Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

Immediate past Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege says Professor Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, Senior Advocate Nigeria (SAN), is a perfect fit and traditionally endowed as Asagba of Asaba. Senator Omo-Agege who lauded the choice of Prof. Azinge in a statement congratulating him and released Thursday, said it is a continuation of the established tradition of going for the best in Asaba kingdom. “On behalf of my family and associates, I rejoice with you on your selection as the Asagba-designate. Your pedigree as a legal luminary has seen you reach the height of your career, as professor of law…

Bodies of British tech mogul, Mike Lynch, his teenage daughter, Hannah two others have been recovered from the wreck of his superyacht. A fifth body has also been discovered in the wreckage of the yacht, named Bayesian, but has not yet been retrieved, leaving one person still unaccounted for, MailOnline reports. Search teams made the tragic discoveries on Wednesday while combing through the ruins of the luxury sailboat, which sank off the coast of Sicily after being struck by a rare ‘black swan’ waterspout on Monday morning. The Chief of Civil Protection confirmed that two of the bodies have been…

Super Eagles and Bayern Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface, has been suspended for one game by the German Football Federation. Boniface was suspended for anti-sporting conduct after Saturday’s game against Stuttgart when the German champions won on penalties to win the German Super Cup. The striker also pointed his middle finger to Stuttgart players after the match. Alongside the suspension, the 23-year-old will also pay a fine of €23,000 for the misconduct. Boniface will be back for Bayern Leverkusen’s first game against Borussia Monchenglabach on Friday but will not feature in the next German Cup match that the club will be…

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…