UK, US, others pledge support for Tinubu administration
A number of Western countries wrote on Monday to formally express their readiness to work with President Bola Tinubu. The letters were presented to the president by special envoys and heads of missions of the countries shortly after his inauguration as the 16th President of Nigeria. The countries included United Kingdom, United States, Saudi Arabia, […]
Down stream sector players commend Tinubu over fuel subsidy removal
Not a few stakeholders in the nation’s oil and gas industry have commended President Bola Tinubu’s pronouncement on the removal of fuel subsidy. They made the commendations in Lagos on Monday after Tinubu’s inaugural speech as Nigeria’s President. Mr Mike Osatuyi, the National Operations Controller, lndependent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, said that the removal […]
Kano state vows to take up case of missing journalist, Dadiyata
The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has vowed to take up the case of the journalist, Abubakar Dadiyata, who has been missing since 2019. Writing on his official Twitter handle, @Kyusufabba, Yusuf said he would not forget the case. He tweeted, “Earlier, in my inaugural address, I stated that we cannot forget the […]
Don tasks varsities on job creation through agric
A former Provost of the College of Agriculture, Akure, Dr. Samson Odedina has called on universities and other tertiary institutions in the country to put in place internal mechanisms that would prepare students for jobs and wealth creation in the agric sector after graduation. Odedina also emphasised the need for stakeholders in the agricultural sector […]
Dokpesi’s death a blow to media industry – Tinubu
The President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Monday mourned the death of Daar Communications founder and owner of African Independence Television, Raymond Dokpesi, saying he would be sorely missed. Dokpesi died on Monday at an undisclosed hospital in Abuja. Tinubu’s condolence message was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by his media officer, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz […]
Spalletti to exit Napoli end of Serie A season
Luciano Spalletti, on Monday, confirmed he will leave Napoli at the end of the Serie A season after winning their first league title in over three decades. Speaking at an event at the Italian national team’s Coverciano training centre, Spalletti said that he would take time away from football and would not be immediately moving […]
Yoruba nation: Osun police deploy operatives around Osogbo
There was a noticeable presence of police operatives at some strategic locations in Osogbo, Osun State capital, on Monday, following a violent attempt to seize a radio station in Ibadan by some agitators for the Yoruba nation. Our correspondent who moved around Osogbo, observed police presence at Ota Efun motor park, near Old Garage motor […]
Fulfil campaign promises, group urges Tinubu
A socio-democratic group, Afenifere for Collective Transformation has urged the new President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to hit the ground running by tackling the nation’s challenges and fulfilling his electioneering promises. The group in a statement jointly signed by its Director-General, Prince Tolu Ajayi and Publicity Secretary, Idowu Alabi said the president must prioritize the rebuilding […]
Bauchi to establish security outfit modelled after Amotekun – Mohammed
…To recruit 20,000 youths in phase 1 Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has said that his administration has decided to establish a security outfit which is modelled after Amotekun in the southwestern part of the country to tackle insecurity in the state. He stated this in his speech shortly after being sworn in for a […]
Bellingham named Bundesliga player of the year
Dortmund’s teenage midfielder Jude Bellingham was on Monday named Bundesliga player of the season. This comes two days after the heartbreak of watching his team lose the German title in the last match, to top rival, Bayern Munich. Dortmund, coming from behind, racked up a point after playing a 2-2 draw against Mainz.The 19-year-old England […]