Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Manny Ita Damaturu, Yobe – The death toll from Saturday’s boat accident in Nguru Local Government Area has risen to 29, up from the initial figure of 25 previously reported by the state government. The Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA), Mohammad Goje, confirmed the updated figure in a statement released in Damaturu on Monday. The increase follows the recovery of four additional bodies from the river. According to Mr. Goje, between eight and ten passengers remain missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing to locate the remaining victims. Meanwhile, 13 passengers who sustained injuries in…

Fidelity Bank Offers Foodstuffs Support To Oluyole Cheshire Home In Ibadan In the spirit of the festive season, leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive community support through a charitable outreach to Oluyole Cheshire Home, Ibadan. The visit, carried out through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Fidelity Helping Hands Programme (FHHP), provided food items and essential supplies to children living with disabilities at the home. Megastarmagazine reports that while speaking at the outreach, the Divisional Head, Brand and Communications Division, Meksley Nwagboh, emphasized that the exercise was not just an act of seasonal…

Super Eagles Hold On To Motivation Of N14 Million Per Goal Against Mozambique “… The incentives will continue to improve as the tournament progresses,” ~ Chairman Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been promised a $10,000 (approximately ₦14 million) bonus for every goal scored in their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Round of 16 encounter against Mozambique. The incentive, provided by a Nigerian business mogul and team partner, applies to Monday’s knockout fixture at the Fez Stadium in Morocco. The Super Eagles have been in prolific form, scoring eight goals across their three Group C matches in the tournament’s first round. The…

World Braille Day: First Lady Oluremi Asks for Digital Inclusion of the Blind First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu * Giving equal access to information, education and economic opportunities. The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for stronger commitment to inclusion and accessibility for blind and visually impaired persons, particularly in the fast-growing digital space. In a message to commemorate World Braille Day 2026, marked on January 4, Senator Tinubu described Braille as a vital tool for inclusion, dignity and independence, noting its continued relevance in a rapidly…

NCC, To Boost High-Speed Connectivity, Seeks Public Input On Draft Spectrum Roadmap, 60GHz Guidelines … making sure that Nigeria’s spectrum policies remain aligned with global best practices in the communications industry. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has invited industry stakeholders and members of the public to submit comments on two newly released regulatory draft documents aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s communications sector and fast-tracking the deployment of ultra-high-speed wireless connectivity over the next five years. In a public notice issued in line with its statutory responsibilities under the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA), 2003, the Commission announced the publication of a Draft…

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…