Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita  – Nigeria and the United Kingdom are in the final stages of negotiating a comprehensive security alliance aimed at strengthening defense ties and enhancing cooperation in counter-terrorism operations, according to senior officials familiar with the discussions. The proposed agreement is expected to deepen intelligence sharing, expand joint military training, and improve coordination in tackling transnational threats, particularly terrorism, organized crime, and maritime insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea. Sources within Nigeria’s defense establishment said both countries are aligning strategic priorities to reflect evolving security challenges in West Africa. A senior Nigerian government official disclosed that the partnership would…

Manny Ita  – FC Barcelona delivered a commanding performance to dismantle Newcastle United 7-0 in a one-sided encounter that underscored the Spanish giants’ attacking depth and tactical superiority. From the opening whistle, Barcelona imposed themselves with high pressing and fluid movement, pinning Newcastle deep in their half and dictating the tempo with sharp, incisive passing. The breakthrough came early, setting the tone for what would become a relentless attacking exhibition. By halftime, the hosts had already established a comfortable lead, leaving Newcastle struggling to cope with the pace and precision of Barcelona’s forward line. Barcelona’s manager, Xavi Hernández, praised his…

The company recently received the Outstanding FMCG Corporate Brand of the Year at the Edge Awards. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have commended Rite Foods Limited for its commitment to safe, high-quality manufacturing and its consumer-centric approach that continues to strengthen consumer confidence in Nigeria’s food and beverage sector. The commendation came during a stakeholder forum commemorating World Consumer Rights Day, themed “Safe Product, Confident Consumers,” organised by the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN) and hosted by Rite Foods Limited at the company’s state-of-the-art…

King Charles III and Queen Camilla, alongside Prince William and Princess Kate, officially received President Tinubu and his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, during Nigeria’s state visit to the UK. Photo credit: Channel TV Elegbede Abiodun Expecting a state banquet scheduled for Wednesday evening at St George’s Hall with the King and Queen. King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Wednesday formally welcomed President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at Windsor Castle. The videos of the arrival were shared via X.com by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun. The President was treated…

Eric Chelle combines the flavour of experienced internationals while introducing fresh faces into the team. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made a bold statement ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming international friendlies, dropping several high-profile names, including Victor Osimhen and first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, from his latest squad. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Nigeria Football Federation confirmed that Chelle has selected a 23-man squad for the two matches, retaining a strong core of experienced internationals while introducing fresh faces into the team. Team captain Wilfred Ndidi returns to anchor the side, alongside midfield regular Alex Iwobi and former…

Dangote supports hundreds of students annually, despite a pause in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They appreciate host communities. Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited have donated school materials valued at N241 million to 3,704 students across host communities in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, as part of their ongoing commitment to education and community development. The initiative, unveiled during the 6th edition of the Dangote Scholarship Award Programme, saw the distribution of school bags, uniforms, sandals, and sanitary materials to 1,348 primary school pupils in five schools, as well as 2,356 secondary school students across four schools. The intervention is…

President Bola Tinubu Elegbede Abiodun Ensuring strict compliance to Electoral Act 2026. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 General Elections, to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. According to the Head, Information & Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to theGovernment of the Federation, Dewan Nengak Goshit, the directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for party primaries ahead of the…

AFCON: Morocco, official champion of title Host country Morocco has been officially pronounced champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following the CAF Appeal Board overturned the result of the final against Senegal. CAF made this public on X post that the decision comes after scenes in Rabat where the Lions of Teranga walked off the pitch in protest, leading to a retrospective 3-0 forfeit victory for the host nation. CAF declared that the Senegalese team is stripped of the trophy after final protest in a detailed statement, the board also confirmed that the appeal lodged by the FRMF…

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola The deal to be formally signed during the high-profile state visit of President Bola Tinubu to London on March 18 and 19, 2026. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has unveiled a landmark £746m financing agreement with the United Kingdom that will deliver the modernisation of Nigeria’s seaport infrastructure, transforming the country’s principal maritime gateways and repositioning its port system for global competitiveness. This was contained in a Tuesday statement by the Special Adviser to the Minister, Dr Bolaji Akinola. According to the statement, the historic financing…

File Copy: National Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Customs Service, Abdullahi Maiwada. The Federal Government, through the Federation Account Allocation Committee, has stopped the long-standing seven per cent cost-of-collection deduction previously retained by the Nigerian Customs Service from Federation Account revenues, a move that effectively removes the agency from direct allocations of shared federal earnings. An analysis of the Federation Account Allocation Committee report for February 2026, which captured revenue generated in January, indicated that the Customs Service no longer receives the seven per cent cost-of-collection previously deducted from the federation’s earnings. The line item that usually indicates the amount received…