Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Tinubu Appoints Two Additional Ministers President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim to serve as the Minister of Youth, pending her confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The President in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale has further approved the nomination of Mr. Ayodele Olawande to serve as the Minister of State for Youth, pending his confirmation by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim is a young medical doctor and most recently served as the President of the…

Remi Tinubu hits New York for ‘UNGA 78’ Oluremi Tinubu The wife of the President of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has arrived New York ahead of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78). She was received on arrival by Prof. Tijjani Bande, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN. Remi Tinubu will be speaking at the Nigeria Economic Trade Summit, Africa First Ladies Peace Mission side meeting on Gender Actions for Peace, DUSUSU Foundation among other high level meetings where she would be participating. President Bola Tinubu will also participate in the event. On September 19, the…

Keke rider returns missing ₦15m to Chadian passenger in Kano The tricycle rider said he didn’t notice that his passenger had forgotten the money until he reached home. Keke rider returns missing 15m to Chadian passenger in Kano. Keke rider returns missing 15m to Chadian passenger in Kano. A tricycle rider in Kano State has returned ₦15m left in his tricycle by a passenger who came from the Republic of Chad to buy goods. The 22-year-old Good Samaritan, identified as Auwalu Salisu, is a resident of Yankaba in Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state. Salisu returned the missing money…

Ndidi, Iheanacho Shortlisted for Leicester Goal of the Month Award Strikes from Super Eagles duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho have been included in the shortlist for Leicester City’s Goal of the Month award for August 2023. The Foxes have selected the top eight goals across all levels, with the Nigerian national teamers making the cut. While Ndidi has been nominated for his effort against Burton Albion in the first round of the League Cup, Iheanacho’s opener against the same opponents on August 9 is in contention to receive the monthly award. Six minutes into the contest at the…

Osimhen Named as Only African in FIFA The Best Award Shortlist The stocks of Nigeria and Napoli frontman, Victor Osimhen, have continued to rise following his nomination for the eighth edition of FIFA The Best Men’s Player of the Year award yesterday by the world football governing body. The 24-year-old Super Eagles striker was named in the 12-man shortlist for the award released by FIFA yesterday. Osimhen who was just couple of days ago similarly named amongst the five players from the continent in the 30-man shortlist for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, is the only African in the running…

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UK Hikes Student Visa Fee To £490, £115 For Visit Visa The government of the United Kingdom has announced an increase in the cost of student and tourist visas. In a statement on Friday, the UK’s Home Office said “the changes mean that the cost for a visit visa for less than six months is rising by £15 to £115, while the fee for applying for a student visa from outside the UK will rise by £127 to £490, to equal the amount charged for in-country applications.” According to the Home Office, the increases followed a legislation that was laid…

I Won’t Resign, Says Ondo Deputy Gov As Rift With Akeredolu Deepens Lucky Aiyedatiwa, deputy governor of Ondo State, has said he would not resign from the government of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, despite the cold war between him and his boss. Aiyedatiwa stated this in a press statement issued to dispel the rumour of his resignation. “I wish to state that I, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, the Deputy Governor of Ondo State have not, do not intend and will not sign/author any letter resigning my position as the duly elected Deputy Governor in a joint ticket with my principal the Governor…

Christiane Amanpour reflects on her 40 years at CNN and explains why her ‘be truthful, not neutral’ mantra is more vital than ever CNN — Christiane Amanpour still remembers her humble beginnings at CNN. Forty years ago, before she was hired by what was then a groundbreaking news startup, she was an electronics graphics operator at a local NBC affiliate, responsible for the various elements that appear on-air during broadcasts. When she arrived in Atlanta to discuss a role at CNN with a recruiter, she did so with only $100 in her pocket and a single suitcase. “The then-recruiter took…

Christiane Amanpour reflects on her 40 years at CNN and explains why her ‘be truthful, not neutral’ mantra is more vital than ever CNN — Christiane Amanpour still remembers her humble beginnings at CNN. Forty years ago, before she was hired by what was then a groundbreaking news startup, she was an electronics graphics operator at a local NBC affiliate, responsible for the various elements that appear on-air during broadcasts. When she arrived in Atlanta to discuss a role at CNN with a recruiter, she did so with only $100 in her pocket and a single suitcase. “The then-recruiter took…