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Mission X: Mary Akinsola joins Super Falcons as Media Officer

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The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed Mary Akinsola, a media and public relations expert, as the media officer of the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons. Miss Akinsola brings over 10 years of experience in communications and sports management to the role, having previously worked with Warner Bros Discovery (Eurosport) as a production/commentary coordinator, with sportsgazette.uk as a sports writer, editor and digital media manager, and with ACLSports.com as a podcast host and writer. She also worked with Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State as a sportscaster, writer and producer. Akinsola, who holds a master’s degree in international sports journalism from St. Mary’s University, London has managed production communications for Eurosport during a number of major sporting events, including the Olympic Games, tennis grand slams, the English Premier League and major European club competitions. She joins an ambitious squad that is targeting a record-extending 10th continental title, when the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals commences in Morocco on 5th July. She believes her passion for the game and ceaseless quest for excellence matches those of the Super Falcons, and is committed to promoting the Nigeria senior women team’s story and connecting with stakeholders and supporters globally.

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**Enugu Rep Chimaobi Sam Atu Defects from Labour Party to APC** Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, the member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has officially defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was confirmed in a letter addressed to the House and read during Thursday’s plenary session by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. “Honourable colleagues, it’s my pleasure and privilege to inform you that our dear brother and colleague, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, member representing Enugu North and South, today has sent a letter… in respect of the defection from Labour Party to the All Progressives Congress,” the Speaker announced. Atu’s defection is the latest in a string of defections to the ruling party this week. Earlier, two other lawmakers — Peter Akpanke of Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwarra Federal Constituency (Cross River) and Paul Nnamchi of Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency — also left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party, respectively, to join the APC.

Enugu Rep Chimaobi Sam Atu Defects from Labour Party to APC

Fola Badmus02 mins

Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, the member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has officially defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was confirmed in a letter addressed to the House and read during Thursday’s plenary session by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. “Honourable colleagues, it’s my pleasure and privilege to inform you that our dear brother and colleague, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, member representing Enugu North and South, today has sent a letter… in respect of the defection from Labour Party to the All Progressives Congress,” the Speaker announced. Atu’s defection is the latest in a string of defections to the ruling party this week. Earlier, two other lawmakers — Peter Akpanke of Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwarra Federal Constituency (Cross River) and Paul Nnamchi of Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency — also left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party, respectively, to join the APC.

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Dispute Between Umuahia North Mayor and NUJ Chairman Resolved

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The lingering dispute between the Mayor of Umuahia North Local Government Area, Chief Hon. Smart Iheoma, and the Chairman of the Abia State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Chidi Asonye, has been amicably resolved. According to ABN TV, the resolution was reached following a peace meeting convened to foster mutual respect and collaboration between the local government and the media, in the interest of Abia State’s development. The reconciliation comes after a period of tension triggered by conflicting reports surrounding a sanitation day event in Umuahia. During the meeting, both parties acknowledged the importance of unity and cooperation in advancing good governance and supporting the state’s development agenda. Both leaders expressed their commitment to working together moving forward, with an understanding that open communication and mutual respect are critical for fostering progress in the state.

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DSS Arrests Six Suspected Bandits Returning from Hajj at Kaduna Airport

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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested six suspected bandits — three men and three women — at the Kaduna International Airport shortly after their return from the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia. According to SaharaReporters, the suspects were apprehended around 3:40 a.m. on Tuesday by DSS officers stationed at the airport. A top security source confirmed the operation, stating that the individuals were intercepted immediately after disembarking from a flight conveying Nigerian pilgrims from the 2025 Hajj. While the identities of the suspects have not yet been disclosed, intelligence sources have linked them to ongoing banditry activities in northern Nigeria. “Today, at 3:40 a.m, operatives of DSS arrested 6 suspected bandits — 3 men and 3 women — at the Kaduna Airport upon their return from Hajj,” the source stated. This latest development follows an earlier arrest reported on May 19, 2025, in which the DSS apprehended an alleged kidnap kingpin, Sani Galadi, at Sultan Abubakar International Airport in Sokoto. Galadi was detained during a routine screening as he attempted to board a flight to Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage. According to security sources, Galadi is currently under investigation and is expected to be charged to court upon the conclusion of interrogations. A Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency official, Faruk Umar, confirmed the arrest and clarified that the suspect was not part of the state’s contingent but rather from Zamfara State. Umar emphasized that the arrest was in line with pre-arranged security measures put in place by DSS in collaboration with state pilgrims’ boards to ensure the integrity and safety of the Hajj process.

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President Federation Cup: Mathias, Alalade, Afolabi Set to Dazzle in Grand Finale

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Big midfielder Josephine Mathias will be the cynosure of eyes when Rivers Angels and Nasarawa Amazons clash in the final of women’s competition of the 2025 President Federation Cup at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Saturday. Six years ago, Mathias, who had just returned from a spell in Turkey with Trabzon idmanocagi, teamed up with Rivers Angels Football Club of Port Harcourt. She was a member of the squad that lost to Nasarawa Amazons in the final of the Nigeria FA Cup competition in Kaduna in 2019. Today, Mathias is the captain of the Amazons, and much will be expected of her as the girls from Nasarawa confront Cup holders and multiple winners Rivers Angels in the final at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. Last year, the girls from Garden City were properly stretched in their game against Naija Ratels FC of Abuja at the same venue, but won 1-0 for their 9th title. That victory somewhat made up for their painful loss to arch-rivals Bayelsa Queens in the 2023 final, when both teams needed a penalty shootout to find the difference at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. That defeat, and the loss to Nasarawa Amazons at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna six years ago, remain one of the very few times that the Jewels of Rivers have ended the season without the Nigeria FA Cup in their kitty. Now coached by Tosan Blankson, Rivers Angels sizzled past Ilorin-based Moje Queens 7-0 and First Mahi Babes from Abakaliki 5-0 in the earlier rounds, before outlasting Remo Stars Ladies 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time in the quarter finals, and piping fit-fighting Ibom Angels 1-0 in the semi-finals. On their part, Lafia-based Amazons decisioned Kwara Ladies 6-0 in the Round of 32, edged 2023 winners Bayelsa Queens 2-1 in the Round of 16, grilled Sunshine Queens for four un-replied goals in the quarter finals and sent Edo Queens packing by two goals in the semi-finals. The Amazons will miss the services of first-choice goalkeeper Rachael Unachukwu and defender Sikiratu Isah, who are both with the Super Falcons in Morocco for the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations, but they have Mathias, defenders Jumoke Alani and Oluchi Ohaegbulem, midfielders Aminat Bello, Shola Shobowale and Yina Adoo, and forward Janet Akekoromowei who have also tasted action at different national team levels. Jewels, on their part, are bolstered by goalkeeper Anderline Mgbechi, midfield pearl Taiwo Afolabi and junior internationals Peace Effiong, Motunrayo Ezekiel and Chidera Okenwa. In the men’s final, Kwara United’s goal-machine Wasiu Alalade is the man ball fans will look out for when the clash between the Afonja Warriors and Abakaliki FC rolls off by 4pm. Alalade is a symbol of utmost dedication, great marksmanship and resilience at the fore. United also have seasoned goalkeeper Suraju Aiyeleso, Isa Gatta, Adamu Abubakar and Wasiu Jimoh. Abakaliki FC will pin their hopes on goalkeeper Pascal Elochukwu, Cyril Timothy, Chisom Ogbu, Ejike Nwafor, Collins Kalu and Chukwudi Okoro. MATCH OFFICIALS WOMEN’S FINAL: RIVERS ANGELS VS NASARAWA AMAZONS Match Coordinator: Professor (Mrs) M. A. Suleiman Referee Assessor: Mrs Sarah J. Adebisi Referee: Hannah Eliagwu AR1: Mfon Friday AR2: Faith Agbons RR: Ndidi Patience Madu MEN’S FINAL: ABAKALIKI FC VS KWARA UNITED FC Match Coordinator: Mr. Yakubu Sarma Referee Assessor: Mr. Peter Edibe Referee: Joseph Ogabor AR1: Mahmud Yakubu AR2: Emmanuel Omada RR: Yemisi Akintoye

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Moses Simon Joins Paris FC from Nantes

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Nigerian winger Moses Simon has officially signed for Paris FC from FC Nantes, as confirmed by both clubs in announcements made on social media. After completing a medical on Tuesday, PFC have announced the signing of the Nigerian international winger, who has played over 180 matches in Ligue 1 – and has put pen to paper on a deal which will run until 2028 with the capital club. The 29-year-old made 32 appearances in Ligue 1 last season, scoring 8 goals and registering 10 assists. His 18 goal contributions equate to 46% of the goals Nantes scored last term. With Les Canaris winger (who can also play as a striker) reached the final of the Coupe de France in 2022 and 2023, and has avoided the drop with Nantes on several occasions over the last four seasons – even featuring the Europa League after winning the Coupe de France in 2022. The speedy winger has reportedly signed in a deal worth €7m, as Paris FC gear up for a first season in the French top flight in 46 years. Les Parisiens announced the signing of Nhoa Sangui (19) from Stade de Reims yesterday evening, as PFC also look to sign former Olympique de Marseille centre-back Chancel Mbemba, who is out of contract this summer.

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NEPZA, Dangote Refinery and Stakeholders Pledge Compliance with Presidential Directive on Crude Sales in Naira

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The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), the One-Stop-Shop Committee on the Sale of Crude in Naira, and Dangote Refinery & Petrochemicals Free Zone Enterprises have jointly committed to implementing the presidential directive aimed at reducing domestic petroleum product prices by eliminating dollar-based crude sales in local transactions. According to The Bureau Newspaper, the resolution was reached during a courtesy visit by members of the committee to NEPZA’s Managing Director, Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, in Abuja. All parties agreed to align operations with the directive, which is intended to strengthen energy security and stimulate economic growth. Dr. Ogunyemi expressed NEPZA’s full support for the policy, emphasizing the Authority’s supervisory role in the Dangote Refinery project from inception to commissioning. He noted that the refinery, operating under the Free Trade Zone Scheme, has received 480 vessels to date and has commenced full-scale production of petrol, diesel, aviation fuel, and other petroleum products for domestic and export markets. “The sale of crude in naira will eliminate the local currency’s vulnerability to dollar fluctuations,” Ogunyemi stated, describing the refinery as a “shining star” in advancing the new energy policy. Ms. Maureen Ogbonna, the committee’s coordinator, described the initiative as a strategic intervention by President Bola Tinubu to reposition Nigeria’s economy. “It is only a matter of time before we move fully away from billing domestic crude in dollars,” she said, adding that the policy is already producing results due to strong political will and stakeholder collaboration. Also speaking, Mr. Akinsanya Mobolarin, General Manager of Engineering and Strategic Services at Dangote Refinery, reiterated the company’s commitment to supporting national development. “The policy, when fully implemented, will drive substantial growth in Nigeria’s energy and industrial sectors,” he said. All stakeholders pledged to maintain synergy in executing the directive and achieving sustainable energy affordability for Nigerians.

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Tinubu Mocks Opposition Over 2027 Coalition Talks, Labels Them Political IDPs

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed ongoing efforts by opposition leaders to form a coalition against him ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing those involved as “political IDPs” — internally displaced politicians. Speaking during a one-day working visit to Nasarawa State on Wednesday, Tinubu urged his supporters to ignore the coalition plans, claiming that the opposition figures are only plotting their own political downfall. “Just don’t pay them any attention. They are the political IDPs. Don’t give them a home. The hope is here,” the President said while commissioning multiple projects across the state. Tinubu also commended Governor Abdullahi Sule for what he termed impressive development efforts, assuring him of continued federal support to foster growth in the state. During the visit, Governor Sule appealed to the President for accelerated oil and gas exploration in Obi Local Government Area, where over a billion barrels of hydrocarbons were reportedly discovered in 2023. He emphasized the potential of transforming Nigeria into a major refining hub, similar to Saudi Arabia, through integrated oil and gas development. Meanwhile, political realignments are gaining momentum as key opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, are reportedly in talks for a unified front in 2027. Last month, Atiku’s spokesperson, Paul Ibe, confirmed ongoing consultations during a live interview on Politics Today.

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