Author: Akintayo Adams

The Nigerian Senate has given its approval to the National Anthem Bill 2024. This bill aims to bring back the old anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee.” It swiftly passed through both its initial and subsequent readings and is now awaiting President Bola Tinubu’s signature to officially become law. More to come as story unfolds…

President Bola Tinubu is set to begin the commissioning of projects executed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under the leadership of Nyesom Wike, in Abuja. The commissioning of the projects is included in the activities planned to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Tinubu administration. In line with this, the President has left the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, where he was on a working visit. At 11:25 am, he was bid farewell by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and several government officials. During his time…

Chelsea have reached an agreement to appoint Enzo Maresca as new head coach. Earlier today, Chelsea’s sporting directors, Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, traveled to Spain to discuss an agreement to bring Enzo Maresca to Stamford Bridge. The deal is now completed with a contract valid until June 2029, a five-year agreement. It will also have an option to prolong it until June 2030. The Italian’s release clause at the King Power Stadium is believed to be between £8 million and £10 million, and Chelsea are anticipated to cover it as the agreement has now been finalized. Get instant and…

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South in the National Assembly and a governorship hopeful under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has retracted his lawsuit contesting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s selection as the party’s candidate for the upcoming November 16 election in the state. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, Ibrahim mentioned that his choice to withdraw the suit came after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mediation. Ibrahim in his speech titled: “Presidential intervention and notice of withdrawal suit No. FHC /ABJ/ CS/588/2024,” said Tinubu Met with him over the matter. He said, “The President called me, had a meeting with me,…

Afrobeats artist Ayra Starr has stated she is unaware of any feud between fellow musicians Asake and Seyi Vibez. During a recent chat with The Beat FM Lagos, Ayra Starr was questioned about whether her choice to collaborate with both artists on her second album, ‘The Year I Turned 21,’ was deliberate due to their rivalry, and she denied any knowledge of such a rivalry. She said, “I didn’t put Asake and Seyi Vibez on my album because of their rivalry. I didn’t know about the rivalry between Asake and Seyi Vibez. I just love both of them as artists.…

Katsina State Government , through the State’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr Nasiru Danmusa, has called for support from the Federal Government in tackling banditry. The government stressed the need to support the security agencies in the state with sophisticated weapons to fight bandits and other criminal elements terrorising the state. Nasiru Danmusa made the call on Monday night after attending an emergency security meeting with stakeholders, chaired by the state governor, Malam Dikko Radda. He stated that the state government discovered that bandits now use sophisticated weapons like RPGs. The government resolved to continue fighting the…

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has promised that unauthorized agents will be removed from inside and outside Nigeria’s international airports to ensure a smoother experience for travelers. Keyamo noted that there are two sets of touts at the International airports, causing the country a huge embarrassment before its visitors. He disclosed this at the Ministerial Sectoral Press Briefing ordered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu – GCFR. “There are two types of touts at the airports. The official touts and non-official touts. That’s the truth. “You meet touts outside and inside the airport you meet touts in uniforms, who dip hands into…

Manchester United might not get to play in the Europa League next season, even though they won against Manchester City in the FA Cup recently. The 2-1 win at Wembley guaranteed a spot in the European tournament for Erik Ten Hag’s squad. However, United’s position in the Europa League is at risk because of UEFA’s rules about clubs having multiple owners. This could lead to them being blocked from competing in the tournament. UEFA’s rules on multi-club ownership prevent two teams owned by the same organization from playing in the same competition. Both Manchester United and Nice are owned by…

Bello Bodejo, leader of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, is billed to appear in court for trial on the 29th of May. This was scheduled by Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja after the dismissal of Bodejo’s application for bail. Bodejo, who is facing terrorism-related charges, was absent at the previous court session, causing a delay in the trial’s commencement. However, his counsel, Ahmed Raji, assured the court that his client is prepared for the upcoming trial. Raji mentioned there won’t be a quick appeal against the bail decision since the court has ordered a swift…

A blogger identified as Stanley will be prosecuted for allegedly defaming a businessman, Mr Emeka Okonkwo, AKA E-Money, in his online video. This was confirmed by the Police spokesperson in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin while parading the suspect before newsmen at the command’s headquarters, Ikeja. “He is going to be prosecuted because the things he engaged in were criminal in nature. He has allegedly defamed E-Money and he is going to be prosecuted. “We are not prosecuting the suspect because of the personality involved, but because he has allegedly committed crime, the personality goes through the normal channel by…