Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, played host to a high-profile delegation at his Asokoro residence yesterday. The team, led by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, and comprising family members of Kashim Imam, visited to formally request the hand of Atiku’s daughter, Hafsat Atiku Abubakar, in marriage. This was made known in a statement by the Special Assistant (Broadcast Media) to H.E Atiku Abubakar, AbdulRasheed Shehu, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the occasion drew prominent dignitaries, including National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and former governors Sule Lamido of Jigawa State and Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State,…

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has visited the Ogun State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to commiserate with staff members over the death of the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Barrister Niyi Ijalaye. Addressing the commission’s staff in Abeokuta, Abiodun said the Resident Electoral Commissioner will be fondly remembered for his display of uprightness while he was alive. The governor noted that he lived a life of impact and was an amiable, soft-spoken, and humble gentleman who always ensured that truth prevailed no matter the circumstance. He acknowledged Ijalaye’s contribution toward ensuring that democracy in…

In a remarkable achievement, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has been conferred with a Doctorate degree after successfully completing his Viva Voce. Viva Voce, also known as an oral examination or thesis defence, is a crucial part of the PhD process in many academic institutions. It is a formal assessment where a candidate presents and defends their research thesis in front of a panel of experts, usually comprising examiners and academics in the relevant field. This was made known by the Chief Executive Officer of RadioNow 95.3FM, Kadaria Ahmed, in a post on her Facebook page on Wednesday.…

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, a 2014 World Cup winner, announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday at the age of 38. Bayern Munich veteran Neuer played 124 matches for Germany, captaining his country 61 times. His final appearance came in the quarter-final loss to eventual champions Spain at Euro 2024. Neuer wrote on social media that although he was tempted to play until the 2026 World Cup, he was “convinced that now is the right time to take this step”. He shone at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and was named as the tournament’s best goalkeeper as Germany…

The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ambassador Umar Damagum, has confidently stated that no one can pressure him into stepping down from his position. It is important to note that the PDP has been dealing with internal disputes both before and after the 2023 elections. Damagum has been repeatedly blamed by party members for contributing to the ongoing crisis. He said ” Let me send a message to everyone talking about Damagum this, Damagum that – I cannot be intimidated. The more you mention me, the more popular I become.” He mentioned that the criticisms only enhanced…

Guinness World Record has recognised 116-year-old Tomiko Itooka as the world’s oldest living person, following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera. The GWR disclosed this in a statement on its website on Wednesday. GWR further disclosed that Tomiko is currently the 24th oldest person in record history The statement read, “116-year-old Tomiko Itooka (b. 23 May 1908) is now the world’s oldest living woman and oldest living person, following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera. “Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (directed by Robert D. Young) and she was confirmed to be alive today by…

The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Nigeria’s economic development by harnessing the power of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) across key sectors. This was highlighted by the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, during a sectoral retreat in Abuja on Tuesday, focused on the implementation of the Presidential Priorities, Ministerial Deliverables, and Performance Management System (PMS). The retreat emphasised the critical role of STI in achieving the Eight Presidential Priorities outlined by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. “The advancement of Science, Technology, and Innovation is critical to realizing our national…

The burial of the former governor of old Abia State, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has been fixed for November 8, 2024. This was contained in the programme released by the burial committee on behalf of Onu’s family of Uburu Ohaozara LGA, Ebonyi State. Onu died on April 11, 2024, after a brief illness, at the age of 73 years. An engineer, author, and foremost Nigerian politician, he was the first elected civilian governor of Abia State, the first chairman of the Conference of Nigerian Elected Governors and the National Chairman of the All Nigerian People’s Party, ANPP, in 2010. Onu successfully…

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Edo State to the Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission. This decision was made in compliance with the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electricity Act 2023. NERC disclosed this on its X handle on Wednesday. According to the NERC, the Commission retains the role as a central regulator with regulatory oversight on the inter-state/international generation, transmission, supply, trading and system operations. However, the Electricity Act 2023 mandates states that intend to establish and regulate intrastate electricity markets to notify NERC and request…

Saving lives was the childhood dream for 28-year-old Indian doctor Radhika, but after the brutal rape and murder of a colleague, her own safety has increasingly become a top concern. Earlier this month, at the government-run hospital where Radhika works in the eastern city of Kolkata, the battered and bloodied body of a 31-year-old woman doctor was found, sparking outrage. One man has been detained, but the attack has focused anger on the lack of measures for female doctors to work without fear, and triggered protests and medical strikes. “I was on night duty just two days before this incident,”…