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“Respect the Olubadan Stool or Face Consequences” – Ibadan Traditional Stakeholders Warn Alaafin Owoade Ibadan traditional stakeholders comprising monarchs, Mogajis, Baales, and prominent sons and daughters of Ibadanland have once again cautioned the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, against any form of disrespect towards the revered stool of the Olubadan and the Ibadan traditional institution. The stakeholders condemned the conduct of Oba Owoade, who was reported to have stretched out his hand while seated to greet the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Adewolu Ladoja, during a function held today at the Agodi Government House, Ibadan. They described the action…

10 Jan 1973: Nigeria 2-2 Algeria (All-Africa Games: Lagos) 28 Jul 1978: Algeria 1-0 Nigeria (All-Africa Games: Algiers) 22 Mar 1980: Nigeria 3-0 Algeria (AFCON Final: Lagos) 10 Oct 1981: Nigeria 0-2 Algeria (FIFA WCq: Lagos) 30 Oct 1981: Algeria 2-1 Nigeria (FIFA WCq: Constantine) 10 Mar 1982: Nigeria 1-2 Algeria (AFCON: Benghazi) 11 Mar 1984: Nigeria 0-0 Algeria (AFCON: Bouake) 23 Mar 1988: Nigeria 1-1 Algeria (AFCON: Rabat) 02 Mar 1990: Algeria 5-1 Nigeria (AFCON: Algiers) 16 Mar 1990: Algeria 1-0 Nigeria (AFCON Final: Algiers) 03 Jul 1993: Nigeria 4-1 Algeria (FIFA WCq: Lagos) 08 Oct 1993: Algeria 1-1…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Desert Warriors of Algeria are set for a terrific showdown in the 45,000-capacity Grand Stade de Marrakech on Saturday, in the third quarter-final match of the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals. Both countries, with five African titles between them, will throw everything into the encounter as they seek a place in the last-4 of perhaps the biggest and most glamorous AFCON tournament in the competition’s 69-year history. Both teams have been landlords elsewhere. The Eagles flew from Fès – where they had played all their group phase and Round of 16 matches –…

The camp of Nigeria’s Super Eagles has shot down insinuations and dark innuendoes of a rumpus in the team following Monday night’s 4-0 thrashing of Mozambique’s Mambas, which progressed the three-time champions to the last-8 of the ongoing 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. Striker Victor Osimhen was seen making gestures to fellow forward Ademola Lookman just before a corner kick, and conjectures of various complexions have followed in the legacy and digital media. “There is no problem whatsoever in our camp. Whatever people saw as a crisis between two brothers was easily resolved a couple of hours…

Nigeria are confident of reaching the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for the 18th time when they engage Mozambique in Monday night’s Round of 16 tie at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. The Super Eagles have the record of most medals in the 69-year-old flagship football tournament of the African continent, viz three triumphs (gold medals), five runner-up positions (silver medals) and eight bronze acquisitions. The only three times they failed to reach the quarter-finals were at their debut in Ghana in 1963, at the 13th edition in Libya in 1982, and in Cameroon four years ago. Ghana…

In the age of instant narratives and social media-driven outrage, few things are as dangerous as unverified allegations leveled against competent public servants. Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, former Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has recently been subjected to a torrent of claims alleging corruption, asset manipulation, and revenue concealment. Yet, a careful examination of the facts reveals that these allegations are not only unfounded but also reflect a troubling pattern of targeting individuals who are effective reformers in Nigeria’s critical oil and gas sector. Komolafe’s tenure at the NUPRC coincided with a transformative period in the…

YDPay, a fast-growing digital asset platform focused on simplifying crypto access and settlements across Africa, has continued to gain traction following the successful launch of its mobile applications and expanded suite of financial services. Launched to address the growing demand for seamless crypto-to-fiat transactions, access to global payments and foreign exchange in emerging markets, YDPay has positioned itself as a trusted infrastructure layer for individuals, merchants, and institutions seeking fast, secure, and compliant digital asset and stablecoin solutions. From App Launch to Market Adoption Nigeria remains one of the world’s most active crypto markets, driven by a young, digital-first population…

Nigeria’s arrival in Fés on Thursday evening, aboard a chartered flight from their final training camp in Cairo, signalled the reality of a stout challenge for a fourth continental title as the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals commence in the Kingdom of Morocco on Sunday. Winners at home in 1980, and in Tunisia in 1994 and South Africa in 2013, the Super Eagles will launch their onslaught for another title against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars on Tuesday in the historical city of Fés, with the added impetus of wanting to appease their teeming fans at home and in the diaspora…

The Women Empowerment Fund (WEF), a women-focused economic empowerment initiative founded by Ms. Chantelle Abdul, Group Managing Director of MOJEC Group, hosted an empowerment programme in Lagos on Tuesday. The landmark event convened over 800 women drawn largely from Nigeria’s informal sector, offering capacity-building sessions alongside practical business support. As part of the empowerment drive, 300 women benefitted from a combination of equipment and financial assistance, including 55 grinding machines, 23 industrial sewing machines, and 63 hair dryers, as well as cash grants totaling up to ₦12 million, all provided through the Women Empowerment Fund and her partners. The initiative…

The newly appointed Director-General of the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Dr. Sulaimon Olagoke Ogunmuyiwa, officially assumed office on Monday, December 15, 2025. The management and staff of the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), as well as other stakeholders from the education sector, gathered to welcome Dr Ogunmuyiwa to his new office. The atmosphere was filled with dancing, praising and rejoicing as everyone thanked the Almighty God for the opportunity given to him to steer the ship of the Agency to greater heights. The short programme held in honour of his first day in office was marked by…