Author: Akintayo Adams

President Bola Tinubu remarked that he brought sunshine from Nigeria to France. He made this comment while posing for pictures after being welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife. During the photo session, an onlooker asked Tinubu, “I hope you are not too cold?” “I’m not cold. I brought sunshine from Nigeria,” Tinubu responded. Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has encouraged French investors to consider Nigeria, emphasizing that the country is open for business. He assured them that his administration is creating a conducive environment for French investors to thrive. During a joint press conference with President Emmanuel Macron…

Access Bank Plc has successfully completed the acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank subsidiaries in Angola and Sierra Leone. This significant milestone was announced on November 27, 2024, by the company secretary, Sunday Ekwochi. The acquisition is part of Access Bank’s strategic expansion across sub-Saharan Africa, with plans for further acquisitions in Cameroon, The Gambia, and Tanzania. Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank Plc, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisitions, highlighting their importance in realizing Access Bank’s vision of becoming a leading global African bank. Get instant and latest news updates via our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter, or Google News online channel

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped eight places in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. The team now stands at the 44th position globally, down from their previous 36th spot. This decline is attributed to their underwhelming performance in the final qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, where they drew 1-1 against Benin Republic and suffered a 2-1 defeat to Rwanda in Uyo. Get instant and latest news updates via our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter, or Google News online channel

The House of Representatives has confirmed Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This confirmation followed the presentation of a report by Babajimi Benson, Chairman of the Committee on Defence. Oluyede was screened by the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Army and Defence, where he addressed issues related to inter-agency relations and the challenges facing the military. During the screening, Oluyede demonstrated competence in his academic and professional qualifications, character, and experience. He expressed his readiness to lead the Nigerian Army, citing his extensive exposure to national security matters and senior leadership roles over the past five…

Nigeria is set to conduct its national census in 2025, marking the first population count in nearly two decades since the last one in 2006. The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Isa Kwarra, announced this during the 2024 anniversary of the Nairobi Summit on the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Abuja. The delay in conducting the census has posed significant challenges in resource allocation and demographic planning. Kwarra emphasized the importance of accurate population data for informed decision-making and addressing reproductive health needs. Get instant and latest news updates via our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter, or Google News online channel

The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has offered a reward of N50 million to the immediate past governor, Godwin Obaseki, if he can walk freely on the streets of Benin City and receive a warm welcome from residents. Prince Kassim Afegbua, a chieftain of the party and member of the Edo State Assets Verification Committee, issued this challenge during a press briefing following the committee’s inauguration by Governor Monday Okpebholo at Government House in Benin City. Afegbua addressed allegations and criticisms from the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against Governor Okpebholo’s administration, which…

Frank Lampard has been appointed as the new manager of Coventry City, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal. The club confirmed the news on Thursday, following the dismissal of former manager Mark Robins earlier this month. Lampard, a former Chelsea legend, will take charge of his first match this Saturday against Cardiff City at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Get instant and latest news updates via our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter, or Google News online channel

The Nigeria Police Force has advised residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to remain calm in light of heavy sounds of explosives expected from a training exercise. According to a statement released on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Federal Government has initiated a joint operation and training exercise aimed at equipping security forces to respond effectively to security threats nationwide. Olumuyiwa said the office of the National Security Adviser in collaboration with the NPF, “wishes to notify residents of the Federal Capital Territory and its environs that there will be a simulation exercise on…

Michael Sullivan, who spent over 27 years in a Massachusetts prison for a murder he consistently denied committing, has been awarded $1 million in compensation after new DNA evidence exonerated him. Sullivan, now 61, was convicted in 1985 and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. He was released in 2013 when advances in DNA technology proved his innocence, leading to the overturning of his conviction. Earlier this month, Sullivan was awarded $13 million (£10 million) in damages by a Massachusetts court. However, state regulations cap compensation for wrongful convictions at $1 million, limiting the payout he can receive. During his…

A ceasefire deal between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has been agreed upon and took effect on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. The truce, brokered by the U.S. and France, aims to halt the deadly conflict that has been ongoing for over a year. The agreement stipulates a 60-day cessation of hostilities, during which Hezbollah fighters are expected to retreat 40 kilometers from the Israeli border, and Israeli ground forces will withdraw from Lebanese territory. The ceasefire is seen as a significant diplomatic achievement, but the situation in Gaza remains tense, with ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Lebanese…