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WAFCON: Benue Gov, Hyacinth Alia, rewards Super Falcons player, Francisca Ordega with N50 million, a three-bedroom flat and renames street after her

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, hosted a special dinner on August 7 to honour Super Falcons star Francisca Mlumun Ordega. The event was organized to celebrate her achievements and role in helping Nigeria’s women’s national football team win its 10th WAFCON title. At the dinner, Governor Alia announced a generous reward for Ordega. He gifted […]

US Air Force to deny early retirement benefits to some transgender service members

The U.S. Air Force has introduced a new policy that blocks certain transgender service members from retiring early with benefits. This affects those who have served between 15 and 18 years. Instead of receiving retirement pay, they will now be separated from the military with no retirement package. Previously, these mid-career service members had a […]

Gunmen abduct nine passengers in Kogi

A group of armed men kidnapped nine passengers travelling on the Itobe–Anyagba Expressway in Kogi State on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The attack happened around 4:20 p.m. near Ogbabo Junction. The gunmen suddenly came out of the bush, fired gunshots, and forced a Peace Mass Transit bus to stop, according to security expert Zagazola Makama. […]