Written by In the end, last week’s Arise TV interview with the Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, ended somewhat productively. I had moments when I feared an outbreak of fisticuffs across the airwaves. Was Rufai Oseni combative? Not at all. His job is to ask hard questions. Guests, particularly government officials, and especially the … Continue reading “Tracking Nigerian public projects – By Sonala Olumhense”
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a total and comprehensive two-week warning strike affecting all public universities across Nigeria. The Union’s National President, Professor Chris Piwuna, made the announcement during a press conference held on Sunday at the University of Abuja. The National President of ASUU, Professor Chris Piwuna, stated that there … Continue reading “ASUU Declares Nationwide Two-Week Warning Strike”
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday departed Abuja for Rome, the capital of Italy, to participate in the Aqaba Process heads of state and government level meeting. Disclosing this in a statement, presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said the Aqaba Process meeting is a counter-terrorism initiative launched by King Abdullah II of Jordan in 2015. … Continue reading “Tinubu Jets To Rome For Counter-Terrorism Meeting”
China accused the United States of “double standards” on Sunday, after President Donald Trump announced an additional 100 percent tariff on the world’s second-largest economy. “The relevant US statement is a typical example of ‘double standards’,” an unnamed Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said in a statement published online. Trump said on Friday that he would … Continue reading “China Accuses US Of ‘Double Standards’ Over New Tariffs Threat”
Voting began Sunday as Cameroon holds presidential elections which 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state, is expected to win, extending his already 43-year grip on power. Biya faces 11 opponents, including former employment minister Issa Tchiroma Bakary, 79, who has generated unexpected enthusiasm among voters in the central African nation, … Continue reading “92-Year-Old Biya Poised For 8th Term As Cameroon Holds Presidential Poll”
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Uyo ahead of Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash against the Benin Republic. Their safe arrival was announced in a post on Sunday via the X handle of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). They were said to have touched down safely at the Victor Attah … Continue reading “Super Eagles Land In Uyo After Mid-Air Scare”
The Portland Trail Blazers aren’t good enough to be drafting for fit, and that’s why the team selected Chinese big man Yang Hansen in the first-round of the 2025 NBA Draft one year after taking another center, Donovan Clingan, in the lottery. The Blazers were widely panned for “reaching” for Hansen, a projected second round … Continue reading “Yang Hansen made ‘Chinese Jokic’ comparison look good in NBA preseason masterclass”
McLaren clinched their second consecutive Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship at the Singapore Grand Prix, locking up a title that felt inevitable since early in the season. But the chase for the Drivers’ Championship remains tight, with three drivers still in the mix. Oscar Piastri continues to lead that fight, holding a 22-point advantage over teammate … Continue reading “F1 fans still believe in Oscar Piastri’s title hopes”
You don’t need to be a gambler to find value in looking at the win total lines set by the sportsbooks ahead of a new NBA season. The over/unders for each team are a good way to level expectations and frame the championship chase. Eventually, it helps inform us which teams are overachieving and underachieving. … Continue reading “7 NBA locks for win total over/under picks in 2025-26”
After having to come off late in the match against Chelsea due to an injury to his quad, there was mild surprise that Liverpool centre half Ibrahima Konaté was ruled fit to join the French national team ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Iceland. Reports that he wasn’t fit to play despite being … Continue reading “Ibrahima Konaté Returning to Liverpool Due to Injury”