Author: Akintayo Adams

John Enoh, Minister of Sports Development has ordered the provision of detailed technical report from the Nigerian Football Federation. This is sequel to Super Eagles’ disappointing performance during the June FIFA window. The Super Eagles played 1-1 with South Africa in Uyo and losing 2-1 to Benin Republic in Abidjan in its third and fourth game in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series to rank fifth in a group of six teams after four qualifying matches. Their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be jointly hosted by USA, Canada, and Mexico is currently in jeopardy.…

Suspected terrorists have abducted passengers along Maiduguri/Kano highway. A Daily Trust report has that the insurgents struck between Garin Kuturu and Mannanari village near Auno, which is along Damaturu highway at about 5:50:pm on Monday. They reportedly blocked the highway before forcefully taking away some passengers. The incident left hundreds of travelers and commuters stranded on both ends of the ever-busy road. They had to return to Benishek and Auno respectively, according to Daily Trust. “There was an incident between Mannanari and Garin Kuturu where some Boko Haram fighters came out to block the upcoming vehicles and some passengers were…

Access Bank Plc has announced the successful acquisition of African Banking Corporation (Tanzania) Limited. This was contained in a statement on Monday by the financial institution. According to the statement, the takeover is in line with its strategic expansion goals. “With the successful acquisition of BancABC Tanzania by the Bank, BancABC operations will now be merged with the consumer, private, and business banking operations of Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania at completion to form a new, entity to be known as Access Bank Tanzania,” it read. “It underscores our commitment to creating a robust East African banking network, driving positive change…

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, 2024 as a public holiday. This is to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. “As we mark another Democracy day in the history of our dear country, let us all reflect on the efforts of our founding fathers and ensure that Nigeria remains a united, secured, peaceful and indivisible entity,” the statement read. He urged Nigerians to remain steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance. He also restated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to positive reforms to reawake the…

The League Management Committee (LMC) of the Nigeria Premier Football League ((NPFL) has sanctioned Rangers International of Enugu and Enyimba of Aba for breaching its framework and rules in their Matchday 35 encounter. Rangers have been awarded 3 points and 3 goals while Enyimba was fined a total of ₦10m. Three players of Enyimba -Akanni Elijah, Eze Ekwutoziam, Chibuke Nwaiwu- are on the list waiting to be sanctioned after the conclusion of the LMC’s investigation. Rangers International will also part with ₦2m for what was termed “over ticketing”, ₦1m for failing to provide adequate security, ₦1m for failing to implement…

A US-backed ceasefire proposal that aims to end Israel’s eight-month assault on Gaza has been adopted by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The vote on the United States-sponsored resolution on Monday was 14-0, with only Russia abstaining. The adopted proposal is a three-phase ceasefire proposal announced by US President Joe Biden last month, and it encompasses an initial six-week ceasefire and the exchange of some Israeli captives held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. The second phase would include a permanent ceasefire and the release of the remaining captives. The third phase would involve a reconstruction…

A military plane carrying Malawi’s vice president and nine others has gone missing, the president’s office has said. However, a search is under way. Vice President Saulos Chilima, 51, reportedly left the capital, Lilongwe, in the aircraft on Monday but failed to make its scheduled landing at Mzuzu International Airport, which is about 370km (230 miles) to the north around 45 minutes later. A statement from the office of Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera revealed Aviation authorities lost contact with the plane when it “went off radar”. “All efforts to make contact with the aircraft since it went off radar have…

Sèyí Mákindé, Governor of Oyo State has distanced self from the delay encountered in installing a new Aláàfin of Oyo town. Mákindé, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Olusegun Olayiwola, cleared the air at the Oba Adeyemi Mini Stadium, Ode Aremo in Oyo Town, while presenting the Part II Recognised Chieftaincy certificates to 12 baales, who are now lesser Obas in their different domains. “I am assuring you people of Oyo town that Governor Makinde has no anointed candidate. God Himself, the Almighty knows. The governor never thought of it. To him, Oyo,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesman, who announced this in a statement on Monday, said IGP Solomon Arase (Rtd) has been replaced. “President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). “The President has also approved the appointment of Chief Onyemuche Nnamani as Secretary and DIG Taiwo Lakanu (Rtd) as Member of the Commission. “The appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Other members of the Police Service Commission will…

Armed bandits have reportedly attacked a military base in Niger State. It was gathered that no fewer than two soldiers sustained injury when the terrorists attacked the military base in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. One of the bandits was reportedly killed in the gun duel with soldiers during the attack that happened on Tuesday. Reports have it that rhe terrorists were moving towards Mashegu and Wushishi Local Government Areas when they launched the attack. Chairman, Rafi Local Government Council, Alhaji Ayuba Usman Katako, who confirmed the incident, said the injured soldiers were responding to treatment at…