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Gov Ododo hails Super Falcons for wining 10th WAFCON trophy
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Nigeria’s Super Falcons for their historic victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where they claimed their 10th continental title after the win over host nation Morocco in Rabat.
Governor Ododo described the Falcons’ triumph as “a moment of national pride and a glowing testament to the unyielding spirit of the Nigerian.”
According to Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, in a statement on Monday, July 28, Ododo noted that the Super Falcons, already the most successful team in African women’s football, made history once again by becoming the first team to win the WAFCON trophy ten times.
He commended the resilience and display of bravery by the team in the pulsating final, where they overturned a 2-0 halftime deficit to secure victory in the final.
“This is more than a football victory; it is a story of grit, grace, and greatness of the Nigerian girl and woman. By this victory, the Super Falcons have shown the world that Nigeria’s strength lies not only in our talent but in our fighting spirit. We celebrate this victory with which you have lifted the hopes and spirit of the entire nation”, Governor Ododo said.
The Governor applauded the players for their team spirit and decisive contributions that earned Nigeria the 10th title in the competition.
Governor Ododo also commended the technical team and coaching staff for their leadership throughout the tournament, adding that their success serves as an inspiration to every Nigerian youth, especially girls who dream of rising through sports.
“This victory is symbolic. It affirms that with vision, discipline, and teamwork, even the steepest odds can be overcome,” he noted
The Governor who praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for rallying support for the team also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting youth and women in sports, noting that the achievements of the Super Falcons align with the broader goal of the administration to empower young people through opportunities in sports, education, and innovation.
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Breaking: Court of Appeal rules in favour of Turaki -led PDP candidate for Osun governorship election
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday, ruled that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Osun State was validly nominated by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee.
The court also ordered INEC to list the PDP logo on the ballot ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election.
The Court held that access code is neither a creation of the Constitution nor the Electoral Act; rather, a creation of INEC’s guidelines and cannot, in any way, override the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 288 of the Constitution does not specify the method for nominating candidates; it only states that the names of candidates should be forwarded to the Commission.
The court further held that the defendant (INEC) should take steps to include the name of the appellant on the ballot paper.
Additionally, the court ruled that the primary election conducted by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP was a valid primary election in law.
The three-man panel of justices—Justice Mahmud, Justice Jaro, and Justice Ankawere, was unanimous in its judgment.
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Breaking: NHRC sets up situation room to monitor and document hate speech, intimidation, threat to life ahead 2027
The national Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has set up a situation room to monitor and document all incidences of hate speech, intimidation and threat to life by politicians and other actors ahead of the 2027 general election.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, revealed this on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference.
He said the situation room would enable the Commission harvest data, analysis and document persons, agencies and others involved in the negative statements in order to ensure they are properly tracked and brought to book by relevant agencies.
Ojukwu also took journalists on a tour of the newly set up situation room.
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Breaking: NHRC expresses concern over rising incidences of hate speech, threat to life ahead 2027 elections
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
At a press conference in Abuja Thursday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, recalled statements credited to Senator Francis Fadahunsi and Sheikh Yahya Jingir and described the das dangerous with capacity to set the nation ablaze.
He called on politicians, religious and traditional rulers, among other stakeholders to call their supporters and faithful to orders.
He urged government to act before rhetorics turn to violence, saying the forthcoming election in Osun State should serve as example of Nigeria’s capacity to conduct political contest in compliance with international best practices.
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