Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

The Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Ifeanyi Ubah, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Young Progressive Party (YPP). Born on the 3rd of September, 1971, Ubah is a Nigerian business mogul, politician and philanthropist. He was also the Vice Chairman of the Petroleum Upstream Senate Committee from June 2019 to June 2023.

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr ‘Bosun Tijani, has projected that 90 percent of Nigerians should be digitally literate by 2030. Tijani stated this on Thursday when he made a live appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme. “We have a programme called digital literacy. “The plan is that by 2030, 90 percent of Nigerians should be digitally literate. Digital literacy doesn’t mean that you become a technical talent but it gives you the foundation to be able to choose that you also want to participate in the digital economy.” According to the minister, the Federal Government…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ola Olukoyede to serve as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for a renewable term of four years in the first instance, pending Senate confirmation. Presidential spokeman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Thursday, said Mr. Olukoyede’s appointment followed the resignation of the suspended Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa. Ngelale said the appointment was based on the powers vested in President Tinubu as established in section 2 (3) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004 “Mr. Ola Olukoyede…

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the appeal filed by Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi challenging the outcome of the February 25 presidential election. President Tinubu, in a response filed described the appeal as “abusive in nature” and prayed for its dismissal. The president insisted that the appellants failed to prove all their allegations and submissions at the tribunal. He submitted that the tribunal was correct in arriving at its verdict and affirming his election. “Neither the appellants have demonstrated any reason why this honorable court should disturb any of the findings of the lower court,…

Federal Government is set to open applications for its three million digital skill empowerment programme on Friday. The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Wednesday during a fireside conversation at Moonshot by TechCabal. He further revealed that the application will be for both trainers and individual. He disclosed that the first phase of the programme would be targeted at 30,000 Nigerians. Tijani said, “Starting from this Friday, you will see applications being released for both trainers and those who want to be fellows.” “So everything we’re going to do, we won’t start by…

Chelsea have added Napoli forward Victor Osimhen to their list of possible January targets. Chelsea are in the market for a centre-forward and are already monitoring Brentford’s Ivan Toney, who is also attracting interest from Arsenal. Osimhen has forged a reputation as one of Europe’s most exciting strikers after scoring 26 goals in 32 league games last season as Napoli secured their first Serie A title since 1990. That fine form – which has continued into this season with six goals from 10 games – has led Napoli to price Osimhen in the region of £120 million ($147.7m), which is around £40million higher than Toney’s valuation. Chelsea…

President Bola Tinubu said on Wednesday that the South East geopolitical zone remained crucial to the growth and development of Nigeria. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, in a statement, said Tinubu stated this in Owerri, Imo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu spoke at the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign in Imo. NAN also reports that the governorship election in Imo is slated to be held on Nov. 11, 2023, alongside other off-season polls in Bayelsa and Kogi states. Represented by…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that 7.6 million girls in Nigeria, many from the northern regions, remain deprived of education. UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative, Ms Cristian Munduate made this known in Kano while commemorating the International Day of the Girl 2023 at the Government House with the theme: “Our time is now – our rights, our future.” She said, “While the accomplishments of girls give hope, the bigger picture brings forth an alarming reality as 7.6 million girls in Nigeria, many from the northern regions, remain deprived of these very opportunities. “Nigeria, alarmingly, accounts for 15% of…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has kicked against any plan to include private universities in the country as beneficiaries to Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) interventions. The President of ASUU, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke who stated this during a two-day interactive session between TETFund and all unions of beneficiary institutions on Wednesday, said that such a move will lead to proliferation of private universities devoid of quality. While speaking on TETFund projects in many public tertiary institutions, Osodeke urged the Fund to work more on the monitoring method of its projects across the country to ensure that quality projects…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of chief executives in the agencies under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday. The statement revealed that Aminu Maida was appointed as Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission Also, Nkechi Egerton-Idehen was made the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT), while Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi was assigned as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria camp in Faro, Portugal is bubbling with life as Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi and 18 others have arrived for the International Friendly matches vs Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. As confirmed by the Nigeria Super Eagles verified Facebook handle, 20 players are in camp. England based duo, Kelechi Iheanacho and Frank Onyeka are expected in camp on Wednesday, October 11, same as new invitee, Fisayo Bashiru. The Eagles In camp at the time of this report; Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey); Jordan Torunarigha (KAA Gent, Belgium); Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa FC, Turkey);…

Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli is under investigation for potential betting breaches on illegal platforms and risks being suspended for up to three years if found guilty. This is part of an investigation from the Turin Prosecutor regarding gambling through illegal online platforms. Investigators have scanned accesses, data and transactions and Fagioli has emerged as one of the suspected bettors who have now been put under investigation. FIGC are reported to be aware of the situation since August 30. Prosecutor Giuseppe Chiné has also opened an investigation, following a report from the player’s lawyers who informed the Italian Football Federation about…