Author: Alade Adisa

Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have killed the Acting Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Katsina State, Alhaji Amadu Surajo. According to reports, the terrorists also abducted the first and second wives of the MACBAN chieftain, along with one of his daughters, who is an undergraduate at one of the public universities in the country. In the attack, which occurred in the late hours of Saturday night into the wee hours of Sunday morning, the hoodlums attacked Mai Rana village in Kusada Local Government Area, killed three other people, and injured several others. A source…

The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed displeasure at the way some few Northerners who have declared themselves as the ”leaders of the North” were interfering in the selection of candidates, especially in the presidential election. In an interview with BBC Hausa, the former governor of Kano State said it was wrong for such people to claim they represent the region. Kwankwaso lamented that their action not altruistic and was causing division in the region while also hindering democracy by entrenching ill-qualified leaders. The NNPP leader…

Legendary soccer player, Lionel Messi was conspicuously absent at the Saturday White House ceremony where he was scheduled to receive his Presidential Medal of Freedom. The eight times Ballo D’Or winner was to receive the recognition, which is America’s highest civilian honour, alongside Mrs Hillary Clinton, Billionaire George Soros, ex-Basketball great, Magic Johnson and Hollywood icons, Denzel Washington and Michael J. Fox. The Inter Miami player was noticeably absent reportedly due to a “scheduling error.” Also, no one was sent in his place to collect the award. A statement issued on Messi’s behalf reads: “The White House informed FIFA, which…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that Nigerians and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not allow Nigeria to slide into a one-party system. Speaking during a visit by the National Working Committee (NWC) of PDP weekend, the governor said Nigerians want a situation where they will be able to kick out non-performing leaders, adding that this would only be possible if there are alternatives. The visit was to commiserate with the governor on the death of 35 children during a stampede and to present the new National Secretary of the party, Rt. Hon. SKE Udeh-Okoye, to him.…

President Bola Tinubu, who paid an official visit to the Oba of Lagos, His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, at the Iga Idunganran Palace on Friday, has disclosed details of the meeting. The president, in a statement shared on his X handle on Saturday, praised traditional institutions and their leaders, emphasizing their crucial role in shaping society. President Tinubu wrote, “Today, I had the honour of visiting His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos, at the historic Iga Idunganran Palace, a site rich in culture and tradition. During our meeting, we had meaningful discussions about the role of traditional institutions in…

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen is reportedly eager to secure a transfer to Manchester United during the January transfer window, following interest from the English Premier League giants. The Nigerian forward, who joined Galatasaray on a loan deal in September, 2024, from Napoli after failed transfer deadline day moves to Chelsea and the Saudi Pro League, could see his situation reassessed in January. According to reports, Galatasaray could receive around €10 million as compensation if the loan agreement is terminated early. Sources indicate that Osimhen is determined to join Manchester United, with preliminary moves already underway to finalise the deal.…

The State Department on Saturday informed Congress of a planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel, U.S. officials say, as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza. Some of the arms in the package could be sent through current U.S. stocks but the majority would take a year or several years to deliver, according to two U.S. officials Saturday who spoke on condition of anonymity because the notification to Congress hasn’t been formally sent. The sale includes medium-range air-to-air missiles to help Israel defend against airborne threats, 155 mm projectile artillery shells for long-range targeting,…

Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Saturday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 individuals, bestowing the highest civilian honour in the United States to entertainers, sports stars, politicians, and diplomats. Prominent among the honourees are; Hillary Clinton, the former first lady, senator and US secretary of state, who unsuccessfully ran against Donald Trump for the presidency in 2016, soccer superstar, Lionel Messi, singer and activist, Bono, basketball legend, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, longtime fashion editor, Anna Wintour, actors Denzel Washington and Michael J. Fox, and fashion designer Ralph Lauren. The White House said in a statement, ”The honorees are…

For the umpteenth time, President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s decision to remove fuel subsidy, insisting that it was a “necessary” move to secure the country’s future. The president had, during his inauguration ceremony in May 2023, declared an end to the subsidy regime, an action that resulted in an instant hike in the cost of petrol and cost of living. Also, the resultant hardship on the generality of the Nigerian people led to pockets of protests and condemnation of the move by critics and a large percentage of the people. However, President Tinubu, during his visit to Enugu…

Things could be a little frosty inside the president’s armored limo on the morning of January 20. President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, his predecessor and successor, have never been friendly. The current commander in chief thinks the president-elect is a mortal threat to America’s soul. Trump has long insulted “Sleepy Joe” Biden and claims he ordered his multiple indictments, despite a lack of evidence. The atmosphere between the two men is worsening by the day as the inauguration nears. Biden keeps landing jabs seemingly calculated to get under Trump’s skin. And the president-elect has been taking his lumps on…