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Falcons Battle Portugal Today in Pre-WAFCON Friendly

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons will lock horns with Portugal today in an international friendly match aimed at boosting preparations for the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers. The high-profile encounter is part of the team’s training tour in Europe as they gear up for a tough qualification campaign. The friendly fixture serves as a crucial test for the Falcons, who are looking to sharpen their tactics, improve team chemistry, and evaluate player performances ahead of the continental showdown. Facing a strong European side like Portugal provides an excellent opportunity for Coach Randy Waldrum and his technical crew to assess the team’s strengths and identify areas needing improvement. Portugal, ranked 21st in the world by FIFA, are known for their tactical discipline and pace, making them ideal opponents to test the Falcons’ resilience and tactical setup. Nigeria, Africa’s most successful women’s football team, will rely on their blend of experienced stars lik...
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PDP Defies INEC, Insists on June 30 NEC Meeting

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stood its ground in defiance of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting that its planned National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will hold as scheduled on June 30, 2025. This move comes amid rising internal tensions and conflicting interpretations of INEC’s regulatory powers over political party affairs. INEC had earlier issued a cautionary advisory, urging the PDP to reconsider the timing of the NEC meeting. The commission reportedly raised concerns over the procedural compliance and internal disputes within the party, suggesting that the meeting could further complicate the party’s leadership crisis and breach certain sections of the Electoral Act. However, the PDP leadership has dismissed INEC’s intervention, describing it as an overreach into internal party matters. In a statement released by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, the PDP maintained that it is fully within its constitutional rights to convene t...
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US-Based Group Accuses Gowon of Twisting Aburi Accord Facts, Blames Him for Nigerian Civil War Bloodshed

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A US-based advocacy group, the Nigerian-American Coalition for Justice and Democracy (NACJD), has stirred national attention by accusing former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), of misrepresenting the events surrounding the Aburi Accord. The group asserts that Gowon’s failure to honor the agreements reached at Aburi in Ghana in 1967 directly contributed to the outbreak and escalation of the Nigerian Civil War. The Aburi Accord was a crucial meeting held between representatives of the federal government and the Eastern Region, led by then Military Governor, Lt. Colonel Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. The meeting was intended to resolve tensions following the July 1966 counter-coup and prevent the country from sliding into war. Agreements were reached to devolve more power to the regions and to restructure the military command. However, according to the NACJD, General Gowon reneged on the terms of the Aburi Accord shortly after returning to Nigeria, opting instead for a ce...
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Title: FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Drama, Heat, and World-Class Football Unfolds Across the U.S.

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The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has officially kicked off across eight American cities, delivering electrifying matches, dramatic finishes, and a few unexpected twists. This expanded tournament—featuring 32 elite clubs from around the world—is already living up to its billing as a global football spectacle. One of the biggest highlights so far came from Bayern Munich’s narrow 2-1 win over Boca Juniors in Miami. With a sellout crowd of over 63,000 fans at the Hard Rock Stadium, Bayern’s Harry Kane rose to the occasion with a goal and an assist, reinforcing his status as a world-class striker. Over in Cincinnati, Borussia Dortmund battled African giants Mamelodi Sundowns in a thrilling 4-3 encounter. Jobe Bellingham, younger brother of Jude, scored his first goal for Dortmund, and the team had to temporarily retreat to the dressing room due to extreme heat—a first in Club World Cup history. Juventus also showed dominance , with a commanding 4-1 win over Wydad Casablanca. Rising star K...
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Tinubu Urges Swift Activation of ECOWAS Standby Force

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In a firm and passionate address at the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government held in Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made a renewed call for the immediate activation of the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF). His appeal comes amid escalating insecurity across West Africa, including terrorism, banditry, and violent extremism that continue to threaten regional peace and stability. President Tinubu, who was handing over the chairmanship of ECOWAS to Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, emphasized that the current security threats facing the region require a united and immediate response. He urged fellow ECOWAS leaders to demonstrate strong political will and back their commitments with action and funding. “The time to act is now,” Tinubu said. “We must put our words into practice by operationalizing the Standby Force with adequate funding and logistics.” The ECOWAS Standby Force, which was formally activated earlier in March 2025, is a region...
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Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $38.4 Billion in June – A Sign of Economic Progress

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  Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $38.4 Billion in June – A Sign of Economic Progress Nigeria’s foreign reserves rose significantly to $38.448 billion in June 2025, marking a major step forward in the nation’s economic recovery efforts. This increase comes after months of strategic reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy and rebuilding investor confidence. According to Hon. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, Chairman of the House Committee on National Planning and Economic Development, the rise is largely due to the implementation of President Tinubu’s economic policies, including the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of exchange rates. These tough but necessary decisions have helped stabilize Nigeria’s fiscal environment, attract investment, and boost foreign exchange inflows. The improvement in foreign reserves provides a critical buffer against economic shocks, especially in times of global financial uncertainty. It also gives the Central Bank more capacity to defend the naira, c...
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Nigerian Female Fighter Pilot, Kafayat Sanni, Honoured in Ghana

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In a remarkable achievement that has filled Nigerians with pride, Flight Lieutenant Kafayat Sanni, the country’s first female fighter pilot, has been honoured in Ghana for her exceptional performance. She received two prestigious awards — Best Allied Student and Best Assistant Commandant Paper — at the graduation ceremony of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) in Accra, held in June 2025. Kafayat Sanni has consistently proven her excellence, both in the skies and in academic circles. She rose to national prominence in 2019 when she was decorated as Nigeria’s first-ever female fighter pilot after successfully completing rigorous aviation training in the United States. This was a groundbreaking moment for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), as she broke a 55-year-old gender barrier. At GAFCSC, Sanni stood out among officers from several African countries, demonstrating her intellectual strength, leadership ability, and discipline. The Best Allied Student award recogn...
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Air Peace Expands UK Reach with New Heathrow Slot

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Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace , is taking a bold step forward in expanding its international footprint by securing a coveted slot at London’s Heathrow Airport. This development marks a significant milestone in the airline's mission to enhance connectivity between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, and to give Nigerian travelers greater access to top-tier global aviation hubs. Since launching its Lagos to London route via Gatwick Airport in March 2024, Air Peace has recorded impressive success, with over 130,000 passengers served in its first year. While Gatwick has offered a strong gateway into the UK, the airline has always had its sights set on Heathrow—widely regarded as one of the busiest and most strategic airports in the world. The Heathrow slot acquisition represents more than convenience. It’s a power move in the global aviation space, ensuring Nigerian travelers enjoy direct access to central London and enhanced connections to Europe, the Americas, and beyond. For A...
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Egypt, South Africa Outrank Nigeria in QS Global University Rankings

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The 2026 QS World University Rankings have spotlighted a concerning trend in Africa’s academic landscape—Egypt and South Africa are pulling ahead, while Nigeria continues to lag behind. According to the latest ranking, Egypt emerged as the top-performing African country, with 20 universities on the list. South Africa followed with 11 institutions, several of which secured top-tier global positions. Nigeria, despite being the most populous country in Africa, had only three universities featured, none ranked within the top 1,000 globally. South African universities such as the University of Cape Town (150th globally) and the University of the Witwatersrand (291st) led the way in sub-Saharan Africa. Egypt’s Cairo University and the American University in Cairo were also among the top 400, showing consistent improvement in research output and academic reputation. These institutions benefited from strong government support, international partnerships, and better funding models. Meanwhile...
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Anambra Boutique Owner Sues NAFDAC Over Claimed Theft of Merchandise During Onitsha Drug Market Operation

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  Sophia Eberechukwu Okoye, a young entrepreneur from Anambra State, who owns a boutique in Onitsha, has taken legal action against the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). She claims that soldiers allegedly deployed by the agency looted her store during a raid at the Onitsha drug market, popularly known as Ogbo Ogwu. In a notice of legal action issued by her legal representative, Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor of I. C. Ejiofor & Co. law firm, Ms. Okoye is seeking N22 million in compensation, which she asserts is the verified value of the goods taken from her shop. Reports indicate that Ms. Okoye expressed her distress after losing goods valued at over N15 million due to the purported looting by the soldiers. Her boutique, which had opened just a few months prior, was one of many shops that were reportedly broken into and ransacked during the operation. Sources reveal that the thieves stole clothes, shoes, and other valuable items from the boutique, le...
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"Kano girls, having been married off from an orphanage, face abandonment by their husbands and endure abuse, as they are now forced to seek assistance to survive."

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The Nassarawa orphanage home in Kano is a refuge for abandoned children, many of whom have been found on the streets, lost due to the tragic loss of their parents or left behind after accidents. For years, the Kano State Government has played a crucial role in supporting the orphanage by providing food, clothing, and education until these children reach adulthood. As they grow up, the boys often find work in government positions or venture into entrepreneurship, while the girls are generally married off to suitors interested in them. Since the orphanage’s inception, hundreds of girls have entered into marriage, but some women have shared their struggles with DAILY POST, expressing feelings of abandonment after their husbands divorced them. They often endure abuse and mistreatment, facing significant challenges in seeking help or reporting their situations. Hadiza Muhammad, 40, and Halima Muhammad, 45, are among those who have suffered through domestic abuse for over twenty years of mar...
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Benin Republic, Niger enjoy smuggled fuel as Nigerians keep vigil at petrol stations

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While numerous Nigerians are keeping vigil at filling stations to fuel their vehicles, drivers in the adjoining nations of Benin Republic and Niger are getting a charge out of fuel snuck from Nigeria, a Saturday PUNCH examination has shown. Our journalists, who visited the two nations found that the snuck petroleum was being sold by dark advertisers, whose rates were less expensive than those working in filling stations. Discoveries show that drivers frequently belittle the dark advertisers on the grounds that their rates are less expensive than the people who purchase from the filling stations. Saturday PUNCH accumulated the higher worth of cefas (CFA) to naira made the Nigerian snuck fuel alluring to residents of the two nations. Nigeria is seeing the fifth significant fuel emergency since President Bola Tinubu accepted office on May 29, 2023, following his expulsion of the fuel appropriation. The evacuation prompted a sharp ascent in fuel costs, causing alarm purchasing, far and wid...
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