Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

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…

FG, with new policy, will withdraw dormant oil licences Chief Executive, NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe FG, with new policy, will withdraw dormant oil licences …reiterates the NUPRC’s commitment to creating an enabling business atmosphere. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has told oil producers that it is set to implement the ‘drill or drop’ policy. The Chief Executive of the NUPRC, Gbenga Komolafe, disclosed this when he received a delegation from the Independent Petroleum Producers Group at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja recently. According to a statement by the NUPRC, Komolafe emphasised that oil and gas producers must either begin production…

NAPTAN faults CBT-based WAEC, NECO for 2026 as unrealistic Haruna Danjuma NAPTAN faults CBT-based WAEC, NECO for 2026 as unrealistic …says except urgently investment in critical infrastructure in schools are put in place. The national president of the Parents-Teachers Association of Nigeria, Haruna Danjuma, has described the Federal Government’s 2026 target for a full transition to Computer-Based Testing in West African Examinations Council or National Examination Council examinations as unrealistic and impractical. It would be recalled that the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, had in April mandated the WAEC and the NECO to fully transition to CBT by May/June…

Al-Hilal: Our failure to secure top deals with players like Osimhen, Hernandez Victor Osimhen Al-Hilal: Our failure to secure top deals with players like Osimhen, Hernandez Al-Hilal president Fahad Bin Nafal has opened up on the club’s failure to sign top players like Victor Osimhen, Theo Hernandez, and Bruno Fernandes to “illogical” counter offers and player fatigue. In spite of offering high financial packages, Al-Hilal was unable to win these players to the Saudi Pro League side. Bin Nafal also revealed that the club’s attempts to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from rivals Al-Nassr were unsuccessful. “We’ve spoken with many players, but…

BOI ready for introduction of impact fund, youth bank Bank of Industry BOI ready for introduction of impact fund, youth bank * Industrial Innovation Fund will take care of full lifecycle of innovation by supporting research The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Industry, Olasupo Olusi, has disclosed that the bank is set to unveil an Impact Fund and a Youth Bank to support enterprise development and drive youth-led industrialisation across Nigeria. Speaking during the recent inaugural Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Annual Lecture organised by Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Olusi said the initiatives are…

Dangote retires as Board Chairman of sugar refinery in June Aliko Dangote Dangote retires as Board Chairman of sugar refinery Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) has announced that its Chairman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, will retire from the Board effective June 16. The announcement, made through a corporate disclosure to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., stated that the decision aligns with principles of good corporate governance and succession planning. It reads, “Alhaji Aliko Dangote is one of the founding Directors of the Company, and has served with exceptional leadership, integrity, and vision since 2005. “Under his leadership, Dangote Sugar Refinery transformed, navigated…

Tinubu to unveil Abuja road Friday, FCT traders close shops FCT Tinubu to unveil Abuja road Friday, FCT traders close shops Residents and commuters in the Federal Capital Territory are advised to brace up for temporary traffic disruptions on Friday, as the Apo-Wasa Road will be closed from 11am to 4pm ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to inaugurate a major infrastructure project in the city. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, traders, mechanics, and shop owners at the Apo Mechanic…