted to WAKO after the disputed election, during which there were accusations of interference. The election was earlier postponed indefinitely following protests by stakeholders over alleged governance breaches. Speaking on the development, outgoing KBFN president and international representative, Wilson Okon, said the suspension happened due to “absolute irregularities” and violations of WAKO statutes. “It all comes down to the irregularities in the election and the undermining of WAKO statutes as the…
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A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has escalated a public dispute with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over federal intervention funds approved after the January 2024 explosion in Ibadan, alleging that the fund was largely diverted to other purposes. On Friday, Mr Fayose appeared on TVC’s political programme, Journalists’ Hangout, where he accused Governor Makinde of failing to disclose the N50 billion support he received from President Bola Tinubu’s administration following the Ibadan explosion. He said Governor Makinde only mentioned the part where he declined the president’s request to help organise the APC in Oyo State but did…
