Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FG approves increase of UBEC to N3.5bn … approval followed the passage of the 2024 Appropriation Bill and its subsequent assent into law. The Federal Government on Thursday approved an increase in the statutory allocation of Universal Basic Education matching grants accessible by state governments for infrastructural projects, raising the amount to N3,554,642,584.46. The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission, Hamid Bobboyi, announced this during a five-day financial training session for SUBEB Chairmen and Board Secretaries in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. A statement by the UBEC Public Relations Officer, David Apeh, quoted the executive secretary as saying…

UEFA:  Ronaldo and Buffon honour as Champions League heroes  Cristiano Ronaldo Ronaldo and Buffon honour as Champions League heroes Ronaldo and Buffon were honoured as Champions League heroes. It was reported that UCL draw, UEFA Europa League, and UEFA Conference League will take place respectively at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. Cristiano Ronaldo has been honoured with a special award to recognise his remarkable legacy as the all-time leading goal scorer in the Champions League. Also, former Italy goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon has received the 2024 UEFA President’s Award. Ronaldo – Buffon Image credit: Sky Sport The two of them were…

2024/25 NPFL: Nigeria referees promise better officiating this season – Irabor 2024/25 NPFL: Nigeria referees promise better officiating this season. The Chairman of Nigeria Football Federation’s Referees Development Committee, Mrs Faith Irabor, has promised improved officiating at the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premiership Football League. Irabor gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on the sidelines of the Cooper test and training for referees, on Thursday in Abuja at the Moshood Abiola stadium. She said that the changes in officiating would be in the areas of off-side and handball. “It is only a deliberate handball that will…

With new format, 36 teams battle for 2024/25 UCL season UEFA Champions League With new format, 36 teams battle for 2024/25 UCL season. The time for the fixtures will be announced Saturday. The UEFA Champions League draw for the 2024/25 season concluded on Thursday evening, unveiling the matchups for Europe’s top football clubs. With the draw now set, all eyes turn to the grand finale at Munich’s iconic Fußball Arena München on Saturday, May 31, 2025. PUNCH Online reports that the much-anticipated league phase draw took place in Monaco on Thursday, August 29. In March 2024, PUNCH Online provided an…

Olu of Warri with his wife Olori Atuwatse III to lead world leaders to drive positive change in Africa Event, geared to drive a narrative shift. …Hosts ‘Elevate Africa’ dialogue October The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III and wife, Olori Atuwatse III are set to lead notable leaders and visioners driving positive change in the Africa continent in a bid to chart a new narrative among global impact makers. A statement endorsed by the Royal couple also noted that the initiative under the umbrella of ‘Elevate Africa’ is designed not to only showcase Africa’s potentials but also to create…

The poet, Soyinka receives Dulce María Loynaz International Prize from UNEAC The poet, Soyinka receives Dulce María Loynaz International Prize from UNEAC The poet, Soyinka receives Dulce María Loynaz International Prize from UNEAC. The Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) celebrated its 63rd anniversary with a distinguished event: the awarding of the Dulce María Loynaz International Prize to renowned Nigerian poet Prof. Wole Soyinka. The 1986 Nobel Laureate in Literature received the honor from UNEAC President Marta Bonet. In his acceptance speech, Soyinka conveyed his profound happiness and emotional connection, expressing how deeply he valued returning to the…

Seyi Tinubu unveils initiative targeting reduction of infant, maternal mortality statistics Seyi Tinubu unveils initiative targeting reduction of infant, maternal mortality statistics. Mr Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has launched an initiative targeted at helping the country reduce its infant and maternal mortality statistics at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Shika-Zaria, Kaduna State. The initiative tagged, ”Drug Banks for Indigent Patients in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatric Pharmacy Intervention’ was launched by Seyi Tinubu, who was represented by Mr Ojeje Onimisi, disclosed this on Thursday ABUTH, Shika-Zaria. He said: “This project is going to be…

FG approves 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals – Alausa • 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa on Thursday revealed that the Federal Government has approved a 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals across the country to help them cope with their humongous electricity bills. Alausa announced this at the National Neo-Psychiatric Hospital in Barnawa, Kaduna State. He also commissioned the Electronic Health Records and Alternative Power Supply at the Lawal Jafaru Isah Emergency Complex and the solarisation project at the dialysis unit, which includes a solar-powered borehole and…

Faustino Anjorin of Nigeria leaving for Empoli on tansfer Nigeria midfielder, Faustino Anjorin has officially ended his sixteen-year journey with Chelsea, as the Nigerian midfielder has signed with Italian Serie A club Empoli. This deal which was announced by Empoli on Thusrday August 29, confirmed that they have reached an agreement with Chelsea for the permanent transfer of Anjorin. The Nigerian-English-born signed a three-year contract with Empoli, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2026-2027 season. He will be joining fellow Nigerian players Emmanuel Ekong, son of former international Prince Ikpe Ekong, and Super Eagles defender Tyronne…

Victor Osimhen gives consent to €350,000 Week-Wage with Chelsea, Al Ahli still a strong rival Victor Osimhen gives consent to €350,000 Week-Wage with Chelsea, Al Ahli still a strong rival Al Ahli still showed their strong interest and working hard to win Osimhen to its side. For now the future is still uncertain, and a move to Chelsea is not yet certain. A source close to the matter, Nigerian journalist Oma Akatugba informed that Osimhen originally requested a weekly wage of €500,000. Chelsea managed to negotiate the figure down to €350,000. Reports indicate that the long-running transfer negotiations between Chelsea…