Author: Oluwatosin Ologun

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, said budgeting under President Bola Tinubu’s administration is not for survival but for economic transformation and reality. Shettima guarantees that the current administration is building systems that speak to productivity, sustainable growth and progress. He stated this at the 15th Mechanical Engineering Distinguished Lecture organised by the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers in Abuja. The Vice President, who noted that there was a nexus between engineering and governance, said budgeting could not be approached haphazardly or based on emotions but must be carefully handled in a way that guarantees results. According to him, just like engineering,…

Barcelona mounted a spectacular comeback to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on Sunday and move to the brink of the LaLiga title. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick for Los Blancos but Raphinha’s double and goals from Lamine Yamal, Eric Garcia and Fermin Lopez gave Barcelona a seven-point lead on reigning champions Madrid with three matches remaining. Hansi Flick’s side were knocked out of the Champions League in the semifinals by Inter Milan on Tuesday and risked their season collapsing if Madrid beat them, but they resisted after Mbappe’s early brace. Barcelona battled back to claim a fourth Clasico victory from four…

Pope Leo XIV appealed for “no more war” in a message to world powers during his first Sunday address at St. Peter’s Square at noon. The new pontiff, elected on May 8 as the first American Pope, called for an “authentic and lasting peace” in Ukraine, a ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of all Israeli hostages held by militant group Hamas and welcomed Saturday’s agreement to end recent hostilities between India and Pakistan. He noted that it had been almost 80 years to the day since the “immense tragedy” of World War II had ended. He quoted Pope Francis,…

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) were held in Lagos, Nigeria, on Saturday night at an event that attracted and celebrated talents in the Nollywood movie industry and super-talented stars from across the continent. “Seven Doors,” a historical drama series by Femi Adebayo, triumphed at the 11th AMVCA, winning three major awards, solidifying its standout status in Nollywood. At the 11th edition of the AMVCA, Lateef Adedimeji’s Lisabi (The Uprising) won some prizes.  Below is the full list of winners at the 2025 AMVCA: Best Indigenous Language (West Africa) Seven Doors Lisabi: The Uprising WINNER (Adedimeji Lateef for Lisabi)…

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described service-oriented leadership in politics and governance as both imperative and a privilege, adding that a nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its most vulnerable citizens. Osinbajo made this call while delivering the keynote address at the Rotary International District 9141 Conference in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on the topic “The Magic of Connection: The Imperative and Privilege of Service.” He stressed that politics should be centered on providing essential services such as quality education, accessible healthcare, and a robust social security system, which he described as basic rights of every citizen.…

For the second time in six days, Inter Milan and Barcelona served up a European classic. On Tuesday night, the Italian champions won 4-3 to edge Barca 7-6 on aggregate. After 210 gripping minutes and 13 goals, Internazionale have reached their second UEFA Champions League final in three years, surviving three astonishing Barcelona comebacks to eliminate the LaLiga side 7-6 on aggregate. Davide Frattesi scored the winning goal in extra time to seal a 4-3 win. San Siro erupted as the rain began to pour, but that doesn’t come close to telling the full story of one of the most…

President Bola Tinubu has delivered a powerful message to Nigerian troops stationed in Katsina, affirming that the nation will not yield to fear, terror, or treachery. During a morale-boosting visit to frontline troops in Katsina State on Friday, Tinubu emphasised that those who threaten Nigeria—internal collaborators or external adversaries—will not undermine the nation’s resolve. According to him, “To those who seek to destabilise our nation, be they domestic collaborators or foreign agents—hear this: Nigeria will not bow. Not to fear. Not to terror. Not to treachery. “You are the brave sons and daughters who stand between our people and the…

France President Emmanuel Macron has condemned religious hate after the brutal stabbing death of a Muslim at a mosque in the south of the country. He said: “Racism and hatred based on religion  have no place in France. Freedom of worship cannot be violated,” Macron wrote on X in his first comments following Friday’s killing, extending his support to “our fellow Muslim citizens.” The attacker, who is on the run, stabbed Aboubakar Cisse, a young Malian in his early 20s dozens of times and then filmed him with a mobile phone while shouting insults at Islam in Friday’s attack in…

Multiple Oscar-winner and director of the Godfather trilogy Francis Ford Coppola picked up a lifetime achievement award on Saturday at a star-studded ceremony which praised his “fearless” attitude to filmmaking. The 86-year-old director of classics including “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now” received a trophy from fellow filmmaking legends Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, who lauded him for fighting the system and redefining American cinema. “Star Wars” creator Lucas recalled Coppola telling him “don’t be afraid of jumping off cliffs,” while Spielberg hailed the “fearless” director and said that “The Godfather” was “the greatest American film ever made.” “You have taken…

The federal government says Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu state will reopen on Monday, following the completion of emergency repairs on the runway. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who announced on Sunday, said the work was finished ahead of the scheduled May 6 date. “Dear compatriots, we worked extra hard to meet the deadline we gave on the repair of the runway of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu and finished way ahead of the scheduled date. It will now be open for use as from tomorrow (the 28th of April, 2025),” Keyamo wrote on…