Author: Akintayo Adams

Cole Palmer has been named the EA SPORTS Player of the Month for September 2024, following an outstanding run of form. The Premier League made the announcement on Friday, recognizing Palmer’s prolific contributions for Chelsea, where he led the league in both goals and goal involvement during the month. Palmer scored five goals and provided one assist in just four appearances, with his standout performance coming during Chelsea’s emphatic 6-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. In that match, Palmer made history by becoming the first player to score four goals in the first half of a Premier League game,…

Elon Musk has been introduced the world to a vision of a future dominated by advanced robotics and electric vehicles, at a Tesla Cybercab event, unveiling the Tesla Robovan, Robotaxi, and the Optimus humanoid robot. These innovations are set to revolutionize transportation and daily life. The event’s highlight came when a group of Optimus robots walked out alongside the new Tesla Robovan, showcasing Musk’s futuristic vision—a world where humanoid robots seamlessly assist with everyday tasks, side by side with self-driving electric vehicles. The Optimus robot, designed to handle household chores, was featured in a video performing tasks such as retrieving…

Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen is confident that Victor Boniface will break his goal drought in the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. Boniface, who has been in stellar form at Bayer Leverkusen, has yet to score for Nigeria in his eight appearances for the national team. Eguavoen, however, remains optimistic despite Boniface’s struggles on the international stage. With Victor Osimhen sidelined due to injury, Boniface is expected to take on the primary goal-scoring responsibilities. Speaking in Uyo, Eguavoen expressed faith in the striker’s abilities, saying, “Victor Boniface has always been a part of this team and…

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has summoned Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, over allegations of criminal breach of trust and possession of unlawfully acquired property. This comes after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) earlier declared Bello wanted on charges of money laundering. The summons, issued by Justice Maryann E. Anenih on October 3, 2024, alleges that Bello committed these offences between 2016 and 2023. According to the document, the former governor is accused of violating Section 311 of the Penal Code Law, Cap. 89 Laws of Northern Nigeria 1963, which pertains to…

Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s two-week holiday trip to the United Kingdom, stating that those criticizing the President’s decision are uninformed. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, Okupe emphasized that Tinubu’s time abroad is not just a vacation but also a necessary retreat. Okupe explained that, during periods of national crisis, it is common for leaders to separate themselves from their usual environment to reflect, assess the situation, and plan for the future. He noted that staying in Nigeria would likely not provide the President with the…

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) has informed its customers about an upcoming migration of its core banking system, which will result in temporary service disruptions. The transition to a more advanced Finacle Core Banking Application System will begin on Friday, October 11, 2024, and is expected to be completed by Monday, October 14, 2024. GTBank branches across Nigeria will close early, at 12:00 p.m. on October 11, and will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on October 14. Additionally, digital banking services will experience a temporary disruption for 11 hours, starting at 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, and ending at 9:00 a.m.…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has outlined the conditions for restoring peace in Rivers State, which he says is up to Governor Sim Fubara. The two have been at odds since Fubara assumed office in 2023, despite attempts by President Bola Tinubu to mediate the situation. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Wike emphasized that the key to peace lies in Fubara’s commitment to obeying the rule of law. He clarified that no one is fighting the governor, drawing a comparison to his own experience of disagreements with the federal government during his tenure as Rivers…

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, has stated that her husband, President Bola Tinubu, should not be blamed for the current economic hardship in the country, following the removal of fuel subsidies. The removal, which caused petrol prices to rise from ₦198 to ₦1,030, has left Nigerians struggling with increased costs. Speaking at the Palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Thursday, the First Lady emphasized that the Tinubu administration is still in its early stages and working to address the economic challenges. She reassured Nigerians that improvements would come in the next two years,…

A group of armed robbers who ambushed 13 bishops of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star on an episcopal tour through Benue State pleaded for prayers to avoid being caught. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening along a federal highway en route to Abuja. Archbishop Benjamin Ogwutum, leader of the bishops, recounted the event, explaining they were traveling at night to reach Abuja. Upon encountering the men, initially thought to be Fulani herdsmen, the group stopped their vehicle in fear. However, after the bishops invoked the name of God, one of the robbers, believed to be the leader, instructed…

The House of Representatives marked the International Day of the Girl Child in a significant way by allowing 16-year-old Isabel Anani, a gender advocate, to preside over a special session. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas vacated his seat for Anani in a ceremony organized by Plan International Nigeria, highlighting the importance of girls’ education and empowerment. Anani, introduced as the “Speaker for the Day,” led the session, during which a motion was presented commemorating the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child. The motion, raised by Kafilat Ogbara, emphasized the need to invest in girls’ education and wellbeing. In her role, Anani…