Author: Safiu Kehinde

Agency Report Elizabeth Olumide, a 14 year-old girl from Edo on Saturday won the female race of the 4th annual 10km Owan marathon race with a time of 1.24 hours. Ruth Abu and Precious Orogun, also 14, from Edo and Delta, who ran 1.27 hours and 1.37 hours respectively, came second and third place in the race, which took place in Edo. Olumide, who spoke to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after the race, said she was a first time runner and hoped to secure a scholarship in athletics to study nursing abroad. Similarly, a 16 year-old boy, Embah Godspower…

Agency Report President Bola Tinubu on Saturday commiserated with the Government and people of Ondo State over the death of Temitayo Oluwatuyi, the Secretary to the State Government. Oluwatuyi, fondly called Tukana, died on Sunday following hospitalisation for serious injuries sustained in an accident on Dec. 15, 2024, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the president’s spokesman, said in a statement. The president condoled with Oluwatuyi’s family, friends and associates. “Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu first appointed Oluwatuyi as SSG in 2020. Oluwatuyi served with distinction and many recognitions before his reappointment by Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. “President Tinubu acknowledges the diligence of the former Chairman…

Safiu Kehinde President Bola Tinubu has vowed to complete the Eastern Rail line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. Tinubu gave the assurance at an interactive session with South East leaders in Enugu during his visit to the state on Saturday. As contained in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, the President also pledged that his administration would support the development of the Anambra Basin as a significant energy reserve. The basin is estimated to hold up to 1 billion barrels of oil and 30 billion cubic feet of gas. “On the support of the gas infrastructure. Sure, gas is…

Safiu Kehinde The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians, including healthcare providers, about a counterfeit cancer treatment drug, Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml, labelled with batch number C5290S20. This was contained in a public alert (No. 051/2024) notification issued on the agency’s website. NAFDAC reported that the Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH), Roche, received a complaint from a doctor at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH-NSIA) regarding the suspected counterfeit product. The Phesgo 600mg/600mg, labelled with batch number C5290S20, was reported to have been brought in by a patient for administration. While the product had not been…

Safiu Kehinde A former Secretary to the Kwara State Government, Alhaji Saka lsau, is dead. This was confirmed in a statement issued in Ilorin by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Rafiu Ajakaye. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice reportedly died on Saturday in llorin. While commiserating with the family and associates of Isau, the state governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, in a condolence message, said Isau would be remembered for his service to the state. The governor prayed to Almighty Allah to admit the late Isau to al-jannah firdaus and uphold his…

Safiu Kehinde Nigerian afrobeat singer, Damini Ogulu- popularly known as Burna Boy, has fulfilled his promise as he gave Bethel Okechukwu, the alleged brother of renowned socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, a total sum of $30,000. This was disclosed in a post shared on X on Sunday. Recall that Bethel who works as a phone repairer at Alaba International market in Lagos had in an old video claimed to be Cubana Chief Priest’s brother. The video would resurface during Burna Boy’s clash with Cubana on Instagram as the singer slammed the socialite for not helping his family. He, however, promised to…

By Simbo Olorunfemi That Baba Obasanjo has an almost child-like emotional attachment to the public-owned refineries under the trust and care of the NNPCL is not in doubt. It is also not difficult to explain why that appears to be the case. He can indeed assert some level of claim/credit for the construction of 2 of Nigeria’s publicly owned 4 Refineries. While the decision to construct the second and third refineries in Warri and Kaduna respectively was taken in 1974, with construction on the 3rd set to only commence “whenever the projection of the consumption of petroleum products justifies it”,…

Safiu Kehinde Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passing of the Secretary to the Ondo State Government (SSG), Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile. Sanwo-Olu, who is also the Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, sympathised with the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the people of the State over the demise of the SSG. He described the late Oluwatuyi, a former Chairman…

After a disappointing end to 2024, Enzo Maresca and his Chelsea side endured more frustration on Saturday as a late goal from Jean-Philippe Mateta denied the Blues all three points against Crystal Palace. The visitors dominated the first half and needed just 14 minutes to open the scoring. Jadon Sancho produced a wonderful dummy that allowed him to race down the left and slide the ball through to Cole Palmer in the penalty area. Chelsea’s star man then simply took a touch and coolly rolled the ball past goalkeeper Dean Henderson. Chelsea should have extended their lead in the first…

Safiu Kehinde Manchester City cruised past West Ham United in 4-1 win at the Ethiad Stadium on Saturday. The Cityzens hosted West Ham for their first Premier League action of the year 2025. Having ended 2024 with a return to winning ways, the Pep Guardiola-led side were keen to maintain their momentum. West Ham would gift Man City the lead following Vladimir Coufal’s 10th minute own goal. Norwegian striker, Erling Haaland, doubled the lead with a stunning 42nd minute header before halftime. Another goal from Haaland in the 55th minute gave Man City 3-0 lead. Three minutes after the Haaland’s…