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Ade is consistent in the world of politics, tech and entertainment. He is really updated on the recent happenings in the world and has a skin in the game.
The Labour Party (LP) in Anambra State has officially declared Dr. Obiora Muoghalu as its gubernatorial candidate for the upcoming 2025 elections, following a tightly contested primary that tested the party’s unity and political strategy. The announcement, made late Tuesday at the party’s state secretariat in Awka, marks a critical step in the LP’s bid to challenge the dominance of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Muoghalu, a seasoned economist and former executive director at the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, emerged victorious after a rigorous screening and voting process…
The political landscape in Edo State has taken a dramatic turn as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, confidently declared that the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, against the recent Federal High Court judgment will “crash and burn” at the appellate court. The bold assertion comes days after Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja invalidated the PDP’s primary election that produced Ighodalo as its flagbearer, citing gross violations of electoral guidelines. The ruling, which has thrown the PDP into disarray, has set the stage…
The importance of a single player to a team’s defensive structure was laid bare on Saturday as Nottingham Forest slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Former Manchester United and England midfielder Owen Hargreaves didn’t mince words when analyzing the result, pinpointing the absence of Super Eagles defender Ola Aina as a critical factor in Forest’s disappointing performance. The Nigerian international, who has become an integral part of Nuno Espírito Santo’s backline this season, was sidelined with an injury, leaving a noticeable void in Forest’s defensive organization. Hargreaves, speaking to Premier League Productions, emphasized how Aina’s…
The weight of expectation hangs heavy over Rivers United as they prepare to face NPFL leaders Remo Stars this Sunday, with club captain Temple Emekayi issuing a rallying cry to his teammates following their recent slump. After suffering back-to-back defeats against Bayelsa United and Beyond Limits FA across all competitions, the Port Harcourt-based side finds itself at a critical juncture of their season—one that could define their campaign. Emekayi, the defensive anchor and vocal leader of the squad, didn’t shy away from addressing the team’s recent struggles but emphasized that the league remains their primary focus. I know it will…
Nottingham Forest’s push for Champions League qualification has suffered a significant setback with manager Nuno Espírito Santo confirming star striker Taiwo Awoniyi will face a spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury. The Nigerian international sustained the problem during Forest’s impressive 1-0 victory over Manchester United at the City Ground, forcing him to miss Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa—and potentially several more crucial fixtures in the season’s decisive run-in. The timing could hardly be worse for Forest, who currently sit third in the Premier League table but now face the prospect of navigating their Champions League chase…
Manchester United’s newly appointed manager, Rúben Amorim, has sent a bold message to the Premier League: the Red Devils will not accept a slow rebuild. In his first public comments since taking charge at Old Trafford, the 40-year-old Portuguese coach dismissed suggestions that United are years away from challenging for the title, insisting his team will be in the mix as early as next season. Speaking to reporters after a training session, Amorim made it clear that patience is not part of his plan. “I don’t want to think we need a lot of years to be competitive. I can’t…
The ancient city of Oyo witnessed a historic transition of power as Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I was formally crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, succeeding the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III who passed away on April 22, 2022, after a remarkable 52-year reign. The coronation of the 47-year-old monarch marks not just a changing of the guard but the beginning of a new chapter for one of Yorubaland’s most revered traditional institutions. From Engineering to Royalty: The Unlikely Path of a Modern Monarch Oba Owoade’s journey to the throne reads like a script from a Nollywood epic – a…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has moved to stabilize the foreign exchange market with a $197.71 million intervention, a timely boost as global currency markets react to new tariff threats from former U.S. President Donald Trump. This strategic injection comes at a critical juncture for Nigeria’s economy, with the naira facing mounting pressure from external shocks and internal demand pressures. A Calculated Move to Shore Up the Naira According to figures released by the CBN on Tuesday, the latest foreign exchange allocation targeted key sectors of the economy. The manufacturing sector received the lion’s share of 92.39million,whileairlinesandagriculturalindustrieswereallotted92.39million,whileairlinesandagriculturalindustrieswereallotted44.83 million and $36.91…
A deadly Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown, has sparked a furious response from the Ukrainian leader, who accused the United States of delivering a “weak” reaction to the latest escalation in Moscow’s brutal war. The attack, which killed at least 12 civilians and wounded over 50, reduced residential buildings to rubble and left families scrambling through debris in search of survivors. The assault marks one of the most personal blows to Zelensky since the invasion began, striking the central Ukrainian city where he was born and raised. Yet what angered the president most was not…
The passing of Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III on April 22, 2022, marked the end of an era for the ancient kingdom of Oyo and the entire Yoruba nation. At 83 years old, the late Alaafin concluded a record-breaking 52-year reign that witnessed Nigeria’s transformation from military rule to democracy, all while preserving the cultural heritage of one of Africa’s most revered monarchies. As the Yoruba people and Nigerians at large mourn the departed king—affectionately called Iku Baba Yeye (the one who commands death and the father of all)—we examine eight remarkable aspects of his extraordinary life and reign. 1. A Prince…