Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Flag designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi’s family given N30m – FG Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi Flag designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi’s family given N30m – FG The Federal Government has donated N30 million to the family of renowned National Flag designer, late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, two years after his demise. The Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, accompanied by the Oyo State Director of the agency, Olukemi Afolayan, made the official presentation of the cheque on behalf of the Federal Government at the Elebu in Ibadan residence of the late National hero on Thursday. The late Akinkunmi died on August 29, 2023,…

But for Policy Interventions, Inflation headed 42.81% – CBN Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso But for Policy interventions, Inflation headed 42.81% – CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that without its policy interventions, inflation could have surged to 42.81 per cent by December 2024. It also projected that diaspora remittances would rise to N31.79tn when fourth-quarter figures for 2024 are released. Going forward, the apex bank has pledged to stick to orthodox monetary policies to tame inflation in 2025. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, made these disclosures in Abuja on Thursday at the 2025 Monetary…

Dubai made stunning record of 92.3 million air travellers in 2024 Dubai International Airport | Credit: AeroSpace Global News Dubai recorded 92.3 million air travellers in 2024. A record 92.3 million passengers travelled through Dubai’s international airport last year, its operator said on Thursday, extending a post-pandemic tear that exemplifies the city’s economic boom. The figure surpassed the previous high of 89.1 million in 2018, Dubai Airports said, despite regional tensions caused by the Gaza war and last April’s unprecedented floods that severely disrupted flights. The United Arab Emirates city, located between Asia, Europe, and Africa, has now been ranked…

We will not accept 50% telecom tariff hike, take 5% – NLC Labour movement We will not accept 50% telecom tariff hike, take 5% – NLC The Nigeria Labour Congress has proposed a five per cent increase in telecom tariff hike rejecting the 50 per cent approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission. The NLC spokesman Benson Upah said on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Thursday. “They keep on emasculating us through stupid taxes. It will come to a point when people can pay but they won’t pay. This really is to halt this mindless tariff increase. And if by…

Meet Niko Kovac, new head coach of Dortmund Niko Kovac Meet Niko Kovac, new head coach of Dortmund. Borussia Dortmund have announced the appointment of Niko Kovac as their new head coach, just a week after parting ways with Nuri Sahin. The 53-year-old Berlin native will take over on Sunday, one day after Dortmund’s Bundesliga clash against Heidenheim. Kovac has signed a contract with the club that runs until 30 June 2026. A Thursday statement on the club website titled, “Borussia Dortmund appoint Niko Kovac,” revealed this. PUNCH Online reported on January 22 that the club sacked former head coach…

Take A Pause: The Dilemma of Life, Oja l’aye! Take A Pause: The Dilemma of Life, Oja l’aye! Oja l’aye! So, with good intentions we must as we jaiye. Buy and sell well while it lasts Because iku’s theft is a legendary debt. The day a man goes, The day the market ends with no credit. The time to go, no one knows Only the nose loses it all to cold. Oja l’aye! It’s not how far but how well. So, as we run take a pause to see the brightness of the day, Yet another gift. #GodsonOsarenren #naijapoetryfest #naijapoetryfestcommunity…

Late Chief of State to ex president frustrated my work for five years – Adesina Late Chief of State to ex president frustrated my work for five years – Adesina Femi Adesina, a former special adviser on media and publicity to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has disclosed how the late Chief of State to the president, Abba Kyari, frustrated his work for five years. According to him, Mr Kyari denied him unhindered access to Mr Buhari despite the president’s directive to that effect. Mr Kyari, who was accused of being a top member of the cabal of the Buhari presidency, died…

Steven Gerrard leaves Al Ettifaq having spent 18 months Steven Gerrard Steven Gerrard leaves Al Ettifaq having spent 18 months Ex-Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and Saudi side Al-Ettifaq have decided to go on seperate ways by mutual consent after 18 months in charge. “Ettifaq football club and Steven Gerrard have mutually agreed to part company,” the club said in a statement on Thursday. Gerrard had been in charge since the summer of 2023 and a year ago signed a new deal to take him through to 2027. Last season, Al-Ettifaq finished sixth but the 44-year-old departs with the club 12th…

EFCC promises to review complaints, admits glitches in car auction EFCC promises to review complaints, admits glitches in car auction. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has acknowledged the technical issues that marred the recent public auction of forfeited vehicles, conducted by accredited auctioneers on its behalf. The commission expressed concern over the “unsavory experiences” of some Nigerians who participated in the auction, citing complaints about inaccessible auction websites, being shut out after submitting bids, and outrageous bid prices. The EFCC monitored the exercise and confirmed that there were glitches, which were communicated to the auctioneers for remedial action.…

JAMB suspends Law Admission into Redeemer, Nigerian Universities The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended Law admission in eight universities for the 2025/2026 academic session. This followed the suspension of the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in the affected institutions by the Council of Legal Education (CLE) for violating regulatory procedures. Spokesperson of JAMB, Dr Fabian Benjamin, said the affected institutions are Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin; Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State; Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State; and Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State. Others are Taraba State University, Jalingo; Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Cross River State; Alex…