Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Elumelu@ 60: EWAN Lauds his Investments in Education Education Writers’ Association of Nigeria (EWAN) has felicitated the Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu, on his 60th birthday, describing him as a selfless investor in Nigeria’s education sector. The group, led by its chairman, Mojeed Alabi, said through his corporate social responsibilities to various organisations, he has continued prioritising education and entrepreneurship. In celebration of his landmark birthday, EWAN, at the weekend, presented a portrait to the philanthropist during lunch to welcome the new Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Relations of the bank,…

Man Utd Asked to Pay £140m for Osimhen’s Transfer to Old Trafford *The Napoli striker spotted in Berlin amidst speculations of talks with Bayern As the summer transfer window is fast approaching in Europe, Nigeria and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has become the major subject of speculations of where he’s going to anchor his trade next season. Both Manchester United and Bayern Munich appear the front runners for the signature of the Nigerian who led Napoli to their third historic Serie A title this season. Uk’s Daily Mirror reported in its online edition that United have been told…

Shaibu Says Edo Ready to Host Nigeria’s First Gold Label Race at Okpekpe Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu has said that the state is ready to host the first Gold label 10km road race in Nigeria. Shaibu said in Benin on Wednesday that everything arrangement is in place for the world-class race. “We are ready to host another world-class event come Saturday in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State,” said Shaibu who assured stakeholders of adequate security. Shaibu is delighted the race has continued to grow from being the first to…

Shaibu Says Edo Ready to Host Nigeria’s First Gold Label Race at Okpekpe Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu has said that the state is ready to host the first Gold label 10km road race in Nigeria. Shaibu said in Benin on Wednesday that everything arrangement is in place for the world-class race. “We are ready to host another world-class event come Saturday in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State,” said Shaibu who assured stakeholders of adequate security. Shaibu is delighted the race has continued to grow from being the first to be granted…

Edo Deputy Governor to Flag off Okpekpe Race on Saturday *Dan Oil partners organisers for a world-class event this weekend The sports loving Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, will flag off the ninth Okpekpe 10km International Road Race on Saturday in Okpekpe. Dare Esan, the Media and Activation Director for the historic, first 10km road race in Nigeria hinted yesterday that Shaibu will play a dual role at the race. “His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, will perform the traditional flag off for the race. He will also participate in…

A STRONGER NIGERIA: CRITICAL AREAS OF INTEREST We must build a healthy nation with the right capacity to meet the demands of the people, writes Joshua J. Omojuwa Love it or hate it, Nigeria will form a new government in three days. Regardless of whether you voted or not, the government will be led by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The sooner we accept these facts, the easier it will be to look at what lies ahead. Acceptance here does not negate any expectations that some may have from the courts. However, just like the United States Government,…

Stakeholders Proffer Ways to Revamp Aviation Sector Ahead of May 29 As Nigeria is set to welcome a new administration on May 29, 2023, stakeholders in the Aviation sector have identified some steps that should be taken to revamp the aviation industry, increase its contribution to the GDP and cut back capital flight, writes Chinedu Eze. So much hope was raised in late 2015 when the newly appointed Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, reeled out the plans of the Buhari administration for the aviation sector. The plans he christened, ‘Aviation Road Map’, have not been achieved as…

Buhari Confers GCFR, GCON on Tinubu, Shettima, Hands over Transition Documents to President-elect President Muhammadu Buhari has conferred the two highest National Honours on the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, at a ceremony attended and witnessed by dignitaries including members of the diplomatic corps. The ceremony on Thursday is holding amid very tight security at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja. The award of the National Honours in the category of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) and Grand Commander of the Niger (GCON) to the President-elect and…

Flying Eagles Land in Buenos Aires as Bosso Insists Brazil Beatable Nigeria’s Flying Eagles flew into Buenos Aires ahead of their last FIFA U20 World Cup Group D clash with Brazil at the Estadio Unico Diego Maradona in La Plata this weekend. The Ladan Bosso wards played their opening two group games against the Dominican Republic and Italy in Mendoza where they recorded two wins to stay on top of the log. After defeating Italy 2-0 on Wednesday night, Bosso who dedicated the victory to his critics, was boisterous in saying that the five-time Brazil can similarly…

126 classrooms built in Lagos in six districts By Elegbede Abiodun The Lagos State Government has built a total of 126 classrooms across the six educational districts in the state. During a two-day exercise, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his representatives unveiled some of these classrooms built by the state’s Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools. Speaking at Elepe Community Junior High School, Ikorodu, where he commissioned 18 blocks of classrooms, Sanwo-Olu said the exercise was part of the state’s commitment to providing a conducive environment for learning and improving teaching in public schools. The governor,…