Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Ekiti federal varsity: Tinubu names pro-chancellor, governing council members President Bola Tinubu  Tinubu names pro-chancellor, governing council members President Bola Tinubu announced the appointment of the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and Principal Officers of the new Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. “Senator Binta Garba has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council,” Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday. The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu appoints governing council and principal officers of Federal University Iyin Ekiti; names new Pro-Chancellor for Federal…

Nigeria, Spain enhance bilateral relations, both sign MoU Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar Nigeria, Spain enhance bilateral relations, both sign MoU Nigeria and Spain have signed a Memorandum of Understanding targeted at establishing political consultations and advancing areas of mutual interest between the two nations. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain, José Albares, signed the MoU on Tuesday. This was contained in a joint statement by both ministers and issued by the Embassy of Spain in Abuja. The agreement is a key milestone…

Bill for one-day general elections passes second reading House of Representatives Bill for one-day general elections passes second reading. The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to adjust the 1999 Constitution to accommodate presidential, governorship, National Assembly, state assembly, and local government elections to be held on the same day. Being sponsored by Imo lawmaker Ikenga Ugochinyere and 35 others, the bill was presented during plenary by House Leader Prof. Julius Ihonvbere. The bill proposes an amendment to Section 116 of the Constitution by inserting a new subsection (3), which states that: “All elections…

World Athletics gives consent to swab test to determine female gender World Athletics World Athletics gives consent to swab test to determine female gender * As swab test would stand to protect women’s sports. World Athletics said on Tuesday it had approved the introduction of a cheek swab test to determine if an athlete is biologically female. Sebastian Coe, the president of the international track and field federation, said the test, whose introduction was given the green light by the World Athletics Council, was a “really important” way of protecting the female category. “It’s important to do it because…

Dangote: US imports 2 million barrels of jet fuel from refinery Dangote Refinery Dangote: US imports 2 million barrels of jet fuel from refinery * Dangote refinery is a point of pride for Nigeria for achieving United States standard. The United States imported over two million barrels of aviation fuel from the Dangote refinery in March. The refinery confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying this attests to the “unparalleled quality” of the refinery’s products and the trust that the international community places in the Dangote refinery. Quoting data from ship-tracking service Kpler, it was said that six vessels…

Oyo collaborates with NIMC, NASSCO on social register accuracy Prof Musbau Babatunde Oyo collaborates with NIMC, NASSCO on social register accuracy The Oyo State government has come to terms with the National Identity Management Commission and the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office, to enhance the accuracy of the National Social Register. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Prof Musbau Babatunde, stated this in Oyo town on Tuesday at a three-day step-down training for field personnel. According to him, the initiative which commenced on Thursday, aims at improving social intervention programmes in Oyo State. He explained that the field personnel…

NLC, TUC disagree with Rivers emergency rule Fubara NLC, TUC disagree with Rivers emergency rule Organized Labour in Rivers State has expressed deep concern over the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on March 18, 2025’ Labour strongly condemn the “baseless” declaration of state of emergency and suspension of the Executive Governor, Deputy Governor, and House of Assembly members who were elected by in Rivers people. It said that the state of emergency has impacted the local government workers who are yet to receive their salaries, as a result, are exposed to avoidable economic…

Eric Chelle alleges some mistakes Eric Chelle Eric Chelle alleges some mistakes. Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle admitted his side made some errors but insisted they were the better team on the pitch. Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes took another hit after the Super Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by Zimbabwe, leaving them fourth in Group C with just seven points—six adrift of table-toppers South Africa. “We made some mistakes, we were the best team on the pitch. This is football. It is difficult for me to analyze the game right now; we will review it later,” Chelle…

Iran make it through for 2026 World Cup Iran make it through for 2026 World Cup Iran was able to make it into the 2026 World Cup following a 2-2 home draw against Uzbekistan at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Tuesday. Inter Milan striker Mehdi Taremi scored twice in the second half as Iran secured their place in the finals for a fourth consecutive time and seventh in total. Uzbekistan took the lead after Khojimat Erkinov scored in the 16th minute but Taremi levelled in the 52nd minute. A minute later, however, Abbosbek Fayzullaev made it 2-1 for the White Wolves…

S’Eagles’ fail to beat Zimbabwe, lose chance to take part in World Cup S’Eagles’ fail to beat Zimbabwe, lose chance to take part in World Cup. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have failed to defeat the Warriors of Zimbabwe in a crunch World Cup qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Akwa-Ibom state. Details shortly…