Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

First Lady, Remi Tinubu, visits Buhari in Daura Oluremi Tinubu First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday, visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his country home in Daura, Katsina State. Mrs Tinubu, who was accompanied by the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima, said the visit was to check on the former President and thank him for his fatherly support. Special Adviser to the First Lady on Media and Publicity, Busola Kukoyi, disclosed this in a statement she signed on Thursday titled ‘First Lady pays visit to former President Mohammadu Buhari’. Kukoyi revealed that Mrs Tinubu prayed for long life…

I was ‘baited’ but won 2023 election fairly – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said he was aware ‘some people’ baited him before the 2023 presidential election, stressing that he deliberately honoured their wishes to prove he can still win fairly in spite of the obstacle. The President made the revelation in his address during Thursday’s meeting of the National Executive Committee that produced former Governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje and Spokesperson for the ninth Senate, Senator Ajibola Basiru, as the new national chairman and secretary of the APC respectively. Tinubu also defended the legitimacy of the…

PUNCHman wins South Africa Sanlam Awards “Best Newcomer” Damiilola Olufemi in a group picture with dignarities while receiving his award as the Best Newcomer in South Africa. A journalist with The PUNCH, Damilola Olufemi, on Thursday, emerged as the winner of the Sanlam Award Best Newcomer in Johannesburg, South Africa. Damilola, a graduate of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, who was among other African journalists, emerged victorious in the “Best Newcomer” category, following his nomination in the 2022 edition of the Sanlam Financial Journalism Awards. Damilola, who was formerly on the Investigation Desk of this paper, wrote a couple…

Amy Okonkwo powers D’Tigress to another Afrobasket final Nigeria’s D’tigress players at the 2023 Afrobasket Women’s Championship Amy Okonkwo was the star as Nigeria’s Senior Women Basketball team, D’tigress crushed host Rwanda, 79-48 despite huge home support, to reach the final of the 2023 Afrobasket Women’s Championship in Kigali on Thursday. Amy Okonkwo recorded 23 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and one block to help the team get pass Rwanda who had a huge home support. D’tigress are yet to loose any match in the ongoing competition and are now gunning for their fourth successive championship trophy. With the defeat…

Aribo in contention to make Championship debut Southampton manager Russell Martin has confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder, Joe Aribo is in contention to make his Championship debut when the Saints take on Sheffield Wednesday on Friday, August 4.Aribo missed Southampton’s final pre-season games against Bournemouth and AZ Alkmaar and is now set to be fit for his side’s league opener. Before his injury, he scored a goal in the Championship side’s 4-2 win over Reading. Speaking ahead of their first league game of the season, Martin confirmed the availability of the Nigerian midfielder as well as Stuart Armstrong and Jan…

2nd Niger Bridge Why we’re not plying 2nd Niger bridge – Drivers The National President of Heavy Duty Drivers Association, Mr Uchenna Nebuwa says members of the association and other drivers no longer use the second Niger Bridge because of security concerns. Nebuwa told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Onitsha that criminals have taken over the route, including the Obosi-Owerri axis of the road. According to him, hoodlums, armed robbers and kidnappers now operate along the bridge. “Drivers are afraid because there is no adequate security on the second Niger bridge, Federal Government should provide security…

We’ll celebrate diverse culinary culture of West Africa at WAFFEST’23 — APCN As part of efforts to celebrate the rich and diverse culinary culture of West Africa and Nigeria in particular, the Association of Professional Chefs Nigeria, APCN, has said that preparations are on top gear to host the 2023 West African Food Festival (WAFFEST) in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the National President, APCN,, Chef Paulinus Okon, who said that the festival is rotated around West African countries. With the theme, “Preserving West African Flavours: The Chef’s Role in Sustainable Food Tourism”, the National President said that the event…

We’re ready to be Aso Rock sweepers, Miyetti Allah begs Tinubu for appointment Tinubu’s ministerial list Members of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, MACBAN, have asked President Bola Tinubu not to forget them in the ongoing appointments, saying they were even prepared to work as sweepers in Aso Rock, the seat of Federal Government. The Southeast zonal leader of MACBAN, Allhaji Gidado Siddikki, said the call became necessary because cattle breeders across the country prayed and voted for the President during the February 25 presidential election. Siddikki said: “We are demanding for appointments from Tinubu’s government. Even if it is…

EMY Africa Awards set to host Naija alumni to glamorous soirée in Lagos   The prestigious platform is dedicated to celebrating exceptional African personalities The 8th Annual EMY Africa Awards is around the corner, and as a special build-up event, EMY Africa is organising an exclusive soirée in Lagos, Nigeria. The prestigious platform founded by Kojo Soboh is dedicated to celebrating exceptional African men and personalities for their remarkable achievements, and significant contributions, and for inspiring positive change across Africa and beyond, including complementary awards to women challenging the status quo. The awards have become an annual hallmark event, drawing…

F-1 visa denials for African scholars studying in the U.S. have skyrocketed according to new report F-1 visa denials for African scholars studying in the U.S. have skyrocketed according to new report F-1 visa denials for African scholars studying in the U.S. have surged by 68% from 2015 to 2022. Despite improvements in visa processing, African students face 53% higher denial rates compared to other regions. The report calls for urgent policy reforms to ensure equitable access to U.S. education for African students. An alarming trend emerges as a new report by the Presidents’ Alliance and Shorelight reveals a steep…