Author: Akintayo Adams

President Bola Tinubu will, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, depart Lagos for Pretoria, South Africa, to attend the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity made it known in a statement on Monday. President Tinubu had earlier congratulated Ramaphosa on his re-election. In a brief statement, Ngelale confirmed that Ramaphosa’s inauguration for his second term follows his re-election. South Africa’s parliament re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa after the African National Congress (ANC) formed a coalition with the Democratic Alliance (DA) and other opposition parties. This new coalition follows the ANC’s loss of its…

Ivan Schranz’s early goal led a tenacious Slovakia to a stunning 1-0 victory over Belgium in Frankfurt, marking the biggest upset of UEFA Euro 2024 so far. The game started with several chances, including Romelu Lukaku missing one for Domenico Tedesco’s team, with Martin Dúbravka saving his shot. Soon after, Slovakia took advantage of Jérémy Doku’s risky pass across his own goal. Although Juraj Kucka’s shot was saved, Ivan Schranz tapped in the rebound. In the second half, Belgium dominated but couldn’t get past Martin Dúbravka, who made key saves against Lukaku and Trossard. Lukaku had a close-range goal disallowed…

A Christian clergyman from Abeokuta, Ogun State named Timothy Olatunbosun expressed sadness that younger generations do not value and honor their fathers. Olatunbosun, who is the pastor in charge of Ibara Baptist Church, Abeokuta, stated this on Sunday while delivering his sermon themed ‘Fathers Are Superheroes’ as part of the activities for the 2024 Father’s Day celebration. He stressed that some children question their fathers, asking, “What have you done that nobody has ever done?” He warned them not to toe the path of destruction. “Everything is about their family, and the family will still look at them as if…

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized the Federal Government’s plan to expand the Presidential fleet by adding new aircraft. He argued that this move is ill-advised, given Nigeria’s current economic difficulties and suggested that resources should instead be directed towards more pressing developmental needs like education and healthcare. “This demonstrates extreme insensitivity to citizens’ struggles. With rising insecurity, poverty, hunger, and homelessness, this decision highlights the disconnect that is apparent between the government and the people. It is unacceptable as the situation in the country today more than ever demands a more…

Erstwhile Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shuaibu, has distanced himself from the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo. Shaibu, who spoke on Sunday at the conclusion 2024 Father’s Day celebration at Saint Paul’s Catholic Church in Benin City, said he prefers to support a ‘homeboy’. He claimed the governorship race began with himself and two other homeboys – Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party (LP). Shuaibu, however, chose to pitch his tent with Okpebholo of the APC as a vote for PDP will drag the state back…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has proven to be more than what the media shows. The Lagos Helmsman, on the occasion of this year’s Father’s Day chose to show the side of him that is unknown to many. In a post shared on his Facebook page, he was seen cooking in the kitchen, and seized the moment to call on Fathers to be responsible and dedicated to their families. “Fatherhood for me is about responsibility, love, and sometimes, a call to kitchen duties. It demands sacrifice, patience, and dedication to being the best we can be for our families,” he wrote. “As…

Romania have won at a major international tournament for the first time in 24 years. This was at the expense of Ukraine, who weren’t helped by two errors from goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. Romania, tutored by Edward Iordanescu came into this competition with a reputation for lacking goals – with just 16 goals scored in 10 qualifying games – but they managed three on a memorable afternoon in Bavaria, Germany. Stanciu opened the scoring spectacularly by taking advantage of a mistake by Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, curling a stunning shot from 25 yards that went in off the underside of…

Imam Abdulkadir, the Chief Imam of the Mista Ali community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, was left stunned as his sacrificial ram went missing on the eve of the Eid-El-Kabir. The ram was reportedly stolen during a downpour in the area. Haruna Yaqub, another Imam in the community made it known to the congregation after Jumat on Friday. “The Ram of our Chief Imam, which he purposely bought to sacrifice, has been stolen in the night. We are really shocked by the incident. We were surprised to hear this story. This means that people are not God-fearing.…

A Nigerian lover boy has shown how much he cares and love his girlfriend. In a video shared on TikTok, a video-sharing platform, the man was seen crying in a way to persuade his girlfriend to stay with him as opposed to going to her place of abode. The Video, captioned “POV: My bf did not want me to go home 😂😭🤲” has attracted attention and comments online, with some netizens thinking the male is a “beginner”. Some opined that he truly values the presence of his girlfriend. Here are some comments: @ralphbezz: Mumu he is a beginner. Wetin women…

An Anambra State-based priest of the Catholic Church, Reverend Father Christian Ike has been kidnapped. He was reportedly abducted by the evildoers on Sunday, along Amagu junction, Ndiokpaleke in Ajali community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Reports has it that the priest was returning alongside two other individuals from an early morning Mass at St. Michael Catholic Church, when the vehicle he was moving in, was double-crossed by the abductors. “The priest and two other persons were returning from St. Micheal Catholic Church, where they attended morning service,” a source quoted by The PUNCH said. “On…