Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Here’s the coalition of Atiku, El-Rufai, Tanko to challenge Tinubu in 2027 The coalition of Atiku, El-Rufai, Tanko to challenge Tinubu in 2027 • Readiness to unseated the present administration. • Coalition formed to strengthen new party. • Condemnation of removal of Fubara as unacceptable. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, alongside other key political figures, has announced the formation of a new opposition coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Thursday, where Atiku, flanked by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir…

Japan shine as first to qualify for 2026 World Cup beating Bahrain 2-0 Japan (PC: FIFA, X) Japan shine as first to qualify for 2026 World Cup beating Bahrain 2-0 Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo gave them a 2-0 win over Bahrain on Thursday. The runaway Asian Group C leaders failed to sparkle on a chilly night in Saitama until Crystal Palace forward Kamada pounced for the opener in the 66th minute. Kubo added another in the 87th minute as Japan punched their ticket…

Not beyond 6 months, Senate give consent to state of emergency in Rivers President Bola Tinubu Senate allow state of emergency in Rivers The Senate said on Thursday that it has approved the state of emergency imposed by President Bola Tinubu on Rivers State on Tuesday. The decision, which was announced by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, after a closed-door session that lasted for over an hour, was adopted unanimously by senators. The approval included a resolution “that Section 11 of Section 4 of the Constitution be invoked to provide the National Assembly the authority to set up a joint…

Japan shine as first to qualify for 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 Japan (PC: FIFA, X) Japan shine as first to qualify for 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo gave them a 2-0 win over Bahrain on Thursday. The runaway Asian Group C leaders failed to sparkle on a chilly night in Saitama until Crystal Palace forward Kamada pounced for the opener in the 66th minute. Kubo added another in the 87th minute as Japan punched…

Vice Admiral Ibas arrives Rivers Govt House, work begins Vice Admiral Ibas arrives Rivers Govt House, work begins The Sole Administrator for River State, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (retd.), has arrived in the state to resume duties. He arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport at about 11:25 am on Thursday and was received by top officials and security personnel. The sole administrator, accompanied by the state Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju and the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 16, immediately proceeded to Government House, Port Harcourt afterwards. Ibok-ete Ibas has already arrived at the Government House and was…

Meet Afolabi, a rare gem as legal practitioner Barrister Olakunle Abiodun Afolabi Meet Afolabi, a rare gem as legal practitioner. Justice doesn’t always work fairly when faced with power, bias, or red tape, but Barrister Olakunle Abiodun Afolabi stands out as a voice for those who aren’t heard. With ten years of court experience, Afolabi has become known for defending human rights, working with constitutional law, and giving hope to people caught in Nigeria’s complex legal system. Afolabi’s path comes from hard work, not luck. He graduated with honours from Lagos State University with both his law degree and diploma,…

Meta declares new grant for startups, researchers Meta Meta, Social Media platform, in collaboration with Data Science Africa, has unveiled the Llama Impact Grant, a new initiative aimed at supporting startups and researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The grant seeks to fund innovative projects leveraging Llama, Meta’s open-source large language model, to develop solutions tailored to the region’s unique challenges. Meta noted that Artificial Intelligence (AI) had more potential than any other modern technology to increase human productivity and creativity, accelerate economic growth, and unlock progress in medical and scientific research. “To help realise this potential, we are seeking proposals…

SoftBank seals deal of $6.5bn for US Chip firm to acquire Ampere The logo of Japanese company SoftBank Group is seen outside the company’s headquarters in Tokyo on January 22, 2025. | Credit: AFP SoftBank seals deal of $6.5bn for US Chip firm to acquire Ampere. SoftBank Group said Wednesday that it had reached a deal to acquire US semiconductor firm Ampere for US $6.5 billion. The deal, which comes as demand for chips has exploded thanks to the AI boom, is still subject to regulatory approval, SoftBank said in a statement. Ampere Computing is a chip design firm “focused…

MTN Champs: MoC Academy debuts with eight medals at tourney MTN Champs: MoC Academy debuts with eight medals at tourney Making their first appearance at the MTN CHAMPS competition, MoC Athletics Academy showcased exceptional talent as they secured an impressive haul of eight medals at the Benin Athletics Classics, the season-opening leg of MTN CHAMPS Season 3. Seventeen athletes representing the Lagos-based academy competed under the banner of ‘Team MTN’ during the three-day event held at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and UNIBEN Sports Complex. The newcomers captured two gold, three silver, and three bronze medals across various categories. Team MTN’s…

Lending rates: 65.5% of Nigerians expect drop – CBN Central Bank of Nigeria building Lending rates: 65.5% of Nigerians expect drop A new Household Expectations Survey by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that 65.5 per cent of Nigerian households believe a reduction in lending rates would be best for the economy. The survey, conducted in February 2025, highlights public perception of key economic indicators, including inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, and economic confidence over the next six months. According to the findings, only 10.4 per cent of respondents believe that interest rates should increase, while 12.5 per…