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PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has joined the ranks of those congratulating the eight Nigerian-Americans just elected into the US Congress on the platforms of the Democratic and Republican parties during the recent mid-term elections.

ENGLISH Premier League surprise leaders Arsenal have joined the race to sign Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze who has once again become highly sought-after following the arrival of his former boss Unai Emery at Aston Villa.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] We have flogged the issue of cattle ranches to death and called for the construction of several mega ones across northern Nigeria. Has any of the presidential candidates committed his party to the implementation of such a policy? 

[2] Nigeria’s six biggest states by landmass should each have a mega ranch of at least 50,000 square kilometres. Borno, Niger, Taraba, Yobe, Bauchi and Kaduna can all easily afford this

BRITAIN has rescinded its Nigerian travel warning toning down its earlier message calling on its citizens to refrain from all but essential travel to parts of Nigeria removing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja from its list of restricted areas.

GOVERNOR Samuel Ortom of Benue State has told former vice president Alhaji Abubakar Atiku to go hell for attacking him over his refusal to back him as the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) presidential candidate in next year's elections.

ENGLISH Championship side Huddersfield will be without Nigeria-eligible players David Kasumu and Faustino Anjorin as they seek all three points against Queens Park Rangers (QPR) when the two sides clash tonight at Loftus Road Stadium.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] As you all know by now, Quaker Oats has announced that it is changing the name of its Aunt Jemima brand of syrup and pancake mixes. It says it recognises that Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype

FORMER deputy senate president Senator Ike Ekwremadu's ongoing court case in the UK just got a bit more complicated after his daughter Sonia appeared in a London court facing the charge of  trafficking a homeless man with plans to harvest his organs for herself.

SUPER Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom has commenced negotiations with English Championship club Middlesbrough over a new contract following his brilliant performances so far this season that have made the club want to retain his services.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] I would tell all the state governors that as from October 1 2023, we plan to scrap the federal allocation regime. They thus have to start thinking about getting their states self-reliant

[2] I would scrap government subsidies on all religious pilgrimages. If you want to go to Saudi Arabia or Israel, you are on your own