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When the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the appointment of 39-year-old Prof. Segun Aina as the new registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board four days ago, it was a major story that immediately went viral. Though the relatively young age of the newly appointed registrar might have been an attraction, considering his academic title and experience, many people agreed that the weight of the news had more to do with the outstanding image that had been created for the hitherto back-seat agency by the young professor’s predecessor, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede. Aina…
The African Democratic Congress has urged its presidential aspirants, party leaders, delegates and members nationwide to embrace unity, discipline and democratic values ahead of its presidential primaries scheduled for Monday. The party said the exercise represents a critical moment not only for the ADC but also for Nigerians seeking what it described as a credible political alternative ahead of the next general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the conduct of stakeholders before, during and after the primaries would shape public perception of the party’s democratic credentials and leadership…
Enugu Rangers have won the Nigeria Premier Football League for the ninth time after a dramatic final day 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City in Lagos on Sunday, while Remo Stars were relegated after failing to beat Bendel Insurance in Benin City, The PUNCH reports. The Flying Antelopes went into the decisive fixture knowing only a win would guarantee the championship, with intense pressure also coming from challengers Rivers United, who were in action simultaneously in Port Harcourt on the final day. Despite the tension, Rangers responded with a composed and clinical performance, taking control through Chidiebere Nwobodo, who struck twice…
After nearly 16 years of political dominance in Gombe Central Senatorial District, former Governor Danjuma Goje’s bid for a fifth Senate term was halted by an unlikely challenger — retired Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohammed Ahmed, reports CHIMA AZUBUIKE The political dominance of former Governor of Gombe State, Senator Muhammad Danjuma Goje, in Gombe Central Senatorial District may have finally met its toughest challenge yet not from a long-established political rival or a wealthy political dynasty, but from a retired police officer whose emergence dramatically altered the political calculations within the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state. For nearly…
Rising government bond yields signal a coming “structural” shift that will create a Bitcoin “supercycle” of rising prices, as investors flee debasing assets for one that cannot be inflated, according to Shang Wu, a senior research analyst at crypto exchange BitMEX.The yield on the 30-year US Treasury broke past 5.14% on Tuesday, while the Bank of Japan’s 10-year government bond yield touched 2.8%, Wu said. These yields are unsustainable in the long-term and will force governments to choose between debasing their currencies and a “sovereign debt collapse,” Wu said.Bond yields for US and Japanese government debt from April 2024 to…
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The Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Kayode Aare, has presented his letter of credence to President Donald Trump. He made the presentation at the White House on Thursday, according to the Nigerian Embassy in the US. With this presentation, Mr Aare, a retired army colonel and former director-general of the State Security Service (SSS), has officially assumed duty as Nigeria’s chief envoy to the country. Kayode Aare presents letter of credence Letters of credence are formal diplomatic documents issued by a country’s head of state to confirm the appointment of an ambassador or permanent representative. They officially introduce the…
President Bola Tinubu says he has no grudge against the sole contender in the just concluded All Progressives Congress, APC, Stanley Osifo. Tinubu said this on Sunday while addressing party leaders and supporters following his declaration as the winner of APC primaries. He also expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with political opponents and critics of his administration. According to him, democracy is built not on uniformity of thought but on diversity of ideas anchored in a shared belief in the nation. He said, “To those who despise our philosophy, we offer dialogue and engagement, not anger, confident that the sincerity of…
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has backed the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Ohanaeze said that after careful deliberation and objective assessment, the body affirmed that it is in the best collective interest of the Igbo nation to support the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. It stated that the approach is aimed at securing the 2031 vice presidency under the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ensuring that the South-East region benefits fully from federal initiatives. The pan-Igbo organisation reiterated the decisions reached jointly with the South-East Governors’ Forum, the Forum of…
Bayern Munich honorary president, Uli Hoeness, has claimed that Barcelona cannot afford to sign Harry Kane. Hoeness has said he expects the 32-year-old to remain with the Bundesliga giants beyond this summer. Kane netted a hat-trick as the Bavarians thrashed VfB Stuttgart 3-0 on Saturday to add the DFB-Pokal to their league title. The England striker finished the season with 61 goals. But with his contract running out in 2027, he has been linked with a possible move to Barça. “Harry Kane is the best transfer we’ve ever made,” Hoeness told Das Erste. “Bayern are a buying club not a…
