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Ayo Akinfe

[1] I have named Nigeria's campaign to win the 2030 World cup Operation Storm the Bastille because of the French element to it. I want to us to launch this programme now. It should be a project on a par with Operation Dynamo, Operation Barbarossa, Operation, Overlord or Operation Bagration as far as I am concerned as winning the World Cup will mark a turning point in Nigeria's trajectory as a nation

FULHAM'S plans to bring Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu into the English Premier League next season have suffered a major setback after his Turkish club Trabzonspor rejected a €20m offer for the centreback.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] As from October 1 2026, the federal government will impose an indefinite ban on mosque construction across northern Nigeria. For at least an initial period of five years, all such funds go towards school construction

[2] Under this new law, the parents of any Almajiris or out-of-school kids can be jailed for a minimum of five years

[3] As from January 1 2027, the federal government will impose a 40% education tax on all mosques across northern Nigeria

RECENTLY relegated English Championship side West Ham have become the latest club to step up their quest for Nigerian centreback Emmanuel Fernandez having opened talks with his current club Glasgow Rangers.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Over the last 20 years of so, rich Nigerians have been flocking to Dubai in huge numbers to throw lavish parties. Even our leaders hold the weddings of their children there, while many Nigerian businesses, old school associations, community groups, etc, who could easily hold retreats in Nigeria, chose to go to Dubai for jamborees. A 30% Dubai Tax will be levied on such jamborees and used to develop the Nigerian tourist industry

ENGLISH Premier League giants Manchester United have added Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to s shortlist of five they have drawn up as part of ambitious plans to equip the club to compete for the title next season.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Eagles - Kwara

[2] Leopards - Osun

[3] Giraffes - Katsina

[4] Gorillas - Cross River

[5] Hippopotamus - Rivers

[6] Lions - Taraba

[7] Hyenas - Adamawa

[8] Zebras - Borno

[9] Elephants - Yobe

[10] Camels - Sokoto

[1] It is easier to provide security within a small enclave within one state

FORMER Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke reacted to her acquittal by London's Southwark Crown yesterday on charges of bribery and corruption describing her prosecution as nothing more than relentless and unjust vilification.

ENGLISH Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion are considering sending new Nigerian signing Zadok Yohanna out on loan to Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for the forthcoming 2026/27 season to enable him acquire some game time.

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Whoever wins Nigeria’s presidential elections next year will have a role similar to Clement Atlee, Britain’s prime minister who assumed office in 1945 just after World War Two and converted millions of young soldiers into industrial workers