Author: Akintayo Adams

Tanko Yunusa, chief spokesman of the Obi-Datti campaign organisation says Obidient Movement is bigger than the Labour Party. Recall, Labour Party fielded Peter Gregory Obi as its Presidential Candidate in the 2023 elections. Yunusa made the assertion on Friday’s edition of Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. “It’s bigger than the Labour Party. It is so because it is a move of its own that has a life of its own. What they are interested in is good governance,” Tanko said. “Even if the Labour Party is doing something that is wrong, they are able to challenge it. Let me go further. Even…

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has purchased all match tickets for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against South Africa. He also directed onward distribution to fans. This was made known by Monday Uko, the state’s commissioner for Youth Development and Sports in a statement on Thursday. “Governor Umo Eno, a frontline supporter of the Super Eagles, therefore urges the people to come out in vast numbers to cheer the Super Eagles to victory, while also appealing for orderly conduct and a showcase of the renowned hospitality of Akwa Ibom people to our visitors,” the commissioner said. “The Governor…

Chelsea have signed Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer. The 26-year-old defender will be joining the Blues on a four-year deal when his contract expires at the end of the month. “Chelsea is a huge club and this is a full-circle moment for me. I was born three miles away from Stamford Bridge and made my professional debut there,” Adarabioyo said. “I’m very excited and looking forward to helping push the club in the direction we want to go.” Chelsea’s Co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart said: ‘We are delighted to bring Tosin to Chelsea. Throughout his…

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has bemoaned the unrealistic wage increase demands being made by organized labour. Akume said this in Abuja on Thursday during a meeting with the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) According to him, paying a minimum wage of ₦100,000 to his drivers will be a herculean responsibility. “I can’t afford to pay my driver one hundred thousand because they are four,” Akume said. He decried the demands made by the organised labour, adding, “Where do we get that money from?” News VEO reported that the Minister…

The maiden edition of a Ballon d’Or being co-organized by UEFA and Groupe Amaury, owner of the media companies France Football and L’Équipe is to hold in 2024. Both organizations have revealed the date and venue for this season’s event. The event, which is the 68th overall edition of the prestigious awards ceremony will take place on Monday 28 October at the Théâtre du Châtelet, located at the Place du Châtelet on the banks of the Seine. The award has been presented annually by France Football since 1956, and is rated by some analysts as the most distinguished accolade a…

French firm, SEMMARIS-Rungis International Market, is set to complement the efforts of the State Government of Oyo to bring the establishment of an international wholesale agribusiness market in the State to life. This was made known by Debo Akande, Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and Executive Adviser on Agribusiness to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde. A delegation of the firm, including its Head of International Projects, Timothée Witkowski and Consultant-Market Specialist, Steve Allen, had paid a courtesy visit to the governor in Ibadan to make their plans to supplement the Makinde Administration’s efforts in the agribusiness sector known.…

Daniel Amokachi has left his role as an assistant to Super Eagles coach Finidi George on the eve of a crucial World Cup qualifying match against South Africa. It was gathered that the ex-international rejected certain terms in the contract arrangement provided for the assistants of the new Super Eagles coach. The NFF had named Amokachi as an assistant coach alongside Benjamin James, Olatunji Baruwa, Chima Onyeike, and Mehmet Ozturk. Reports has it that the NFF imposed him on Finidi, who was not enthusiastic with working with him in the first instance. However, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau has dismissed these…

The Sultan of Sokoto who is also the President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Friday, June 7, 2024 as the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah 1445 AH. This is contained in a statement from the National Moon Sighting Committee signed by its secretary, Malam Yahaya Muhammad Boyi. “The Sultan of Sokoto has declared Friday, June 7, 2024 as the first day of Zul-Hijjah 1445 AH,” he said. “This means that Sunday, June 16, 2024 will be the day of Eidul Adha 1445 AH.” Earlier, the Supreme Court of Saudi…

The House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria has launched an investigation into the activities of private Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the country. According to the Lawmakers, it is for alleged extortion of consumers. This was sequel to the adoption of a motion moved at the plenary by Leke Abejide, on Thursday. Abejide disclosed that ISPs have managed to evade accountability for their widespread inefficiency, feeble and below par service delivery. He further alleged that consumers are forced to regularly pay for substandard services due to the glaring absence of regulations governing their pricing and service provision, thereby enabling…

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, says the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage will reach a figure by Friday. He stated this after the committee’s five-hour meeting on Thursday. Uzodinma, who spoke with newsmen denounced the news making rounds that the FG has proposed ₦105,000 as the minimum wage. He, however promised workers to expect a figure after Friday’s meeting. The meeting had the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu; Minister of Labour, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha; representatives of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation as well as…