Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Why I withdrew from Lagos WTT Contender – Aruna Nigeria’s table tennis icon, Quadri Aruna, has explained why he will not participate in the upcoming World Table Tennis Contender in Lagos. In a video post on his Instagram handle @quadriaruna on Tuesday, Aruna said the development was due to club engagements. “Nothing is as good as playing in front of my home fans and it’s always fun getting support from them year after year. “I am really sorry that I won’t be able to make the WTT Contender in Lagos next week due to my club…

PICTORIAL: Boss Mustapha hands over SGF documents to Akume Mustapha hands over to Akume The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, on Wednesday, signed and handed over documents of office to his successor, George Akume. The handover took place at the SGF office located at the Three Arms Zone in Abuja, shortly after Akume’s arrival. President Bola Tinubu earlier administered the oath of office on Akume. See photos of the handover below: APC chieftain hails Tinubu over Gbajabiamila, Akume, other appointments Photo credit: Solomon Odeniyi

Messi Completes Move To American Side, Inter Miami Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi has completed a move to Inter Miami FC after weeks of speculation that he might join Saudi side, Al Hilal. According to top football journalist, Fabrizio Romano, the decision has been made and will be announced by Leo in the next hours. At Inter Miami, Messi will be offered a lucrative financial package that includes a percentage of profits from MLS partners like Adidas and Apple. On top of that, Messi will also have the option of buying a stake in…

Dora Akunyili remains embodiment of fine character, says Akinwumi Prof. Dora Akunyili Nine years after the death of the former director general of the National Agency National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and Minister of Information and Communications, Prof Dora Akunyili, a Media Consultant/ Publicisit, Mr. Akinwunmi Ibrahim, has said she remained an embodiment of fine character In a tribute commemorating the death, he said Akunyili embodies so many fine characteristics both at home and abroad during her service years to Nigeria. The tribute read: “Every 7th day of June always strikes a…

Afegbua Tells Yari, Kalu & Izunaso To Give Peace A Chance, Says Akpabio Is the Endorsed 10th Senate President Editor 2 hours ago News, Politics Leave a comment 140 Views A former Commissioner of information in Edo State, Prince Kassim Afegbua, has advised other contenders jostling for the 10th Senate Presidency to submit to party’s supremacy by throwing their weights behind the candidacy of Senator Godswill Akpabio. Afegbua in a statement sent to the media on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 reiterated that there is no point for true democrat to stir the hornets nest but to give the…

Olajengbesi Hails Osun Gov, Assembly for Backing 38-year-old As Speaker An Abuja-based legal practitioner, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has commended the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the 26-member state House of Assembly for backing the election of a 38-year-old member, Hon Adewale Egbedun, as the Speaker of the eighth Assembly. The lawyer said the election of a youth as the head of the state legislature is testament to the youth inclusiveness promised by the Adeleke-led government. Olajengbesi said it is time for the full actualisation and realisation of the Not-Too-Young-to-Run-Bill signed into law by then President Muhammadu Buhari which…

Romelu Lukaku gives advice on how to stop racism in football Chelsea loanee Romelu Lukaku talks about stopping racism in football. Inter Milan star Romelu Lukaku has advised that top footballers form an association to fight against racism. The 28-year-old striker was a victim of racist abuse in Inter’s match against Juventus at the Allianz Stadium in January. The need to fight against racism came to the fore once more when Real Madrid’s Vinicius was a victim of racism in the Los Blancos defeat to Valencia last month. The Belgium international believes the authorities are not doing enough to curb…

“2 Idans”: Kemi Adetiba Celebrates Funke Akindele Following Record-Breaking Achievements Nigerian lens queen Kemi Adetiba has recognised her fellow lens queen Funke Akindele as they both make an indelible step in the history of Nollywood entertainment. The movie directors were mentioned in the list of the highest-grossing movies in Nigeria, with Funke in the first two positions and Kemi taking the third spot. Battle on Buka Street and Omo Ghetto took the first and second positions, respectively, while Kemi Adetiba’s The Wedding Party took the third. Sharing a screenshot of the information, Kemi took to her caption to tag Funke…

Fuel Subsidy Palliative: Kwara Government Reduces Workdays To Three Days In A Week The Kwara State Government has approved a temporary palliative measure to bring some ease to workers following the removal of petrol subsidy by the Federal Government. The State Head of Service, Mrs Susan Modupe Oluwole announced today that the State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has directed that the workdays be reduced from five days to three days per week for every worker. Mrs Oluwole directed all Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the State to immediately work out a format indicating the alternating work days…

Messi has upper hand – Xavi insists as Barcelona negotiations continue Messi has upper hand – Xavi insists as Barcelona negotiations continue   Barcelona boss Xavi believes Lionel Messi has the upper hand as negotiations between the player’s father and Barca president Joan Laporta continue. Hopes of the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner making an emotional return to Camp Nou continue to rise and head coach Xavi was happy to provide an update after taking charge of his side’s 2-0 friendly victory over Vissel Kobe on Tuesday. Xavi told reporters after the game: “The situation is in the…