Author: Akintayo Adams

Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to avoid the thought of approving a minimum wage termed as “unsustainable” for workers the country. He spoke on Wednesday at a special edition of The Platform, an event organized by The Covenant Nation. He warned that not all state governments and the Organised Private Sector can pay the ₦62,000 being proposed by the Federal Government and the ₦250,000 demand of the Organised Labour. “The minimum wage thing, everybody is right. The worker is right to say, ‘What am I getting?’ Nobody is asking what does a…

Nigerian Army Troops of Sector 6, Operation Whirl Punch have killed a notorious bandit, Buhari Alhaji Halidu, popularly known as Buharin Yadi. This was during an operation in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. He was killed by the security forces along with 35 members of his gang. According to a statement by the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, Buharin Yadi and some members of his gang were neutralised during a fierce gun battle with troops of Operation Whirl Punch. General Officer Commanding One Division, Major General Mayirenso Saraso, coordinated the men around…

Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group has revealed that the company has paid off $2.4 billion out of its $5.5 billion loan. The loan was taken for the construction of the $19 billion worth 650,000 barrels per day refinery. He made this known at the Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Nassau, the Bahamas, on Wednesday. “We borrowed the money based on our balance sheet. I think we borrowed just over $5.5bn. But we paid also a lot of interest as we went along, because the project was delayed because of a lack of land, also the sand-filling took a long time.…

Legendary Portuguese megastar, Cristiano Ronaldo says he considers it “a gift” to still be playing at the highest level aged 39. Ronaldo, who called the national team “the love of his life” made this known after netting a record-extending brace for Portugal in a 3-0 victory over Ireland. “I know I don’t have many years of football left,” Ronaldo said. “It’s a gift to play year after year, after 35. I’m 39 and every year is about enjoying [myself]. To score for the national team is special. The national team is the love of my life, winning the Euros would…

Borussia Dortmund have parted company with manager Edin Terzic. He reportedly asked the club “to terminate his contract with immediate effect”. The German club said they agreed to Terzic’s request following “a joint discussion”. “After the game at Wembley, I asked for a meeting with the club’s senior management team, because after nine years at BVB – including six on the coaching staff and two and a half as head coach – I feel that the club’s new era should begin with a new man on the touchline,” said Terzic. “Everyone close to me knows that this has been a…

AC Milan have appointed Paulo Fonseca as their new manager. The 51-year-old Portuguese, who managed French club Lille from 2022-2024, replaces Stefano Pioli, who left AC Milan by mutual consent after they finished fourth in Serie A. He has signed a three-year deal until 2027. Just like Pioli, Fonseca left Lille by mutual consent after his side finished fourth in Ligue 1 and missed out on a direct Champions League spot. Fonesca previously managed Roma, Shakhtar Donetsk and Porto before he joined Lille. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Ọọ̀ni of Ifẹ̀, Ọba Adéyẹyè Ògúnwùsì has called for collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in eliminating societal ills, and fostering nation building. The Highly Reverred Monarch made the plea while hosting Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), at his palace in Ilé Ifẹ̀. In a statement shared on the Monarch’s X handle, he lauded the anti-graft boss for his belief in the younger generation and efforts in giving the country a better image. “It was a great delight to host Mr. Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…

A Nigerian lady has expressed deep shock at an unexpected act by her husband, months after their wedding. The lady, who took to social media to announce her discovery said her husband used their wedding banner to construct a new home for their chickens. Accompanying a video shared on her TikTok handle is a caption conveying her pained reaction: “Just negodi, wetin my husband use our wedding banner do. This thing pain me een,” she wrote. As expected, the video drew the attention of many social media users who besieged the comments section to share their thoughts on the situation…

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned the planned arraignment of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, till June 27. The adjournment is sequel to the absence of the lead counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr. Kemi Pinhero, SAN, in court. Pinhero, SAN, reportedly notified the defence lawyers that he would not be able to make it to court and accordingly requested a new date for the defendant to enter his plea plea to the 19-count charge the anti-graft agency preferred against him. Bello, who governed Kogi State for eight…

The Oyo State Police Command have arrested members of the ‘Take It Back Movement’ and concerned Nigerians over an unlawful protest in Ibadan on Thursday. The protesters, who claimed to be demanding an end to economic hardship, insecurity police brutality, reversal of the electricity tariff, and insecurity. They, as reliably informed, were picked up at the early hours of the day at Mokola A in the Ibadan North West local government area. It was gathered that the police had earlier received an intelligence report that the group was planning to stage a protest to disrupt the celebration of Democracy Day…