Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FG Announces Improved Electricity Supply in 2026 The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu Confidence that the ongoing Phase One of the PPI would further boost grid resilience and make power disruptions increasingly rare. The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, at the weekend assured Nigerians that 2026 will be dedicated to consolidating gains made in the power sector in 2025 and delivering more reliable, accessible, and sustainable electricity nationwide. The minister gave this assurance in his New Year message to Nigerians, noting that despite the challenges encountered last year, significant milestones were achieved, particularly in stabilising the national…

AFCON 2025: Chelle Shuts Content Creators Out of Eagles Training in Morocco In preparation for Monday’s crucial AFCON 2025 Round of 16 clash with Mozambique’s Mambas, Nigeria’s Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has activated strict disciplinary procedures around the Super Eagles at their base in Fes, Morocco. To avoid team’s game-plan leakage, Chelle yesterday told reporter in Fes that he has banned content creators from having access to Eagles as well as to training ground for the next three days. “There’s absolutely a ban on content creators for now,” began the Franco-Malian tactician. Chelle insisted that Super Eagles tactics must be…

Aviation 2025: Industry’s N712bn upgrades, remarkable events Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. The aviation industry had mixed outcomes in 2025, marked by highs and lows. Although there were notable gains during the year, stakeholder grievances were also widespread. Nigeria’s aviation sector faced a host of challenges last year, including rising airfares; regulatory, institutional and structural bottlenecks; weak infrastructure; limited access to single-digit financing for operators; incidents of airport violence; and disputes fuelled by mistrust in concession arrangements. As a result of these challenges, airlines, especially local operators, maintained that the developments triggered a sharp surge in airfares,…

Cameroon advance to q’final clash against Morocco after beating Senegal 2-1 CAF 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Junior Tchamadeu scored his first international goal against Senegal. Cameroon booked a quarter-final meeting with hosts Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations after both sides edged through contrasting round of 16 encounters on Sunday. The Indomitable Lions sealed their place in the last eight with a 2–1 victory over South Africa, ending a seven-match winless run against Bafana Bafana in the process. Cameroon struggled to impose itself in the final third for much of the opening period but struck decisively in the…

Moment Tinubu, Kagame Discuss Global Related Matters In Paris Kagame and Tinubu President Tinubu travelled out of Lagos on Sunday, December 28, 2025. President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, held a private meeting with the President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, in Paris, France, where both leaders discussed global affairs and issues affecting Africa. The closed-door lunch marked the first public appearance of President Tinubu since he departed Nigeria on December 28 for Europe on an end-of-year break and ahead of an official engagement in the Middle East. Although the Presidency did not disclose the European country the President…

Venezuela’s VP Delcy Rodríguez declared interim president ~ Supreme Court Venezuela’s interim President, Delcy Rodríguez Trump had said that US would take charge of Venezuela until a leadership transition could be done. Venezuela’s Supreme Court has ordered Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez to step in as the country’s interim leader, after the United States seized President Nicolas Maduro and whisked him out to New York to face trial. The high court late Saturday ruled that Rodríguez “assume and exercise, in an acting capacity, all the attributes, duties and powers inherent to the office of President to guarantee administrative continuity and the comprehensive…

Manny Ita Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, the Senator representing Ogun West and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, hosted a high-profile thanksgiving service and reception on Saturday, January 3, to celebrate a year of “tangible progress” and legislative achievement. ​The event, which drew traditional rulers, industry captains, and political leaders to the Cathedral Church of Christ, Ona-Nla, served as both a religious observance and a summary of the Senator’s developmental impact on the Yewa-Awori axis throughout 2025. In an address to his constituents, Senator Adeola linked the year’s successes to the support of the people, noting that the progress…

Manny Ita HAVANA — The Cuban government confirmed Sunday that 32 of its military and police officers were killed during a United States military operation in Venezuela over the weekend. The announcement, delivered via a statement on Cuban state television, marks the first official casualty count from the Havana administration following the American strikes. According to Cuban authorities, the officers were stationed in the South American nation at the formal request of President Nicolás Maduro’s government. While the specific nature of their deployment was not detailed in the broadcast, the statement emphasized that the personnel were “faithful to their responsibilities…

Manny Ita London — The Premier League reached its official midway point this week with Arsenal established as the team to beat, holding a four-point advantage at the summit of the table. As the Gunners seek to end a 22-year title drought, a series of managerial uncertainties and surprising surges from newly promoted sides have set the stage for a volatile second half of the season. The Title Race: Gunners Finding Their Grip Arsenal’s aspirations were bolstered Saturday by a hard-fought victory at Bournemouth, increasing the pressure on perennial chasers Manchester City. Despite City’s history of late-season charges, analysts suggest…

Manny Ita In 2025, the Nigerian socio-entertainment terrain has solidified its position as a global cultural powerhouse, This growth is driven by a “global-local fusion” where authentic Nigerian stories and sounds are no longer just novelties but permanent fixtures on the world stage. Nollywood. In 2025, Nigeria’s creative economy reached a historic valuation of approximately $15 billion, reflecting its transition from a cultural movement to a structured economic engine. This growth is anchored by Nollywood and the music sector, which together contribute significantly to the national GDP and employ over 4.2 million Nigerians. Economic Breakdown: Film vs. Music (2025) ​The…