Today’s Headlines: You’ve written your names in gold —Tinubu, Trump wants UFC president as press sec

U17WWC: You’ve written your names in gold — Tinubu tells Flamingos.

Nigeria President Bola Ahmad Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos for making history as the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following their 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s final in Rabat, Morocco.

The president, who received the cheering news upon his return from campaign engagements in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States, hailed Nigeria’s maiden triumph as a proud moment for the nation and a landmark achievement for African women’s football.

The president particularly applauds Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku, whose goals secured the historic victory, while commending the entire squad for their exceptional teamwork throughout the tournament.

He also congratulates the coaching crew, the Nigeria Football Federation, and the National Sports Commission for their contributions to the team’s success.

Trump wants UFC president as press secretary.

US President Donald Trump has publicly asked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White to become his new White House press secretary.

As reported by the BBC on Saturday, Trump made the request in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising White and describing him as someone who would bring a different approach to the role.

“Dana will be a Press Secretary like none other,” Trump wrote. “Dana, please take the job!”

Adeboye ordered refund of billions in illicit donations — EFCC boss.

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, ordered the refund of billions of naira donated to a church project after the funds were traced to proceeds of crime.

Olukoyede said Adeboye directed the immediate return of the money within 24 hours after the church was alerted to its illicit source.

The EFCC chairman disclosed this while addressing workers of the RCCG in the early hours of Saturday, November 7, during a meeting organised by the church ahead of its annual Holy Ghost Congress.

Rivers crisis: You won’t regret embracing peace, Tinubu assures Fubara.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday assured Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, that he would not regret the sacrifices and concessions he made to restore peace to the state, commending his maturity and respect for constituted authority during the resolution of the prolonged political crisis.

The President also praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing him as an exceptionally hardworking development partner whose commitment to infrastructure and national development had continued to strengthen his administration.

Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, Tinubu thanked Rivers people for supporting his election in 2023 and appealed for a renewed mandate in 2027, assuring them that his administration’s economic reforms were laying the foundation for sustainable prosperity.

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