Ayobami Ogunmoroti, a University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) graduate in Political Science Education, has publicly shared how financial intervention from First Lady Oluremi Tinubu significantly transformed his “Akara Ayo” business.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Ayobami Ogunmoroti, a University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) graduate in Political Science Education, has publicly shared how financial intervention from First Lady Oluremi Tinubu significantly transformed his “Akara Ayo” business.

Business Growth and Transformation

• From Humble Beginnings: Previously operating his business under a tree, Ogunmoroti used the funds provided by the First Lady to construct a professional food kiosk.

• Impact of Support: Ogunmoroti emphasized that the financial assistance arrived at a critical juncture, allowing him to upgrade his operations.

• Wider Reach: The First Lady previously noted that her office’s support for the graduate helped him scale his operations enough to employ 12 workers.

Background and Entrepreneurial Journey

• Motivation: Ogunmoroti began his venture into the akara business during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, following income disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Brand Evolution: After relocating to Abuja, he rebranded his enterprise as “Akara Ayo,” which now includes branded packaging and delivery services.

• Gratitude: In a video posted to his TikTok page on Tuesday, Ogunmoroti expressed his deep appreciation to Senator Tinubu, praying for the continued success of her and her husband’s administration.

Sunderland has secured Belgium international Thomas Meunier, 34, on a two-year contract following his departure from Lille.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Career Experience: Meunier has over 550 senior club appearances, including spells at Club Brugge, Paris Saint-Germain (winning three Ligue 1 titles), Borussia Dortmund, and Trabzonspor.

  • International Pedigree: He has earned 83 caps for Belgium and represented his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

  • Club Ambitions: Meunier is eager to compete in the Premier League and aims to help Sunderland reach European competition for the first time in 53 years.

  • Leadership: Sunderland’s director of football, Florent Ghisolfi, praised the signing, noting that Meunier’s leadership, professionalism, and experience will be a “major asset” to the squad.

  Bournemouth Pursues Antonio Silva

  Bournemouth is currently in negotiations with Benfica to sign 22-year-old Portugal defender Antonio Silva as a replacement for Marcos Senesi, who left for Tottenham Hotspur.

  • Transfer Status: Silva is the club’s preferred target due to his on-ball ability, though discussions have slowed as Benfica focuses on their upcoming Europa League qualifying matches.

  • Player Profile: Since breaking into Benfica’s first team in 2022, Silva has competed in the Champions League, Europa League, and Club World Cup, and he has earned 20 caps for Portugal.

  • Managerial Outlook: Under new manager Marco Rose, Bournemouth is looking to strengthen after significant player sales last season and already completed the signing of striker Alvaro Rodriguez.

  Coventry City Targets Aurele Amenda

  Coventry City is nearing a deal to sign Eintracht Frankfurt’s Swiss international defender Aurele Amenda for a total package exceeding £17 million.

  • Deal Details: The transfer consists of an initial £15.4 million plus £1.7 million in add-ons, with the player expected to sign a four-year contract.

  • Recruitment: Amenda was reportedly convinced by the project led by manager Frank Lampard.

  • Additional Interest: While pursuing Amenda, Coventry is also scouting goalkeepers, specifically Brighton’s Carl Rushworth and Chelsea’s Filip Jorgensen, to bolster their squad ahead of their return to the top flight.

The Nigerian Senate has rejected a motion aimed at launching an independent investigation into the controversy surrounding Adeniyi Adeyemi, an individual who allegedly posed as the Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Senate’s Decision and Reasoning

During Wednesday’s plenary, Senator Suleiman Kawu (Kano South) introduced the matter as a point of urgent public importance, but Senate President Godswill Akpabio ruled against the motion. The Senate President’s reasoning included the following points:

• Legal Status: The issue is considered sub judice because the culprit has already been charged to court.

• Executive Action: President Bola Tinubu has already ordered the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate, and Akpabio noted that a Senate probe might be “jumping the gun”.

• Oversight Debate: Despite the ruling, Senator Kawu maintained that the National Assembly retains a constitutional duty to exercise its oversight powers, irrespective of executive actions.

Background on the Case

The controversy involves serious criminal allegations against Adeyemi, who faces an eight-count charge including forgery, fraud, and impersonation. The case highlights several alleged actions:

• Court Proceedings: A Federal High Court judge, Justice Umar, has ordered security agencies to arrest Adeyemi and bring him to court on September 30, following his failure to appear for his arraignment.

• Allegations of Forgery: Adeyemi is accused of forging an appointment letter purportedly issued by President Tinubu and signed by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila.

• Impersonation: He allegedly used fraudulent documents to claim the title of Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council and attempted to secure office space within the State House.