Author: Akintayo Adams

Barcelona successfully defended their Women’s Champions League title and achieved an impressive quadruple by defeating Lyon, the team with a record eight wins, in an exciting final in Bilbao. Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati scored the first goal when her shot was deflected past goalkeeper Christiane Endler at the near post in the second half. Shortly after coming on late in the game, Alexia Putellas secured the win for Barcelona with a precise shot in stoppage time. This is the first time Barcelona have defeated Lyon, making up for their loss in the 2022 final. In manager Jonatan Giraldez’s last…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has landed in Lagos from Abuja to commence inauguration of projects undertaken by his administration since taking office on the 29th of May, 2023. This was made known by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser Information and Strategy in a statement titled “President Tinubu Set To Inaugurate Projects To Mark One Year In Office”. “In Lagos on Sunday, the President will inaugurate the concrete-paved road to the nation’s major ports in Apapa and Tin Can Island. The reconstructed road which began under the Muhammadu Buhari Administration was financed by the Dangote Group, using its tax credits,” the statement…

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has expressed hope about lowering electricity tariffs. Adelabu revealed this on Friday during a briefing by ministers in Abuja. It is worth noting that on April 3, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced a 240 percent increase in electricity tariffs for band A customers who get 20-24 hours of power supply daily. The minister mentioned that the tariff increase is similar to the initial price hike seen in the telecommunications sector, which eventually experienced a decrease in prices over time. “The electricity tariff might look expensive at the moment. But I’m optimistic that…

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced a $1.44 billion investment to support the development of energy, power, transport, water, and sanitation infrastructure in Nigeria. The President of the bank, Akinwunmi Adeshina, made this known at the Nasarawa Investment Summit 2024. Adeshina, represented by Lamin Barrow, the Director-General of the AfDB’s Nigeria Country Department, stated that Nigeria faces a significant infrastructure deficit. This shortfall hinders the country’s efforts to diversify its non-oil production and achieve international export competitiveness. “To address this problem, the African Development Bank supports the federal and state governments to improve the national and state infrastructure. As…

Manchester United won their 13th FA Cup title with a 2-1 win against rivals Manchester City. First-half goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo led the Red Devils to an impressive victory, which might be Erik ten Hag’s last game as their manager. After conceding a goal within 13 seconds in last year’s final, United managed to avoid a similar start at a sunny Wembley. Garnacho had an early chance blocked by Stefan Ortega. Although Pep Guardiola’s team gradually started to dominate after a shaky beginning, it was the Red Devils who scored first. Just before the 30-minute mark, Garnacho…

The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has declared her support for the mass wedding of the 100 orphans initiated by the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji. Kennedy-Ohanenye, on Thursday, announced scholarships and gave various gift items to 100 orphaned girls in Niger State, ahead of their mass wedding Friday. The minister had opposed the mass wedding of the young girls, saying it was a violation of the Child Rights Act. Before the mass wedding, the minister, represented by her Special Assistant on Private Sector, Adaji Usman, visited Niger to declare scholarships for the girls.…

Top Security Operatives in Kano are now having a meeting with Governor Abba Yusuf and Emir Muhammadu Sanusi, according to a Daily Trust report. They earlier met with the deposed Ado Bayero. This gathering happens during a power struggle for the throne, causing tension in the state. The NNPP-led House of Assembly canceled the law that former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje used to remove Sanusi from power. Yusuf approved this law on Thursday and instructed the affected Emirs to leave their palaces within 48 hours. Four Emirs followed the order, but Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero came back to Kano and settled…

The 16th Fulani Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has mounted the palace seat, receiving royal greetings. Despite security agencies in Kano State saying they’re following a court order against bringing back the deposed Ado Bayero, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II was cheered by many supporters as he rode a horse from the inner palace to the outer one, where a sitting monarch meet people and hold court. The state Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, earlier told newsmen that “nobody can change their position on the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II because they did it legally.” He said, “The so-called court…

Wayne Rooney has been appointed the new manager of Plymouth Argyle. Rooney’s last managerial job led him to being sacked by Birmingham in January after just 83 days in charge. The 38-year-old said: “Taking this role at Plymouth Argyle feels like the perfect next step in my career – and I would like to thank the chairman and board for the faith they have shown in me. “This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting project. I look forward to helping to build a squad of players to play expansive football – and to entertain the Green Army.…

Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Peter Mbah (Enugu), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa), and Babajide Sanwo-Olu have been given the Vanguard 2023 Governor of the Year Award. The honors were given to the governors at the 2023 Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards, on Friday, at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Adeleke, who couldn’t hide his joy shared the good news via his X handle. “I’m delighted to have received the prestigious Governor of the Year (Infrastructure) award from Vanguard Media Ltd. at the 12th Personality of the Year Awards held at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria…