Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Iwobi, teammate celebrate By Elegbede Abiodun Iwobi scores, assists as Fulham claims 3-1 victory over Sunderland. Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi delivered a stunning performance, scoring once and providing an assist as Fulham secured an emphatic 3-1 victory over Sunderland in Sunday’s English Premier League clash. Fulham seized control of the contest shortly after the restart, with Iwobi at the heart of their attacking thrust. In the 54th minute, the Nigerian swung in a precise corner that found Raul Jimenez, whose powerful header bounced into the bottom corner to hand the visitors a 1-0 lead. The London side doubled…

File: Senate Elegbede Abiodun The campaign spending limits in the amended Act have been revisited. The National Assembly has noted major reforms in the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026, introducing mandatory electronic transmission of results, compulsory use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, and digital membership registers for political parties, in a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele said the legislation is the culmination of two years of consultations with key stakeholders, including the Independent National…

Pastor Sam and Pastor Nike presided over his wedding. Deeply emotional scene unfolded at Daystar Christian Centre on Sunday as Co-Senior Pastor Nike Adeyemi broke down in tears while praying for one of the church’s longest-serving pastors, Boye Oloyede, and his wife Tiwa, who are departing to pursue their own leadership consulting ministry full time. The second service of the day was largely set aside to honour the couple’s transition, with the congregation joining in prayer for their journey ahead. Oloyede’s story at Daystar is one of deep personal and professional roots. He first joined the church as a member…

President Bola Tinubu. Photo: State House Elegbede Abiodun Ogbue died on his birthday which was Wednesday, February 18, 2026. President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences following the passing of a former Chairman of the United Bank for Africa, Chief Israel Ogbue, at the age of 99. This was according to a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday. “President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the family, friends, and associates of the late Chief Israel Ogbue, former Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), who passed away at…

Manny Ita  – President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to technology entrepreneur Leo Stan Ekeh on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as a “pioneering innovator” whose vision helped lay the foundation for Nigeria’s modern information technology ecosystem. In a congratulatory message released on Sunday, the President commended Ekeh’s decades-long contributions to indigenous technology development, digital capacity building, and private-sector-led innovation. He noted that Ekeh’s work transformed Nigeria from a largely import-dependent market into a country capable of assembling and deploying homegrown computing solutions. “Leo Stan Ekeh stands tall among the nation’s technology pioneers whose courage and…

Manny Ita  – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the bye-elections for two constituencies in Kano State, capturing the Kano Municipal and Ungogo seats in the State House of Assembly following Saturday’s polls. In Kano Municipal, APC candidate Aliyu Nabil Daneji polled 7,484 votes to emerge victorious, while in Ungogo constituency Aminu Sa’ad Sa’ad secured 8,975 votes to clinch the seat. Returning officers for both constituencies declared the candidates duly elected after confirming they met all legal requirements. The elections were conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fill vacancies created by the deaths of the former…

Manny Ita  – Property demand is rising sharply along the Blue and Red Line rail corridors in Lagos, as improved connectivity reshapes residential and commercial real estate dynamics across Nigeria’s commercial capital. Developers, estate agents, and urban planners report increased land acquisition, faster off-plan sales, and upward price adjustments in neighborhoods situated within walking or short driving distance of the rail stations. The surge follows the rollout and phased expansion of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Blue Line and the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line, projects designed to ease traffic congestion and shorten commute times across the metropolis. Real…

Manny Ita  – Major fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distributors across Nigeria are accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) for last-mile delivery as soaring diesel prices continue to erode profit margins and disrupt supply chains. What began as limited pilot programs framed around environmental sustainability is rapidly evolving into a hard-nosed cost-optimization strategy, with companies seeking relief from volatile fuel expenses and generator-dependent logistics operations. Industry executives say transportation has become one of the most expensive components of product distribution, particularly for companies moving goods daily between warehouses, wholesalers, and neighborhood retailers. “Diesel costs have fundamentally changed the economics of…

Manny Ita  – Nigeria’s consumer goods landscape is poised for a significant shake-up following the announcement of a major joint venture between TGI Group and Reliance Consumer Products, a subsidiary of India’s Reliance Industries. The partnership, unveiled over the weekend, aims to manufacture and distribute a wide range of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) across Nigeria at what both companies describe as “global-quality standards delivered at locally affordable prices.” Executives from both firms said the collaboration will combine TGI Group’s deep distribution networks and long-standing presence in Nigeria with Reliance’s manufacturing expertise, brand portfolio, and supply-chain scale. The companies plan to…

Manny Ita  – Veteran journalist and publisher Dele Momodu has reportedly stepped in to mediate the ongoing custody dispute between music star Davido and socialite Sophia Momodu, in what sources describe as a behind-the-scenes effort to de-escalate tensions and reach an amicable resolution. Sources close to the families said the intervention comes amid escalating public attention surrounding the welfare and custody of the pair’s daughter, with both sides allegedly holding firm positions. Momodu, who is related to Sophia Momodu, is said to be leveraging his influence and family ties to broker dialogue and prevent further public fallout. In a message…