Author: Festus Adeloye

The new Transition Committee Chairmen (TCC) of the 21 local government areas of Anambra State has pledged to support Governor Chukwuma Soludo to ensure that he actualises his vision of making Anambra a livable and prosperous state. The committee chairmen made the promise shortly after they were sworn in by Governor Soludo at the state executive council chambers, Government House, Awka. It will be recalled that Governor Soludo recently sent the names of the 21 TCC and councillors to the state House of Assembly for consideration, in fulfillment of section 208 of the local government law 1999 as amended (number…

Spain came from behind to defeat France 2-1 on Tuesday and reach the Euro 2024 final, their first at a major tournament for 12 years, where they will face the Netherlands or England. Randal Kolo Muani headed France into an early lead, but Lamine Yamal curled in a brilliant equaliser to become the youngest goalscorer in the competition’s history and Dani Olmo’s 25th-minute strike proved to be the winner.

In a significant political development, former chieftains of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, citing neglect by the present administration. The former APGA leaders, who include former ward chairmen and executives, announced their decision at a meeting in Umueri, Anambra State. They claimed that despite their efforts in delivering victories for APGA in the past, they were neglected and abandoned by the present administration. The 21 over 21 Support Group, which comprises these former APGA chieftains, said they were instrumental in the re-election of former Governor Willie Obiano and…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed strong support for Nigeria’s bid for re-election into the FIFA Council. The President’s support for the county’s candidate for re-election was contained via a statement issued by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale. The FIFA Council is the principal decision-making organ of the organization in the intervals of the FIFA Congress. The Council comprises 37 members elected by the FIFA Congress for a renewable term of four years. Mr. Amaju Pinnick, two-term President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), was elected into the Council in March 2021 – the third Nigerian after the late Oyo Orok…

The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for a second reading a bill seeking to make room for Nigerians living outside the country to vote during general elections. The bill was sponsored by the Speaker of the House, Tajueen Abass, and the lawmaker representing Sabon Gari Federal Constituency, Kaduna State, Sadiq Abdullahi. Abdullahi, while leading the debate on the bill’s general principles, argued that Section 39 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) grants citizens the fundamental rights of freedom of expression and opinion. He noted that regardless of the locations of Nigerians, it is their fundamental right to exercise civic…

Ten Hag had to wait over two weeks for United to decide to retain him after guiding them to FA Cup final victory over Manchester City on 25 May. On 4 July, following conversations with the Dutchman, the club confirmed they had triggered the additional year option in his contract, which now runs to 2026. In his first interview since that was announced, Ten Hag told in-house channel MUTV he would not have agreed to extend his deal if he was not “very” excited about the future. United have made significant structural change since Ineos’ co-ownership was confirmed in December.…

Rwanda has stated that it will not refund the £270million paid by Britain for the controversial asylum seeker programme, despite the new UK government cancelling the initiative. Dr. Doris Uwicyeza Picard, a representative from the Rwandan Ministry of Justice, affirmed that Rwanda had fulfilled its obligations under the agreement, which aimed to assist the UK in addressing its own asylum seeker issues. Kigali considers the matter a “UK problem” and expects no reimbursement. She told the BBC World Service: “We are under no obligation to provide any refund. We will remain in constant discussions. However, it is understood that there…

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG and its Petroleum and Natural and Senior Staff Association, PENGASSAN, have written to President Bola Tinubu, demanding a high powered investigation into the allegation that the International Oil Companies, IOCs, are plotting to undermine and destabilize the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals. In a written through the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, dated July 1, 2024, the oil workers demanded among others, that the findings of such investigation must be made public to ensure transparency and maintain public trust. The letter signed by the NUPENG’s General Secretary,…

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to save lives by providing alternative power to teaching hospitals, medical centres and universities in the country, owing to the epileptic power supply across the country. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion on urgent public importance moved by the member representing Ede North/Ede South/ Egbedero Federal Constituency, Osun State, Mr Bamidele Salam during Tuesday’s plenary. Titled, “Matter of urgent public importance on the need for the Federal Government to devise means to support teaching hospitals, medical centres and universities with mini solar grids and other alternative…

Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), on Tuesday, July 9, staged nationwide protests within campuses of public universities to demand the immediate release of their withheld salaries. NASU national president, Makolo Hassan, had on Monday said there was no going back on Tuesday’s demonstrations as both unions claimed that the federal government had failed to address their demands following their warning strike some months back. At the Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Kaduna state, placard-carrying non-academic staff members had several inscriptions on their placards as…