Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

The Lagos State Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Kayode Salako has resigned from his position and handed over the party structure in the state to Mrs. Dayo Ekong as the new chairman.  Salako resigned from his position following his appointment as the Special Adviser on Lagos Affairs and Liaison operations to the National Chairman of the Party, Comrade Julius Abure.  Speaking during his handover on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, the outgoing chairman dismissed rumours that he is working for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). While describing himself as a sincere and honest party man, he said “I can’t be…

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Obadiah Simon Nkom, as the Director General of the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO) for a second and final term of four years effective January 12, 2023. According to a release issued Tuesday by the Media Adviser to the President, Femi Adesina, Nkom was first appointed on January 12, 2019 for an initial period of four years. Under the leadership of Nkom in the past four years, the NMCO recorded 86% increase in revenue generation, raking in over N8.9 billion between 2019 and 2021 compared to N4.8 billion generated in the…

Nigeria’s swelling debt profile without a commensurate infrastructural development has become of great concern to many Nigerians. For economic experts, the situation would spell doom for President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor as from May 29, 2023. Just recently, the Debt Management Office, DMO, said Nigeria’s total debt stock would hit N77tn in May 2023 if the National Assembly okayed the Buhari administration’s 23.8 trillion Ways and Means Advances. Contrary to the Central Bank Act of 2007 (Section 38.2), which caps advances to the Federal Government of Nigeria at 5 percent of last year’s revenues, the country’s apex bank has given FGN…

The Federal Government has reacted to a viral comment credited to an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, that the 2023 general elections face a serious threat of cancellation due to insecurity. Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, stated the position of the Federal Government during the PMB Administration Scorecard Series (2015-2023). The Scorecard Series was launched last October to massively showcase the achievements of the Buhari Administration. The position of the Federal Government remains that the 2023 elections will be held as planned. Nothing has happened to change that position,” Lai Mohammed said.We are aware…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has assured of a hitch-free 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The board is set to commence the processes for the examination scheduled for February 14. The Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, met with all Commissioners of Education on Monday in Lagos. The board promised to tackle most of the challenges recorded during the conduct of the past examinations. Oloyede said the meeting briefed the commissioners on JAMB’s level of preparedness and sought their support. The establishment of world-class Computer Based Test (CBT) centers nationwide was discussed, he disclosed. “We showed them the result…

Richarlison set to join Tottenham Hotspur Richarlison is set to undergo a medical in the coming days in Brazil and complete the move; Everton under pressure to meet Premier League Profit and Sustainability rules; Spurs are also in advanced talks to sign Middlesbrough’s Djed Spence for £15m Tottenham offered £40m in writing at 4pm on Wednesday and Everton chairman Bill Kenwright initially went away, believing the offer was insufficient. Spurs will pay an initial £50m with a further £10m in add-ons. Everton were not happy with the overall £60m package but had to accept that fee for the June 30…

Nigeria duo nominated for CAF Award CAF nominated Moses Simon and Akinkunmi Amoo, have been nominated for the CAF Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards. Nantes Forward, Moses made the shortlist following an impressive outing for Super Eagles at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations early this year in Cameroon. CAF released the first list of nominees for the Men’s categories namely Player of the Year, Inter-Club Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year, National Team of the Year, and Club of the Year on Thursday. The winger also starred in his club, Nantes Coupe de France…

Big win for senior man Odion Ighalo Odion Ighalo has said he is delighted to win his first career league title after he helped Al Hilal win the Saudi Arabia Professional League at the weekend. An ecstatic Ighalo said his perseverance and hard work paid off. “I waited 17 years before winning my first league title. It doesn’t matter how long it takes, if you keep working hard and never give up, you will get it right one day. God is the greatest,” Ighalo wrote on Instagram. It was double delight for the Super Eagles striker as he finished as…

Leeds United are in pursuit of Simon Moses Simon remains the alternative target for Leeds United, if Raphinha leaves, according to report Leeds United are in the race to sign Moses Simon from Nantes. With Raphinha in talks with Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona, Leeds are already looking for his replacement. Ligue 1 Club, Nice set to Launch a bid for the Super Eagles forward. The Elland Road club is holding out for £65m for Raphinha and some of that income will be put back into the team. And with lot of clubs eager for his signature, Leeds United will be Eager…

Three stars set to leave Old Trafford Fernandez, Telles, Williams are asked to Leave following the imminent arrival of left-back Tyrell Malacia, Manchester United are prepared to let three stars, Alex Telles, Brandon Williams and Alvaro Fernandez leave the club. Malacia is on the verge of joining Manchester United from Dutch side Feyenoord after the Red Devils launched a late bid for the 22-year-old on Monday night. According to reports, the deal is Hijack from Lyon, but personal terms is agreed between the two representatives already, in coming days Malacia will be on his way to Old Trafford. For the…

A Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), chieftain, Alhaji Sule Lamido has said River state governor, Nyesom Wike “the natural heir” to the Presidential seat after Atiku Abubakar, the party’s candidate in the 2023 general election. In an interview with VANGUARD, the former governor of Jigawa State said: “Wike is a huge treasure for the PDP and one of the best materials. If we win (in 2023), he is the natural heir to the throne because he has the quality, the aura, the charm, the charisma, and the age. I have been saying this: PDP is a family. “There was a primary…

As the 2022 Qatar World Cup draws near, the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), has announced the accreditation process is now open for media and non-rights holders. Deadline for submitting accreditation requests is August 15, 2022, FIFA said. “Access to the media accreditation form requires a unique control key. FIFA’s member associations have received a quota of written press and photographer accreditations for distribution to their national media organisations and representatives. Once a media representative has received a control key from your member association or media organisation, they will be able to apply for accreditation via the FIFA…