Bayana Bayana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart admits playing against the Super Falcons is a Herculean task but says she and her teammates are ready for their crucial final Paris 2024 Olympic Games qualifiers against their familiar foes. Both sides have forged an intense rivalry over the years and are seen as the toast of Africa following recent successes, but it’s been the South Africans who have won recent battles. Banyana beat Nigeria in their last two meetings: the 2022 Women’s Afcon in Morocco and 2021 Aisha Buhari Cup in their own backyard, tournaments that Banyana went on to win. “Nigeria is…
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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly attacked a Celestial Church in Ogun State, abducting two worshippers identified as Oladapo Seyifunmi and Oluboboye Abiola. The incident occurred at the church located near Oriyarin village, Mowe, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on Thursday. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola in a statement on Friday, the perpetrators fled through a thick forest behind the church. he statement reads “Suspected kidnapping: Report at my disposal reveals that on 28/3/2024, unidentified gunmen invaded a Celestial Church around Oriyarin village Mowe and abducted one Oladapo…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, plans to closely monitor the recapitalization of the Nigerian banking sector, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies. The move is intended to prevent illicit financing in the sector. The Director of the CBN’s Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Haruna Mustafa, disclosed this in a circular on Friday. The circular addressed commercial, merchant and non-interest banks, including promoters of proposed banks, regarding the new minimum capital requirements for banks. The banker’s bank said it will conduct the enforcement with the collaboration of relevant law enforcement agencies. According to the circular, the CBN wants to ensure…
A strong earthquake shook western Greece on Friday morning, but no casualties were reported. The Greek Geodynamic Institute in Athens said the 5.8 magnitude quake occurred at 9:12 am (0812 GMT) local time. The epicentre of the quake was about 20 kilometres below the seabed off the west coast of the Peloponnese peninsula near the islet of Stamfani, also known as Strofades. A strong earthquake shook western Greece on Friday morning, but no casualties were reported. It was preceded by a smaller quake with a magnitude of 4.1. Greece’s Civil Defence organisation did not initially say whether there were any…
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo, Most Rev. Emmanuel Badejo, has called on leaders and Nigerians to emulate Christ’s sacrifice as Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Badejo made the call in his Good Friday message in Ibadan. The cleric enjoined all leaders, people in authority, and Nigerians to emulate Jesus to improve society and institutions. The catholic bishop stressed that Good Friday teaches the best qualities of leadership in service, humility and love. He noted that Good Friday represents all the challenges and problems in life, at work, in the family and country at large. He…
President Bola Tinubu has lauded Nigerians for the sacrifices they have made in the past few months since his administration came on board. Tinubu said since assuming office as President he has made a conscious effort to steer the country to the path of recovery and sustainable growth. He reassured Nigerians that the seeds of patience which they have sown are beginning to sprout and will in no time bring forth an abundance of good fruits. The President stated this as part of his message to the Christian faithful on the commemoration of Easter. Tinubu described Easter as a significant…
The bishop of the Diocese of Lagos West, the Rt Revd Dr. James Odedeji in his easter message to believers titled ‘Celebrating the Lord’s Resurrection’, has called on Christians to be Christ-conscious always with the emphasis to approach all things with eternity in focus. The bishop noted that despite the economic reality bedeviling Nigerians, believers Should always strive to be on the path of the righteous. He noted that “We are once again in that season of the year when we mark the trial, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ which is indeed worth remembering as a time…
President Bola Tinubu has conferred National Honours on the 17 officers and soldiers who were murdered in Delta State two weeks ago. The president announced this at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja, where the deceased military personnel were buried on Wednesday. Tinubu, who took time to mention the names of the deceased individually, said hey have all been awarded posthumous national honours. “The four gallant Officers have been accorded the Award of Member of the Order of Niger (MON). The thirteen courageous soldiers who also lost their lives have been Awarded the Officer of the Federal Republic Medal,” he disclosed.…
COMMUNIQUE 1. This communique was issued at the end of the national Convention of Labour Party (LP) held on wednesday 27th march, 2024 at the Grand Seasons hotel, Nnewi, Anambra state at 10:00am The Convention had in attendance: Members of the National Working Committee, National Executive Committee, H.E. Peter Obi, National Leader, Deputy Governor Abia State, Labour Party Senators, House of Representatives Members, State House of Assembly Members, Labour Party Commissioners, Labour Party SA’s, PA’s, and Board Members Abia state, Party Delegates, Trade Union Congress, and Gentlemen of the Press. 2. CURRENT SECURITY AND ECONOMIC SITUATION IN NIGERIA: The National…
The federal government has declared Friday, March 29 and Monday, 1st April, as public holidays to mark the celebrations of 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively. The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government. The minister made the declaration in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Aishetu Ndayako. He urged Christians and all Nigerians in general to emulate the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ in dying for the redemption of man. According to the Minister, Easter, beyond religious significance, promotes values of love, forgiveness and compassion…