In qualifying for the knock-out stage of the ongoing FIFA Women World Cup taking place in New Zealand and Australia, the Super Falcons have created three new records, reports thegazellenews.com. The Falcons played a goalless draw with the Republic of Ireland in Melbourne on Monday, 31 July, 2023, to qualify for the Round of 16 of the competition. With the five points they have over three matches, the Falcons qualified in second place behind co-hosts, Australia who beat Olympic Champions, Canada 4-0 and garnered six points to qualified in first place. In keeping another clean sheet against the Irish, and in…
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The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, as part of his policy geared towards security of lives and property, most especially safety of schools and students, has announced the establishment of the Schools Protection Squad (SPS), a proactive initiative aimed at enhancing security and safety in educational institutions across Nigeria. According to a statement by Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Assistant Commissioner of Police Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the establishment of the squad was “In furtherance of the safety drives, the IGP has also concluded plans to launch a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) handbook for the Safe Schools Programme”. According…
The President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address Nigerians via a broadcast to the nation on Monday, 31 July, 2023. Thegazellenews.com reports that the broadcast will come up at 7 pm. This was disclosed early Monday, 31 July, 2023 via a statement by Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communication and Strategy. The broadcast is expected to address all sundry issues in the country particularly the fuel subsidy removal and other sundry issues.
The National Headquarters of the Offa Students Union (OSU) has thrown its weight behind the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Dr. Muheeba Dankaka over the alleged job racketeering at the Commission. The Union also pleaded with the National Assembly (NASS) to leave no stone unturned in unveiling the real perpetrators of the crime. The Union affirmed its support for Dr Dankaka noting that its investigations have revealed that the FCC Chairman is not guilty of the allegations against her. “Throughout her tenure, Dr. Muheeba Farida Dankaka has demonstrated exceptional leadership and professionalism, working tirelessly to implement policies that…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos presided over by Justice Daniel Osiagor has ordered the immediate past administration of Delta State under the leadership Ifeanyi Okowa to account for over N200 billion Universal Basic Education Commission [UBEC] fund and allocations from the Federation Accounts. The court, in a landmark judgment, also ordered the Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to “disclose details of budgetary allocations and actual spending by the Okowa government between 2015 and 2019, including specific projects carried out to improve primary education in Delta State, and the locations of such projects.” The judgment was…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike Morrocco’s player, Nouhaila Benzina, has made history by becoming the first player to wear a hijab during a Women’s World Cup game when she sported the Muslim headscarf in her country match against South Korea on Sunday, 30 July, 2023 in which they won 1-0. World governing body FIFA lifted its ban on footballers wearing the hijab nearly a decade ago, after previous concerns over player safety. The 25-year-old defender Benzina, who plays her club football in Morocco, ran out against South Korea in Adelaide to write her name in the history books. Benzina shared social media…
The Air Peace Diplomacy Wall of Fame held on Friday, 28 July, 2023 at the Grand Ballroom, Eko Hotels, was a night of top class fun, entertainment and glamour, just as it was also an event, that evoked fond memories of the glorious days of the past and retired Nigerian football stars and athletes. The event sponsored by Air Peace, in collaboration with Nigeria Institute of International Affairs, saw 57 dead and living legends of Nigerian sports including Modupe Oshikoya, Davidson Andeh, Charlton Ehizuelen, Baba Otu Mohammed, Haruna Ilerika, Christian Chukwu, Emmanuel Okala, Muda Lawal, Segun Odegbami, Adokie Amaesiemaka and…
Legendary actor and one of the best movie producers in Africa, Kunle Afolayan has surprised many by acting in Okikiola The Fisherman, movie produced by Lovely Pink Media owned by celebrated journalist, Adeola Agoro and her partner, Titilope Ejimagwa. For several years, Kunle Afolayan has been known to concentrate only on churning out great movies. The producer of award winning movie, Anikulapo had over the years carved a name for himself with several other award winning movies like Phone Swap, Figurine, October 1 and many others. It is a well known fact that he has got his hands filled with…
Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), Nigeria’s leading conglomerate with investments in Power, Hospitality and Energy sectors has announced its financial results for the first half of the year ended June 30, 2023, recording commendable growth across all its major indices. The Group achieved an impressive revenue of N82.1 billion in H1 2023, compared to N62.9 billion in H1 2022, marking a substantial 31% growth year-on-year while operating income also grew by 46% to close at N29.9 billion as of June 2023, compared to N20.5 billion in June 2022. The Group’s total revenue for the half year ended June 30, 2023,…
LASACO Assurance Plc has declared N13.9 billion as dividend for the year 2022 for its shareholders with the aim to diversify in the subsequent years for more profit. Mrs Olateju Philips, the Chairman of LASACO gave the disclosure on Thursday, 27 July, 2023, at the company’s Annual General Meeting in Lagos. Olateju said that despite the economic recovery in the country, following the aftermath of COVID-19 and various unrest the country, the company had successfully maintained its market share in the insurance industry. According to her, the company achieved a gross premium of N13.91 billion, representing 4.7 per cent increase…