PFIPC: Police arrest Adeyemi’s father amid ongoing forgery probe
'The operation drew the attention of residents and caused anxiety within the household, particularly for the suspect's elderly mother'
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FIFA says Belgium’s appeal against Balogun decision ‘inadmissible’
FIFA said on Monday that the appeal by Belgium’s football assocation against the World Cup reprieve for US striker Folarin Balogun was “inadmissible”.
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Kwara APC crisis deepens as Ashiru, Mustapha seek Tinubu’s intervention
..Emir Backs Party Candidates By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — The crisis rocking the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) intensified on Monday as aggrieved party leaders, including Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Lola Ashiru, and Senator Saliu Mustapha, warned that the party risks losing the 2027 general elections in the state unless President […]
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Police arrest four over N30m kidnap threat in Kebbi
By Haruna Aliyu BIRNIN KEBBI — The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested four suspects for allegedly threatening to kidnap a resident of Jega town unless he paid a N30 million ransom. The Command’s spokesman, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. According to him, the suspects allegedly targeted Aminu Garba after […]
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Portugal vs Spain: Ronaldo, Yamal start as Felix returns in World Cup blockbuster
Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has made one change to the side that defeated Croatia, recalling João Félix to the starting XI in place of Rafael Leão, who drops to the bench.
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APM to unveil blueprint to revive economy, tackle insecurity
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Allied People’s Movement (APM) says it is preparing to unveil a comprehensive governance blueprint aimed at reviving Nigeria’s struggling economy, overhauling the country’s security architecture and restoring public confidence in governance ahead of the 2027 general election. With households squeezed by rising prices, persistent insecurity and unemployment, the opposition […]
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Ronaldo starts for Portugal against Spain, Silva benched
Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s starting line-up for the last-16 showdown against Spain on Monday as he bids to extend his last World Cup.
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Tinubu defends FCT’s TSA exit, commissions Body of Benchers Annex, Law School Quarters
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: President Bola Tinubu has defended his decision to remove the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA from the Treasury Single Account TSA. Tinubu disclosed this on Monday when he commissioned two separate judiciary and legal sector projects in Abuja, insisting that providing infrastructure for the legal profession does not amount to executive […]
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England receive Reece James boost ahead of Norway quarter-final clash
James has missed England’s matches against Panama, DR Congo and Mexico after sustaining the injury during the group-stage victory over Ghana, but is expected to resume full training this week.
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Next pandemic won’t wait, WHO tells nations to seal global pact
… Says DR Congo Ebola underscores global risk… Insists, every month of delay leaves world less safeBy Chioma Obinna The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Monday issued a fresh warning that the world remains dangerously exposed to future disease outbreaks, urging countries to put aside differences and conclude negotiations on […]
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Fake news threatens national unity, information minister warns journalists
By Hadiza Yusuf KANO — The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has warned that the spread of fake news and disinformation poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s unity, urging journalists and social media influencers to uphold ethical standards by verifying information before publication. Idris gave the warning on Monday while speaking at […]
Politics
Why Peter Obi can’t be Nigeria’s president — Segalink
Describing the former Anambra State governor, Segalink said Obi had built his political appeal around public anger rather than national leadership.
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PFIPC CBN account opening inconclusive, no funds released — Accountant-Gen
'Account was not successfully opened because there have to be signatories to such an account, which were not provided. As such, no money was paid into the said account'
World Cup 2026
FIFA says Belgium’s appeal against Balogun decision ‘inadmissible’
FIFA said on Monday that the appeal by Belgium's football assocation against the World Cup reprieve for US striker Folarin Balogun was "inadmissible".
Metro
C’River: Police launch investigation into woman found dead in church toilet
The Cross River State Police Command has commenced investigations into the death of a woman, Blessing Ayebe, whose body was discovered inside the toilet facility of a church in the Ikot Ansa area of Calabar Municipality.
Entertainment
You’ll never catch me denying I’m a ‘nepo baby’ — Temi Otedola
"You can never catch me, on camera or off camera, saying I'm not a nepo baby. I find it crazy when people don't admit to the advantage. It would be so unfair to say that," she said.
ICYMI
I started my ICAN journey at 13, says Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant
Nigeria’s youngest chartered accountant, Osasere Okundaye, has recounted how she began her journey with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, at the age of 13, after finishing secondary school early. Okundaye spoke on Saturday during the Power Must Change Hands monthly programme at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries headquarters in Magboro, […]
Business
Dangote Cement rewards shareholders with N753.8bn dividend, pays N45 per share
By Mather Godwin Dangote Cement Plc has announced a 50 per cent increase in dividend payout to shareholders, raising the dividend from N30 per share to N45 per share, which translates to a total payout of approximately N753.8 billion, reaffirming the company’s position as one of the most rewarding investments on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The […]
Sports
Forest appoint Glasner as new manager
Glasner is Forest's fifth manager in the last year after Nuno Espirito Santo, Ange Postecoglou, Sean Dyche and Vitor Pereira.
Special Report
From Vision to Reality: Kwara garment factory creates 2,000 jobs, attracts private investment
The Kwara Garment Factory, one of the flagship industrial projects of the Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration, has created employment for more than 2,000
PFICP Scandal: ‘FG has questions to answer’ -Falana, Atiku, NDC, others demand probe
“I only go to work once a week, the reason being that we have done nothing since we were posted there”
Delta: Renewed herdsmen attacks in Ughelli North heighten calls for government action
Until concrete actions replace promises, the people of Ughelli North may continue to live under the shadow of fear
Refuse dumps fade in Onitsha, open defecation surges, as Enugu records progress
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu & Chinedu Adonu Environmental sanitation is showing contrasting outcomes in the South-East, with Enugu recording significant improvements in waste management and cleaner streets, while Onitsha is witnessing a gradual reduction in refuse dumps but battling a growing challenge of open defecation. In Onitsha, Anambra State, refuse dump sites that once littered major […]
Technology
Google AI: Nigerian singles now date the modern way
By Juliet Umeh As rising living costs and increasingly busy lifestyles make dating more challenging, Google has highlighted how artificial intelligence, AI, is helping young Nigerians navigate modern romance by planning affordable dates, improving communication and reducing the stress of relationship building. According to the technology company, AI-powered tools such as Gemini, Google Search and […]
CBN DATA LOCALISATION: compliance imminent, infrastructure available — Coker, OADC CEO
By Prince Osuagwu As the January 1, 2027 Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN deadline for financial institutions to localise payment transaction data, approaching faster than imagined, the Chief Executive Officer of Open Access Data Centre, OADC, Dr. Ayotunde Coker, has said Nigerian banks, fintechs and other payment operators no longer have any reason to delay […]
How Denila’s Agentic AI revolutionises Nigerian political system
By Chidi Okonjo As the countdown to the 2027 general elections begins to reshape the Nigerian political landscape, Delta State has become the unexpected birthplace of a technological revolution that promises to alter the future of electioneering across Africa. Dr. Joshua Denila, the gubernatorial aspirant of the Youth Party, has officially deployed an intelligent agentic […]
Sony to stop releasing PlayStation games on discs
Sony said Wednesday that it would stop releasing new video games for the PlayStation on disc in January 2028 following a shift in consumer preferences.
Education
Indecent “sign-out” behaviours: Parents knock unruly conduct
Teachers have been handicapped in disciplining students by government policies and societal tendencies. We have lost our value system and the centre can no longer hold
Nigerian school shortlisted for global prize
By Elizabeth Osayande In a remarkable achievement, Slum2School Green Academy, located in Epe, Lagos State, has been named among the Top 10 shortlists for the prestigious World’s Best School Prizes 2026. Established by T4 Education in 2022 in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19, these five global education awards aim to showcase schools making […]
UNILAG MSA holds 2nd annual Ladies’ Day
By Elizabeth Osayande The second edition of the University of Lagos Management Students Association, MSA, Ladies’ Day has held, with keynote speaker Dr. Mosun Belo-Olusoga urging students to find ways to lead purposeful lives. Speaking at the event held at Tayo Aderinokun Hall, Belo-Olusoga, who is also the Chairman of MTN Foundation, spoke on the theme: […]
Lagos school emerges winner of 10th Edition of Tolaram Science Challenge
By Efe Onodjae Iwerekun Community Senior High School, Ibeju-Lekki, has emerged the winner of the 10th edition of Tolaram Science Challenge (TSC), marking their third consecutive win. The school triumphed over Magbon-Alade Senior Grammar School in a keenly contested grand finale of the competition. The Tolaram Science Challenge, sponsored by Lagos Free Zone, is an annual […]