The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand ended on Sunday as Spain defeated England 1-0 in the final to win the trophy. A first-half goal from Olga Carmona ensured Spain defeated England at the Stadium Australia. Here is the list of award winners following the conclusion of the Women’s World Cup…
Akinwumi Odejobi who is a Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Special Duties. He works closely with the Governor, and the Commissioner for Special Duties. Dr Bashiru Tokunbo Salam on developmental plans and people-oriented programmes designed to improve citizens’ well being in Osun State. A technocrat, who heeded the call to public service, his…
The desperation by some Nigerians to enter some countries that have strict visa regime has led some of them to procure fake visa, Olaide Oyelude, James Abraham, Chima Azubuike and Chika Otuchikere examine the experiences of these persons, the money lost and the lessons learnt Smarting from the pain of the financial loss she suffered…
Gambia’s President, Adama Barrow has suspended all foreign travel by officials, including himself, to reduce public spending. A government spokesman made the announcement on Saturday. According to AFP, Barrow signed an executive order “suspending all overseas travels by the president, the vice-president, cabinet ministers, senior government officials, civil servants and employees across all government institutions…
Almost a month after generals deposed Niger’s elected president, the political crisis hasn’t been resolved. The Coup leader and head of the ruling National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) addressed the nation on Saturday and warned regional countries of any military intervention. On Friday, the ECOWAS commissioner for peace and security, Abdel-Fatau…
Russia’s Lunar lander failed on approach and crashed into the surface of the moon on Sunday, marking an end to Russia’s first lunar mission in 47 years. Russia’s spaceflight group, Roskosmos, announced the failure in a statement, saying the craft ran into a problem as it attempt to enter a pre-landing orbit. The Luna-25 spacecraft…
The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has warned against religious conflict and confrontations in the state, affirming that all adherents of various religions should operate peacefully. This was contained in a release signed by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday. Responding to the altercation between the Oluwo of Iwoland and…
Osun State Government is set to draw the global community to the state through a solid policy framework that creates opportunities for foreign direct investments and partnerships. The Initiative is meant to propel the state to an industrial hub from its agrarian nature. The Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Global Investments and Partnerships,…
Captain Olga Carmona fired Spain ahead in the 29th minute, coolly finishing in the right-hand corner after a rapid counter-attack. Spain defeated European champions England 1-0 in an action-packed Women’s World Cup final at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Sunday. Captain Olga Carmona fired Spain ahead in the 29th minute, coolly finishing in the right-hand…
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has pleaded with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to allow female engineers fix the country’s non-functional refineries. The newly-elected APWEN chairperson, Lagos chapter, Mrs Atinuke Owolabi, made the plea on Saturday, August 19. Her appeal came after the federal government’s pledged to revamp PortHarcourt, Warri and Kaduna…
