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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is set to begin the upgrade of Ibadan’s Alakia Airport to international standards today, as announced by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju. This follows the creation of an 11-member committee led by former Commissioner for Finance, Bimbo Adekanmbi, to oversee the project. The Federal Government approved the airport upgrade after several state initiatives aligned with Makinde’s vision for economic growth. At the committee’s inauguration on July 30, Makinde emphasized that the airport transformation is part of his administration’s broader efforts to bolster the state’s economy, particularly through agribusiness. He clarified that the…

Former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has finally responded to the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), his media office announced on Wednesday. This decision followed consultations with his family, legal team, and political allies. Bello had been declared wanted by the EFCC in April after reportedly ignoring multiple invitations and resisting arrest. EFCC officials had attempted to arrest him at his residence but were unsuccessful after hours of effort. Reinforcements from the Police and Department of State Services (DSS) were called in for backup, with plans to forcefully detain him. The situation took a turn…

Former Italy striker Totò Schillaci, who famously led his country to a third-place finish in the 1990 World Cup, has died at the age of 59. Schillaci, who had played for Juventus and Inter Milan, was hospitalized in Palermo last week, where doctors worked to stabilize his heartbeat. He had been battling colon cancer since 2022. Schillaci’s remarkable performance in the 1990 World Cup, hosted by Italy, made him the tournament’s top scorer with six goals. His crucial goals included match-winners against Austria, the Republic of Ireland, and England, as well as putting Italy ahead in the semi-final against Argentina,…

X and Tesla Owner, Elon Musk, late last night, announced the receipt of a Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA for Blindsight. The device is meant for those who have lost both eyes or were born blind, he said. He made the announcement via his verified X handle, “The Blindsight device from Neuralink will enable even those who have lost both eyes and their optic nerve to see,” the post read. “Provided the visual cortex is intact, it will even enable those who have been blind from birth to see for the first time. “To set expectations correctly, the vision…

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its handling of subsidy removal reforms. In an interview with News Central TV on Wednesday, Obi stated that if given the chance, the government would even remove subsidies on air and charge Nigerians for it. “I’ve said it before: we need to know what is being removed and where it is being applied. Right now, no one knows the current status of the subsidy,” Obi remarked. “They’ve removed petrol and electricity subsidies. Soon, they’ll remove the air subsidy. If they could, they…

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has urged states along the Benue River to heighten their vigilance due to the planned release of water from Cameroon’s Lagdo Dam. In a statement issued on Tuesday, signed by NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Ibrahim Mohamed, the agency identified the states likely to be impacted by the water release: Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Edo, Delta, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Rivers. NIHSA also called on all levels of government to implement preventive measures to mitigate potential flooding from rising river levels during this period. According to the statement, the water release will start…

A woman, identified as @pretty_vikkii on X, recently vented about a disappointing date experience. She shared that the man she went out with took her to an eatery and bought her a meat pie instead of a proper meal. To make matters worse, she said, he handed her exactly N300 for transportation — the precise amount required for her fare, which she promptly rejected. Recounting the incident, she said: “I went on a date yesterday with this guy, and he bought me meat pie instead of food. That wasn’t even the worst part. Do you know this guy gave me…

Former Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd) has called on Nigeria’s service chiefs to decisively address the ongoing banditry and return the country to peace. Speaking at a book launch in Abuja for “Big Boots: Lessons from my military service” by retired Major-General Solomon Udounwa, Danjuma criticized the current state of insecurity and insisted that there are “no excuses” for the continued violence and abductions. Danjuma, who was the chairman of the event, emphasized the urgent need for action to end the “pandemic” of violence in Nigeria. He praised the author for his dedication and military career. In…

Al Nassr, the Saudi club of Cristiano Ronaldo, announced the departure of Portuguese coach Luis Castro on Tuesday, just a day after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Iraq’s Al Shorta in the AFC Champions League Elite stage. The result added to the club’s sluggish start to the domestic season, with Ronaldo’s current contract set to expire next summer. In a statement posted on X, Al Nassr expressed gratitude to Castro and his staff for their work over the past 14 months, wishing them success in the future. Castro, 63, is the third coach to leave the club since Ronaldo’s arrival…