Author: Akintayo Adams

Nigerian Senators from the southern and northern regions are expressing divided opinions on the push for a return to a regional system of government. These discussions took place during a two-day retreat in Kano on amendments to the 1999 Constitution, organized by the Senate Committee on Constitution Review in collaboration with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC). While southern senators view the idea favorably, arguing that it could boost the economy, tackle insecurity, and enhance infrastructure, their northern counterparts oppose it. Northern senators, like Abdul Ningi from Bauchi Central, criticized the idea, stating that the regional system failed to…

Ole Gunnar Solskjær believes Cristiano Ronaldo would have outscored Erling Haaland if he had chosen Man City over Man United back in 2021 Speaking to the Oslo Business Forum, the former United Boss said “Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the best players in the world the last 15 years. I played with him. He played for Manchester United. He has history with the club and he’s leaving Juventus but we can not give him to Manchester City because he will score more goals than Erling Haaland is doing at the moment probably.” Erling Haaland recently matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of scoring…

Nigerian actress Ojumola Bello has made history by breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest acting marathon. She began her performance on Tuesday, September 22, and completed it on Friday, September 27, with a total of 139 hours and 19 minutes of continuous acting at the Pent View Hotel in Ikorodu. Bello received immense support throughout her endeavor, with fellow actors such as Odunlade Adekola, Ijeshaekun, Bimbo Adebayo, Rotimi Salami, and Bukunmi Oluwasina sharing videos of encouragement, celebrating her remarkable achievement in the acting world. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

Cole Palmer made Premier League history on Saturday, scoring four goals in just 20 first-half minutes as Chelsea defeated Brighton 4-2 to move up to third place. Despite Brighton initially taking the lead through Georginio Rutter after capitalizing on Chelsea’s defensive errors, Palmer took control of the match, becoming the first Premier League player to score four goals in the first half. Palmer equalized with a pass from Nicolas Jackson, followed by a coolly taken penalty. His hat-trick was sealed with a brilliant free-kick into the top corner, and he completed his scoring spree with a powerful shot past Brighton…

The National Association of Government General and Medical Dental Practitioners, Kano State chapter, has announced plans to begin an indefinite strike on October 1, 2024, following the state’s failure to meet the demands of medical doctors. The announcement was made by the association’s secretary, Dr. Anas Idris Hassan, during a press briefing on Saturday. Dr. Hassan stated that despite reaching an agreement with the Kano State Government in June, critical issues such as the post-COVID-19 hazard allowances—paid by the Federal Government since 2021—remain unresolved in Kano. Additionally, he revealed that newly hired doctors, employed in September 2023, have yet to…

Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, 25, widely regarded as the ‘most handsome Nigerian footballer alive,’ has been publicly dumped by his long-term girlfriend, Dutch model Jelicia Westhoff. In a heated Instagram rant earlier today, the 30-year-old Amsterdam-based model expressed her frustration with Okoye, accusing him of showing a lack of respect for their relationship and family. She wrote, “Maduka Okoye. You have no respect for the family you decided to create. And I am done with you.” Westhoff, who shares a son with Okoye, further accused him of taking advantage of her kindness and declared that she was done giving him…

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who have shown support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking at a grand reception hosted by the Rivers Ijaw Peoples Congress in Port Harcourt, Wike addressed the ongoing tensions within the PDP, declaring himself to be much more influential than the governors criticizing him. Responding to those aligned against him, including Adamawa State Governor Umaru Fintiri and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Wike stated, “Don’t ever think they are fighting me; they are not fighting me. I’m too big.” Wike further…

Mr. Ewaoche Benjamin Obe, a former governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 Benue State election, has reportedly been evicted from his Abuja home after his wife, Christiana Obe, allegedly used the property as collateral for a loan. The house, located in Sagwari Layout, Dutse, in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was built by Obe. The couple, who hail from Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State, have been married since 2006. The eviction occurred on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, while Obe was en route to Benue State. He received a…

WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature that allows users to mention specific contacts in their status updates, similar to how Instagram stories work. Available to some users through the latest WhatsApp beta update for Android (version 2.24.20.3), the feature has been in development for months and is now being publicly tested. This update enables users to tag contacts in status updates, sending them a direct notification. The goal is to streamline engagement by making it easier for users to involve specific people in conversations through status updates. When adding photos or videos to a status, users will see a…

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly told U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that while he does not personally prioritize the “Palestinian issue,” it remains a significant concern for his people. The exchange, detailed in a report by The Atlantic, took place during Blinken’s visit to Saudi Arabia in January amid discussions about the possibility of Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel. This conversation occurred against the backdrop of U.S.-led efforts to negotiate peace in the region, which were disrupted by the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023. Mohammed bin Salman emphasized to Blinken that while…