He equally slammed the President Bola Tinubu administration for spending N21bn on a new official residence for Vice President Kashim Shettima, calling it a misplaced priority and conduit designed to embezzle public funds. The ex-leader disclosed this in chapter six of his new book, ‘Nigeria: Past and Future’ where he painted the portrait and characters of chief executives at both the federal and state levels. The book was one of the two new books unveiled to mark Obasanjo’s 88th birthday last week. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, had revealed that the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will cost N4.93bn per...
“I Am Asake’s Father, Please Come To My Aide, I Need Your Help” – Afrobeat Singer Father’s Appeal To Nigerians For Help
“I am Ahmed Asake, Babatunde Ololade Ayinde’s father I want Nigerians to come to my aid, when this thing befall me, March 2022 was the last time I saw him, if I call him he won’t pick and I am tired, all I need is your help.” He appealed
President Bola Tinubu and Nasir El-Rufai
What many Nigerians may not know, is that President Bola Tinubu and former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, had parted ways long before the 2023 presidential election.Whatever political relationship that existed between two, hit the hard rocks shortly after Muhammadu Buhari emerged president in the 2015 presidential election. Watchers of the power circle were quick to observe, that Buhari openly displayed his fascination with Tinubu’s strategic moves that paved the way for his emergence as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Buhari acknowledged the fact that without Tinubu’s mastery of the game, there was no way he...
Federal Government To Empower Artisans, Set To Launch Digital Platform, Aims To Close Skill Gaps.
The Federal Government has disclosed its plan to develop a digital platform aimed at connecting trained artisans with job opportunities in the construction industry. The initiative, dubbed “Uber for Artisans,” will serve as an online marketplace, making skilled workers more visible, accessible, and efficient in delivering their services. According to a statement published on the ministry’s website on Wednesday, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, disclosed this plan while receiving the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Industrial Training and Development, Hon. Adamson Ayinde, and his team at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The platform...
Assane Diao Chooses Senegal Over Spain
Assane Diao has rejected Spain and has opted to represent Senegal at the senior level. The 19-year-old previously featured for Spain’s U18, U19, and U21 teams. Diao has been in impressive form since joining Serie A side Como in January, catching the attention of Senegal’s senior men’s national team head coach, Pape Thiaw. Thiaw recently traveled to Spain to meet with Diao, and he shared details of their conversation with the Senegalese press: “It’s true that I went to Spain and spoke with Assane, who always showed me that his choice was a choice of the heart. He always dreamed...
Drama as Julián Álvarez’s Penalty is Ruled Out by Polish referee Szymon Marciniak for a Double Touch
Controversy struck yesterday during the penalty shootout between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid. Both sides played to a 1-1 draw, forcing the match into extra time. Julián Álvarez’s goal during the shootout was ruled out for an adjudged double touch after he slipped while taking the penalty. According to CBS Sports Golazo, Álvarez’s penalty was disallowed by semi-automated technology. Álvarez reportedly told his camp, as per international journalist Pedro Fullana, that he does not feel he touched the ball twice and that he intended to place it where he did. The journalist also stated that there are no clear images...
