Nigeria’s Super Falcons held a triumphant trophy parade in Lagos, celebrating their record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title.
After being honored by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, the team, including first-time Lagos visitor Jennifer Echegini, paraded through major parts of Lagos Island, greeted by cheering fans.
The Federal Government announced a significant 50% increase in scholarship grants for undergraduate and postgraduate students, aiming to cover more academic expenses.
This comes as students at Ahmadu Bello University and Sokoto State University celebrated payments of tuition and allowances via the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.
In Anambra State, residents of Ezinifite community demand justice for the murder of popular businessman Ifesinachi Onyekere (Fish Magnet), who was abducted and killed despite a ransom payment.
Former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, a PDP founding member, endorsed Peter Obi to run for the 2027 presidency under the PDP, stating he would defeat any Northern candidate. He also confirmed efforts to woo Peter Obi back to the PDP.
Meanwhile, Senator David Mark, interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), pledged to lead with integrity, rejecting candidate imposition and indiscipline.
This year marks 59 years since the assassination of General Aguiyi-Ironsi, Nigeria’s First Military Head of State, who was killed on July 29, 1966, in a counter-coup led by Northern officers, including Murtala Mohammed.
His brief tenure, marked by efforts to restore order and the controversial introduction of a unitary system, contributed to the instability that led to the civil war.
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