Author: Akintayo Adams

Abba Yusuf, Governor of Kano State had rejoiced with the Africa’s Richest Man and President, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his 67th birthday. This is contained in a statement by the governor’s Director-General, Media and Publicity, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa in which Yusuf described Dangote as an illustrious son of Kano, whose philanthropic gesture plays a significant role in the lives of millions of households in Nigeria and Africa. “Kano, your ancestral home will remain grateful for your humanitarian gesture especially the recent distribution of palliatives to millions of the less privileged. ” Your readiness to partner and support our administration’s…

The African Development Bank, AfDB, disclosed that it has secured $110,000 in funding for Ekiti State to aid the development of the State Electricity Priority Plan (SEPP). This was made known by the State’s Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Prof. Bolaji Aluko, in Ado Ekiti. He said the funds were gotten from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA). Speaking, he said the fund approval came through after the state requested a grant to support the establishment of the Power Sector Reform Desk in his Ministry for mainstreaming circulated renewable energy solutions. The funding would sponsor three delegates from…

A retired Justice of the Court of Appeal, Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore, has passed away. His death was announced by the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin Branch, Kwara State, Kamaldeen Gambari. “Information reaching me now indicates that Hon. Justice Ahmad Olarewaju Belgore, PCJA (retd.) is dead. “May Allah forgive his shortcomings,” Gambari said in a social media post His death has been described as a significant loss by the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. In a statement by his spokesman, Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir was quoted as saying, “It…

A member of the Olakulehin (Olubadan-in-waiting) family, has countered the claim of the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Abimbola Ajibola, who, on Tuesday, said that the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is still ill and not physically fit to rule at the moment. The stool of the Olubadan became vacant less than a month ago after the demise of Oba Lekan Balogun, who reigned for two years and died at the age of 81. Speaking, the family source said, “There is no law that states that Baba cannot become Olubadan. Baba is old, there is no doubt about that, just as…

Philip Aivoji, the Lagos State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said, Philip Shaibu, the recently ousted deputy governor of Edo State, can still become governor. He made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos, where he appealed to the ex-deputy governor to remain in the party and hand over everything to God. He said: “What we are concerned about is winning Edo back for PDP. The impeached deputy governor needs to be patient and hand over everything to God. “Whatever happens, no one ever can tell, he (Shaibu)…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Osun State has dismissed the recent allegations from the opposition, All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as words of a party desperate for recognition. This was contained in a statement signed by its chairman, Sunday Bisi on Wednesday, in which it said: “From the reactions and conduct of the state APC, Governor Adeleke has clearly overwhelmed the opposition and the reactive strategy of dishing out propaganda and deliberate misinformation has further reduced the opposition approval rating to below 10 percent with that of Mr Governor at super high level. “The opposition should accept that…

Bayern Munich Manager, Thomas Tuchel has claimed the referee lacked the courage to award them a penalty in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal. Tuchel, speaking to TNT Sports, said: “Tough work, tough game against a very strong opponent with a fantastic crowd today. The atmosphere was amazing for the home team. “We stepped up after 1-0 down, very good reaction. In general a very good team effort. We hit the post. “I think the referee did not have the courage to give a deserved penalty today in a bit of a crazy and awkward situation. “He admitted on the pitch…

Manchester United icon, Paul Ince has claimed that Liverpool star, Mohamed Salah, is technically short of being a world-class player. He didn’t fail to acknowledge the Egyptian’s stats which he said are reminiscent of a world-class player, but claims that the former AS Roma star can still improve technically. “I think his record speaks for itself. Is he a world-class player? Technically, I wouldn’t say so,” he told talkSPORT “I think sometimes when he cuts in on his left foot, putting balls into the box, they are not great. “But as far as a world-class player scoring goals and making…

The Chairman of Nigerian indigenous carrier, Air Peace, Mr Allen Onyema, has decried what he called “devilish conspiracy and unspoken alliance” by foreign carriers operating the Nigeria-UK route. He claimed that they are allegedly conniving to send Air Peace out of international operations by crashing airfares on the route. He disclosed this on Tuesday while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. “If they take out Air Peace prematurely, this country will pay dearly for it, 10 times over, billions will be lost, there will be another heavy strain on the naira,” he said. He said foreign airlines operating the…

Awujale, the Biopic, a movie produded by Seun Oloketuyi of Ultimate Communications to tell the story of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Ọba Sikiru Adetona, Ogbagba II, is set for premiere this month. This was announced by Oloketuyi, the biopic’s producer. Produced by Seun Oloketuyi and directed by Tunde Olaoye, the movie also features Sola Sobowale, Aisha Lawal, Dayo Amusan, Nifemi Lawal, Yemi Sodimu, amongst others. The trailer was earlier released to mark the 64 years coronation anniversary of the reverred Monarch a week ago. The trailer shows a defiant and focused Awujale telling the military that he doesn’t need permission…