Author: Akintayo Adams

The Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mr Ahmed Rufai Abubakar has resigned. It was reported that Rufai tendered his resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday. More to come as story unfolds…

Erling Haaland delivered a hat-trick performance as Manchester City came from behind to defeat newly-promoted Ipswich 4-1 on Saturday. Ipswich stunned the home crowd at the Etihad when Sammie Szmodics scored early, giving the visitors a dream start. However, Manchester City quickly responded, with Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne finding the back of the net in quick succession, turning the game around with three goals in just four minutes. Haaland completed his hat-trick late in the match with a powerful strike from outside the box, marking his seventh Premier League hat-trick in just 68 games. This victory sees City move…

The DAAD Study Scholarship supports candidates from developing countries to pursue Master’s degrees in top German universities. The 2025 DAAD Study Scholarship is fully funded; candidates apply to study in tuition-free universities in Germany while the DAAD provides living stipends of €11,208 per year, health insurance, and accommodation. Scholarship Summary Host Country: GermanyStudy Abroad: Study in EuropeCategory: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters ScholarshipsEligible Countries: Developing CountriesReward: Full Scholarship | €11,208 stipend per year | Travel Costs | AccommodationDeadline: October 15, 2024 For applicants to be considered for the 2025 DAAD Scholarship, they must at least fulfill the following baseline requirements: Requirements:…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has confirmed the receipt of an additional N50 billion from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), following a directive from President Bola Tinubu. This funding is aimed at bolstering the student loan program to enhance access to education across Nigeria. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Corporate Communications at NELFUND, expressed the organization’s gratitude to President Tinubu for his commitment to education, highlighting this financial support as a key milestone in empowering students, particularly those from vulnerable communities. She acknowledged the EFCC, under the leadership of Ola Olukayode, for promptly releasing the funds. The fund’s…

Joao Pedro stunned Manchester United with a stoppage-time winner for Brighton in a dramatic Premier League clash. Former United forward Danny Welbeck had earlier given the Seagulls the lead at the Amex Stadium, finishing off a well-worked move with Kaoru Mitoma, slipping away from Harry Maguire to score from close range. Manchester United fought back, with Amad Diallo scoring a deflected equalizer. United thought they had taken the lead when Alejandro Garnacho found the back of the net, but VAR ruled the goal out as Joshua Zirkzee, who was offside, had touched the ball near the goal line. In the…

Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, better known as Asake, has made history by surpassing fellow Nigerian artist Burna Boy for the most songs on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. Asake achieved this milestone after debuting nine tracks from his latest album, Lungu Boy, on this week’s chart, bringing his total number of entries to 50. Notably, Asake’s collaboration with American rapper Travis Scott, titled Active, currently holds the top spot on the chart. The Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart, which debuted in April 2022, has been largely dominated by Nigerian musicians since its inception, reflecting the global influence of Afrobeats…

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has confirmed its provision of $650 million in funding to support Oando Plc’s acquisition of a 100% stake in Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC). In a statement released on Friday, Afreximbank disclosed that it facilitated a senior reserve-based lending facility of $500 million and a junior facility of $150 million for Oando Petroleum and Natural Gas Company Limited, which enabled the transaction. The funds were directed towards Oando’s purchase of the 20% stake held by NAOC in the NEPL/NAOC/Oando Joint Venture in Nigeria. Oando had announced the completion of the acquisition, describing it as…

Officials from the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) have apprehended Bristol Tamunobiefiri, popularly known as PIDOM, on August 5, 2024, in his hotel room in Rivers State. This arrest follows accusations of his involvement in several criminal activities, including the unlawful possession and leakage of classified documents, as well as cyber-related offences. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, PIDOM’s actions are considered serious offences that compromise the integrity of government operations. Adejobi emphasized that the police would conduct a thorough investigation into the matter, ensuring that no aspect of the law is neglected. This…

Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has expressed deep concern over the ongoing persecution of Christians in Northern Nigeria, lamenting that those responsible for such acts are rarely held accountable. He highlighted that, despite numerous attacks on Christians and church properties in recent years, no individual has been prosecuted for these crimes. Speaking virtually during the Silver Jubilee Anniversary of the Order of the Knights of St Mulumba Nigeria, Eko Subordinate Council, in Lagos, Bishop Kukah addressed the theme: ‘Christian Martyrdom in Nigeria…a Building Block or Stumbling Block to Salvation or Patriotism.’ He criticized the ethnic…

The 20 abducted medical students from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos were freed on Friday, after spending nine days in captivity. The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the release and noted that seven other kidnap victims were also rescued during the operation, bringing the total number of rescued individuals to 27. Adejobi stated that the rescued victims were currently with the police, and further updates on the situation would be provided soon. He said, “We have rescued them (medical students) and some others in captivity; we rescued about 27. They are with the police,…