Day: March 28, 2025

Dorival Junior Sacked As Brazil Coach

Ganiyu Amodu

Brazil have sacked manager Dorival Junior after losing 4-1 to arch-rivals Argentina in World Cup qualifying. They sit fourth in the South American group, having lost five of 14 games, although are still well placed to qualify for the 2026 finals. The 62-year-old, who has managed a host of Brazilian clubs, had been in charge of the national team since January 2024. His first match was a 1-0 win at Wembley over England in a friendly last March – and he went on to win seven, draw six and lose…

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LASU Confirms Tunde Akanni As Professor of Journalism

Damilola Olonade

‘Journalist, Activist, Academic,’ Everything you need to know about the latest Professor in 360 words  The Governing Council of the Lagos State University (LASU) on Thursday, 27th March 2025 approved the elevation of Tunde Akanni PhD to full professorship in Journalism and Development Communication. Hitherto an Associate Professor of Journalism at the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies at LASU where he also serves as the pioneer Director of the Digital Media Research Centre (DMRC), Tunde Akanni is a Nigerian journalist, media scholar, and development expert. Platforms Africa reports that…

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‘He’s My Colleague,’ Currency Derobes Osupa, Says Musician Not His Senior

Ganiyu Amodu

Yoruba Fuji musician, Alhaji Taye Adebisi, popularly known as Taye Currency, has declared that his popular Fuji colleague, Wasiu Alabi aka Pasuma, is his boss, while referring to his counterpart, Saheed Osupa, as his colleague. Taye Currency made this known in an interview last week Thursday with Akede Ariya, during which he explained his relationship and how he met Pasuma. According to him, he had never learned the art of Fuji music from Pasuma, but his love for him was unmatched, stressing the protege’s humility as one of the things…

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Global Outcry As Trump Slams 25% Tariffs On Imported Vehicles

Abibat Babalola

World powers on Thursday blasted US President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs on imports of vehicles and car parts, vowing retaliation as a widening trade war intensifies. Major car exporter Germany called for a firm response from the EU, while Japan said it “will consider all options.” Stock markets across Asia and Europe skidded into the red as auto manufacturers from Toyota to Hyundai and Mercedes led the plunge. The US duties will take effect at 12:01 am (0401 GMT) on April 3 and impact foreign-made cars and light trucks. Key…

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Tinubu Make Four Fresh Appointments Into NCDMB Governing Council

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of four new members to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), reinforcing the board’s capacity to drive local content growth in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. This was contained in a statement on Thursday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The new members include Mr. Olusegun Omosehin from the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and Engr. Wole Ogunsanya of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN). Also appointed are Mazi Sam…

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‘You Failed,’ Daniel Bombs Gov Abiodun Over TASUED Adoption

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Ogun State Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel has described the federal government’s adoption of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, as an indictment of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s government. It will be recalled that the FG, on March 9, announced the adoption of TASUED as a federal university. Daniel, who is the senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, commended President Bola Tinubu’s initiative on the university but viewed the step as an indictment of the state government for its inability to maintain the institution. He stated this in an…

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Atiku Denies Receiving Funds From Sanwo-Olu During 2023 Election

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly denied allegations linking him to purported financial dealings involving Lagos State funds, describing the claims as a politically motivated smear campaign. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, the Atiku Media Office dismissed reports suggesting that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu provided funds to Atiku during the 2023 presidential election. The statement, titled: “Halt This Tinubu’s Voyage of Misadventure and Campaign of Calumny Against Atiku Abubakar”, described the allegations as “blatant lies” and “a contrived political propaganda” aimed…

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MAPOLY Alumni Lagos Elects Gafar Odubote As Chairman, Unveils Visionary Agenda

Ganiyu Amodu

The Lagos Chapter of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) Alumni Association has embarked on a transformative era with the election of Mr Gafar Odubote as Chairman, alongside 11 other executive members. The election, held last Saturday in Lagos as part of the association’s Biennial General Meeting (BGM), witnessed an impressive turnout of members from diverse professional backgrounds. The newly elected Chairman expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him. He pledged to revitalise alumni engagement by expanding outreach efforts and fostering active participation across various sectors. Mr Odubote also unveiled…

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