…who hails from Okrika Local Government Area, is an administrator, businessman and politician with experience in both public and political service. He said Okumgba has served as South-South Zonal Secretary and South-South Zonal Publicity Secretary of a political party, chaired the Appeal Committee for Senatorial Primari…

…Macron was staying. Sharaa visited Washington in November last year seeking financial support for Syria. But last month, he refused calls from Trump to intervene militarily in neighbouring Lebanon against the pro-Iranian group Hezbollah, which is in open conflict with Israel. “We are looking for economic channels betwe…

…such actions could expose them to petitions and damage public confidence in the judiciary. Speaking at the opening of an induction course for new judges on Tuesday, July 7, the CJN, who was represented by the Administrator of the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Justice Babatunde Adejumo, urged the judges to uphold i…

…(retd) was abducted in Plateau State and later rescued by security forces in a special operation. On May 30, 2026, Retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar was abducted alongside his wife by suspected terrorists in Katsina State and subsequently died in captivity.The Senate said the pattern undermines morale within the arme…

…user , his girlfriend disclosed her monthly earnings to him and opened up about her financial struggles. ‎ ‎However, he surprised her with ₦150,000 and a few days later, his girlfriend accidentally sent him a screenshot of her salary alert, ₦420k ‎ ‎Sharing details of her response after seeking clarity, he narrated, “I…

…wholly unacceptable to the United States and will be met with consequences,” a US official told AFP. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the US-Iran memorandum of understanding was “entirely performance-based”, warning that Tehran would see benefits only if it showed “good behaviour”. – Hormuz attack…

…role as the industry’s safety regulator. He argued that the NCAA requires stronger financial support to effectively discharge its oversight responsibilities, noting that any reduction in its funding could undermine safety standards. “The NCAA needs more funding, not less. We are a cost-recovery agency, not a revenue-ge…

The Egyptian football federation said Wednesday it had asked for the officiating team who handled the Pharoahs loss 3-2 last-16 to Argentina to be thrown out of the World Cup. “Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the French referee Fr…

…defend the country’s economic future. The recent efforts by the Spirits and Wines Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to rally regulators, policymakers and other stakeholders against illicit trade have come at a critical time. Counterfeit wines and spirits, smuggled products, and illegal distilleries have become an increasin…

…the commission's custody. The commission also announced the arrest of his personal physician, Prof Bello Abubakar, for allegedly making false statements. In a statement by its spokesperson and Head of Media and Public Communications, John Odey, the commission said it had facilitated El-Rufai's medical visit in complian…

…town of Lamu in southeastern Kenya was selected as the preferred location "for commercial and technical reasons," although he did not provide further details. The report added that Tanzania had initially been considered as a possible location for the refinery before Kenya emerged as the preferred destination. The proje…

…security personnel for their roles in securing the victims' release. "We sincerely appreciate the government at all levels, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Armed Forces, local vigilante groups, and all security personnel whose courage, professionalism and relentless effort…

…for the loss of the baby. The emotional story has generated widespread reactions on social media, with many expressing sympathy for the bereaved woman while urging her not to blame herself during such a painful period. Others cautioned against attributing the miscarriage to unverified spiritual or supernatural causes,…

GistReel On Tuesday, social media erupted with reports that bodybuilder and influencer Connor Murphy had passed tragically. However, Connor Murphy’s family and representatives have yet to announce his death. The allegation originated with a post on BowTied Biohacker’s X account, an anonymous creator linked with the BoT…

…to impact investing across Africa. Speaking in a podcast that has since gone viral on social media, the billionaire businesswoman recounted how she built her career in global finance, beginning shortly after university. According to Rhodes, she had always been drawn to the financial industry. She disclosed that she has…

…the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, according to official market data. At the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market, the dollar exchanged at approximately ₦1,400 per dollar for buying and ₦1,410 per dollar for selling, based on rates obtained from Bureau de Change…

…while developing safeguards to address emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and protect citizens' personal data. He said the federal government remains committed to the full implementation of the new NIMC Act to build a secure, trusted and inclusive national identity system that supports governanc…

…Pension Plan, but we are still far from that goal. We are engaging market women associations, the National Union of Road Transport Workers and other groups across the country. We have not reached our target yet, but it is work in progress, and we are getting there." The post Pension industry infrastructure fund nears l…

…unregistered, bear covered, defaced, obscured, unauthorised, or improperly affixed official number plates, or have only one number plate instead of the legally required two," the CP said. The commissioner commended the enforcement personnel for conducting the operation professionally and reminded motorists of their obl…

…face the full weight of the law. The declaration was made at the inauguration of the Association of Zamfara State Indigenes Residing in Kaduna secretariat on Sunday. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Mukhtar Lugga, Mr Lawal said his administration remained committed to ending insecurity through sustained collaboration…

…I missed... and the way I took it. "But thankfully once again, God had something special for me in the end. I'm very happy." Vanguard News The post 2026 World Cup: Why I cried after Argentina defeated Egypt - Messi appeared first on Vanguard News.

…enjoy access. We are determined to provide qualitative healthcare services without financial hardship, in line with the government's people-centred health policy. "Our administration has delivered across the sectors: over 300 kilometres of roads, over 200 rehabilitated primary care centres, over 150 rehabilitated schoo…

…projects. A fireside discussion between Eboumbou and the Chief Executive Officer and Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, Damilola Ogunbiyi, examined the development of Nigeria's off-grid energy sector over the past decade and the partnerships required to expand…

…that many former students, including himself, have gone on to achieve greater financial success than some of their teachers. Jim Iyke. He also noted that a number of highly successful and wealthy individuals have either limited formal education or did not excel academically, suggesting that academic achievement alone d…

By Henry Obetta The Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) has commended the Federal Government for establishing the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO), describing the initiative as a landmark policy decision that will strengthen digital health governance, improve evidence-based decisi…