President Tinubu Celebrates D’Tigress’ Historic Olympic Feat
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s female basketball team, D’Tigress, on their groundbreaking achievement at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The team made history by becoming the first African team to reach the quarter-finals in women’s basketball. In a statement on the Aso Villa Instagram page, President Tinubu praised the team’s remarkable resilience, teamwork, and dedication. […]
Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz to win first Olympic Gold medal
In a nail-biting men’s singles final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Novak Djokovic triumphed over Carlos Alcaraz, winning 7(7)-6(3), 7(7)-6(2) and claiming his first-ever Olympic gold medal. The 37-year-old Serbian tennis legend, who had previously conquered all four Grand Slam titles, was visibly emotional as he achieved his long-awaited dream of standing atop the Olympic […]
Nicolas Pepe Joins Villarreal on a Two-Year Deal
Nicolas Pepe has completed his transfer to Villarreal, signing a two-year contract with the Spanish club. Unveiled on August 4, 2024, Pepe’s move marks a new chapter in his career, following stints at Poitiers, Arsenal, and Trabzonspor. Nicolas Pepe began his senior club career at Poitiers in the Championnat de France Amateur 2. He joined […]
Mob invades Oyedepo’s church in Daura, steal items worth millions
On the first day of the commencement of the nationwide protest against hardship, chairs, musical instruments, and other items worth millions of naira were reported stolen by hoodlums from a church in Katsina. The incident, according to Punch, happened at a Living Faith Church in the Daura Local Government Area (LGA) of the State. Bishop […]
D’Tigress beat Canada to reach first-ever Olympics quarter-final
Nigeria’s female basketball team, D’Tigress have qualified for a first-ever Olympics Basketball quarter-final after outscoring Canada 79-70 on Sunday. Nigeria lost the second and fourth quarters 23-19, 24-19 respectively, and won the third 23-5 which proved to be the difference. The first quarter was tied at 18 points each. Ezinne Kalu led scoring for Nigeria […]
Nigeria’s Favour Ofili Qualifies For Women’s 200metres Semi-Final
Nigeria’s Favour Ofili has qualified for the women’s 200metres semi-final at the Paris 2024 Olympics Ofili stormed to 22.24s which was her season’s best to win heat 6 of the event She booked her place in the semis ahead of Great Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith and Gambia’s Gina Bass-Bittaye. 21-year-old Ofili was denied participation in the […]
RCCG Members Hold Annual Prayer Walk for Nigeria’s Challenges
On August 4, 2024, thousands of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) members participated in their annual prayer walk, seeking divine intervention for Nigeria’s challenges. The event drew a large crowd, with participants marching through the streets, praying for peace, stability, and improved governance. Social media reactions were divided. Supporters saw the prayer walk as […]
Tinubu Calls For Suspension Of #EndBadGovernance Protests
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to #EndBadGovernance protesters to suspend further demonstrations. Tinubu made the appeal during a nationwide broadcast on Sunday morning. The protest enters its fourth day on Sunday, with protesters lamenting hardship, worsening poverty and poor governance in the country. Addressing Nigerians, Tinubu said, “I speak to you today with a heavy […]
President Tinubu rules out fuel subsidy return in his full speech
President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation on Sunday, discussing the ongoing protests and the decision to remove fuel subsidies. He explained that the removal of subsidies was a necessary step to address the country’s economic challenges, despite being a painful decision. Tinubu emphasized that the subsidies had hindered Nigeria’s economic progress and benefited smugglers and […]
FULL TEXT of President Tinubu’s 7am broadcast to Nigerians
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has leaked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s speech hours before its scheduled delivery. The Presidency had announced that Tinubu would address the nation at 7 a.m. on Sunday. However, Sowore published the speech at 12:17 a.m. on his official X account. In the leak, Sowore claimed that the speech did not […]