Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Trump places Nigeria in US entry ‘restriction list’ with 23 others US President Donald Trump | AFP President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced expanded entry restrictions on foreign nationals from 24 countries, citing “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” that threaten U.S. national security and public safety. The announcement was published on the White House website in a fact sheet titled “President Donald J. Trump Further Restricts and Limits the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.” According to the fact sheet, the Proclamation imposes full suspension on eight countries and…

Nigerian coach gets contract extension from Madrid Real Madrid World have renewed the contract of Nigerian coach Ayere Sylvester for another year following a successful first spell with the global football brand. The extension was agreed after Ayere’s work as an assistant manager and coach in Dubai, where he led global programmes and oversaw the training of thousands of players across different regions of the world. Ayere who was satisfied with this development describes it as recognition of his work and influence within the organisation. “I feel great, the contract extension is proof of competency, dedication and commitment. It’s a…

Polaris Bank Champions Girls’ Hygiene Awareness With Female Hygiene Essentials Distribution In Kuramo & Victoria Island Junior And Senior Secondary Schools Polaris Bank has continued its commitment to empowering the Nigerian girl-child through health education and essential support, with the successful distribution of female hygiene essentials to female students of Kuramo and Victoria Island Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, Lagos. This initiative stems from Polaris Bank’s 2025 International Women’s Day celebration and forms part of our ongoing Adolescent Health and Hygiene Support Programme. Through the Bank’s Girl-Child Support and Hygiene Education Initiative, the outreach aims to improve menstrual hygiene education,…

4,657 YOUTHS UNDER AGRICULTURE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME WILL BENEFIT FROM ₦1 BILLION PROFITS IN EKITI Biodun Oyebanji To achieve strategical reinvest in agriculture in order to have food security in the state. Ekiti State Government will on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, disburse ₦1 Billion to 4,657 beneficiaries under its Bring Back Our Youths in Agriculture programme. The disbursement ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Osuntokun Pavilion, Government House, Ado-Ekiti, by 10:00 a.m. In a statement made available to journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Ebenezer Boluwade, said the funds represent profits from the…

FIFA: Best 11 award for female category Photo: FIFA The Fédération Internationale de Football Association on Tuesday presented the Women’s Best 11 for the 2024/25 season. The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony held at the Fairmont Katara Hall in Doha, Qatar, recognised outstanding individual performances from players across the global game. The selections were drawn from performances between August 11, 2024, and August 2, 2025, with players voted into each position by national team coaches and captains, journalists, and football fans worldwide. In the women’s category, Spain led the lineup with six players, underlining the country’s continued dominance in women’s…

The Best FIFA Men’s 11 for 2025 FIFA Best 11 award male category Photo: FIFA The lights of Doha shone brightly on Tuesday, illuminating football’s greatest stage as the world’s top players, coaches, and legends gathered for The Best FIFA Football Awards. Fans across the globe waited with bated breath, knowing the night would honour not only the year’s best performances but also the players who had earned the admiration of their peers. The Moment of Recognition The ceremony opened with the announcement of the FIFPRO Men’s World 11, a lineup voted for by professional footballers worldwide. This team represents…

Dembélé shines as winner FIFA best men’s player award Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé Photo: FIFA France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele won the men’s FIFA Best award at a ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati collected the women’s prize. Dembele, 28, won the Ballon d’Or in September, rewarding an exceptional season with PSG, which included the Ligue 1 club’s first Champions League title. “I wanted to thank my teammates. Hard work pays off; it’s been a fantastic year for me, both individually and collectively,” said Dembele after the ceremony, which took place on…

Airtel Africa And SpaceX Announce Strategic Partnership To Launch Starlink Direct To Cell Connectivity Across Africa … becomes first mobile network operator in Africa to offer such service of Starlink Direct to Cell. Airtel Africa today announced an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across all its 14 markets that serve 174 million customers. Through this partnership, Airtel Africa customers with compatible smartphones in regions without terrestrial coverage can have network connectivity through Starlink, which is the world’s largest 4G connectivity provider (by geographic reach). The satellite-to-mobile service will begin in 2026 with data for select applications…

US Congressman Confirms ‘Systematic Genocidal Campaign,’ Mentions Harrowing Experience in Nigeria United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has described his recent visit to Nigeria as distressing, recounting harrowing encounters with victims of violent attacks, particularly in the Middle Belt region. Moore last week led a congressional delegation on a fact-finding visit to Nigeria over killings in the northern part of the country. The five-member team arrived in Nigeria last Sunday and spent several days in Benue State, meeting internally displaced persons, survivors of attacks, Christian leaders, traditional rulers, and communities affected by violence. They also held meetings in Abuja with the…

Isote Ward 12 Endorses Gbenga Daniel’s Membership, Refers Him As APC’s “Prized Jewel” The leadership of Isote Ward 12, Sagamu Local Government Area, has rallied behind Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel, describing him as a “prized jewel” of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and confirming his membership in the party amid recent controversies. Speaking during the ward’s monthly meeting held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Ward Chairman, Olusegun Olusiji, dismissed speculation questioning the senator’s standing within the APC, stating that the endorsement from the grassroots leadership puts all doubts to rest. “We are immensely proud of the quality of representation…