Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Tinubu now in UAE for high-level talks, after Europe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed by Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, at the Presidential Wing of Zayed International Airport ahead of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). Sunday, January 11, 2026. He was welcomed by Sheikh Shakhboot Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday ahead of his participation in the 2026 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which begins on Monday. The President’s plane…

Resident doctors put indefinite strike on hold Suspension came after receiving firm commitments from ministries of Health. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended the planned resumption of its ‘total, indefinite and complete strike’, initially set for Monday, Jan. 12. The decision was confirmed on Sunday in a statement by NARD Secretary-General, Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim, following a virtual meeting of the association’s National Executive Council (NEC). Ibrahim said the emergency meeting aimed to review the status of NARD’s demands and evaluate progress achieved through ongoing engagements with key government stakeholders. “The suspension is strategic and conditional,…

Awujale: Fusengbuwa Ruling house lashes KWAM1 for writing Gov Abiodun File Photo: Fuji artiste, Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM1 … calls move “arrant nonsense” The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu land on Sunday slammed a popular Fuji musician Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM1, over his protest letter to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, in which he alleged that he was being deliberately excluded from the ongoing selection process of the next Awujale of Ijebu land. In his protest letter dated January 8, 2026, written by his lawyer, Dr. Wahab Shittu (SAN), KWAM1 explained that the Fusengbuwa Ruling…

Zidane’s son criticized for brawl against Nigeria Algeria’s goalkeeper #23 Luca Zidane leaves the pitch at half time during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) round of 16 football match between Algeria and Democratic Republic of Congo at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat on January 6, 2026. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP) … confronts Dele-Bashiru of Nigeria. Zinedine Zidane’s son, Luca, has come under scrutiny following his involvement in a post-match brawl after Algeria’s 2-0 defeat to Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 27-year-old Granada goalkeeper was…

Manny Ita The Edo State Police Command has achieved a historic milestone in Nigerian law enforcement after successfully rescuing nine kidnap victims through its first-ever drone-led tactical operation. In a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, on Saturday, it was revealed that the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, activated the newly formed “Eagle Combat Drone Unit” following the abduction of residents at Egbojo Ikabigbo community in Jattu, Etsako West Local Government Area. At approximately 4:25 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, real-time aerial intelligence from the drone unit pinpointed the exact location of the kidnappers’ forest camp,…

Manny Ita The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Fez to begin preparations for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against host nation Morocco, following a 2–0 victory over Algeria in the quarter-finals. The match is scheduled for Wednesday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Victor Osimhen, who scored Nigeria’s opening goal against Algeria, said the team expects a difficult contest against the hosts but remains focused on reaching the final. “It is not going to be an easy walk for us, but I believe in this squad, and I believe in the players,” the Napoli…

Manny Ita Commercial bank lending to Nigeria’s manufacturing sector declined by ₦2.1 trillion in the most recent fiscal cycle, reflecting mounting pressure on the real sector amid rising borrowing costs and tighter credit conditions. Data show that total credit to manufacturers fell by 16.2 per cent, from ₦13.06 trillion to ₦10.94 trillion, highlighting a sharp pullback by banks from industrial financing. Industry analysts attribute the decline largely to elevated lending rates, which have risen to as high as 36.6 per cent at some commercial banks. The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has linked the contraction to what it described as a…

Surprise as Retailers lower petrol below Dangote’s N739/litre File photo: Fuel pump As tide is gradually taking new turn, some filling stations now sell petrol at prices lower than those of MRS. The price war in the petroleum sector has continued to deepen as some retail outlets have dropped the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) below the N739 per litre recommended by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Since the Dangote refinery slashed petrol pump prices from about N900 to N739 in December, many importers and depot owners have lamented mounting losses. To remain competitive, many operators were forced to sell…

Manny Ita Funmi Adewara, a British-Nigerian physician and bioscience entrepreneur, has secured a multi-million-dollar strategic partnership to expand her telehealth platform, Mobihealth International, to 300 locations across Nigeria. The expansion is being executed in collaboration with financial and telecommunications institutions, including Union Bank and Airtel Nigeria, and is aimed at establishing walk-in telehealth clinics nationwide. According to information released by the company, the new facilities will operate as hybrid healthcare hubs where patients can consult remotely with a global network of more than 100,000 medical professionals based in the United States, the United Kingdom and Nigeria. The clinics are designed…

Manny Ita Dr. Ije Akunyili has been appointed Chief Medical Officer of Jersey City Medical Center, becoming the first Black physician to hold the position since the hospital was founded in 1882. The appointment marks a historic milestone for the New Jersey-based institution, which is part of the RWJBarnabas Health system and serves as a major healthcare provider in Hudson County. Jersey City Medical Center management announced the appointment this week, noting that Dr. Akunyili will oversee clinical operations and lead efforts aimed at improving patient safety, innovation and equity in care delivery. Her emergence as CMO places her among…