Author: Yusuf Lawal

Victor Osimhen, Super Eagles striker, has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Paris Saint Germain (PSG), making the French giants frontrunners in the race for his signature. This development comes as PSG prepares for life after Kylian Mbappe’s departure to Real Madrid. Osimhen’s transfer saga began in December 2023 when Napoli made him available for sale despite extending his contract until June 2026. Initially, Premier League clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal showed interest, but the €130 million release clause proved a significant hurdle. Napoli’s struggles to pay Osimhen’s €10 million per season salary have led them to consider…

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has vowed to put an end to ongoing international crises and restore American prestige on the global stage. Speaking at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Trump painted a dire picture of the world under President Joe Biden, warning of a potential World War III. Trump blamed Biden for conflicts worldwide, including those predating his presidency. He promised to resolve every international crisis, including the Russia-Ukraine war, if elected to a second term. Trump also demanded the release of American hostages held abroad, threatening consequences if they are not freed before his potential inauguration. Additionally,…

As the 2024 US presidential election draws near, President Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure from within his own party to reconsider his bid for re-election. According to the Washington Post, former President Barack Obama has joined the growing chorus of Democrats calling on Biden to drop out of the race. Obama reportedly believes that Biden’s chances of winning have diminished and that the 81-year-old president should “seriously consider the viability of his candidacy.” This comes after a disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump, which has sparked concerns about Biden’s age and fitness for office. Despite these concerns, Biden has…

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, announced on Thursday that a new curriculum will be introduced in secondary schools across the country by September 2024. Speaking at the ongoing 2024 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) policy meeting in Abuja, Mamman revealed that the new curriculum has been in the works for the past year and stakeholders will meet on August 6, 2024, to finalize the plans. According to Mamman, the new curriculum aims to address the challenges facing secondary education in Nigeria, including infrastructural deficits, unqualified teachers, and obsolete curriculum. The minister emphasized that the implementation of the…

The Federal High Court in Abuja was abuzz as former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello, failed to appear on Wednesday for his arraignment on N82 billion fraud charges. Despite a court summons, Bello was nowhere to be found, leaving his lawyers, Mohammed Aliyu and Adeola Adedipe (both SANs), to face the music. The two senior lawyers had undertaken to produce Bello in court, and their presence was a testament to their commitment to this undertaking. However, they were expected to answer questions on their failure to deliver Bello for arraignment. This marks the sixth time Bello has snubbed court…

In a landmark decision, the European Union’s General Court has rejected TikTok’s appeal against the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a law aimed at regulating big tech companies. The court ruled that TikTok, owned by ByteDance, meets the criteria to be designated as a “gatekeeper” under the DMA, alongside five other major tech companies. The DMA, which came into force in March, seeks to promote fair competition in the digital market. TikTok had argued that it was a “challenger platform” providing important competition to established players, but the court found that it had rapidly consolidated its position and strengthened its market…

Aloy Ejimakor, lead counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), has raised an alarm over Kanu’s deteriorating health and alleged denial of medical attention by the Department of State Services (DSS). In a tweet on (link unavailable), Ejimakor disclosed that Kanu was found unwell during a visit on Monday, exhibiting shortness of breath, low blood pressure, and general discomfort. He stated that a request for a doctor’s visit was submitted but denied by the DSS. Ejimakor wrote, “Yesterday, during our visitation with Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, we found him ill, with shortness of breath, low BP,…

In a shocking turn of events, Gareth Southgate has resigned from his position as head coach of the England national team, effective immediately. Renowned sports journalist Fabrizio Romano broke the news on X on Tuesday. Southgate, who has been at the helm since 2016, expressed his gratitude and pride in serving the team. “As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all. But it’s time for change, and for a new chapter. I’m leaving my role,”…

A recent report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reveals a concerning trend in global childhood immunization coverage. Despite efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination rates have stalled, leaving 2.7 million more children under-vaccinated compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. According to the report, the number of children who received three doses of the vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) stalled at 84% in 2023, with 14.5 million children not receiving a single dose. Moreover, 6.5 million children did not complete their third dose of the DTP vaccine, which is…

Nigeria’s inflation rate has risen to 34.19% in June 2024, indicating a 0.24% increase from the previous month’s headline inflation rate of 33.95%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS revealed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for June 2024, which measures the average change in prices of goods and services consumed by individuals for daily living. The increase surpasses projections by Meristem Research analysts at 34.01% but falls short of Cowry Assets Management Research’s prediction of 34.25%. On a year-on-year basis, the headline inflation rate rose by 11.40% points compared to June…