Author: Oluwatosin Ologun

The Presidency has assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains actively involved in the nation’s affairs despite his temporary stay in Europe. The President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement on Thursday that his absence remains temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe. The Presidency emphasised that Tinubu has continued to discharge his duties while abroad, maintaining constant communication with top government officials and issuing directives on critical national matters. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he is away in Europe. His absence remains temporary and in line with the communicated…

Robert Lewandowski hit a brace to help Barcelona dismantle Borussia Dortmund by 4 goals to nil in a one-sided Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. The five-time winners took the lead against last year’s runners-up through red-hot winger Raphinha before Lewandowski reached 40 goals for the season with his double. Teenager Lamine Yamal was an unstoppable force throughout and deftly prodded home Barcelona’s fourth as Dortmund collapsed. Barca, which last lifted the trophy in 2015, will visit Germany next Tuesday and aim to seal a final-four clash against Inter Milan or Bayern Munich. “I think we played very well…

Over the weekend, the Baale of Kirikiri,Babalola Shabi, accused officials of the Nigerian Correctional Services of aiding Bobrisky to secure VIP treatment during his stay in prison, the Punch Newspaper is reporting. In a new revelation, the Baale (traditional leader) of Kirikiri Town has alleged that controversial internet personality Bobrisky did not actually serve the 2024 prison sentence he was widely believed to have completed. Chief Shabi also known as “Baale No Nonsense,”, alleged that the cross-dresser smuggled eight Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards into the Kirikiri custodial facility and used them to funnel a total of N35 million through…

Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel has admitted that despite his fame and success in the entertainment business, he still lives like a poor man. According to the ‘Buga’ singer, he doesn’t chase money anymore, saying he’s now being chased by money instead. It all started when Kizz Daniel stirred a conversation online with a post saying that money does not bring happiness. He talked about the paradoxical relationship between wealth and happiness, questioning why joy seems to disappear once money arrives. He asked, “Why when money comes, happiness dey always comot?” He added that many wealthy individuals live in sadness despite their…

Former civilian governor of old Oyo State Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo dies at the age of 90 years. According to a statement by his family on Sunday, he died a few days before his 90th birthday. The statement titled ‘Victor Olunloyo goes home’ was signed by Oladapo Ogunwusi on behalf of the family. It read, “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the Almighty, we announce the passing into glory of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, mathematician and engineer and renowned technocrat, a few days before his 90th birthday. “The Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of…

The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has pushed for the extension of the national service scheme, NYSC from one to two years. The minister stated this on Saturday when the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja. Alausa said the duration of the scheme can be extended with the expansion of NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development Training programme content for corps members. The National Youth Service Corps confirmed that the education ministry proposed the extension of the scheme’s duration to two years. The…

President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to hunt down and apprehend the perpetrators of another violent attack in communities in Plateau State, which led to the deaths of over 50 people. The president said this in a statement signed by his aide, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu promised that the gunmen would be apprehended and made to face severe punishment under the law. He urged affected community members to cooperate with the authorities and security agencies by volunteering information to catch the perpetrators and secure their communities. According to a statement issued on Saturday by Presidential Spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the President…

David Umahi, minister of works, says the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos is intended to prevent suicide attempts. Umahi, while featuring as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, said the cameras were installed to check sand excavation around the bridge. He said security personnel would monitor footage from the CCTV and enforce speed regulations. “We have put CCTVs down under the deck so that anybody that is excavating sand within the 10-kilometre radius will be spotted. We have built, beside the bank of the sea on Third Mainland Bridge, an examination house…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ayo Sotinrin as the managing director (MD) of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA). In a statement on Friday, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s special adviser on information and strategy, said the appointment is effective immediately. Onanuga said Sotinrin brings a diverse and extensive background in both the private and public sectors to his new role, having consulted for global institutions such as the World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB), Department for International Development (DFID), and United States Agency for International Development (USAID). “Before this appointment, he held the position of group chief executive officer at SAO Group,”…

The latest FIFA ranking has placed Nigeria as the 43rd-best team across the globe. The World football governing body announced this on its X handle on Thursday. The ranking places Nigeria one step ahead as the Super Eagles rounded off 2024 in the 44th position. Argentina remained top thanks to impressive wins In second place is Spain and France is in third place. England is fourth, while Brazil ranked fifth, completing the top five. The Super Eagles’ latest improvement by one spot might not be unconnected to their latest form, beating Rwanda at home in their quest to qualify for…