Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

File Photo: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle Elegbede Abiodun Says he targets improved working condition and taking care of the salaries of his technical staff. The alleged proposal by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to increase the salary of Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, from $50,000 to $100,000 has generated mixed reactions among Nigerians, including ex-internationals and fans. In the latest update on the ongoing negotiations between the coach and the NFF, the federation is said to be unwilling to exceed a monthly salary of $100,000 for Chelle, despite being open to improving his current deal. Chelle is currently in…

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has officially begun the compensation process for tenants and occupants displaced by land acquisition for the Blue Line rail depot at Okokomaiko, as part of the expansive Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line project. The announcement came after a stakeholder engagement meeting held at the palace of the Oniba of Iba Kingdom, Oba Sulaimon Adeshina, where traditional leaders, project‑affected residents, and LAMATA officials gathered to discuss compensation procedures and project timelines. According to a post on LAMATA’s X handle on Tuesday, at the meeting, LAMATA’s Rail Project Manager, Abidemi Atobatele, outlined the process for…

Manny Ita  – The 98th Academy Awards marked a defining moment in cinematic history as Michael B. Jordan became only the sixth Black actor to win the Oscar for Best Actor. Jordan earned the prestigious honor for his commanding dual performance in Sinners, where he portrayed twin brothers in a gripping, genre-blending narrative set in 1930s America. The role demanded emotional depth and technical brilliance, with Jordan seamlessly navigating two distinct characters, a feat that drew widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike. The announcement of his win was met with a standing ovation, reflecting both admiration for his performance…

Manny Ita  – Nigeria has indicated its readiness and capacity to increase electricity exports to Togo and other West African nations under the Economic Community of West African States, as rising demand in the subregion continues to strain existing supply. The development follows a meeting between the Niger Delta Power Holding Company and Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo, where discussions focused on expanding electricity supply to meet growing consumption needs in Togo. Togo’s increasing electricity demand, driven by the addition of new industrial and commercial users as well as expanded access initiatives, has compelled the country to rely more heavily…

NADDC Director General, Joseph Osanipin Elegbede Abiodun Charging infrastructures would be installed to support the deployment and adoption of electric vehicles across the country. The Federal Government has endorsed the acquisition of electric buses for civil servants as part of efforts to promote local vehicle assembly and accelerate Nigeria’s transition to cleaner transportation. The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council, Joseph Osanipin, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. Osanipin said the buses would be sourced from local assemblers to act as boost to domestic manufacturers and stimulate growth in Nigeria’s automotive sector. He added…

Official portrait of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo. Credit: Anambra State House Elegbede Abiodun With his new portrait in place, all previous ones were to be removed immediately. The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has unveiled a portrait for his second term tenure, urging offices across the state to use the portrait. The portrait was officially unveiled by the governor on his Facebook page on Tuesday. He urged all offices, both public and private, including all government and non-governmental institutions, to discard the old portrait he used for his first term and download the new portrait and hoist it in…

(FILES) This photograph shows the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy following the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Play-Off draw at the FIFA’s Home of Football in Zurich on November 20, 2025. beIN Sports will broadcast in France all the matches of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, to the detriment of the Ligue 1+ platform, which had nevertheless reached an agreement with FIFA, AFP learned on February 11, 2026 from several sources close to the matter. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) FIFA has presented “Lighter,” a cross-genre collaboration between American country-rap artist Jelly…

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. File photo The Federal Government has announced Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, the minister extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting period. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to sustain the virtues of love, generosity,…

Manny Ita  – Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo has been formally sworn in for a second four‑year term as governor of Anambra State, taking the oaths of allegiance and office in a ceremony held on Tuesday at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the state capital. Governor Soludo took the oath at about 11:50 a.m., signing the documents amid applause as supporters and officials looked on. His deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Gilbert Ibezim, also took the oath alongside him in the presence of family members and state and national leaders. The inauguration marked the official commencement of Soludo’s mandate that will…

Manny Ita  – The United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning that if the ongoing war in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran that began on 28 February 2026, persists through June, an additional 45 million people could be pushed into acute hunger—raising the number of people experiencing severe food insecurity to a record global high. The WFP’s deputy executive director, Carl Skau, told reporters in Geneva on Tuesday that “If the Middle East conflict continues through June, an additional 45 million people could be pushed into acute hunger by price rises,”…