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Tragedy strikes for Chimamanda as she loses one of her twin boys following brief illness

NIGERIAN multiple award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has lost one of her twin sons Nkanu Nnamdi to a brief illness in tragic circumstances said to have devastated the family.

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Maybe one way for President Tinubu to kickstart the Nigerian economy is to attract massive foreign direct investment into the transport sector. Given the size of our population, mass transit is a licence to print money with a policy that looks like this

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Nigeria will have a high speed rail network that will be constructed across the country over the next 20 years linking all 36 states and 774 local government areas to a national network

[2] Road maintenance is to be given back to the states. The Federal Ministry of Works will ensure funds are disbursed to state governments to cater for stretches of so-called federal roads that fall within their domains

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Nigeria-eligible striker Koleosho to leave Burnley and join Moses Simon at Paris FC

NIGERIA-eligible striker Luca Koleosho has agreed a deal with French clubside Paris FC to join them from English Premier League side Burnley during the current January transfer window where he will link up with compatriot Moses Simon.

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Anthony Joshua considers retiring from boxing in response to death of his two friends

FORMER world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is seriously considering retirement from boxing following his near-escape from death in an automobile accident that saw him lose two of his close friends according to his uncle Adedamola Joshua.

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President Tinubu has started the year off with another search for foreign direct investment. He needs to make sure that he gets this spot on in 2026 attracting at least $100bn this year

Ayo Akinfe

[1] President Tinubu is current in Paris and from there he will fly to a summit in the Middle East. Apparently, he is trying to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) into Nigeria. As commendable as this appears, it is only scratching the surface

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Alebiosu could be available for selection tonight as Dessers is set to be out for 10 weeks

SUPER Eagles fullback Ryan Alebiosu could be available for selection to today's match against the Black mambas of Mozambique after head coach Eric Chelle revealed that he has resumed training unlike team mate Cyril Dessers who will now be out for about 10 weeks.

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As soon as he returns from abroad I would like to see President Tinubu appoint a minister for animal husbandry and aquaculture with a mandate to dramatically expand production of the following animals

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Cattle

[2] Snails

[3] Pigs

[4] Poultry

[5] Mackerel

[6] Goats

[7] Turkeys

[8] Ducks

[9] Grass cutters

[10] Impala

[1] I would ringfence this sector and give it a minimum target of generating $20bn in foreign exchange earnings by 2030

[2] This ministry for animal husbandry and aquaculture would be responsible for liaising with state governors over the provision of land for all these sectors

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The antidote to being humiliated and disrespected the way Venezuela has just been treated is for a nation to become economically independent and militarily strong. I hope this episode has got President Tinubu thinking like this

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Tourism - $20bn

[2] Manufacturing - $50bn

[3] Food processing - $20bn

[4] Animal husbandry - $10bn

[5] Aviation - $20bn

[6] Clean energy - $20bn

[7] Shipping and maritime - $20bn

[8] Information and communication technology - $20bn

[9] Clothing, textiles and fashion items - $20bn

[10] Health and pharmaceutical services - $10bn

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Everton look to snap up Super Eagles fullback Alebiosu during the current transfer window

ENGLISH Premier League giants Everton have joined the list of clubs looking to sign Super Eagles fullback Ryan Alebiosu during the current January transfer window following his recent impressive performances in the English Championship.

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