Author: Ganiyu Amodu

Nigeria’s Military To Shift From Foreign To Local Equipment — Minister

Ganiyu Amodu

The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has revealed that Nigeria is steadily moving from dependence on foreign military procurement to local production. In a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday by Mati Ali, the Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity to the minister, Badaru stated that “this aims to facilitate local production, repairs, refurbishment, and supply of military hardware and ordnance.” According to the minister, the shift to local production marks a significant stride towards self-reliance for enhanced national security. “The shift to local production is expected to boost…

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‘Pork-filled, Disgusting Abomination,’ Elon Musk Slams Trump’s Spending Bill

Ganiyu Amodu

Elon Musk has publicly condemned President Donald Trump’s proposed spending bill, calling it an “outrageous, pork-filled, disgusting abomination” just days after his departure from a White House advisory role, The Independent UK reported. The billionaire entrepreneur, who recently completed a 130-day stint as a special government employee leading the Department of Government Efficiency, voiced his disapproval in a post on X on Tuesday. Musk sharply criticised the bill’s projected impact on the federal deficit, warning it would push the budget shortfall to $2.5trn and leave American citizens with an “unsustainable”…

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Summer Move: Turkey Is A Great Place To Play And Live Football, Okocha Advises Osimhen

Ganiyu Amodu

Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha has offered guidance to Victor Osimhen as speculation intensifies over the forward’s next move following a record-breaking loan spell at Galatasaray. Speaking to Turkish broadcaster TRT Spor via Haberler, the former Fenerbahçe playmaker urged Osimhen to consider the emotional and professional satisfaction he has found in Turkey, suggesting that staying at Galatasaray could be a wise decision, even if it means making personal sacrifices. “Turkey is a great place to play and live football,” Okocha said. “Sometimes, you may need to make sacrifices when making…

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Nigeria Declares Friday June 6, Monday June 9 Public Holidays For Eid-al-Adha

Ganiyu Amodu

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. This was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday. The minister congratulated all Muslims in Nigeria and the Diaspora on the occasion, urging the Ummah to continue to embody the spirit of sacrifice, obedience, and faith as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him). Tunji-Ojo also called on Nigerians to use the Eid period…

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Late-Night Exams: Reps Reject WAEC Delegation, Insist On Head Of National Office’s Appearance

Ganiyu Amodu

The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies rejected a team from the West African Examinations Council on Friday. The lawmakers said only the Head of WAEC’s National Office can answer questions about problems in the ongoing exams. The committee gave WAEC 24 hours to comply with their order and appear before them. The WAEC team, led by Senior Assistant Registrar, Ambrose Okelezo, said the Head of National Office was busy supervising exam printing and could only come on Monday. Committee Chairman, Oforji Oboku, apologised to parents…

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Police Arrest Two Over Kidnap, Death Of Female Banker

Ganiyu Amodu

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two suspects believed to be involved in the kidnapping and murder of a female banker in Onitsha, the commercial city of Anambra State. PUNCH Online previously reported that the female banker, identified only as Ifeoma, was abducted and killed by suspected kidnappers on 13 January, despite her family paying a ransom of N14 million for her release. The victim was kidnapped in Onitsha and held captive for several days before her captors contacted her family demanding ransom. After the ransom was paid, she…

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‘Two Killed, 559 Arrested,’ Paris Erupts In Chaos After PSG’s Champions League Win

Ganiyu Amodu

Celebrations in Paris took a tragic turn on Saturday following Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) victory in the UEFA Champions League final. Riots broke out, leading to clashes between fans and police across the city. According to AFP, atleast 2 people died and the police arrested nearly 559 people after clashes broke out near the city’s Champs-Elysees avenue and PSG’s Parc des Princes stadium, where nearly 50,000 people had watched the match on big screens. The clashes occurred after PSG, a professional football club based in Paris defeated Inter Milan, an Italian…

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PSG Thrash Inter Milan 5-0 To Win Champions League

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Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 in Munich to win the Champions League for the first time. Former Inter player Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring for PSG, but it was the 19-year-old French forward Desire Doue who stole the show. He doubled PSG’s lead with a deflected effort before scoring a wonderful second goal after the half-time break. How, Why NCDMB Boss, Felix Ogbe, Appointed Nigeria’s Representative On APPO Board Super Eagles Defeat Jamaica On Penalties To Win Unity Cup Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added a fourth and the 18-year-old substitute Senny…

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How, Why NCDMB Boss, Felix Ogbe, Emerged Nigeria’s Representative On APPO Board

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“Major call to duty,” details of the Executive Secretary’s appointment conveyed in a letter signed by the Director of Support Services, APPO, Mrs. Philomena Ikoko, on behalf of the Secretary General of the organization, Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim   The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe has been appointed into the Executive Board of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO). Platforms Africa reports that by the appointment, Ogbe becomes Nigeria’s representative on the Board of the 18-member continental body, which has…

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Super Eagles Defeat Jamaica On Penalties To Win Unity Cup

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Nigeria needed penalties to see off Jamaica in the final of this year’s Unity Cup on Saturday. The game had ended 2-2 in regulation time. Moses Simon opened the scoring with a fine finish off Cyriel Dessers’ cross, but the Raggae Boys levelled almost immediately through Kaheim Dixon. The Super Eagles again went in front, thanks to a fantastic solo effort from Samuel Chukwueze. Tragedy As 21 Kano Athletes Die In Road Crash ‘Munich 2025,’ PSG, Inter Milan Set For Champions League Final Showdown Again, Jamaica found an equalizer, with…

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