Author: Opeyemi Ogabi

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has criticized club captain Bruno Fernandes for his apology to sacked manager Erik ten Hag, questioning his leadership skills. Fernandes had revealed that he apologized to Ten Hag, taking responsibility for not scoring goals to save the manager’s job. However, Keane slammed Fernandes, saying his apology came too late. “Too little, too late. You are judged for what you have done on a football pitch. Bruno didn’t show that leadership, but you also have to move on. A lot of players don’t care that much, they just focus on the next manager,” Keane said on…

Kemi Badenoch’s victory as the new leader of the Conservative Party has sparked mixed reactions among Nigerians. The British-Nigerian politician made history by becoming the first black woman to lead a major political party in the United Kingdom, securing 53,806 votes against Robert Jenrick’s 41,388. Media entrepreneur Mo Abudu hailed Badenoch’s achievement, saying, “Kemi’s journey is a reminder to every woman and young girl that no dream is out of reach. Here’s to more stories of resilience, leadership, and making history” ¹. Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, also congratulated Badenoch, emphasizing her Nigerian roots as a “double celebration” and…

The Nigerian naira experienced a significant decline yesterday, falling to N1675.49 against the US dollar at the official foreign exchange market. This depreciation represents a N44.32 loss compared to Wednesday’s exchange rate of N1631.17. Data from FMDQ revealed the naira’s downward trend. At the parallel market, also known as the black market, the naira maintained its previous rate of N1750 per dollar. This stability is notable, given the fluctuations in the official market. Despite the naira’s decline, foreign exchange transactions increased to $166.61 million, surpassing Wednesday’s total of $128.98 million. This surge in activity highlights the ongoing demand for foreign…

Adidas and Kanye West, also known as Ye, have put an end to their long-standing legal battle. The sportswear giant’s CEO, Bjorn Gulden, announced on Tuesday that they’ve reached an out-of-court settlement, effectively closing the chapter on their contentious past. The drama began in 2022 when Adidas terminated its partnership with Ye due to his antisemitic comments, which sparked widespread public pressure from organizations like the American Jewish Committee. At the time, Adidas made it clear that they wouldn’t tolerate hate speech or discrimination, values that Ye’s actions had violated. Fast-forward to today, and it’s clear that both parties are…

US President Joe Biden has thrown his weight behind Nigeria’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council. This endorsement came during a 30-minute phone call with President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday evening, as confirmed by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar. The conversation took place against the backdrop of the recent release of Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of finance crime compliance, on October 23. President Biden emphasized that Nigeria deserves a permanent seat, questioning why the country shouldn’t have one. Tuggar quoted Biden as saying, “I don’t see why Nigeria should not have a permanent…

In a disturbing turn of events, authorities in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, are investigating two separate incidents of ballot drop box arson. The attacks, which occurred on Monday, destroyed hundreds of ballots, casting a shadow over the upcoming presidential election. Police suspect that the fires, both involving incendiary devices, were coordinated, with eyewitnesses reporting a similar vehicle at each scene. The incidents are also linked to a previous attack on a ballot box in Vancouver on October 8, where an incendiary device was used. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs condemned the attacks, labeling them “acts of terror” designed…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fired back at opposition parties criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s recent cabinet reshuffle. In an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, APC National Publicity Director Bala Ibrahim defended the President’s move, saying it deserves commendation. Tinubu discharged five ministers, appointed seven, and changed designations for 10 others. The discharged ministers include Uju-Ken Ohanenye, Lola Ade-John, Prof Tahir Mamman, Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo, and Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim. Opposition parties described the reshuffle as a distraction from the administration’s inadequacy and incompetence. The Peoples Democratic Party’s Deputy National Youth Leader, Timothy Osadolor, called it a domestic arrangement to…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released its weather outlook for Sunday to Tuesday, predicting haziness and sunshine across the country. In the northern region, moderate dust haze is expected with horizontal visibility ranging from 2km to 5km. Localised visibility of less than or equal to 1,000m is anticipated. The North Central region will experience sunny skies with patches of clouds in the morning, followed by thunderstorms with moderate rains in the afternoon/evening over parts of FCT, Kogi, Benue, and Nasarawa States. In the southern region, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Ondo, Akwa Ibom, and Cross…

Imeko Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State was thrown into chaos yesterday following the tragic death of Ariyo Monday, a student of Obafemi Grammar School, allegedly at the hands of a teacher. The incident, which occurred on October 15, 2024, has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation. According to eyewitness accounts, Ariyo’s ordeal began when a teacher brought a trash can to his class and warned pupils not to break it. Ariyo jokingly replied that the dustbin was bought with the students’ money, which reportedly offended the teacher. As revealed by activist Justadetoun in an online video, the teacher, in…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is poised to take over Rivers State, according to National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje. He made this declaration at an event in Abuja on Thursday, emphasizing the party’s plan to rebuild and reposition its Rivers State chapter. Ganduje’s statement came as Dawari Ibietela George, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA), officially rejoined the APC. The leaders discussed rebuilding the party’s chapter in Rivers State to better serve the people and the country. Ganduje highlighted the party’s commitment to embracing diverse interests while ensuring fairness. Ganduje welcomed George, describing him as a “big fish”…