Bolaji wins Nigeria’s first medal at the paralympic games
02 Sep
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Bolaji wins Nigeria’s first medal at the paralympic games

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Eniola Bolaji has secured Nigeria’s inaugural medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.In a commanding performance, Bolaji triumphed over Ukraine’s Kozyna Oksana with a decisive 2-0 victory (21-9, 21-9) to claim the bronze medal in the Women’s Singles SL3 category of para badminton.Her exceptional display on the court earned her a historic milestone as the first African to win an Olympic medal.However, Bolaji faced a setback in the semi-finals, where she was defeated by the world number 2 seed with a score of 2-0.Following the match, Bolaji shared that the loss in the semi-finals was due to the intense pressure she felt.“I lost the semi-final match yesterday because I was overwhelmed by the pressure I placed on myself. I was very eager to win, especially since I had defeated my opponent twice...
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Edo election: ”Oshiomhole’s insensitive comments derailing Okpebholo’s campaign” – APC chieftains tell Tinubu in secret letter

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Prominent chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State have expressed deep concerns over the conduct of Senator Adams Oshiomhole, which they believe is undermining the campaign of their candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo.In a confidential letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the senior party members revealed how Oshiomhole’s inflammatory remarks and personal attacks are causing significant damage to the APC’s prospects in the state.The APC chieftains outlined their grievances in detail, focusing particularly on the negative impact of Oshiomhole’s comments against political opponents.They cited several instances where the former Edo State governor’s words have sparked outrage and controversy, particularly among the electorate.One of the key issues raised was Oshiomhole’s recent comments about Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, the wife of Governor Godwin Obaseki, which many found deeply offensive and unbecoming of...
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Fuel scarcity may linger as NNPC finally admits to ‘significant’ debt to suppliers
02 Sep
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Fuel scarcity may linger as NNPC finally admits to ‘significant’ debt to suppliers

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Top Stories Tamfitronics After several weeks of denial, the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has finally admitted to a significant debt to fuel suppliers.This, the state oil company said was responsible for the low supply of petrol to marketers nationwide.The NNPC confession has therefore fuelled amidst insinuations that the current fuel scarcity in the country may worsen.In a statement titled ” NNPC Ltd Faces Financial Strain Due To PMS Supply Costs, Impacting Supply Sustainability,” issued on Sunday, the NNPCL’s Chief Information Officer, Olufemi Soneye, said the financial strain has placed considerable pressure on the company and poses a threat to the sustainability of fuel supply.READ ALSO:NNPCL commences shipment of LNG to China, JapanThe statement read::“NNPC Ltd. has acknowledged recent reports in national newspapers regarding the company’s significant debt to petrol suppliers. This financial strain...
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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Monday, September 2, 2024
02 Sep
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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Monday, September 2, 2024

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Top Stories Tamfitronics Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country.1. Tinubu arrives in China for state visitNigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday arrived in Beijing, China, for a state visit.Read more2. SERAP drags Akpabio, Abbas to court for fixing NASS running costsSocio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas over their failure to end what the group said is the apparently unlawful practice by the National Assembly of fixing its allowances and running costs, and the failure to account for the monthly running costs paid to members.Read more3. Yoruba groups warn coup mongers, insist South-West will secedeA South-West coalition reportedly made up of over 100 groups under the auspices of Alliance for Yoruba...
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