…with the exchange rate improving to N1,372.40 per dollar. The currency maintained its upward trajectory on Thursday, July 2, closing at N1,370.15 against the dollar. The official market ended the week positively on Friday, July 3, with the Naira strengthening slightly to N1,370.19 per dollar. Monday's appreciation rein…

…to quality medicines. Activities will commence on July 27 with a health insurance awareness walk themed, “Health Insurance for All: Leaving No One Behind,” to be led by the Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, alongside the ACPN National Chairman, Pharm. Ezeh Ambrose Ig…

…outside. Monica alleged that the assailants manhandled her husband and shot him afterwards. "They came by 1 a.m., broke our door and brought my husband and me outside. I was even naked when we were brought outside. They started beating my husband and shot him. "They wanted to kill me too, but one of them said they shou…

…1-0 victory over Portugal in a tense Round of 16 clash at Dallas Stadium. The veteran forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, who had been widely tipped to be making his final appearance at the tournament, could not inspire a breakthrough as Portugal fell to a stoppage-time blow. Ronaldo led the line with his usual intensity along…

…in recent months, at different times backing the decentralisation of policing while also warning that Nigeria may not yet be structurally ready for as many as 36 separate state police forces, suggesting a regional or geopolitical zone-based model as a possible middle ground.

…past Austria 3-0 in the previous round. Portugal will once again look to veteran forward Ronaldo for inspiration as they seek a place in the semi-finals, with the 41-year-old leading an attack that also features Félix and Pedro Neto. Spain’s midfield is anchored by Rodri, with Pedri and Dani Olmo providing creativity b…

…state. The Emir spoke at the palace as several thousands of leaders and members of the Kwara State All Progressives Congress (APC) converged on the palace to present the party’s candidates for royal blessings. Led by the State APC Chairman Prince Sunday Fagbemi, the team comprised top chieftains of the party and all AP…

…constituencies cut across Abia, Kogi, Taraba, Benue, Ebonyi, Ondo, Kaduna, Niger, and Kwara states, following a review by the party’s Primary Election Appeal Committee. According to him, the APC is committed to a transparent, fair, and credible nomination process in line with extant laws, rules and regulations. Tooki a…

…efforts aimed at ensuring free, fair and equitable elections across the country. Emore warned that when electoral processes lack integrity and are characterised by malpractice, governments incur additional costs through supplementary elections and efforts to maintain law and order." He added that anti-corruption agenci…

…road traffic crashes that claimed 32 lives and left 26 others injured in Kogi, Ogun and Kwara states between Sunday and Monday. The Corps described the crashes as tragic and largely preventable, blaming them on traffic violations including speeding, dangerous driving, driver fatigue, poor tyre maintenance and the illeg…

…with covered number plates, defaced registration numbers or no registration at all, warning that the owners and drivers will face prosecution. The state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Monday, describing the development as a security threat. "Kano State Police Comman…

…— who said “I understand sports really well” — acknowledged that he was initially unaware that the red card meant Balogun was barred from the next game, saying the rule is “very unfair.” Trump has had an up-and-down relationship with the administration of leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Trump is a close al…

…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 the landmark global Pandemic Agreement. Speaking at the opening of the Seventh Mee…

…in the state. The Emir spoke at the palace as thousands of leaders and members of the Kwara State All Progressives Congress converged at the palace to present the party's candidates for royal blessings. Led by the state APC Chairman, Sunday Fagbemi, the team comprised top chieftains of the party and all APC candidates,…

…theme of the 2026 celebration, “Protecting the Nation and Serving the People: A Way Forward for the Nigerian Army,” Yar’Adua said it reflects the Army’s constitutional mandate and the importance of strengthening its relationship with the public. According to him, the theme highlights professionalism, accountability, in…

…trust the board has placed in me and deeply conscious of the legacy I inherit. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the board, management and staff across all our markets to sustain UBA’s momentum and continue delivering long-term value to our shareholders, customers and stakeholders,” he said. According to…

…clusters of the Joint Association of Persons with Disabilities in Lagos State. They warned that accessibility and disability inclusion would remain key issues in their engagement with political leaders as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather pace. The organisations said findings from the advocacy project…

…also known as "Kate from Kharkiv," who has often shared updates on the ongoing war between her country and Russia since it began. Nnani Adaobi Marian and Fatima Huseynova According to her, the incident, which happened on June 29, 2026, involved the 23-year-old medic, who was fatally wounded alongside her friend, Fatima…

…Bank for International Settlements (BIS), governments often use us primarily as a software provider. In markets with weaker currencies, higher inflation, or tighter public budgets, the model becomes more flexible. Revenue can come from fractional fees on mobile money payments, tokenisation services, broker-dealer infra…

…by seeking the spotlight," he said, as per SPORT. The Brazil national football team forward also came to the defence of Guimaraes, urging fans not to define his international career by the missed penalty. "I hope that Bruno Guimaraes's career with the Brazilian national team isn't marred by this mistake." Despite criti…

…about returning to school, saying, "I will still finish school, I be student of Kwara Poly." Portable also spoke about his family, claiming that while his father sponsored the education of his siblings, he was left to cater for himself and was considered the dull one. "My papa send my brothers and sisters go school, na…

…across the football world. The normal rule The FIFA World Cup Regulations are straightforward. If a player receives a direct red card, he is automatically suspended for the team's next match. The regulations state: "If a player or team official is sent off... they will automatically be suspended from their team's subse…

…than 50 days after the abduction of the schoolchildren without any tangible effort toward their rescue, should rightly feel bitter and abandoned." He added that he had repeatedly spoken out on the incident and reached out to Makinde to express solidarity. He also explained that he travelled to Ibadan on July 3 alongsid…

…non-governmental organisation, U-Blaze Global Limited, to intensify voter registration awareness in Ondo State ahead of the July 26 deadline for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise. The collaboration comes as the electoral body continues preparations for future elections by encouraging eligible Nigerians…

…send advanced missiles for the US-made Patriot air defence systems. He is to discuss the war with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, which begins Tuesday. “It is critically important that the world -- first and foremost the United States and our European partners -- come out of the…