Author: Akintayo Adams

Manchester United won their 13th FA Cup title with a 2-1 win against rivals Manchester City. First-half goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo led the Red Devils to an impressive victory, which might be Erik ten Hag’s last game as their manager. After conceding a goal within 13 seconds in last year’s final, United managed to avoid a similar start at a sunny Wembley. Garnacho had an early chance blocked by Stefan Ortega. Although Pep Guardiola’s team gradually started to dominate after a shaky beginning, it was the Red Devils who scored first. Just before the 30-minute mark, Garnacho…

The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has declared her support for the mass wedding of the 100 orphans initiated by the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji. Kennedy-Ohanenye, on Thursday, announced scholarships and gave various gift items to 100 orphaned girls in Niger State, ahead of their mass wedding Friday. The minister had opposed the mass wedding of the young girls, saying it was a violation of the Child Rights Act. Before the mass wedding, the minister, represented by her Special Assistant on Private Sector, Adaji Usman, visited Niger to declare scholarships for the girls.…

Top Security Operatives in Kano are now having a meeting with Governor Abba Yusuf and Emir Muhammadu Sanusi, according to a Daily Trust report. They earlier met with the deposed Ado Bayero. This gathering happens during a power struggle for the throne, causing tension in the state. The NNPP-led House of Assembly canceled the law that former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje used to remove Sanusi from power. Yusuf approved this law on Thursday and instructed the affected Emirs to leave their palaces within 48 hours. Four Emirs followed the order, but Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero came back to Kano and settled…

The 16th Fulani Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has mounted the palace seat, receiving royal greetings. Despite security agencies in Kano State saying they’re following a court order against bringing back the deposed Ado Bayero, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II was cheered by many supporters as he rode a horse from the inner palace to the outer one, where a sitting monarch meet people and hold court. The state Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, earlier told newsmen that “nobody can change their position on the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II because they did it legally.” He said, “The so-called court…

Wayne Rooney has been appointed the new manager of Plymouth Argyle. Rooney’s last managerial job led him to being sacked by Birmingham in January after just 83 days in charge. The 38-year-old said: “Taking this role at Plymouth Argyle feels like the perfect next step in my career – and I would like to thank the chairman and board for the faith they have shown in me. “This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting project. I look forward to helping to build a squad of players to play expansive football – and to entertain the Green Army.…

Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Peter Mbah (Enugu), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa), and Babajide Sanwo-Olu have been given the Vanguard 2023 Governor of the Year Award. The honors were given to the governors at the 2023 Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards, on Friday, at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Adeleke, who couldn’t hide his joy shared the good news via his X handle. “I’m delighted to have received the prestigious Governor of the Year (Infrastructure) award from Vanguard Media Ltd. at the 12th Personality of the Year Awards held at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria…

There is currently a significant security presence at Government House, Kano, due to the ongoing royal dispute, according to a Daily Trust report. Security personnel are stationed at key locations, although they are not preventing movement in and out of the facility. Top security officials, who previously met with the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, are now gathered inside the government house for another meeting. Meanwhile, Governor Abba Yusuf, who accompanied Emir Muhammadu Sanusi to the palace earlier on Saturday, remains there. More to come as story unfolds…

On Friday, at least 200 officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria were relieved of their duties, adding to the ongoing disengagements within the apex bank. The termination of appointments impacts various levels of staff, including directors, deputy directors, assistant directors, principal managers, senior managers, and lower-ranking employees. It was disclosed that among the affected individuals are older directors who were spared during the previous round of retrenchments. In the termination letters issued by the Human Resources Department on May 24, 2024, the apex bank stated that the policy was aimed at restructuring the organization for more effective operations. “The…

Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 14th & 16th Emir of Kano, highlighted that many first-class graduates struggle to find employment due to a lack of necessary skills. Sanusi mentioned informing Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State that he possesses numerous Curriculum Vitae (CVs) from first-class students who lack the required skills. He made these remarks during the ongoing Rivers Economic and Investment Summit in Port Harcourt on Thursday. According to Sanusi: “The key to economic development is human capital. Investing in people is paramount. Rivers State needs robust education and skills training programmes that essentially aim to prepare youths to be…

Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has been suspended from the party by Ward 3 in Arue-Uromi, located in the Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. The party cited alleged authoritarian behavior and engaging in activities contrary to the party’s interests. A suspension letter dated May 14, 2024, and a ratification letter dated May 15, 2024, were both endorsed during a meeting of the state executive committee held on Friday night in Benin. The suspension takes effect immediately. The ratification letter read, “Here forwarded to you and for your consideration is the ratification of…