Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan-designate, has confidently announced his intention to promptly fill any vacant positions within the Olubadan Chieftaincy line without hesitation.

This statement was made by his spokesman, Adeola Oloko, in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. Ladoja made the announcement while welcoming Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi and the Asipa Olubadan of Ibadanland at his residence.

The former Governor of Oyo State also paid tribute to the late paramount ruler, stating that Kabiyesi Olakulehin lived a meaningful life and made a significant impact on our history.

During the welcome home party at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the President announced rewards for the Super Falcon team and staff, including Naira equivalent to 100,000 dollars for each player and 50,000 dollars for each coach and support staff. All team members will also receive a three-bedroom apartment through the government’s Renewed Hope Housing Scheme. Additionally, the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) pledged to contribute 10 million Naira for every member of the victorious Super Falcons.

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade officially handed over the WAFCON trophy to President Tinubu. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie also presented her Golden Glove award as the tournament’s best goalkeeper.

President Tinubu said he was unable to watch the final due to personal reasons but praised the players for their outstanding performance, which has made Nigeria proud.

Arsenal center-back William Saliba has issued a warning to other Premier League defenders about the scary talent of Viktor Gyokeres following his transfer from Sporting.

The Gunners have signed Gyokeres after agreeing to a deal worth €63.5 million, with an additional €10 million in add-ons. The 27-year-old forward is Arsenal’s sixth signing of the transfer window, joining Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, and Cristhian Mosquera.

Gyokeres could make his debut in Arsenal’s upcoming friendly against arch-rivals Tottenham on Thursday. However, manager Mikel Arteta suggested that fans may need to be a bit more patient before seeing the forward in action for the first time.

The Federal Government has announced plans to create over two million jobs nationwide through the Renewed Hope Social Housing Program, a key initiative aimed at reducing Nigeria’s housing deficit while creating economic opportunities for citizens.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, during a working session with the House of Representatives Committee on Housing and Habitat at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.

Dangiwa described the Renewed Hope Social Housing Program as a major effort to provide accessible housing for low-income earners, vulnerable groups, the unemployed, and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). He revealed that 100 housing units will be constructed in each of the 774 local government areas across the country.

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has strongly condemned reports about people allegedly selling personal data, including Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) and National Identity Numbers (NIN) to fintech companies.

In a statement issued by the Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, the Commission emphasized that it would not be held liable for the unauthorized sharing of personal data.

He also stated that NIMC wishes to clear that it will not be held responsible for any personal information shared by an individual either directly or through a proxy for the purpose of financial gain or inducement.