…Russian athletes would have to pass “multiple” doping tests before being allowed to participate. The accompanying statement, laying out a host of conditions, said individual sports could decide whether to allow the flag and anthem at their own events or stage competitions in Russia. As for the Games, with the Los Angel…
…Service (KANGIS) has sealed more than 200 illegal structures across the state as part of efforts to enforce planning regulations and promote orderly urban development. The Director-General of KANGIS, Dr. Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, disclosed this on Monday while leading members of the Committee on the Identification of Illegal…
…it’s a statement, one that arrives at a time when many Nigerians are looking for artists willing to say the quiet parts out loud. Unpacking Break Time – A Track-by-Track Review Every song on Break Time serves a purpose. Rather than chasing trends or filling space, Falz uses each record to explore a different layer of N…
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…studio Delta40 and supported by Safaricom, PawaPay, Watu, and HoneyCoin as the media partner, the event is part of the buildup to Moonshot 2026, TechCabal’s flagship conference scheduled for October 28-29 in Lagos. A heavy evening downpour threatened to disrupt the gathering, but organisers moved the networking session…
…hands of people is simply an ability to report anything in real time,” Agholor, the startup’s chief executive officer, told TechCabal in a June interview. “Not just crime. It could be infrastructure or issues about elections… basically report data in real time so that everybody has access.” Wahala App joins a crop of c…
…Professor Somadoda Fikeni. “SITA is the state’s central ICT engine. When SITA fails, departments wait longer for the systems they need, budgets are placed under pressure, and citizens ultimately experience the consequences through poorer public services.” The damning report concludes that SITA’s problems extend far bey…
Former doubles specialist Jamie Murray and coach Jamie Delgado are not surprised by the rise of British tennis star Arthur Fery – but can the 'awkward' 5ft 9in player overcome a persistent nosebleed problem and keep winning at Wimbledon?
…dance floor or simply enjoying good music, this record delivers the perfect vibe from start to finish.
…to ₦12 trillion ($8.76 billion), a 900% increase from 2025's total. The rollout forms part of HabariPay’s 2026 strategy to deepen its presence among small businesses, expand across West Africa, and cement its position as a payments business, GTCO launched Habari in 2018 as a super app before repositioning it in 2022 in…
…regulatory framework while the government harmonises policies on internet platforms, artificial intelligence, online safety, data governance, and other cross-cutting digital economy issues. In December 2025, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) released a draft Internet Code of Practice that appeared to duplica…
The three countries hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup have all been eliminated before the quarter-final stage, bringing an early end to the tournament hopes of the United States, Mexico and Canada. The United States became the final co-host to exit the competition after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Belgium on Tuesday.…
…defaced, unauthorised dealer number plates, or obscured registration plates. "As part of the enforcement operation carried out within Calabar Metropolis on 3rd July, 2026, the Command intercepted 25 vehicles found in violation of the directive. The offenders have been subjected to the appropriate administrative and leg…
…Kane and Mbappe remain active in the tournament and could extend their records in the quarter-finals. Messi's Argentina will play their round of 16 game against Egypt later today. Players with the most World Cup penalties (excluding shootouts) Player Country Penalties scored Attempts Success rate Harry Kane England 6 7…
…a combined ₦177.91 billion (about $116 million) on information technology in the first quarter of 2026, up 30.8% from ₦136.04 billion ($98.46 million) a year earlier, as they expanded artificial intelligence capabilities, cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity. According to industry experts, requiring payment data to r…
…security agencies to deploy all available security assets to the communities as part of efforts to restore peace and prevent further breakdown of law and order. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the communal violence stemmed from a farming dispute and had claimed about 80 lives so far. Bago, represented by…
It began with threats of US visa bans on a swathe of African nations. Then Washington started to scatter migrants from all over the world to various corners of the continent, often with cash sweeteners for their governments. Cambodian Pheap Rom, 43, ended up in a notorious high-security prison in tiny Eswatini, which i…
…the organisation; abused his office to intimidate individuals and media organisations; participated in fraudulent budget processes; manipulated security agencies; acted under the influence of intoxicating substances while performing official duties; engaged in corruption, abuse of office and other criminal conduct; and…
Tekno – Where Did Love Go? EP Artist: Tekno Song Title: Avelay Genre: Afrobeats / Afro-Pop / Afro-Fusion Release Date: July 3, 2026 Nigerian hitmaker Tekno keeps the momentum going with Avelay, a vibrant Afrobeats record that perfectly captures his flair for crafting infectious melodies and irresistible grooves. The tr…
…July 7 to commemorate the day in 1990 when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party democracy after years of autocratic rule by then-president Daniel arap Moi. It has become known as “Saba Saba Day”. Over the past two years, “Saba Saba” (meaning “seven seven”) has merged with broader protests against the gover…
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…the disputed islands, prompting dangerous maritime standoffs with its Japanese counterpart. China has also sent boats to other disputed waters in the East China Sea, which is believed to hold possible deposits of energy reserves, despite repeated protests by Japan to stop. Takaichi said in November that Tokyo could int…
…beyond the country’s borders. He kept noticing one detail: nearly all of them had spent part of their lives abroad. Some had studied overseas. Others had worked there. A few had built careers before returning home. Whatever the route, international exposure seemed to be a recurring advantage. At 19, that trend became R…
…dehydration and kidney strain. He noted that prevention must become a stronger part of public health conversations, especially for people whose work keeps them outdoors for long hours. From the occupational safety perspective, Mr. Balogun Shittu Shitta, Health, Safety and Environment Head, Flour Mills of Nigeria, Bagco…
No fewer than 15 persons were burnt to death in a two bedroom apartment while three others were shot dead at various intervals over land dispute in Niger state. The incident happened when some yet-to-be identified assailants stormed the house where the 15 people were staying and set it ablaze killing all the occupants.…