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The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has reconnected the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan after more than 100 days without power. The Chairman of UCH Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), Oladayo Olabampe, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. NAN reports that IBEDC had disconnected UCH on 26 October over accumulated debts, leading to series of events which included students of the college embarking on peaceful protests. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and the IBEDC management had a meeting at the UCH on Monday on the power restoration. After the meeting, it was resolved that…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Bishop Wale Oke on his re-election as the national president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN). Tinubu lauded Oke for his unwavering efforts in promoting religious harmony and national progress through initiatives like the ‘Nigeria Turning Point Prayer Movement,’ according to a statement by his spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga. The President described Oke as a man of character, principle, and faith, urging him to continue spreading the gospel of love, kindness, and peace. He also prayed for a fresh anointing on Oke’s leadership in the Lord’s vineyard. Oke, founder of Sword of the Spirit…

Nigeria will battle it out with Egypt, South Africa, and Morocco in the group stage of the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire, DailyNaijanews.com reports. The tournament is scheduled to run from 26th April – 18th May. The Flying Eagles defeated hosts nation Egypt 1-0 in a group phase match at the last edition of the competition, and must ensure a great start to their campaign in Cote d’Ivoire in order to build confidence for a gritty tournament. Nigeria finished third in Egypt two years ago. Former Malian player Adama Coulibaly, who was an assistant at the…

Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi widely known as Tems has become the first African female to join the ownership group of Major League Soccer’s San Diego Football Club, Dailynaijanews.com reports. Tems is the first African woman to own a stake in a club in the Major League Soccer. The American club confirmed the inclusion of the two-time Grammy award winner to its executives in a statement on Wednesday. Tems acquired a stake in the club through The Leading Vibe, her company. The deal was also brokered through a partnership with Pave Investments, an African private investment firm that worked on driving…

The 2024/25 NWFL Premiership delivered yet another round of thrilling encounters, with Edo Queens, Remo Stars Ladies, and Naija Ratels maintaining their unbeaten runs on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Elsewhere, FC Robo Queens and Ekiti Queens secured vital home wins, while Rivers Angels and Bayelsa Queens settled for a share of the spoils in their highly anticipated South-South derby in Port Harcourt. At the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Edo Queens asserted their dominance with a two-nil win over Nasarawa Amazons. Mary Mamudu broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute, and just two minutes later, Goodness Osigwe doubled the advantage,…

Why I Want To Marry Edo Lawmaker – 2Baba Music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba has opened up on his marital plans for Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru. The African Crooner divorced his wife, Annie Idibia a few weeks ago, he has now expressed his desire to move on with Hon. Natasha Osawaru. Addressing the rumours, 2Baba took to Instagram on Tuesday to clear the air.In a video post captioned “To Whom It May kwansighn. #I don yarn my truth. Feel free to continue alleging. We shall all be alright,” he dismissed false narratives and defended Osawaru, stating…

Obasanjo, Atiku’s Meeting Holds No Threat To Tinubu’s 2027 Re-election – APC The ruling All Progressives Congress on Monday declared that a possible alliance between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party presidential flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar, posed no threat to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The National Secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, said while commenting on a meeting held by Obasanjo and his erstwhile deputy, Atiku, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Monday. He said, “We don’t react to other people’s acts as a political party. We only do our own things.…

All the six Southwest states have declared their readiness to participate in the highly anticipated South West Games 2025 (SWG 2025). This unanimous commitment followed an intensive meeting between states sports directors and event organizers, Practagali Partners, at The Colossus Lagos Conference Hall on Friday, February 7. The meeting underscored the states’ eagerness to ensure the maiden edition of SWG 2025 is a resounding success. The sports directors from Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti expressed satisfaction with the level of preparation by the organizers and pledged full participation in the tournament. Adding to the excitement, the event will…

BAT Nigeria has been recognised and certified as a Top Employer for 2025 by the globally renowned Top Employers Institute. This marks the eighth consecutive year of receiving this prestigious accolade, highlighting the company’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture, prioritising employee wellbeing, and advancing sustainability. This milestone cements BAT Nigeria’s position as a leader in human resource excellence, with a focus on world-class HR practices that promote diversity, inclusivity, and continuous development. By aligning with global best standards, BAT Nigeria continues to empower its workforce, driving its vision of A Better Tomorrow. “We strive for a…

In the past four years, Melvin Amaju Pinnick has been a member of the FIFA Council, which is the highest decision making body of world football. The position entails making several sacrifices, including globetrotting and meeting with people with different ideologies and contributing ideas that would shape the sport globally. Coming into the FIFA Council just after the past decade of scandals and disaffection among football stakeholders, the 37-member body, to its credit, has been able to stabilise the polity and ensure that the world football governing body is in a good financial state. But Pinnick said that FIFA’s current…