Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured their record 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Rabat, Morocco, with a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over the hosts.
Jennifer Echegini scored the winning goal in the 88th minute, while Esther Okoronkwo was named Player of the Match.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade received the Best Player of the Tournament award, and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was named Goalkeeper of the Tournament. The team also received the Fair Play Award.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu publicly congratulated and celebrated the team’s historic achievement.
In other news, former Rivers State Governor and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike received a Doctor of Science degree from the University of Port Harcourt for his contributions to public service and urban development.
Veteran entertainer Charly Boy criticized the Bariga LCDA in Lagos for renaming the Charly Boy Bus Stop after rapper Olamide, calling it an attempt to erase his activism.
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana condemned the renaming of streets in Lagos as unconstitutional, arguing that local government councils hold exclusive power over such decisions.
In Ghana, protests demanded the expulsion of Nigerians, blaming them for insecurity.
Controversy also arose over the installation of Eze Chukwudi Ihenetu as Eze Ndi Igbo Ghana, leading the Southeast Council of Traditional Rulers to abolish the Eze Ndigbo title for Igbo leaders outside Igbo land, introducing Onyendu Ndigbo instead.
Fidelity Bank has launched its 2025 SME Empowerment Program to equip 100 SMEs with POS systems and business tools.
Additionally, they introduced It’s Sweeter and Lighting Young Minds initiatives, donating 1,000 solar-powered school bags to primary students to aid evening studies, emphasizing the vital role of SMEs in Nigeria’s economy.
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