The future of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen remains uncertain amid transfer speculation, but former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has made his stance clear: Osimhen must join the Premier League soon or face regret. Oliseh took to social media to stress the importance of this career move, stating, “Victor Osimhen is at a very delicate crossroad. He needs to find his way to the Premier League in a hurry or he risks so much regret! Man. United and Arsenal need this player if only…..” Despite Napoli’s willingness to lower Osimhen’s transfer fee to €75 million, Premier League clubs have yet…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
President Bola Tinubu’s administration is making significant strides toward achieving food sovereignty by focusing on agricultural development through public-private partnerships and institutional reforms. The establishment of the ministries of marine and blue economy and livestock development signals a strategic approach to reducing Nigeria’s dependence on food imports. Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, during his inspection of Kainji Aquaculture Resources Limited’s Tilapia Fish Farm and the Hydropolis Free Trade Zone in Niger State, reiterated the president’s commitment to food security as a national priority. Idris highlighted the ministry of marine and blue economy’s role in managing over 800…
The landscape for Nigerian international travelers is shifting rapidly as the US, UAE, and UK implement new visa policies. The US now limits most non-immigrant visas for Nigerians to three months and a single entry, citing reciprocity and security concerns. The Nigerian government has expressed deep concern and is consulting stakeholders to formulate a response. The UAE’s new rules ban transit visas for Nigerians and require those over 45 to provide substantial financial proof for tourist visas. Those aged 18-45 are barred from solo tourist travel unless accompanied, a move expected to sharply curtail travel to Dubai. The UK has…
In a significant move within Nigeria’s aviation sector, Abdullahi Ganduje, former APC National Chairman and ex-Governor of Kano State, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) board. The appointment was officially unveiled by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during a formal inauguration in Abuja. The ceremony also saw the induction of other board members, including FAAN Managing Director Olubunmi Kuku and secretary Bridget Gold, among others. This appointment follows Ganduje’s recent resignation from his political party leadership role. Minister Keyamo highlighted the critical expectations placed on the board,…
In a much-anticipated development, the National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the release of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results. The examination, which saw 179,201 candidates register across 12 subjects, was conducted between May 12 and May 23, 2025. The results were unveiled following the conclusion of the BECE Award Committee Meeting at NECO’s Minna headquarters. Dr. (Mrs) Folake David, who chairs the committee and serves as the Director of Basic Education at the Federal Ministry of Education, praised the thoroughness of the processes leading to the release. The committee meeting also included secondary school principals from various…
In a public letter of appreciation, Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its visionary leadership in addressing Nigeria’s persistent flood problems and infrastructure deficits. Dangote’s letter highlights the Bar Beach Land Reclamation project, also known as Eko Atlantic City, as a flagship example of the administration’s commitment to sustainable urban development. The project, spanning 1,000 hectares and protected by a substantial sea wall, has provided a new urban landscape that protects Victoria Island from ocean surges and coastal erosion. Dangote emphasized the project’s multifunctional use for residential, commercial, and recreational purposes, crediting…
In a recent policy meeting, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exposed the extent of fingerprint fraud in its Computer-Based Test centres across Nigeria. The Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, revealed that 19 centres nationwide were implicated, with Imo and Anambra states having the highest number of centres involved. Anambra recorded six centres, Imo four, while other states including Abia, Edo, Kano, Ebonyi, Delta, Kaduna, Rivers, and Enugu each had at least one centre caught in the malpractice. Professor Oloyede also shed light on other fraudulent schemes such as impersonation using albinos and remote uploading of exam answers. Meanwhile, the…
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator for Kogi Central, has postponed her return to the Senate, explaining that she is following legal advice and awaiting official documentation after a court nullified her suspension. Speaking to AIT, she emphasized the importance of respecting due process before resuming her legislative responsibilities. During her suspension, Akpoti-Uduaghan remained active in her constituency, focusing on tangible projects such as solar street lighting, smart market developments, and educational support through laptop distributions. She also continued work on significant legislation, including the Gold Reserve Bill, which she intends to finalize before handing over. The senator’s intended resumption led to…
The management of Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, has strongly refuted claims made by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, concerning alleged student deaths during an election held at the institution. Obi, in a recent post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, referenced purported incidents of student fatalities during an election at Auchi Polytechnic, a claim that has sparked outrage and prompted immediate clarification from the school authorities. However, the Polytechnic’s management, in a swift reaction issued on Tuesday, categorically denied the assertion, labeling it false and misleading. According to the…
During a town-hall meeting with the Anambra diaspora in Maryland, USA on July 7, Governor Charles Soludo asserted that nearly all criminals and kidnappers arrested in Anambra State are Igbo, not Fulani herdsmen. “In my three years and three months in office, 99.99 percent of the kidnappers and other criminals we’ve arrested are Igbo. Let’s stop the lies. Igbos are kidnapping and killing fellow Igbos, not Fulani,” he said . Soludo highlighted how the “false narrative” blaming Fulani herdsmen has obscured the fact that local youths, pushed by the profitability of kidnapping and other illicit activities, are largely responsible .…