…is billed to put pen to paper on a six-year contract, with the Blues holding an option to extend by a further season. He is due in London for a medical on Monday once he wraps up international commitments with England at the ongoing 2026 World Cup. The £117m fee eclipses the £116m Manchester City handed Nottingham Fore…

…his Abuja office on Friday, July 17.It was gathered that Senator Hanga is weighing his options after being passed over for several key positions within his current political orbit.

…it alleges that opposition voices face intimidation and that political actors have adopted conduct inconsistent with democratic norms. The group warned that if these conditions persist unchecked, public confidence in Nigeria's electoral process could deteriorate ahead of the 2027 general elections, with potential conse…

…discovered that the content creator had blocked her across all platforms. Left with no options, she borrowed money from a friend just to fund her trip back home.When she used her friend's phone to reach him, the call connected, but rather than address her concerns, Odogwu Asaba allegedly issued a direct warning, tellin…

…in Private Placement Ahead of Historic Refinery IPO, Investors Rush in>Adding to the optimism surrounding the planned listing, billionaire investor Femi Otedola recently announced plans to invest $100 million in the refinery's expected IPO.Otedola described the proposed investment as a long-term strategic bet on one of…

…from Liverpool. The Egyptian legend is expected to sign a one-year contract, with an option for a further year, with the Turkish club shortly. Under the proposed terms, Salah would receive a guaranteed annual salary of €10 million, with performance-related bonuses of up to €2 million potentially taking his earnings to…

…the people and prioritise communal harmony above political divides.” BACCODA said it was optimistic that resolving the chieftaincy matter would reinforce ongoing peace-building efforts across Wase and contribute to greater stability in Plateau State. “The resolution of the Bashar chieftaincy matter will further consoli…

…Eya thereafter convicted and sentenced him to one-year imprisonment with an option of N500, 000. 00 fine. The court also ordered that "the convict's landed property covered by Customary Certificate of Occupancy, dated 25th July 1989, registered as No. 92 at page 92 in Volume 512 of the Land Registry, Enugu, shall be fo…

France's parliament adopts assisted dying law France has moved a step closer to legalising assisted dying after parliament approved legislation granting eligible adults with incurable illnesses the right to seek medical assistance to end their lives, fulfilling a key social reform pledge by President Emmanuel Macron.Th…

…with the country consistently ranking among the world’s leaders in cryptocurrency adoption by transaction volume. The Central Bank had in 2021 directed banks to close accounts linked to cryptocurrency exchanges, a move that effectively pushed trading underground, before reversing course in 2023 and issuing a framework…

…(REA) in Abuja, yesterday, with the theme, “Unlocking and Scaling the Sustainable Adoption of Productive Use of Energy Technologies Across Nigeria: Harmonising Financing Opportunities and Policy Frameworks”. At the event, Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, emphasised that the current administration is shifting the focus…

…state media citing officials. A growing number of companies abroad, like Siemens, are adopting Chinese open-source AI models, attracted by their performance, lower cost and ability to customise, in contrast to the closed systems of US giants such as OpenAI and Anthropic. Both those US firms had to temporarily withhold…

…infrastructure under its Renewed Hope Agenda, with the Ministry of Works increasingly adopting reinforced concrete pavement technology for strategic highways, arguing that the method provides greater durability and lower maintenance costs than conventional asphalt roads.

…economic agenda: “improving productivity through industrialisation and value addition; optimising public revenue through tax reforms and simplified compliance; and promoting inclusion through investments in education, vocational training, women, youths, persons living with disabilities, and small businesses.” Oyedele d…

…critical to building a more competitive energy industry. Onafowokan said, “The adoption and evolution of technology are not cheap, but the long-term value is enormous. As efficiency improves, productivity increases, competitiveness grows, and the investment ultimately delivers stronger returns.” He urged stakeholders t…

…Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Olagunju said the association was demanding for the adoption of the National Identification Number, the use of registered members’ phone numbers for voter verification, full compliance with the agreed electoral reforms, and a level playing field for all candidates. Olagunju, a former Gene…

…office with gratitude for the confidence reposed in his administration. He expressed optimism that the Society would continue to expand opportunities for members’ welfare and remain a reliable financial partner in the years ahead.

…has grown. Digital innovation is expanding rapidly, and governments are increasingly adopting digital technologies to improve public service delivery. However, many challenges remain. Millions of our citizens still lack reliable internet access. Digital infrastructure is unevenly distributed, and emerging technologies…

…backlash and mockery amid Nigeria's economic challenges, with critics questioning the optics for a serving public official. Some also linked the controversy to Oshiomhole's comments on food prices at the time. Responding to the viral clip, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, through his media aide, Oseni Momodu, denied its authe…

…organisations over his nomination. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Bello (APC, Niger North). Presenting the report, the committee’s Vice Chairman, Senator Simon Lalong (APC, Plateau South), urged the Senate to app…

…to Nigeria until the country meets specific conditions to tackle violence has been adopted by the House of Representatives. The amendment, approved by a voice vote on Wednesday, was added to the fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill, which the House later passed 217-209 largely along party lines. Announcing the vo…

…in the Digital Economy Fund, a global initiative designed to help women entrepreneurs adopt digital technologies, improve their export competitiveness and access international markets. The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, disclosed this during a town hall meeting with exporters,…

…connection on an iPhone. Photo: AI illustrationto Settings → Mobile Data → Mobile Data Options.Tap Voice & Data.Select LTE to activate the 4G connection.Claiming the LTE 100%/25% bonus after upgradingOnce your new 4G SIM is active, follow these steps to unlock the bonus.If you newly upgraded your SIM to 4G, you do not…

…presidential election. Defending the President’s decision, Aliyu said the APC leadership opted to retain the same ticket because it had already won the confidence of Nigerians in the last election. “Our leader, the president, decided in his wisdom not to change the winning ticket. And the Christians in this country, I…

…The Belgian forward has signed a three-year contract with Besiktas, which includes an option to extend for an additional 12 months for a reported €18 million plus a potential €2 million in performance-based add-ons.A statement on Arsenal's website said: "Everyone at Arsenal would like to thank Leo for his valued contri…