Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, has on Sunday bagged the Champions Newspaper’s 2024 Media Manager of the Year Award. This was disclosed in a post shared on the company’s official X handle on Monday. According to the post, Soneye was presented the award by former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Ernest Ebi, during a well-attended ceremony at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. Celebrating the recognition of its spokesperson, the NNPC maintained that the award served as proof of Soneye’s leadership excellence in driving strategic communication and…

Safiu Kehinde The 2023 Labour Party’s Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has revealed his shortfall during his tenure as Anambra state governor. Obi made the disclosure while speaking in an exclusive interview with Arise TV’s presenter, Oseni Rufai, on Monday. Reacting to claims of plunging Anambra into poverty during his tenure which spanned from 2007 to 2014, the former governor, attributed the allegation to his failure to engage in promotion of his accomplishment on the media. Obi recounted his achievements during his tenure which, according him, saw the state emerged as the number one state on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)…

Safiu Kehinde The 2023 Labour Party’s Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has admitted to the need for fuel subsidy removal as declared by President Bola Tinubu. Recall that the President had during his inauguration announced the end of the fuel subsidy regime. The declaration had plunged the country into economic hardship as inflation and hike in fuel price hitting Nigerians. Tinubu would however implement remedial economic reforms in an effort to stabilize the country’s economy. Having previously come to terms with Tinubu’s removal of the fuel subsidy, Obi again agreed with the subsidy removal. The former Anambra state governor, in an…

Juan and several friends huddled in the car park of a hardware store near Los Angeles, where protests have erupted against US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. Typically, their gatherings include dozens of day labourers, many of whom are undocumented immigrants, seeking work from shoppers or contractors. But on Sunday, only two small pickups advertised that they could help with roofing, repairs or paint jobs outside this branch of Home Depot in the suburb of Paramount, whose population is more than 82% Hispanic. It was one day after the store became the centre of immigration protests, sparked by rumours that…

By Saheed Abiola Over six decades since Nigeria’s independence, one truth remains clear: despite our fractures, we are still standing. From the rolling hills of the North to the rain-soaked creeks of the South, from the bustling cities of the West to the rich farmlands of the East, Nigeria has endured. And in our endurance lies a story not of division—but of resilience. Yes, we are a nation of over 250 ethnic groups, with Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo standing as the dominant triad. But each tribe, beyond the politics and power struggles, has a rich history of civilisation, culture, and…

A soccer fan died during the Nations League final between Spain and Portugal on Sunday after falling from an overhead level onto a media area below. A UEFA official, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to give details, confirmed a person sustained fatal injuries from a fall. CNN has reached out to UEFA for comment. The incident occurred during the first period of extra time at the Munich stadium, when tension was high between rival players, and fans were becoming more animated. Medical personnel, stewards and police cordoned off the area. Portugal went on to win…

Safiu Kehinde A retired Army Major, Joe Ajayi, has died in kidnappers’ den after payment of N10 million ransom for his rescue. Major Ajayi was abducted at his residence in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu local government area of Kogi State on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 by unknown gunmen. According to reports, his abductors made initial demands of N50 million ransom which could not be met by his family. The delay in the negotiation resulted to his health deteriorating, as he had no means to get his medication. While his family had pleaded with his abductors for his medication to be forwarded to…

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears as he led his country to their second Nations League title by beating holders Spain 5-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw after extra time in Sunday’s showpiece match. Ronaldo’s 138th international goal took the final to a shootout, with Alvaro Morata’s miss proving costly for Spain as Ruben Neves struck the winning spot kick to spark wild scenes of celebration, emotion overwhelming the veteran captain. “Winning for Portugal is always special,” Ronaldo told Sport TV. “I have many titles with clubs, but nothing is better than winning for Portugal. “It’s tears.…

Agency Report The Federal Government has declared Thursday as a public holiday to commemorate 2025 Democracy Day celebration. This is contained in a statement by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Mrs Magdalene Ajani, on Sunday in Abuja. Ajani disclosed that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while declaring the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians for an  uninterrupted 26 years of civil rule. “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and our future assured. “The last 26 years tells the story of our resilience,…

Safiu Kehinde Segun Showunmi, a renown critic of President Bola Tinubu, has on Sunday stirred reactions from the public following his visit to the President. The former spokesperson to the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, had raised eyebrow with his controversial visit to Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos. As shared in a post on his Facebook page Showunmi revealed to have spent quality time with the President. “I spent quality time with the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. It was engaging and nostalgic.” He wrote.…