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Kanu’s U-19 tournament begins on Friday in Aba Kanu’s U-19 tournament begins on Friday The Enyimba FC Chairman, Nwankwo Kanu’s second edition of the Under-19 Football Tournament kicked off on Friday in Aba, with three matches played on the opening day. The tournament, organised by the Enyimba Sporting Director, Ifeanyi Ekwueme, for the discovery of talents for the clubs, started in 2024. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that six teams slugged it out for supremacy inside the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, on Friday. The competition features two centres, Aba and Owerri, and the winners from each centre would meet…

Ondo N1.2bn conditional cash transfer scheme, disbursement monthly Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa Ondo N1.2bn conditional cash transfer scheme, disbursement monthly “A total of 16, 255 beneficiaries across all 18 local government areas in the state will receive N75,000 each,” Aiyedatiwa. The Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Friday launched the distribution of the Renewed Hope Debit Cards to thousands of residents of the state as part of the Federal Government’s National Social Investment Programme known as the Conditional Cash Transfer programme. It was gathered that the scheme was implemented in collaboration with the Ondo State Government through the…

Grammy Hall of Fame: Fela Kuti shines with Zombie, making history Fela Anikulapo Kuti Grammy Hall of Fame: Fela Kuti shines with Zombie, making history With almost three decades after his death, Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has posthumously made history, becoming the first Nigerian artiste inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. The Recording Academy announced that Fela’s politically charged 1976 album Zombie is among the 2025 inductees. The Grammy Hall of Fame, unlike the regular Grammy Awards, honors recordings that are at least 25 years old and have made lasting qualitative or historical contributions to the music industry. In…

Calvin Bassey Shines, Claims Fulham Player Of Season Award For 2024/25 Campaign Calvin Bassey Shines, Claims Fulham Player Of Season Award For 2024/25 Campaign Calvin Bassey has won Fulham’s Player of the Season award for 2024/2025, topping the final round of voting with 39.6 percent support from supporters. The Nigerian defender finished ahead of Alex Iwobi (21.5%), Antonee Robinson (19.9%), Bernd Leno (10.9%) and Saša Lukić (8.1%) to claim the honour after coming second in his debut campaign at Craven Cottage last year. The 25-year-old centre-back proved instrumental in Fulham’s campaign, missing just three English Premier League matches whilst…

Dr. Reuben Abati, a former presidential aide and prominent journalist, is facing significant backlash following remarks concerning university admissions that have incensed indigenes of Kebbi State. During a recent broadcast, Abati alleged, “A boy from Anambra will score over 300 in JAMB and be denied admission, while someone scoring 100 from Kebbi will sail into university and rise to permanent secretary or Supreme Court judge.” This statement has drawn widespread condemnation for its perceived generalization, with critics arguing it undermines the accomplishments and credibility of Kebbi indigenes across various sectors, including education, public service, and the judiciary. Among the strongest…

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s seminal 1976 album, Zombie, has been selected for induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Recording Academy announced. The Academy cited Zombie’s selection “for its fearless critique of oppression, cultural impact, and enduring relevance to political resistance and African musical heritage.” Fela’s eldest son and musician, Femi Kuti, expressed the family’s enthusiasm on Wednesday via X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, “Our father’s legacy lives on. We are honoured to accept this Grammy Hall of Fame award on behalf of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. His music continues to inspire & unite people across the world #Grammy.” Originally released in Nigeria…

Club World Cup marks historic ‘new era’ for football –  Infantino  FIFA president Infantino Club World Cup marks historic ‘new era’ for football –  Infantino FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the Club World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday, marks a historic “new era” for the game, comparing it to the first World Cup held in 1930. In an interview with AFP, Infantino also took aim at critics of FIFA’s ticketing policy and said that skeptics who had questioned the need for the tournament would quickly change their minds. The 32-team competition, with clubs from all continents, gets under way…

Uncle Sam at 90: Tinubu praises him as journalism icon, eminent statesman Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu Uncle Sam at 90: Tinubu praises him as journalism icon, eminent statesman President Bola Tinubu has showered encomium on the publisher of Vanguard media, Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu, describing him as an elder statesman. Prince Amuka-Pemu, popularly known as Uncle Sam turned 90 years on June 13, 2025. The President in his tribute said: “Today, I celebrate Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu, iconic journalist and publisher of Vanguard newspaper, on his 90th birthday. “Fondly called Uncle Sam, Amuka-Pemu started his career at the Daily Times. Then, he co-founded…

NEMA restrategises, charts blueprint for disaster response NEMA officials during the strategic session. Credit: NEMA NEMA restrategises, charts blueprint for disaster response The National Emergency Management Agency has concluded a high-level two-day strategic session focused on shaping its operational blueprint for 2025. In a statement issued on Friday, the agency said the planning workshop, held from June 10 to 11 in Abuja, convened critical stakeholders from across Nigeria’s emergency response network to chart a coordinated path forward. The statement noted that the “Primary objective of the workshop was to evaluate current operational capacities, identify emerging challenges, and align priorities for…

1999 presidential election results favoured me but rigged – Olu Falae stated Chief Olu Falae 1999 presidential election results favoured me but rigged – Olu Falae stated “There was so much pressure not to rock the boat,” Falae. A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and 1999 presidential candidate, Chief Olu Falae, said he won the election that restored Nigeria to civilian rule, not Olusegun Obasanjo. Falae, who appeared on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Thursday during special Democracy Day programme, claimed that he was the actual winner of the 1999 presidential election, but was denied his mandate…