…Savings Bonds for August 2026 subscription. The 2-year saving bond due on August 12, 2028, was offered at an interest rate of 13.96 percent per annum and the 3-year bond at 14.96 percent per annum is due on August12, 2029. The Office disclosed this yesterday in a circular announcing the offer adding that both instrumen…
…Engr. Bright Idahosa, Diri promised to facilitate the introduction of Scrabble at the 2028 National Sports Festival scheduled to be hosted by the state and also support Nigerian players participating in the World Youth Scrabble Championship in Kenya this weekend. He said the state’s investment in sports was driven by t…
Portable walked out of his celebrity boxing rematch against Charles Okocha after just one round at a Balmoral Group event on FridayHis management, Zeh Nation/Dr Zeh, issued a formal apology on Saturday, August 1, to organisers, fans and everyone who attendedThe statement promised fans that Portable would "come back str…
…by Us on Wednesday, July 29, Diddy, 56, is now eligible for release on January 24, 2028. "At this point, we do not have the necessary information to respond with any clarity," a spokesperson for Diddy told Us on Wednesday of the rescheduled release date. Diddy, who is currently serving a 50-month sentence at FCI Fort D…
…preparations for next season, which includes the 2027 World Championships and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. “I’m just going to take a few weeks off for the off-season, then get back to work and start fall training,” she said. “I would have loved to finish with a medal because that’s always the goal, but I’m go…
Authorities have dismantled what they say is the largest methamphetamine laboratory ever found in Nigeria. Aerial view of the meth lab in Ogun forest... AFP The lab was taken down following a court order, as 10 suspects including three Mexicans face trial over an alleged international drug operation in Ogun State. ....…
…switch-offEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the federal government has announced December 2028 as the target date for completing the country's full transition from analogue to digital television broadcasting.This follows the launch of a new free-to-air platform called FreeTV.Charles Ebuebu, Director-General of the Nation…
…Johnson & Johnson expects to pay $3bn in 2027, and it will make further payments in 2028. But the deal could be worth more, depending on how many people participate in the settlement. Chris Seeger, a lawyer who represents about 2,500 clients with talc claims and helped negotiate the agreement, said Johnson & Johnson co…
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The Nigeria Immigration Service refuted claims that its online portal redirected applicant payments to Dunamis International Gospel CentreBorder officials declared that no private or religious entity acts as a payment intermediary for travel document processingSecurity personnel launched an investigation to track down …
…and expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu could approve the exercise in 2028. Earlier, the Abia State Director of the NPC, Mrs Joyce Ogwuruike, described the electronic registration system as a major departure from more than 30 years of paper-based record keeping.She urged parents to register their children bef…
Pregnant woman among three injured in Paris attack as knifeman allegedly shouts: 'Allah sent me to k!ll women."' (Videos) A pregnant woman was among three people injured in a terrifying knife attack in Paris after a man allegedly shouted, "Allah sent me to kill women," before targeting victims in broad daylight. The in…
…nation joins hosts the United States at the men’s football tournament of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. FIFA noted that the Olympic football tournament has often served as a springboard for future stars from the region, pointing to former United States goalkeeper Brad Friedel and Honduras winger Andy Najar, who us…
…as FOIA numbers 1588244-000, 1593615-000, 22-00892-F, 24-00201-F, and EOUSA-2023-002028. “The FBI, the Justice Department, and the DEA under President Joe Biden refused FOIA requests to release records concerning Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s alleged heroin trafficking from Nigeria to Chicago. “The FOIA requests wer…
…British actor David Jonsson will play the lead role in the film, due out on December 15, 2028. Known for his performances in the HBO television series “Industry” and the 2025 film “The Long Walk,” Jonsson steps into the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the son of T’Challa, the original Black Panther superhero played by act…
…to begin searching for a new coach capable of rebuilding the national team ahead of Euro 2028 and the 2030 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.According to Reuters, the Italian Football Federation explored several high-profile candidates during its search. Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was approached but declined…
…from essential services. The organisation said the new priorities would shape its 2028–2032 Country Programme and strengthen government-led systems to ensure more Nigerian children are protected from violence, exploitation and harmful practices. Speaking at the opening of UNICEF Nigeria’s Child Protection Mid-Year Revi…
…determine he violated prison rules.Diddy is currently scheduled for release in February 2028, assuming he earns sentence reductions for good behaviour. Any disciplinary sanctions could potentially affect that release date.When contacted, a spokesperson for FCI Fort Dix declined to comment on the report. He said: "We ar…
…"Mark van Bommel as new Belgium head coach, here we go! "Deal in place until June 2028 for van Bommel, ready to replace Rudi Garcia."Van Bommel takes on his first international managerial role after successful spells at club level. The former Netherlands captain has previously managed PSV Eindhoven, VfL Wolfsburg and R…
…Romano wrote. Zidane is expected to lead France in the 2027 UEFA Nations League, Euro 2028, and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Zidane, 54, has been without a coaching role since leaving Real Madrid in 2021 after a second spell in charge of the Spanish giants. During his time at Madrid, he won three consecutive UEFA Champions…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar challenged the Tinubu administration over ₦8.05 billion set aside for religious projects in the 2026 budgetA breakdown by accountability group Tracka showed ₦1.91bn went to church projects and ₦6.14bn to mosque-related projectsAtiku's spokesman demanded the government name every ben…
…eventually appointed Thomas Tuchel, whose current contract runs until the end of Euro 2028 after leading the Three Lions to a third-place finish at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Despite the reported talks with Italy, Guardiola recently reiterated that he intends to step away from coaching for a period. "I have no plans to co…
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal Enzo Fernandez was sent off during the final as Argentina's hopes of retaining the title collapsed Despite lifting the trophy on the pitch, FIFA regulations require Spain to return the original before leaving the stadium t…
…the Christian observance of Ascension Day, while Part Two is set to premiere on May 25, 2028.mIn a statement announcing the completion of production, Gibson described the project as one of the most important works of his career."This film represents a major part of my life's work, and it has demanded everything of me a…
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