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OasisX:
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu awards the OON National Honors to the players and staff of the Super Falcons team. Each team member will receive $100,000.

Cc semid4lyfe

Good one from PBAT. I did not expect less. I also hope NFF keeps true to their promise of giving the players 30% of the 1m USD prize money.

Meanwhile, I have questions.

1. Has the $100,000 been disbursed to the members of the team?

2. Has the OON been awarded to players and staff already? I thought national awards were always given at a proper National Honours Award Ceremony and not by declaration/announcement? I recall Asisat Oshaola received her MON in one of such awards. Also that paystack co-founder. Pls educate me, I really want to know.

BascoVanVeli:
I guess there was a motive behind that question after all because this is completely unnecessary.

This confirms it. Osasu is shameless for descending to this level. I hope they drag him like generator.

If I wasn't Nigerian I wouldn't support Nigerian teams because tell me why Nigeria defeated Morocco, and Ghana and South Africa are being trolled?

Sometimes, Nigerians do too much.

Mujtahida:
In the first half, our girls were overwhelmed by the occasion. Unlike her usual self assured presence, Plumptre was off, team play was frazzled and the team had no rhythm. This affected Ihezuo and Esther upfront.

In the second half Echegini brought stability to the midfield and the team having took their measure of the Moroccans, revved up their engine and like true falcons, they went for the kill - ruthlessly, purposefully and timeously.

This was a beautiful final. I like finals that are memorable - the suspense, the joy, the triumph.

The final wan be like 2022 World Cup Final, Argentina vs France

It had goals, standout performances and big officiating moments.

I'm glad we were on the winning side.

TheSuperNerd:
Good morning from the Undisputed Champions of the Continent to those who believed till the last whistle.

We are the La Decima Queens.

To those who condemned this team to defeat already after the first 45mins... Get your good morning from Chebbak and the rest of the Moroccan babes. 😁😂

Very apt and relevant.

If I have learnt anything in all my years of watching football, it's not to count any team out until the final whistle.

Despite orchestrating the comeback, some dunces discredited Madugu and posted that the team won in spite of him and not because of him.

Again, Morocco's coach, Jorge Vilda is a world cup winning coach with Spain and Justine Madugu outfoxed him.

Justine Pwanidi Madugu, collect your flowers. You have done well and we football loving Nigerians appreciate you.

Kibbs:
For good reason though, he’s tactically inept and one could argue they won in spite of him not cus of him. But now is not the time to argue this.. Congrats to the girls

Mission X complete

You speak from both sides of your mouth, and your double standard is appalling.

When they're losing, you blame the coach but when they win, the team won in spite of the coach.

Just go to bed, plastic fan.

OasisX:


.......Mí o ni sọ nkankan. LOL!

OasisX, padi mi.

Super Falcons don deliver Mission X and PBAT first trophy. E be like say this PBAT government go favour us sports wise.

Oya, make hin sharperly dash the players and the coaching crew MON.

Congratulations Nigeria.

Madugu, take your flowers.

You made the right subs, turned it around and delivered on Mission X.

MON loading for all the players, and the coaching crew.

Congratulations Nigeria!

solonnachi:
These girls were all over social media. I'm not surprised at this result

Una don start

BascoVanVeli:
I think they are showing the match
https://www.youtube.com/live/iCsF16zHci0?si=xLSZr5xfDo48Wkhy

In addition, you can watch at fawanews.sc

OasisX:


.....perhaps you ain't a fan of him, but to be fair he has achieved a lot already.

No be fan matter. I honestly do not know and want to know.

At least Frank is/was a broadcaster, and hin dey see event hosting, compere and mc'ing gigs here and there dey take hold body.

What does Omojuwa do?

OasisX:


.......Omojuwa vs Hundeyin to Omojuwa vs Edoho this morning.

X láyé wá bayi. LOL!

Just coming back from X. Omojuwa won that one.

May our lives not be frozen in time like Frank Edoho's and may our claim to online fame not be because of savage replies.

Still, what exactly has Omojuwa done or achieved in his life?

Itulah:
Aunty, go get Sebamed baby soap and lotion, you will see good results within a week.
Please stop suffering that baby and discontinue every other baby lotion you are using. This is your first child I presume, some of us had the same experiences with our first child and we learnt from our small cosmetic mistake.
Find attached images for your guidance and reference.

Aah, a hands-on dad like myself. Tuale sir.

Also had the same experience with my first child. What the paediatrician specifically prescribed was the Sebamed Special Healing cream though, and it worked like magic.

Britishcoins:
This happened few weeks ago, it started like heat rashes and after several medications, it was disappeared but the scare refused to change to his original color.

people said it called Nla.

even the baby hair is removing.
I have tried several medications including Yoruba agbo.
it is painless to the baby right but I don't like the color of his skin.
Pls what is the solution?

Use Sebamed Special Healing Cream. Buy from a reputable pharmacy or supermarket store cos there are lots of fakes.

It's scarce and quite pricey but if you can obtain it, your baby's skin condition will be gone in about two weeks, and it will regenerate his skin, and even out their complexion.

Senator Natasha Akpoti’s Own Appeal Confirms No Order Mandated Her Recall

https://www.nairaland.com/8482854/natasha-akpotis-own-appeal-confirms

The recent filing of a Notice of Appeal by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal team has now vindicated my position and that of all those who have maintained that the judgment of Hon. Justice Binta Nyako did not contain a mandatory order directing the Senate to recall her before the expiration of her six-month suspension

In the Notice of Appeal, which contains thirty grounds and seeks to set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court, Ground 23 is particularly striking and revealing. It reads:

“The Learned Trial Judge erred in law and abdicated her judicial duty when Her Ladyship, after rightly adjudging the Appellant’s suspension by the 2nd Respondent for a period of six months as excessive, outside the contemplation of the Constitution and the enabling Act, as well as ultra vires Section 63 of the Constitution, failed to expressly make a clear pronouncement setting aside and/or nullifying same accordingly.”

The particulars of this ground further assert:

1. The trial judge found the suspension excessive and contrary to the spirit of the Constitution;

2. Nevertheless, the judge merely believed that the Senate should recall the appellant;

3. The language employed did not constitute an express or binding nullification of the suspension;

4. The absence of a clear and direct order created confusion, as reflected in the enrolled order;

5. The judge’s failure to nullify the suspension expressly has led to multiple interpretations.

This single ground of appeal confirms what we have consistently argued: there was no binding, enforceable order mandating Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s return to the Senate before her suspension elapsed. If such an order existed, there would have been no need to appeal this specific point.

The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in exercising its disciplinary powers, acted within the limits of its constitutional and statutory authority. It did not breach any law or violate any rights in sanctioning a member whose conduct on the floor was unworthy of parliamentary decorum. The Senate Chamber is not a theatre for disorder, nor should it be a platform for members to hurl discourtesies at the presiding officer or other colleagues.

Furthermore, Senator Natasha’s dramatized attempt to re-enter the Senate complex, accompanied by a hired crowd and media entourage, was nothing short of a carefully staged spectacle aimed at generating online content for her army of bloggers. It was not about justice, it was about virality.

Her actions, unsanctioned, disorderly, and self-aggrandizing, are unbecoming of the office she holds. They constitute not only a flagrant disregard for institutional discipline but also a fresh insult to the very chamber she claims to respect. Indeed, her conduct could merit another round of disciplinary action.

Let discerning Nigerians note this: the judicial process must be respected in its entirety, not selectively exploited for media sympathy. The appeal filed by Senator Natasha herself has exposed the truth and reaffirmed the position that the Senate has acted within the law.

We were right yesterday, and we are right today. The Senate owes no duty to enforce a non-existent order.

Dayo Fadugba, lawyer and Policy Analyst writes from Abuja

.https://www.reubenabati.com.ng/opinion/opinion-finally-natasha-akpoti-uduaghan-s-own-appeal-confirms-no-order-mandated-senate-to-recall-her-dayo-fdugba

Cc: reccy, Reccy2. You don see wetin I dey talk yesterday?

TheSuperNerd:
Perpetual Nkwocha's record is nearly impossible to beat. Even Banda wont touch it.

She played in an era in which the Super Falcons were more superior and heads and shoulders above other teams on the continent so it's understandable.

Now the other teams have closed the gap on Nigeria and the other elite teams so its become very difficult to stat padding with lots of goals.

OasisX:

Weltin dey make that una former player, Rotimi Amaechi dey wail so?

reccy:
This your perspective on Justice Nyako's ruling is highly debatable because once a flaw is established, then the whole issue becomes illegal and a violation of the right of the other party.

She clearly highlighted the Senate's procedural flaws, Which make whatever comes from it illegal and a violation. Although in her rulling, She focused on the suspension's duration, It also emphasized the importance of due process and adherence to the Senate's rules.
if the Senate refuses to allow Senator Natasha to resume her seat,it's clear disregard for the judiciary's authority and a breach of democratic principles.

K

reccy:
Fixed


"To suspend a member for a period of six months equals to a suspension for 180 days and this is the same number of days a member is expected to sit in the House, representing his people. (…) A suspension cannot exceed the requisite number of days the member should sit. (…) I am of the opinion that the Senate has the power to, and I believe, should recall the plaintiff and allow her to resume representing the people, who sent her there to represent them.”

Now, from the excerpt you shared, if a suspension cannot exceed the requisite number of days the member should sit, isn't that illegal and thereby make the whole process a violation of her representation of her people at the chamber? I mean, By flouting the court's ruling, Akpabio's leadership is essentially nullifying the mandate given by her constituents.

Also From the excerpt, the Senate erred for denying her access to represent her people at the Senate by illegally suspending her in the first place, then the same body led by Akpabio now denied her entry again after the court has faulted the whole process?

Make it make sense please.

Lol, wetin you dey fix. Even a first year law student knows that in law 1 + 1 is not always equal to 2.

Justice Binta Nyako is a political judge, and deliberately gave that opinionated ruling that cannot be enforced to serve Senator Natasha and her supporters crumbs that will not quench their hunger.

In addition, it's instructive to note that she never faulted the suspension or declared it illegal. She only expressed reservation about the duration of the suspension vis-a-vis the number of days the senate seats in a year.

It was a careful balancing act from Justice Nyako. She rode a fine line between sounding like she was upholding the law while protecting the senate's actions.

Conclusively, the senate is not wrong for not allowing Senator Natasha to resume based on that judgement.

reccy:
And nobody has condemned akpabio's led senate for shutting door against senator Natasha yesterday. This is despite court ruling nullifying the suspension. This blatant violation of senator Natasha's mandate as freely given by good people of kogi central call for concern by any sane person.

This blatant power grab is a slap in the face to the people of Kogi Central, who freely elected her to represent them.

We won the first and second debacles and this one will not be an exception!

Your opinion is tainted with bias, and you are also being economical with the truth. Justice Binta Nyako did not nullify Senator Natasha's suspension, and order her recall to the senate. Below are the exact words of the Judge's ruling

"To suspend a member for a period of six months equals to a suspension for 180 days and this is the same number of days a member is expected to sit in the House, representing his people. (…) A suspension cannot exceed the requisite number of days the member should sit. (…) I am of the opinion that the Senate has the power to, and I believe, should recall the plaintiff and allow her to resume representing the people, who sent her there to represent them.”

That last phrase “should recall the plaintiff" is worded as an opinion (“I believe, should recall”), not an enforceable order.

The court did not include a formal injunctive or declaratory command using language like “hereby order” or “must recall”. So while the judgment contains a clear expression of the judge’s view on her recall, the language doesn’t amount to a binding court order compelling the Senate to allow her to resume.

The fact that Senator Natasha tried to force her way back into the senate based on this judgement says a lot about her. To put it succinctly, your senator is a con artist.

The senate is absolutely right not to allow her to resume based on that judgement

You guys should tag me when Osimhen eventually completes his transfer to Galatasaray. I'm tired of the drama, and following up on the issue.

GeneralDae:
But the commentary was bias to be honest especially coming from pundits. To your point however, I would say sometimes I don’t like it that we are everywhere on the internet 🤣🤣 especially with stupid comments you are bound to see from Nigerians many times.

Bias is the foundation for patriotism so what do you expect from South African pundits? Also, the hatred borne out of Nigeria's dominance of the WAFCON has coloured opinions against us from other Africans.

Again, shit happens and it was an unfortunate incident. Debby lunged to hit the ball and her momentum propelled her to collide with Salgado who fell to the ground and her leg gave way.

I wish Gabriela Salgado a quick recovery but I'm not taking it from the pundits who attributed SA's loss to her injury saying it affected their players psychologically and changed the momentum of the game.

I'm still marinating on the euphoria of the outcome, and I refuse to let anyone discredit our victory.

OasisX:


.....more joy are coming. They wail now but certainly will hail soon.

Na you suppose dey do the job wey Bayo Onanuga dey do

OasisX:


......thank you Nelfund.

Cc semid4lyfe.

One of the few good things PBAT has done.....

daveP:
I just saw the replay. It deserved red card. Red card naim that tackle be. It was reckless and ill timed. Gabriella wasn't even rushing to contend that ball when Debbie sweeped her leg off the ground. Naaahhhhh. That was super reckless mehn.

Shit happens!. It's football, a contact sport. And there's a referee to officiate the match and make the right calls. So if Debbie made a needless and reckless tackle, and got away without a booking, it's on the ref.

Wishing Gabriella Salgado a quick recovery but for me, her injury does not subtract from our victory.

A win is a win, even a scrappy one, so I'll take it.

Nigeria 2 South Africa 1

Still on course to achieve Mission X.

SA's passing game is good. Even in tight spaces they play those one two passes. But, I'm glad we go into half time with a 1 - 0 lead.

To watch live

fawanews.sc

Has Osimhen's move to Galatasaray been concluded?

Asisat don retire from the Super Falcons. This AFCON is her last appearance for the team. She listened to her body and read the room so I applaud her decision and wish her well in her future endeavours.

Go well our GOAT of African football.

https://www.thisdaylive.com/2025/07/21/oshoala-retires-from-super-falcons-at-30/

Six-time African Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, 30, has called time on her illustrious career with the Super Falcons.

The former Barcelona Femeni forward announced her retirement from international duties for Nigeria on Facebook on Monday, stressing that it was a necessary step to pave the way for emerging talents to shine on the global stage.

“At 30, with six African Women’s Best Player awards, I will bow out to start a new chapter after WAFCON 2024/25,” she wrote on Facebook.

She continued: “Thank you for your unwavering support. I’m forever grateful for the love and sacrifices shared with me through this journey.”

Oshoala’s illustrious career is adorned with a record six CAF Women’s Player of the Year titles (2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022 and 2023), making her the most decorated player in the history of African women’s football.

Her relentless drive, goal-scoring prowess, and global impact have made her a role model for countless young athletes across the continent.

daveP:
Be like some new fans don finally find this thread sha.

No worry, I go unpin the thread so dem go unfind am

QueenJazz:
Person go just wake up one day carry Chatgpt dey misbehave.

This Nairaland ehn. Crazy people everywhere.