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Ayo Akinfe

[1] First of all, President Tinubu should let the whole world know that Nigeria is not Afghanistan where what happens remains local. Whenever anything happens in Nigeria, it has continental implications. President Tinubu needs to tell the rest of the world that they ignore Nigeria at their peril

INTERIOR minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has announced ambitious plans to harmonise all the various identity cards in Nigeria into one seamless and efficient document which meets virtually all the needs of the citizenry.

NIGERIA Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) officials have finalised plans to make it easy for domestic airlines to commence international flights as part of a grand plan to boost the sector and provide for its expansion.

SUPER Falcons striker Adekite Fatuga-Dada has joined English football league side MK Dons Women from rivals Watford signing a one year deal that will see her play for her new side for the duration of the 2023/24 season.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Coconuts is one agricultural crop that should easily be a big money spinner for Nigeria. If well harnessed, the sector could match the $50bn or so we generate from crude oil sales

[2] Nigeria is currently the world’s number 18 coconut producer with a disappointing output of 288,615 tonnes. Badagry Local Government Area alone could easily double that figure within four years if it wanted to. Coconuts grow well in sandy soil like that found around Badagry

NIGERIANS wishing to travel to the United Kingdom will have to pay more for their visas from October 4 as the UK Home Office has announced a significant increase for various categories including visiting and student visas.

Were Nigeria a nation of thinking leaders we would have initiated plans to attract the billions Russian oligarchs invested in the West that has now been frozen

Ayo Akinfe

[1] When it became clear war was going to break out in The Ukraine, The West moved decisively to seize the assets of all the members of the Russian oligarchy that was invested in their countries. Obviously, the most high profile of all this was Roman Abramovic’s ownership of Chelsea Football Club

NIGERIA'S diaspora community in the UK shall be marking the country's 63rd anniversary by holding a virtual quiz on Saturday September 30 2023 involving all the member-organisations of the of Central Associations of Nigerians in the UK (Canuk) 

Ayo Akinfe

[1] I am a big fan of the Knights Templar, that Catholic military order founded in 1119. The world owes them a debt of gratitude as they spearheaded the new age of enlightenment that spread across Europe at the time, opening up new frontiers in an unprecedented manner. I first fell in love with them when I read Da Vinci Code. They have fascinated me ever since

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a presidential committee for the reform of the livestock industry to offer long-term solutions to the lingering Fulani herdsmen crisis afflicting the country.