Author: Akintayo Adams

The maiden edition of a Ballon d’Or being co-organized by UEFA and Groupe Amaury, owner of the media companies France Football and L’Équipe is to hold in 2024. Both organizations have revealed the date and venue for this season’s event. The event, which is the 68th overall edition of the prestigious awards ceremony will take place on Monday 28 October at the Théâtre du Châtelet, located at the Place du Châtelet on the banks of the Seine. The award has been presented annually by France Football since 1956, and is rated by some analysts as the most distinguished accolade a…

French firm, SEMMARIS-Rungis International Market, is set to complement the efforts of the State Government of Oyo to bring the establishment of an international wholesale agribusiness market in the State to life. This was made known by Debo Akande, Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) and Executive Adviser on Agribusiness to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde. A delegation of the firm, including its Head of International Projects, Timothée Witkowski and Consultant-Market Specialist, Steve Allen, had paid a courtesy visit to the governor in Ibadan to make their plans to supplement the Makinde Administration’s efforts in the agribusiness sector known.…

Daniel Amokachi has left his role as an assistant to Super Eagles coach Finidi George on the eve of a crucial World Cup qualifying match against South Africa. It was gathered that the ex-international rejected certain terms in the contract arrangement provided for the assistants of the new Super Eagles coach. The NFF had named Amokachi as an assistant coach alongside Benjamin James, Olatunji Baruwa, Chima Onyeike, and Mehmet Ozturk. Reports has it that the NFF imposed him on Finidi, who was not enthusiastic with working with him in the first instance. However, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau has dismissed these…

The Sultan of Sokoto who is also the President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Friday, June 7, 2024 as the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah 1445 AH. This is contained in a statement from the National Moon Sighting Committee signed by its secretary, Malam Yahaya Muhammad Boyi. “The Sultan of Sokoto has declared Friday, June 7, 2024 as the first day of Zul-Hijjah 1445 AH,” he said. “This means that Sunday, June 16, 2024 will be the day of Eidul Adha 1445 AH.” Earlier, the Supreme Court of Saudi…

The House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria has launched an investigation into the activities of private Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the country. According to the Lawmakers, it is for alleged extortion of consumers. This was sequel to the adoption of a motion moved at the plenary by Leke Abejide, on Thursday. Abejide disclosed that ISPs have managed to evade accountability for their widespread inefficiency, feeble and below par service delivery. He further alleged that consumers are forced to regularly pay for substandard services due to the glaring absence of regulations governing their pricing and service provision, thereby enabling…

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, says the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage will reach a figure by Friday. He stated this after the committee’s five-hour meeting on Thursday. Uzodinma, who spoke with newsmen denounced the news making rounds that the FG has proposed ₦105,000 as the minimum wage. He, however promised workers to expect a figure after Friday’s meeting. The meeting had the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu; Minister of Labour, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha; representatives of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation as well as…

Nigeria’s Premier University, the University of Ibadan, commonly known as UI has declared applications open for the vacant role of a snake catcher or charmer in its Zoological Garden. The garden is located within the premises of the esteemed institution. Job Specifications: Responsibilities Requirements: Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should apply by clicking on the link provided by the Institution. Deadline The University of Ibadan is yet to make an announcement on a date. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The Federal Government says it will facilitate the possible relocation of Ikoyi prison and some of other correctional centres from urban centres in the country. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday. “Under this administration, we’ve not had any jail attack; what we’ve had was force majeure which was Suleja because that particular correctional centre was built in 1914. It’s about 110 years old. “President Tinubu was not President a 110 years old. He inherited 256 correctional centres that needed attention. There is no way he would have completely overhaul it in one year.…

A bill seeking to create an additional state in the South-East geo-political zone has passed first reading at the House of Representatives. The state will be known as ‘Orlu State’, if created, with its capital in Orlu. The bill, seeking to alter the 1999 Constitution (as amended) was sponsored by the member representing Ideato North/ Ideato South Federal Constituency, Ikenga Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, and 15 others. It is currently awaiting second reading. The bill, if passed, would bring the number of states in the South-East to six, and the country to 37. The proposed legislation indicated that the proposed state will…

Gareth Southgate, England’s manager has named his final 26-man squad for the EURO 2024 Tournament in Germany. European National Teams have until 11pm on Friday to release their final squads. But rather than wait until Uefa’s deadline, the England boss decided to announce the final cut on the eve of their final pre-tournament friendly against Iceland. Jack Grealish and James Maddison missed the cut for England’s Euro 2024 squad, with the long-serving Harry Maguire also missing after failing in his battle to be fit for Germany. Inexperienced quartet Jarrad Branthwaite, Curtis Jones, James Trafford and Jarell Quansah unsurprisingly miss out.…