Author: Akintayo Adams

His Royal Majesty, Joseph Chike Edozien, CFR, JP, the 13th Asagba of Asaba in Delta State and the Traditional King of Asaba, has passed away. Reports claim that Edozien’s death was officially declared on Wednesday. Born in Asaba on July 28, 1925, into the family of Nathaniel Okafor Edozien, a prominent indigenous official of the Nigerian Coal Corporation in Enugu and a direct descendant of Nnebisi, the founder of Asaba. His mother, Nwakuso Edozien, née Odogwu, was a well-known trader and the daughter of a well-known Asaba chief. In 1997, His Royal Majesty was chosen to serve as the Delta…

The death of Cairo Ojougboh, a former representative for Delta State’s Ika Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has been announced. According to reports, the politician died on Wednesday night while watching South Africa vs. Nigeria in the AFCON semifinals. “Cairo Ojougboh, a medical doctor, died during the Nigeria vs. South Africa match,” a source close to the politician claimed. “The incident took place when Nigeria was given a penalty.” When SA scored, Dr. Ojougboh reportedly screamed and slumped from a severe heart attack. A condolence message has been conveyed to the former NDDC Executive Director’s family by President…

According to the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin was interviewed in Moscow by former Fox News personality Tucker Carlson. “Americans have a right to know all they can about a war they are implicated in,” Carlson stated earlier on X, which is why he wanted to undertake the interview. Since the start of the full-scale conflict in Ukraine, this is Mr. Putin’s first one-on-one interview with a Western journalist. According to Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Kremlin, the meeting was taped on Tuesday. Hanna Maliar, the deputy minister of defense for Ukraine, countered, saying, “The only interview that is…

Senator Godswill Akpabio, the president of the Senate, has congratulated Nigeria’s Super Eagles for making it to the TotalEnergies 2023 AFCON finals after they defeated South Africa’s Bafana Bafana 4–2 in a penalty shootout. The Senate President noted that the outcome of the game was a result of Nigeria’s unrelenting resilience and team spirit in a congratulatory message sent in Abuja on Wednesday night. The message was signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh. The statement reads, “On behalf of my family, my constituents, the Senate and the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of…

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final would pit the Super Eagles of Nigeria against the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire on Sunday. This follows wins by both sides over their rivals in their respective semifinal matches, which secured a date for the ultimate finale. Remember Nigeria and Cote D’Ivoire had previously faced off in the competition’s group stage, with the Super Eagles defeating the hosts 1-0. Wednesday’s Africa Cup of Nations semifinals final saw hosts Ivory Coast defeat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 thanks to a game-winning goal from Sebastien Haller, who was the game’s hero. In the…

For MSc and PhD studies, the PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme is an annual initiative. The goal is to equip Nigerian students with the knowledge base and skill set necessary to become active members of the country’s oil and gas sector once their education is through. For an MSc, the sponsorship period lasts twelve to twenty-four months; for a PhD, it lasts thirty-six months. Under the plan, there are no prizes for undergraduate study. The award consists of providing travel tickets, health insurance, paying tuition and bench fees (where applicable), and providing allowances to cover living and lodging costs. Applications for…

To manufacture autonomous drones for the world’s major industries—such as defense, energy, logistics, agriculture, and mining—a 15,000-square-foot drone factory has opened in Abuja. It is owned by TerraHaptix, a Venture Capital-backed robotics business that develops, produces, and markets self-driving drones. As per the announcement made upon the factory’s acquisition, TerraHaptix can become the continent’s largest drone producer with its yearly production capacity of 10,000 drones. To support production, it has a machine shop, a manufacturing line, a research and development lab, and a 3D printing facility. “This factory acquisition shows TerraHaptix’s intent as a serious strategic robotics company in Africa,…

In order to discuss the state of the economy, the Federal Inland Revenue Service Chairman, Zacch Adedeji, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Yemi Cardoso all spoke at the House of Representatives.In recent months, Nigeria has seen a sustained increase in inflation and a sharp rise in the cost of living. Yet the economic managers predicted a better future during the Tuesday session in Abuja. Speaking, the Governor of Nigeria’s Central Bank, Yemi Cardoso said “Inflationary pressures are expected to…

Following a private vacation to France, President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abuja. At 8:50 p.m. on Tuesday, the president landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe airport. A delegation headed by Sen. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, welcomed him.Nyesom Wike, the minister of the F.C.T., Femi Gbajabiamila, the president’s chief of staff, and other government representatives were also present to greet him. Recall that on Wednesday, January 24, President Tinubu visited France. President Tinubu’s visit to France was his second since taking office in May 2023. He returns to find states reeling…

Fans of the Super Eagles no longer need to fear as Victor Osimhen is cleared to play in Wednesday’s AFCON semifinal matchup against South Africa. Babafemi Raji, the team’s media officer, reports that the 24-year-old trained with the squad on Tuesday after joining them in Bouaké. “Victor Osimhen has been declared fit and available for selection in the semi-final clash against South Africa on Wednesday,” a post on the team’s handle captioned ‘Super Eagles Camp Update,’ read. “He has joined the team in Bouaké and has trained with the squad today.” The Super Eagles media staff had announced the day…