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Shecluded, a female-focused finance and capacity-building company dedicated to unlocking economic prosperity for African female entrepreneurs, has achieved significant milestones. The company has successfully trained over 50,000 women across four African countries, disbursed over $4 million to women-led businesses, and established a co-working space in Lagos…Read More

Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre has signed a new contract with Saudi Arabia Women’s Professional League club, Al-Ittihad Ladies. Plumptre’s contract with the Tigers will expire in 2027. DAILY POST recalls that Plumptre joined Al-Ittihad on a free transfer in September 2023. The 26-year-old previously played for Leicester City before making the switch. The centre-back scored a hat-trick on her debut for Al-Ittihad against Eastern Flames. Plumptre has registered two goals and one assist for Lindsay Camila’s side this season. She was part of Nigeria’s squad for the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and the 2023 FIFA…

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday announced that he has ordered the army to remain on maximum alert in Gaza and to defend Israeli towns following Hamas’ decision to postpone the release of Israeli hostages. Katz described Hamas’ decision as a complete breach of the ceasefire agreement and the hostage release deal. In a statement, he said: “I have instructed the Israeli army to prepare at the highest level of alert for any possible scenario in Gaza.” His comments followed an announcement by the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ armed wing, declaring that the release of the hostages, initially…

Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist Femi Falana has revealed why the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly may never be reinstated. DAILY POST reports that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in 2024, declared the seats of 27 lawmakers led by Amaewhule vacant following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The Court of Appeal, in July 2024, nullified the expulsion of the lawmakers loyal to the immediate past governor of the state and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. However, dissatisfied with the judgement, the governor filed an…

Saudi Arabia has restricted Nigeria and 13 other countries to single-entry visas, limited to 30 days. The changes apply to tourists, business travellers, and those visiting family members but exclude applicants for Hajj, Umrah, diplomatic, or residency visas. Beyond Nigeria, the affected nations are Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Pakistan, Sudan, Tunisia, and Yemen. Explaining the rationale for the new regulations, Saudi Arabia cited the misuse of multiple-entry visas as a key reason for the policy shift. It further noted that some travellers used long-term visas to stay in the country illegally or participate in Hajj…

United States President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he expects Elon Musk, the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, to uncover billions of dollars in fraud and abuse at the Pentagon during an audit led by the billionaire. Trump made this statement in a Super Bowl interview with Fox News’ Brett Baier. Musk, whom the White House describes as a special government employee, has been tasked by Trump with leading an effort to reduce the size of the United States federal workforce. As part of that initiative, the X owner is expected to have access to confidential…

Fulham head coach, Marco Silva, has joined Jamie Carragher in heaping praise on Super Eagles versatile defender, Calvin Chinedu Bassey, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old has been rock solid for the Cottagers this season, starting 29 of their 32 Premier League games, showcasing his durability. Bassey was brilliant in Fulham’s 3-2 win over Liverpool last week…Read More

Former Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has cautioned that Nigeria’s economic progress will remain stagnant unless the country reduces its dependence on imports and prioritizes local production. Speaking at the media launch of the Nigeria Talents Exploration Challenge (NTEC) in Abuja over the weekend, Masari stressed that strengthening the naira, making energy more affordable, and achieving sustainable development require a shift toward domestic production. “You can never make progress with importation. Your currency can never have meaning with importation. Your energy needs will never be affordable if they are totally dependent on what comes from outside,” he stated. Masari…

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has turned down an approach from Turkish rivals Fenerbahce, making it clear that a switch to the Süper Lig side is not part of his plans, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian international, currently on loan from Napoli, is expected to be at the centre of one of the summer’s biggest transfer stories…Read More

Super Eagles and AC Milan winger, Samuel Chukwueze, has admitted he’s content with sacrificing his playing time to put his team first , Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old has started just nine league games for the Rossoneri this season, scoring three goals from a total of 23 outings…Read More