Dayo Olokodana

[Wolf of X @WolfofX]

In 2005, David Beckham opened his football academy in Greenwich, London.

Among the young footballers there that day was an 11 year old boy named Harry Kane.

Standing beside him was Katie Goodland, a girl he had known since their school days in East London.

They posed for a photograph with Beckham.

At the time, it was simply a picture of two children meeting one of England's biggest football stars.

Harry and Katie could never have known what the next two decades would bring.

The childhood friends grew closer, began dating as teenagers, and built a life together.

Harry kept chasing football.

He rose through Tottenham's academy, endured loan spells, fought for his place, and eventually became one of the greatest goalscorers England has ever produced.

In 2018, he captained England at the World Cup and won the Golden Boot.

In 2023, he broke Wayne Rooney's record to become England men's all time leading goalscorer.

And the girl standing beside him in that old photograph stayed beside him through the journey.

Harry proposed to Katie in 2017.

They married in June 2019 and went on to build a family together, becoming parents to four children.

Years after that photograph was taken, Harry even joked that Beckham was probably Katie's childhood crush.

But life had written a different story.

The boy who once stood beside his football hero became England captain.

And the girl standing next to him became his wife.

Sometimes, an ordinary photograph is only ordinary because we haven't seen the future yet

[ASCHOR BABALOLA @EkitiOracle]

I am in love with this mama….
She said it all.
La eti e, k’o ya’ra e ni brain. Borrow yourself some thinking cap!

[Megatron @Megatron_ron]

BREAKING: 🇺🇸🇹🇷 Trump to allow Turkey to purchase U.S. F-35 planes, defying Netanyahu, per Israeli Haaretz

[Dayo Olokodana @olokodanar]

@HQNigerianArmy Well done to the boys.

[Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy]

NIGERIAN ARMY SKY DIVERS JUMPING FROM A MOVING C-130 AIRCRAFT AT 12,000 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL DURING NADCEL 2026.

[Punch Newspapers @MobilePunch]

𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐡𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧, 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐞𝐣𝐮𝐦𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧

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[Femi Fani-Kayode @realFFK]

(1) My speech at the Celebration of Life service of Mrs. Greth Arendine Fayose-Boulhuis, Prince Isaac Fayose's wife.

@isaacfayoseoriginal_
https://t.co/qgZn1byvxC

[NTANetwork @NTANewsNow]

PRESIDENT TINUBU FELICITATES FORMER LAGOS GOVERNOR FASHOLA ON HIS BIRTHDAY

President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola, former Governor of Lagos State and Ex-minister of Works, Power and Housing, as he celebrates his birthday.

In a statement by his Special Adiviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga President Tinubu in highlighting Fashola's remarkable contributions to Public Service, governance, and national development, describes the former governor as an outstanding administrator, accomplished legal practitioner, and patriotic Nigerian whose exemplary leadership has left an enduring legacy across the country, particularly in Lagos State.

He also notes Fashola's unwavering loyalty to the ideals of progressive good governance, integrity in public office, intellectual depth, and steadfast commitment to nation-building.

The President recalls, with pride, Fashola's distinguished tenure as his Chief of Staff between 2003 and 2006 and Governor of Lagos State from 2007 to 2015, during which he consolidated on the gains of progressive governance through landmark reforms in infrastructure, transportation, security, education, healthcare, environmental management, and public sector administration.

President Tinubu remarks: "Fashola's commitment to excellence, which helped to transform Lagos into a model of innovation and sustainable urban development, will continue to signpost him as an outstanding governor and leader.

The President while wishing former governor Fashola a Happy celebration also prays Almighty Allah grants him many more years in good health, wisdom, strength, and fulfilment as he continues to contribute to the growth, unity, and prosperity of our nation.

[Sani 🇬🇧🇬🇭 @_saniii_x]

South africa are facing a canadian team with a ghanaian in defence and a nigerian in attack

[Reno Omokri @renoomokri]

I Bought Roadside Corn In Istanbul. 7 Million People Sell Roadside Street Food In Turkey. That's 20% of Their Workforce. Fact-check Me. Having Your Own Roadside Food Business Is Far Better Than Joblessness!

[Alex Onyia @winexviv]

Nigeria has now been delisted from the International Maths Olympiad, whose finals are happening in Shanghai, China, this July.

It is one of the most prestigious academic competitions in the world.

Nigeria can now only participate as an observer nation, while other countries can participate fully.

This was because of the Ministry of Education’s inability to fund students for 4 consecutive years through National Mathematical Center.

It’s a big shame for Nigeria.

[Dayo Olokodana @olokodanar]

@winexviv Pity. Where are all our so called money bag people who should be able to sponsor something like this?

[Channels Television @channelstv]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Oluwatoyin Ogundipe as Chairman of the governing board of the National Universities Commission (NUC).

He succeeds Olufemi Aina, an emeritus professor, who resigned his appointment after less than one year in office.
President Tinubu appointed Aina in July last year, and the board members were inaugurated in November 2025.

https://t.co/IiyOsK7hkt

[Dr. 'Bosun Tijani @bosuntijani]

It was a pleasure to meet with @teewai_toyin, Director, Africa for Luminate, to discuss the growing intersection between the AI Collective and our efforts to establish Nigeria’s National AI Trust.

Luminate has been a valued partner throughout our AI journey in Nigeria, from supporting the development of our National AI Strategy, to funding the AI Collective and supporting our ambition to build a responsible, inclusive, and globally competitive AI ecosystem in Nigeria.

I am particularly grateful for Toyin’s quiet, consistent, and thoughtful support over the years. As we continue to strengthen the foundations for AI innovation, talent development, and governance in Nigeria, partnerships like these remain critical to translating vision into lasting impact.

#NigerianExcellence

[Dr. 'Bosun Tijani @bosuntijani]

I was delighted to host the outstanding Nigerian students who represented our country at the @Huawei Global ICT Competition in China and returned home with exceptional results.

Drawn from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), University of Lagos (UNILAG), Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMINNA), University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), and Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSU), the 15 students competed across the Network, Cloud, Computing, and Innovation tracks after progressing through national and regional stages of the year-long Huawei ICT Academy programme.

At the global finals, Team Nigeria secured two Grand Prizes in the Network and Innovation tracks, two First Prizes in the Cloud track, and a Second Prize in the Computing track. These achievements made Nigeria the most successful country in the competition outside China for the third consecutive year.

Particularly inspiring was the Innovation Team from Ahmadu Bello University, whose solution leveraged Huawei’s AI, Cloud, and Ascend technologies to develop a solar-powered diagnostic tool capable of testing for malaria and intestinal parasites in under three minutes without requiring internet connectivity. It is a powerful example of how young Nigerians are applying technology not only to compete globally, but also to solve some of our most pressing local challenges.

I am looking forward to connecting these young innovators with the right support and exposure to ensure their passion and creativity can be further built on.

#NigerianExcellence

[Obasanjo @cent_haysmall]

People of Ugwuakuma Arochukwu were seen looting stones at a road construction in Abia state after they thought it’s a mineral resource they just uncovered

These are the people we argue with on the internet btw.

[Dr. 'Bosun Tijani @bosuntijani]

The launch of Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) earlier today marks the actualisation of a longstanding dream to transition our broadcasting from analogue to digital. It represents an important milestone in our broader digital transformation agenda and another demonstration of H.E. President @officialABAT, GCFR’s commitment to investing in the foundational infrastructure that unlocks growth and prosperity for decades to come.

The DSO represents a major advancement for broadcasting whose significance extends far beyond television. By leveraging NigComSat’s satellite infrastructure, Nigerians can benefit from clearer access to information, broader educational and cultural content, improved quality of service, and greater inclusion, ensuring that no one is left behind simply because of where they live.

The Digital Switch Over is one of the first visible benefits of a much larger national digital infrastructure strategy. Under this administration, Nigeria is embarking on the deployment of 90,000 kilometres of open-access fibre infrastructure through Project BRIDGE, connecting communities, businesses, institutions, and public services across the country. At the same time, Mr President has approved investments in two additional satellites that will further strengthen our capacity in communications and digital services.

Together, these investments will create a truly transformative digital backbone capable of reaching every Nigerian, regardless of geography. As our digital infrastructure expands, it creates unprecedented opportunities for broadcasters, content creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators to reach audiences across West Africa and beyond. Infrastructure does not merely move signals; it amplifies culture, ideas, and influence as we move closer to a more connected, more inclusive, and more prosperous Nigeria.

#NigerianExcellence

[Nairametrics @Nairametrics]

“CBN is about to restructure how Nigerian banks are built.”

This isn’t just policy, this could reshape the entire banking system. This is not just a technical adjustment, it’s a system-level redesign of risk and control.

👉 Watch the full conversation on YouTube @nairametrics.tv

https://t.co/uvlKamYGCH

[Senior Pastor Okezie James Atañi @Onsogbu]

The mechanic wey dey collect transport before work .....
How person go come service this kind of cars dey demand transport to come?
E be like na just one roadside Kamoru you dey use because you no wan pay money.

[Aisha Yesufu @AishaYesufu]

Eye on the ball!!!!
Nigeria Needs To Be OK!!!!!
You and I can ensure that Nigeria is OK
The work starts NOW!!!
#NigeriaWillBeOK