Author: Akintayo Adams

The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16, 2024, a public holiday to mark Eid-Maulud, the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was announced in a statement by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, on Friday in Abuja. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, extended his congratulations to the Muslim Ummah, both in Nigeria and abroad, on behalf of the government. He encouraged all Muslims, and Nigerians as a whole, to embrace values of patience, sacrifice, and resilience. Tunji-Ojo also called on the Muslim community to use this time for prayers for…

Portugal has issued a special CR7 Euro coin to honor Cristiano Ronaldo, recognizing his legendary status and immense contributions to football. Ronaldo, who led Portugal to its first major international triumph in Euro 2016, has become a global icon not just for his footballing achievements but also for his leadership and charitable work. The coin is a fitting tribute to Ronaldo’s illustrious career, which includes five Ballon d’Or titles, five UEFA Champions League victories, and over 900 career goals. His goal-scoring record is awe-inspiring, with 573 goals from his right foot, 173 from his left, and 152 headers. Beyond the…

Fabian Hurzeler has been named the Barclays Manager of the Month for August 2024, following Brighton & Hove Albion’s unbeaten start to the 2024/25 Premier League season. Under his leadership, Brighton secured two wins and a draw, including a 3-0 victory over Everton, a 2-1 win against Manchester United, and a 1-1 draw at Arsenal, finishing the month in second place. Hurzeler, 31, expressed his gratitude, attributing the achievement to the collective efforts of the club, his staff, and the players. He is now the youngest permanent head coach in Premier League history to win the Manager of the Month…

Traditionalists and filmmakers in Nigeria have agreed to collaborate to stop the misrepresentation and denigration of the Ìṣẹ̀ṣe traditional belief system. This agreement was reached during a one-day interactive session with stakeholders in the movie industry, organized by the Isese Welfare Association (IWA) at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, in Oyo State. A statement by IWA’s National Publicity Secretary, Ifatayo Awolade, highlighted the importance of accurate cultural and religious portrayal in the media, urging filmmakers to safeguard the integrity of Nigeria’s indigenous heritage in their productions. Araba Awo of Osogbo, Ifayemi Elebuibon, emphasized that the collaboration aims to…

Erling Haaland has been named the EA SPORTS Player of the Month for August 2024 after an incredible start to the season with Manchester City. Haaland’s seven goals in just three Premier League appearances set a new record for the most goals scored by a player in their team’s first three matches of a campaign. His impressive tally included back-to-back hat-tricks against Ipswich Town and West Ham United, along with a goal against Chelsea, propelling City to three consecutive wins. Haaland’s achievement also made him the first player since Paul Jewell in 1994/95 to score hat-tricks in two of a…

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has been awarded the Premier League Save of the Month for August 2024, recognizing his incredible reflexes in a key moment during Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Aston Villa. Raya pulled off a stunning save to deny Ollie Watkins from scoring after a chaotic sequence that saw the ball hit the crossbar from a deflected shot by Amadou Onana. Despite being on the ground and behind his goalline, Raya managed to recover quickly and made a spectacular diving save to his left, preventing Watkins’ header from crossing the line. The save came at a crucial point with…

Manchester City has granted their star striker Erling Haaland compassionate leave following the death of his uncle, Ivar Eggja. The Norwegian forward, who was very close to Eggja, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, posting a picture of them holding hands in the hospital. Haaland, who returned to Manchester after his Nations League break, has been given the option to take time off to mourn. Manager Pep Guardiola reportedly emphasized that family takes priority and supported Haaland’s decision to step away from football temporarily. As a result, Haaland is expected to miss Manchester City’s upcoming match against Brentford. Despite…

In the second quarter of 2024, Nigeria achieved a trade surplus of ₦6.95 trillion, marking a 6.60% increase from the previous quarter’s surplus of ₦6.52 trillion. This was highlighted in a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released on Wednesday. Key Points: Total Merchandise Trade: Nigeria’s total merchandise trade for Q2 2024 was ₦31.89 trillion, reflecting a 3.76% decline from Q1 2024 but a significant 150.39% rise from Q2 2023. Exports: Total exports reached ₦19.42 trillion, accounting for 60.89% of total trade. This was a 1.31% increase from Q1 2024 and a 201.76% surge from Q2 2023. Crude…

Flying Officer David Sangokoya of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has been awarded the prestigious International Sword of Honour for 2023 at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell (RAFCC) in the United Kingdom. The award was announced by the NAF on Friday, recognizing Sangokoya as the Best International Cadet of the Year. He received the Sword of Honour during a Royal Graduation ceremony on September 12, 2024, presented by Prince William on behalf of King Charles III. Sangokoya completed the Modularised Initial Officers’ Training (MIOT) Course 22 from March to September 2023, and was honored for his exceptional performance among…

The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former Senator Dino Melaye from the party. The suspension was announced by the PDP executive committee in Ayetoro Gbede Ward 1 following Melaye’s refusal to respond to a party summon. The Ward exco stated that Melaye was suspended due to anti-party activities and alleged misconduct. The decision was reached during a meeting on Friday to review the report from a disciplinary committee that investigated the allegations against him. The resolution, signed by the Ward Chairman, Abayomi Osamika, and Secretary, Yodson Dayo, highlighted the impact of Melaye’s actions, stating:…