The Confederation of African Football has invited its member associations from 54 African countries to submit bids to host the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations. CAF announced the bidding process in a statement published on its website on Friday. It said the framework was designed to ensure a tr…
…his lead counsel, Jimoh Mumini (SAN), was indisposed. The criminal charge arose from a social media post Saraki made on April 17, 2026, in response to an earlier statement issued by the Kwara State Government. The state government alleged that the post amounted to criminal defamation and cyberbullying against AbdulRaza…
By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed concern over the withdrawal of most United States troops from joint counterterrorism operations in Nigeria, warning that the move could create a security vacuum for terrorist groups to regroup and launch fresh attacks. In a statemen…
…become wealthier and better positioned to repay the loans,” he added. The World Bank official, however, warned that low government revenue poses a greater threat to Nigeria’s fiscal sustainability than its current debt level. “Nigeria’s debt is not particularly high, and in fact, it’s quite moderate by international st…
President Bola Tinubu has paid a glowing tribute to elder statesman and progressive politician, Alhaji Ganiyu Kolapo Oseni, describing him as the man who introduced him to politics and stood firmly by him throughout his political journey. In a personal tribute released on Friday following Oseni’s death, the President e…
…more users to convert booking codes across the platforms they actually use. This is especially important for betting communities. A tipster may have followers in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, and other markets. Those users may not all use the same bookmaker. If the tipster shares only one bookm…
…of five other Nigerians who were detained alongside the deceased in Abidjan, the Special Assistant on Communications and New Media to the minister, Magnus Eze, said in a statement. Murtala and five other Nigerians - Aliyu Malami, Nasiru Umar, Shamsu Abubakar, Sa'adu Bello and Liman Mohammed - had travelled by road from…
…Committee has spoken and there is party supremacy. “Whatever they are saying on social media that is contrary to the position of the party should be ignored. Even if there are protests, don’t join them. Believe in the process. The process has produced credible candidates,” Akintomide said. He reaffirmed that Governor L…
…the early morning inferno destroyed many shops and goods worth millions of naira, especially at herbal section at the market. An eyewitness, simply identified herself as Serifat, told our correspondent that, "The blaze caused extensive damage, leaving many traders counting their losses. We have not known the cause of…
…head a presidential agency, maintaining that he was an impostor who allegedly forged official documents to present himself as Director-General of the non-existent PFIPC. Dalung, however, insisted that the investigation should extend beyond Adeniyi and include senior government officials. "Those that Nigeria should hold…
…people who used curses and had learned over the years to ignore negative comments on social media. "I've been dragged on social media for many years for different reasons. So I don't read those messages because it's not my kind of thing. But for somebody to have the privilege of having my phone number and calling me an…
…it hasn't been as exciting to me over the last few years," Amy Kimaara, a 49-year-old special education teacher wearing a Team USA jersey, told AFP in Los Angeles. Increasingly, Trump is using the 250th anniversary celebrations as a platform to rally political support for Republicans - and himself - ahead of crucial US…
…swift collaboration among the emergency responders, describing their intervention as crucial in averting a potentially devastating incident. He also urged motorists to exercise caution, obey traffic regulations and cooperate with emergency personnel during rescue operations. “LASTMA remains resolute in its commitment t…
…as investigations continue. Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland before Mswati III officially renamed the country in 2018, is a landlocked nation in southern Africa bordered by South Africa and Mozambique. Under the country’s judicial system, serious criminal offences such as murder are generally transferred from the…
…of 16 fixtures, with the hosts hoping to reach the World Cup quarter-finals while officials intensify efforts to prevent a repeat of the fatal celebrations that followed the Ecuador victory.
…the first private university in Cross River State, spoke amid reports that tax officials had been assembled to audit the institution over alleged Pay-As-You-Earn tax liabilities, describing it as the latest move in a wider clampdown on the opposition. He disclosed this during a chat with journalists on Friday in Calaba…
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…use of AI in investigations By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukayode, has decried the activities of internet scammers popularly known as Yahoo Boys, revealing how over N7.2 million was wiped from the account of a serving judge at midnight. Speaking dur…
Media-tech platform company, Heart2beatz Inc, has officially announced the launch of its highly anticipated flagship project, Villa of Love. Moving away from traditional reality show experience, the pioneering company is introducing a brand-new reality show experience driven entirely by active audience participation an…
…to secure the capital needed to scale, highlighting a gap between the market’s commercial potential and the financing available to developers. "Bringing this fund to the continent underscores our commitment to unlocking the immense talent of local studios, providing the resources needed to scale businesses, refine crea…
…as victory for constitutional democracy and a rejection of attempts to use the judiciary for political ends. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Musa Liman upheld the preliminary objections raised by the ADC, its former National Chairman, Ralph Nwosu, Mark, and the party's National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola. The…
…were killed in Ukrainian attacks on Russia and Moscow-occupied territory, local officials said Friday, as Ukraine reported five killed in Russian attacks. The exchange of deadly strikes comes a day after Russia unleashed an overnight pummelling - one of the worst of the conflict - on Ukraine's capital Kyiv, leaving at…
…the food, supplied it, delivered it, and ran its branch in Lekki, an affluent commercial and residential area of Lagos, had not been paid in months and went on strike, according to documents and internal messages seen by TechCabal. The app was switched off by the startup's leadership so that customers' orders would sto…
…like, “Do you feel like you’re more masculine than us?” It was strange and hurtful, especially when I was risking everything. During one of my trips, drones were flying over my head as I was running from one city to another. For 36 hours straight, I couldn’t go to the bathroom or drink water because the cities I was pa…
The Gbenga Fawehinmi Foundation has called for the introduction of Artificial Intelligence education for secondary school students, saying early exposure to the technology will prepare young Nigerians for the demands of the digital age. The foundation made the call on Thursday during an inter-school debate competition…