Day: July 9, 2025

PSG Thrash Real Madrid 4-0, Advance To Club World Cup Final

Ganiyu Amodu

Paris Saint-Germain have qualified for the final of the 2025 Club World Cup. The Champions League winners progressed with a 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid in the second semi-final played on Wednesday night. PSG took an early lead in the sixth minute. Ousmane Dembele pounced on a loose ball, which spilled into Fabian Ruiz’s path. Ruiz made no mistakes from point-blank range as he fired the ball into an empty net. Dembele then pounced on hesitation from Antonio Rudiger to finish past Thibaut Courtois, before Ruiz added a third. Chelsea…

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Meet Dr. Noeem Thanny, Scholar LASU Just Appointed HoD, PR And Advert Dept

Ganiyu Amodu

‘Ford Foundation 2017 Grantee, Others,’ Seven Quick Facts About The Communication Scholar, PRAD Frontliner   Lagos State University (LASU) has appointed Dr. Noeem Taiwo Thanny as the Acting Head of the Department of Public Relations and Advertising, of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies. The appointment, effective from July 5, 2025, to July 4, 2027, was announced in a letter signed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello. According to the letter, Dr. Thanny’s responsibilities will include day-to-day administration, curriculum development, staff supervision, and advising on faculty matters.…

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‘Inside RCCG Camp,’ Another Babcock Varsity Student Commits Suicide

Ganiyu Amodu

‘Olaoluwa’s unfortunate incident came just few weeks after a final year student of the same institution forcefully took his own life”   A 200-level student of Babcock University, identified as Olaoluwa Subomi Lawson, has reportedly taken his own life at his father’s residence in Redemption Camp City, Ogun State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident was formally reported on Tuesday by a relative, who reside in Festac Town, Lagos. The sources disclosed that the family received distressing information from the deceased’s mother, Olufunke Lawson, who resides in the…

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UAE Stops Transit Visas, Imposes Stricter Entry Rules For Nigerians

Abibat Babalola

The United Arab Emirates has imposed tougher entry conditions for Nigerian travellers and banned transit visa applications entirely. According to new directives from Dubai immigration, Nigerians aged 18 to 45 will no longer be eligible for tourist visas unless accompanied. For those aged 45 and above, visa applicants must present a personal six-month bank statement showing a minimum monthly balance of $10,000 (or its naira equivalent). Travel agents said the new policy is expected to drastically reduce travel from Nigeria to Dubai, a top destination for business and tourism. READ…

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‘Why I’d Love To Marry Again After 5 Failed Marriages’ – Bukky Wright

Abibat Babalola

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright, has expressed her desire to remarry if she finds the right man. The 58-year-old actress made this known during an interview with BBC Yoruba, where she opened up about her personal life, challenges abroad, and return to acting. Bukky Wright said she prays for another chance at marriage but emphasised it’s not a must. “On the issue of marriage, I’m still very much interested but that is if God has destined it. It is not a must. I am not saying other women should not…

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‘No More Five Years,’ US Downgrades Nigerians’ Visa Validity To Three Months

Abibat Babalola

The United States Department of State has announced an update to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigerian citizens. According to a press release issued by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, “most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.” The new visa restrictions take immediate effect. However, the embassy clarified that “those US non-immigrant visas issued before July 8, 2025, will retain their status and validity.” The statement emphasised that the move was part of the Department’s global…

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97 Lawyers Line Up To Defend ADC, Mark, Aregbesola Against APC

Abibat Babalola

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has assembled a team of 97 lawyers to challenge what it describes as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s ‘fake lawsuit’ against its interim leadership, including former Senate President David Mark and former Minister Rauf Aregbesola. The legal team, led by Barrister Mohammed Sheriff, made this known in Abuja on Tuesday, accusing the ruling APC of filing a suit using the names of individuals who are not members of the ADC. This development follows a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja between Senator Mark, who is now the…

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NCDMB Deepens Local Participation, Devt With $400m Contract Intervention Funds

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘No collateral,’ How indigenous companies can access the fund at BoI, Afreximbank, FCMB   The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has organised a sensitization workshop in Lagos aimed at deepening local participation in the oil and gas sector and strengthening financing compliance with Nigerian Content regulations. Platforms Africa reports that the Executive Secretary of the Board, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, while welcoming the participants, explained that the workshop was aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and increased access to funding for indigenous companies. Engr. Ogbe, who was represented by…

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‘At MetLife Stadium,’ Trump To Attend Club World Cup Final

Ganiyu Amodu

. He has had a greater presence in sport during his second term, becoming the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl   US president Donald Trump has confirmed he will attend Sunday’s Fifa Club World Cup final in New Jersey. The news came a day after Fifa, world football’s governing body, announced it has opened an office in New York’s Trump Tower. The United States is hosting the first edition of an expanded Club World Cup and will be a co-host for next year’s World Cup, along with…

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Chelsea Defeat Fluminense 2-0 To Reach Club World Cup Final

Ganiyu Amodu

+ Role Joao Pedro played on his full debut   Chelsea have beaten Fluminense 2-0 to reach the FIFA Club World Cup final. They will play either Real Madrid or European champions Paris Saint-Germain in Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium. ‘Wake-up Call,’ Global Footballers’ Union Warns FIFA Over Extreme Heat At Club World Cup Club World Cup: How Al Hilal Defeated Man City In Seven-Goal Thriller Joao Pedro was the star of Tuesday’s game. The £60million ($81.5m) signing from Brighton & Hove Albion scored two wonderful goals either side of…

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