Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita  – Security agencies across Nigeria have mobilised a massive deployment of personnel and specialised units nationwide to ensure safety at Eid prayer grounds, recreational centres, markets, motor parks and other vulnerable public spaces, following directives ahead of the Eid‑el‑Fitr celebration later this week. The mobilisation involves tens of thousands of officers from the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), with the corps alone saying it had positioned over 53,500 personnel across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, supported by tactical and intelligence squads to address potential threats during the festive…

By Manny Ita – Nigeria’s senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has announced a 23‑man squad for the upcoming international friendly matches against Iran on 27 March and Jordan on 31 March 2026 in Antalya, Turkey. The selection was made by head coach Eric Chelle, who has entrusted several established stars with leadership roles while also introducing fresh talent to the senior setup. Scotland‑based defender Emmanuel Fernandez, Germany‑based forward Philip Otele, and KRC Genk winger Collins Yira Sor have earned their first senior call‑ups to the national team, reflecting the coach’s willingness to explore new options and broaden…

Manny Ita  – Nigerian troops have successfully repelled a major coordinated assault by insurgents linked to Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province in Mallam Fatori, a strategic border town in Borno State, in what military authorities describe as one of the most decisive recent engagements in the North-East counterinsurgency campaign. According to military sources, the attack, which occurred in the early hours, involved a large number of fighters who launched a coordinated ground assault on troop positions, attempting to overwhelm defensive lines and gain control of the town. The insurgents were said to have advanced from multiple directions,…

Manny Ita – Nigeria’s external sector is facing renewed scrutiny as fresh reports indicate that the country’s Balance of Payments (BOP) came under pressure in the closing months of 2025, largely driven by a decline in crude oil export value, despite ongoing economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the macroeconomic environment. Data emerging from recent financial assessments suggest that while policy adjustments have begun to restore investor confidence, the country’s heavy reliance on crude oil earnings continues to expose it to global price volatility and production fluctuations. Analysts note that the drop in oil export value was influenced by a combination…

Pastor Folu Adeboye Elegbede Abiodun “Whatever is not good for me is not good for my mother,” Adeboye said. Foluke Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has shared a personal story about how her Christian faith led her to part ways with her prized gold jewelry. Speaking during an interview, Adeboye disclosed that she discarded her valuable jewelry by throwing them into a lagoon after she became born again, in line with the doctrines of the church at the time. According to her, although she once had a strong…

L–R: Hansatu Adegbite, National Consultant, Private Sector Partnerships, UN Women; Dr Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya, Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Odunayo Sanya, Executive Director, MTN Foundation; Oluwatoyin Ahmed Edu, Executive Director, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Bank of Industry Limited; Princess Adesola Ogunleye, National President, Country Women Association of Nigeria (COWAN); and Mrs Ebun Ejirinde-Emelogu, Group Executive Director, Dixon & Ricks Consulting, during a panel session at the Y’ellopreneur 3.0 media parley held at the MTN Rooftop Plaza, Lagos, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Elegbede Abiodun This is to have a shift from viewing…

Manny Ita  – Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has said recent reforms in the country’s financial sector are yielding tangible results, declaring that the banking system now possesses “a stronger capacity to withstand external shocks” amid ongoing global economic uncertainties. Speaking at a policy engagement on Thursday, Cardoso emphasized that the reform measures—anchored on tighter regulatory oversight, improved liquidity management, and enhanced transparency—have begun to stabilize key indicators within the financial system. He noted that the CBN’s focus on restoring discipline and credibility in monetary operations is gradually rebuilding trust among both domestic and foreign…

Manny Ita – The medical department of Galatasaray S.K. has confirmed that Nigerian international Victor Osimhen sustained a significant fracture to his right forearm during the club’s 4-0 UEFA Champions League defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday night. The injury occurred in the opening minutes of the Round of 16 second-leg tie following a high-impact aerial collision with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté, who inadvertently landed on the striker’s arm. Despite visible distress, the 27-year-old forward attempted to defy the injury by continuing with a heavily bandaged forearm until the interval, at which point the escalating risk of structural damage…

Manny Ita  – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has become the first Nigerian leader to be formally hosted at Windsor Castle, where he met with King Charles III in a landmark engagement that underscored renewed diplomatic momentum between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The visit, described by officials as both symbolic and strategic, culminated in the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) targeting migration management, the fight against organized immigration crime, and the expansion of business visa access for UK-based firms seeking to operate in Nigeria. According to sources within the presidency, the agreements are designed to “create a structured…

Manny Ita  – The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) has issued a high-level clarification following a series of fire outbreaks across the federation that were speculative in nature and linked to alternative power systems, most notably the devastating blaze at Singer Market in Kano. Speaking during a strategic engagement with the Federal Fire Service in Abuja on Thursday, March 19, 2026, the association’s leadership maintained that while the adoption of solar technology has accelerated due to grid instability, the technology itself is inherently safe. REAN emphasized that the primary catalysts for recent disasters are human and logistical errors rather…