Author: Akintayo Adams

The Ola Olukoyede-led Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has donated the sum of ₦50bn to support the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This was made known in a statement by the anti-graft agency on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, when the Fund’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, led its management team on a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja. “He (Sawyerr) appreciated the EFCC for the ₦50bn injected into NELFUND from the proceeds of crime recovered by the commission,” the statement read. “We are aware of the funds from the proceeds of crime extended…

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Moroccan International Noussair Mazraoui. The defender joins from Bayern Munich as a direct replacement for Aaron Wan-Bissaka who joined West Ham United earlier today. The new United defender said: “It’s an incredible feeling to be a Manchester United player, and I cannot wait to walk out at Old Trafford wearing the red shirt. I know that I’m joining the club at an exciting time; everyone I’ve spoken to has the same ambition for us to win trophies together and I can feel the determination to achieve that.” “Erik ten Hag played an important…

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Matthijs de Ligt. The Dutch defender joins the club from Bayern Munich. The announcement was made via a statement on the club’s official website. The new signing spoke of his delight at joining his former manager at Ajax, Erik Ten Hag, at Manchester United. “Erik ten Hag shaped the early stages of my career, so he knows how to get the best out of me”. “I know what it takes to succeed at the highest level”. He also revealed that his move to the Premier League was a no-brainer. “As soon as I…

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has disclosed that each of the 109 senators in Nigeria’s Senate earns a monthly salary and allowances totaling ₦1,063,860. The breakdown includes: RMAFC Chairman, M. B. Shehu, issued this clarification following comments made by former Senator Shehu Sani, who claimed that each senator receives a monthly running cost of ₦13.5 million, in addition to a monthly salary of ₦750,000. Shehu explained that the RMAFC does not have the constitutional authority to enforce the proper implementation of the remuneration package for lawmakers, a gap that the National Assembly is currently addressing. He also…

An 18-year-old Filipina who recently embarked on a search for her Nigerian father has successfully located him. The young lady, born to a Filipino mother and a Nigerian father, Paschal Ogbuagu Nnanna from Enugu State, Nigeria, has long yearned to reconnect with her father, who left the Philippines shortly after her birth. According to media personality Chude Nnamdi, her father had been out of reach for years due to circumstances that kept them apart. In a recent update, Chude announced that they have found her father, uncovering a complex backstory, including claims that her Filipino mother had prevented him from…

President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over the National Council of State meeting at the Presidential Villa. This marks his first time hosting the Council since taking office. The meeting has brought together prominent figures, including former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, who were seen in attendance. Additionally, former Heads of State Abdulsalami Abubakar and Yakubu Gowon joined virtually. According to sources within the presidency, a primary topic on the agenda is the fallout from the #EndBadGovernance protests, which began on August 1 but gradually lost momentum despite being planned as a 10-day demonstration. The Council will also receive…

Bullion Technology Solutions Limited, an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company specializing in SMS, voice, WhatsApp, and two-way messaging solutions for banks and other organizations, is currently seeking applications to fill the vacant position of IT Monitoring Officer. Job Overview Responsibilities Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to info@bullionsms.com using the position as the subject of the email. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Medical experts have suggested that sleeping without clothing could boost sperm production in men by allowing the testicles to cool down. They advise men hoping to become fathers to sleep naked at night, as this practice may enhance fertility by improving sperm quality. According to the US National Library of Medicine’s Biotech Information, cooling the scrotum directly influences sperm health and motility. The US medical journal also supports the idea that sleeping naked helps maintain an optimal temperature for testicular health, which is crucial for sperm quality. Professor Olufemi Fasanmade, an expert in Medicine and Endocrinology at the College of…

Elon Musk’s scheduled interview with Republican candidate Donald Trump, whom he supports, faced significant delays on his platform X (formerly Twitter) due to technical difficulties. Musk explained that X was hit by a “massive DDOS attack,” which prevented many users from accessing the livestream. As a result, the interview was delayed for over 40 minutes. Musk assured users that they were “working on shutting it down” and mentioned that, in the worst-case scenario, the interview would proceed with a smaller number of live listeners, with the unedited audio posted later. He later confirmed that they would move forward with fewer…

Nigerian singer and Grammy Award winner Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has launched a football academy with training centres located in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. Infographics about the academy began circulating online on Monday. Further investigation revealed that the academy is open to young players aged 4–15, as well as older players between the ages of 16 and 21. The academy’s vision, as stated on their website, is to “create an environment where kids can learn the fundamentals of football, combined with education, discipline, and technique, to excel in life beyond the sport.” They also emphasize the…