Author: Akintayo Adams

On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu met with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair at the State House in Abuja. The president welcomed Blair soon after returning to Abuja from a four-day working trip to Lagos. Other senior government officials present with President Tinubu to greet Blair included the President’s Chief of Staff, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila; Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; Information and National Orientation Minister, Mohammed Idris; and the President’s Special Adviser on Policy Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman. The meeting, held at the State House, took place behind closed doors, and the details are not yet known. Get instant…

The Federal High Court and the Kano State High Court have issued conflicting temporary orders about the Kano Emirate, increasing tensions and uncertainty in the region. The Federal High Court in Kano, led by Justice S. A. Amobeda, issued an order for the removal of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II from the Kofar Kudu Palace, thereby strengthening the position of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. “An order of interim injunction restraining the respondents from inviting, arresting, detaining, threatening, intimidating, harassing the Applicant, or infringing on his rights is hereby granted,” stated Justice Amobeda. He added, “This order ensures…

The Organised Labour has rejected a new minimum wage proposal put forward by the Nigerian Government. The Organised Labour, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has reportedly rejected the Federal Government’s offer of ₦60,000 as the new minimum wage. It was also learned that labour has adjusted its demand from ₦497,000 to ₦494,000. Channels Television reported that a prominent member of the Tripartite Committee for negotiating a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers revealed that the Federal Government and the Organised Private Sector proposed a ₦60,000 monthly minimum wage. This is an increase from…

Manchester United co-owners INEOS have disclosed that they are in discussions with UEFA about their planned participation in next season’s Europa League. This participation is in doubt because of their connections with French club Nice. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS owns a 27.7% stake in United and manages the club’s football operations. They also took over French club Nice in 2019. UEFA rules limit the influence any organization can have over multiple clubs in the same competition. An independent panel will decide on the issue before the qualifying rounds begin in mid-July. Since United finished lower in their domestic league, they…

The Senate has recalled Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi (Bauchi Central) from suspension. He was slammed with suspension on March 12, 2024, for accusing the Senate of budget padding. About two weeks before his three-month suspension was supposed to end on June 12, 2024, he was called back to his duties. On Tuesday, the process to bring him back started when Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Abba Moro suggested it. He felt sorry for the senator who was suspended and promised to take the blame for what happened. Moro understood how serious the suspension was. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio,…

Following the approval of the bill advocating for a return to the old national anthem by the Nigerian Senate, it is crucial for Nigerians, particularly the youth and students, to familiarize themselves with the Old National Anthem. With the anthem a President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s signature away from being back into prominence and onto our lips, understanding its significance becomes even more essential. “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” was chosen as Nigeria’s inaugural national anthem on October 1, 1960. The lyrics of the anthem were penned by Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate residing in Nigeria at the time of its…

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,…