Author: Akintayo Adams

The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has urged the Federal Government to acquire a new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. This was made known via a report released after its investigation into the condition of the aircraft in the presidential air fleet. “The committee is of the strong and informed opinion that, considering the fragile structure of the Nigerian federation and recognising the dire consequences of any foreseen or unforeseen mishap that may arise as a result of the technical or operational inadequacy of the presidential air fleet, it is in the…

Ọba Owólabí Olàkúlẹ́hìn, the designated ascender to the throne of the Olúbàdàn, on Thursday, said he always knew he would mount the revered ancient stool. The Monarch revealed this while inspecting the newly built ultra-modern Olúbàdàn Palace at Aremo, Ìbàdàn. “When we started the ladder (Mogaji), I asked, ‘Do we get to the climax?’ And they said yes. So, I knew that I would become Olubadan of Ibadanland,” he said. “Now that we are there, we still need to pray to God because He has done good things for us in Ibadan. So, we must continue to praise Him.” Commenting…

Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPC Limited, Mele Kyari, has called for the establishment of a special court to rule on theft of Crude Oil in Nigeria. He further seeks the support of the judiciary in tackling the twin challenges of crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism. He spoke at the National Judges Capacity Building Workshop on the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 organised by the National Judicial Institute (NJI) and INVESTIN 234, on Thursday in Abuja. “In particular, is the recommendation that a special court be created to try those offences as they hinge on our survival as…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) made its intention to hire an expatriate technical adviser for the Super Eagles known. This is sequel to the team’s woeful outing in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Nigerian National Team is winless in four games in the qualification series, with the latest being a shocking loss to the neighboring Benin Republic in their last clash. In a Thursday communique following a meeting, the NFF said the appointment of the technical adviser would come “in the coming weeks”. The statement also contained an apology to Nigerians. “The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation held…

Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, earlier today, announced that the state government achieved ₦4.9bn in revenue. He added that his administration is set to commence construction projects on 1,000km of rural roads to enhance farming activities and the transportation of agricultural produce from rural areas to urban centres. The Governor made this known at a special plenary sitting at the Oyo State House of Assembly Complex in Ibadan, the state capital on Thursday to mark the 1st year anniversary of the 10th Assembly. His speech was contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media…

A UK court sentenced a South London man to four years and three months in prison for non-consensually removing his condom during sex, marking a significant legal precedent according to London’s Metropolitan Police. Guy Mukendi, 39, was convicted in April and received his sentence on Thursday. He was reportedly arrested in May last year following a report of sexual assault made by a young woman in Brixton, south London. The woman struck a deal to have sex with Mukendi on condition that a condom was used. However, he removed the condom without the victim’s knowledge during the intercourse. Such act…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has threatened to deal with those planning to brew trouble in Kano state. He made this known in a statewide address which is part of activities marking his First Year in Office. “Anybody found guilty of these offences will face the full wrath of the law, the government is fully aware of recent activities of the enemies of the state who will stop at nothing to ferment crises using thugs to attack innocent citizens, especially in the metropolis,” he said. “We are by this medium warning them to stay clear of our peaceful state or else…

The League Management Committee (LMC) of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) has removed referee Bashir Saidu from officiating in the league. This is sequel to his decision not to award a penalty yesterday in a the match involving Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ìbàdàn and Rangers International of Enugu at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba Ìbàdàn. The news was contained in a memo sent by the NFF Refereeing Development Committee/Unit through the Sokoto State Football Association to Referee Bashir Saidu. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Four Nigeria Nationwide League (NNL) clubsides have secured promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The teams are Ikorodu City, Beyond Limits, Nasarawa United and El-Kanemi Warriors. The clubs secured their promotions after finishing as the best two teams in the northern and southern conferences of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoff. Beyond Limits, a youth team affiliated with Remo Stars, triumphed 1-0 over Inter Lagos in their final game to finish top of the southern conference with seven points. Ikorodu City defeated Madiba FC 2-0 to take second position with five points. In the northern conference,…

An unidentified Nigerian lady experienced a shocker after discovering fried bean cake, known as àkàrà in a hamburger she purchased at a café in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The lady, who shared the video with the caption “POV: We decided to buy hamburger in Ijebu ode” on TikTok, a video-sharing platform, unveiled to netizens the contents of the hamburger she had purchased. The video showed the lady revealing the akara she found in the hamburger, clearly not the fillings expect in a hamburger. As expected, the video quickly gathered attention online, with Nigerians expressing their own astonishment and amusement at the…