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Recognise scholars like sports stars, Abbas tells FG after Nigerian teens win in UK

Msugh Ityokura 6 August 2025 0

Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, has called for the institutional recognition of academic excellence, saying Nigerians who bring global honour to the country deserve to be celebrated just like their counterparts in sports and entertainment. Abbas made the call on

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Tinubu honours Super Falcons with national awards, $100k each for WAFCON triumph

Vincent Afolabi 28 July 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on all members of the Super Falcons squad following their historic victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In recognition of their achievement, Tinubu also announced a cash reward of $100,000 to each of the 24 players. Members of the team’s technical crew will receive […]

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Super Falcons head to Aso Rock for Tinubu reception after WAFCON triumph

Ihesiulo Grace 28 July 2025 0

Fresh off their thrilling 3–2 win over Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses, Nigeria’s Super Falcons will be hosted this afternoon at the Presidential Villa by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The reception is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. and will honour the team’s record-breaking 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title—a feat that has reignited national pride and […]

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Super Falcons embody Nigeria’s excellence, says Tuggar after WAFCON triumph

Ukpono Ukpong 27 July 2025 0

Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has congratulated the Super Falcons following their record 10th title win at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a statement released shortly after the team’s 3–2 victory over Morocco in the final, Tuggar hailed the Falcons for their discipline, unity, and resilience—qualities he said reflect the […]

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Super Falcons edge South Africa to reach WAFCON final

Ihesiulo Grace 23 July 2025 0

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over South Africa on Tuesday, July 22. The thrilling semi-final clash saw Nigeria take the lead late in the first half when captain Rasheedat Ajibade confidently converted a penalty following a foul in the […]

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Super Falcons Edge Botswana, Advance to WAFCON Quarter-Finals

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2025 0

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2025) after a tightly contested 1–0 victory over Botswana at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. The breakthrough came late in the match when substitute Chinwendu Ihezuo struck in the 88th minute, calmly redirecting a precise cross from […]