From a general observation, comparisons are powerful political tools. They simplify complex realities, inspire supporters and shape public perception. Another side of this is that they can also become misleading when symbolism replaces substance. The latter appears to be the objective behind two recent interventions in defense of his excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Respectfully,…
Former lawmaker Shehu Sani has criticised the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, over the reported engagement of a United States lobbying firm to circulate documents linked to President Bola Tinubu’s past forfeiture case in the US. In a post on his X handle, Sani described the move as “unconscionable and…
Former Aston Villa captain, Gabriel Agbonlahor, has revealed that forward, Marcus Rashford will leave Manchester United. According to Agbonlahor, Rashford’s relationship with Michael Carrick’s side is over, and the England international will leave Old Trafford before the summer transfer window closes. “His original jersey number was taken by Matheus Cunha,” Agbonlahor told talkSPORT. “I don’t…
By Chukwuma Umeorah Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged members of the Ibru family to preserve their unity and build on the values established by the family’s founders, saying doing so would ensure that one of Nigeria’s foremost indigenous business legacies continues to endure across generations. Obasanjo made the call in Lagos yesterday at the…
FIFA has said that the Super Eagles will only qualify for the World Cup in 2030 if they depend on stability in the structure of the country’s football. The world football governing body, in a statement on Wednesday, emphasized Nigeria’s impressive footballing production line. The three-time African champions failed to make it to a second consecutive…
The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has approved a downward review of fees for the assessment and ranking of textbooks. A statement by the Council on Wednesday stated that the move aimed at easing the financial burden on publishers and authors ahead of the implementation of the Federal Government’s National Textbook Ranking System….
