Author: Ganiyu Amodu

NNPCL Controversy: AEF Raises Alarm As EFCC, DSS Refute Claims

Ganiyu Amodu

The Arewa Economic Forum (AEF) has called on the Federal Government to provide an official clarification regarding reports that the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bashir Bayo Ojulari, was pressured to resign. This comes as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Department of State Services (DSS) refuted allegations of involvement in the matter. The controversy stems from recent media reports suggesting that operatives from the EFCC and DSS allegedly abducted and coerced Ojulari into signing a resignation letter late on Friday.…

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Lesbian Anglican Archbishop: Why I Hid My Status For Decades

Ganiyu Amodu

The newly appointed Archbishop of Wales (Anglican), the Most Rev Cherry Vann, has opened up about the personal and professional challenges she faced hiding her lesbian status for decades as part of her struggle to be accepted as a female minister in the Anglican Church. This was as the newly-appointed Archbishop said that gay marriage in churches had become inevitable, signalling her stance as the head of the church. Vann made history in 1994 as one of the first women to be ordained as a priest in England. Now, she…

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2025 WASSCE Results Out + How To Check

Ganiyu Amodu

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the official release of the results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. This was announced in a statement issued via its official X handle on Monday, August 4, 2025. According to the examination body, candidates who sat for the exam can now access their results online. “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for School Candidates, 2025 that the result has officially been released today, Monday, August 4, 2025,”…

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‘$100,000 Each, OON Honours,’ Tinubu Rains Gifts On Nigeria’s D’Tigress

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all members of the D’Tigress for winning the 2025 Women’s Afrobasket in Cote d’Ivoire. The president also pledged $100,000 to each of the players and an additional $50,000 to members of the technical crew. Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented Tinubu at the event, announced the rewards while receiving D’Tigress at the presidential villa on Monday. Each player and official in the team will also be getting a flat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). On Sunday, Nigeria defeated Mali 78-64 in…

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress Defeat Mali, Clinch Fifth Consecutive AfroBasket Title

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have been crowned champions of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket after defeating Mali in the final. The Rena Wakama-led side clinched the title on Sunday at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. With the win, Nigeria made history as the first country to win five consecutive Women’s Afrobasket championships, further cementing their dominance on the continent. They also remain unbeaten in the tournament for a decade. The last time D’Tigress lost an Afrobasket game was on October 2, 2015, against Cameroon.…

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‘After Dog Bite,’ Ex-Barca Player Carlos Perez Hospitalised

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Barcelona forward, Carles Perez, has been hospitalised following a freak accident in which he sustained a dog bite to his genitals. The 27-year-old, currently playing for Greek side Aris Thessaloniki on loan from Celta Vigo, was reportedly attempting to separate his own dog from another when the incident occurred. According to The Mirror on Thursday, Perez required six stitches for the injury and was treated at a private hospital in Panorama, a suburb near Thessaloniki. While the injury is not considered life-threatening, he remains under observation and may require…

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Dino Melaye Resigns From PDP, Gives Reason

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, citing the party’s inability to provide credible leadership and deliver good governance to Nigerians. In a resignation letter shared on his official X account on Thursday, dated July 4, 2025, and addressed to the chairman of the PDP in Ward 1, Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Melaye announced his immediate withdrawal from all party activities. “I hereby tender my resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party at all levels of involvement. “This…

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NiMet Forecasts Rain, Flash Floods Nationwide

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted rainy and thundery weather conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday, warning of possible flash floods in some areas. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday in Abuja, predicted thunderstorms with moderate rainfall on Monday morning over parts of Jigawa, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, and Katsina States in the northern region. “The remaining parts of the region are expected to experience sunny conditions with patches of cloud. “Thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected during the afternoon or evening hours over parts of…

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‘I’m Still Here,’ Oshoala Dismisses Retirement Rumour

Ganiyu Amodu

Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala has dismissed rumours claiming she has retired from international football. Speaking to reporters in Morocco after Nigeria’s dramatic 3-2 win over the host nation in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, the six-time African Player of the Year described the speculation as false. “I don’t know where that came from but agenda must agend. I get it, but I’m not bothered. I’m still here. I’m still playing. I’m still doing my job. That’s what I’m focused on,” Oshoala said. The 30-year-old was…

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‘It’s Illegal,’ Falana Faults CharlyBoy Street Renaming

Ganiyu Amodu

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has condemned the recent renaming of streets and bus stops in Lagos State, describing the actions as unconstitutional, illegal, and authoritarian. In a statement issued on Saturday, Falana accused certain individuals and local council officials of usurping powers exclusively vested in local government councils under Nigerian law, particularly as it concerns the naming of streets, roads, and public places. He cited specific cases, including the controversial renaming of the iconic “Charley Boy Bus Stop” to “Baddo Bus Stop” by the…

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