…contained in the former DSS official's book were untrue, alleging that the author was influenced by others to write them."The boy was asked to write the lies by others. I have all the CCTV footages of what happened in my custody, so what he said are not true."He maintained that the account presented in the publication…

…coupled with the emotional disappointment of losing the final, are understood to have influenced Inter Miami's decision to rest the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.Inter Miami face life without MessiInter Miami will take on CF Montreal at 1:30am on Sunday, with Javier Mascherano expected to rely on the rest of his squad…

…where transport union interests, cult rivalries, toll collection and political influence have long competed for dominance.While tributes from allies paint Ajiboye in a favourable light, a closer look at the record tells a more complicated story.List of street fights Toba Ijaya was said to have been involved in Photo na…

…should emerge and even promised to use his personal relationship with the Olubadan to influence the process. “To our amazement, the Olubadan later listed Fatai Omosanjo Amzat among the compound heads to be installed. “We expected our revered monarch to invite the contestants and family members for dialogue instead of i…

…burdens, shrinking development assistance, climate-related disasters and persistent conflicts. She noted that recent findings showed that only 36 per cent of the Sustainable Development Goal targets were currently on track or making moderate progress, while the financing gap for developing countries continued to widen.…

…the gunshots failed to immediately bring him down, they allegedly overpowered him and inflicted fatal machete cuts before fleeing the scene. “We do not know the motive behind the attack. We are calling on security agencies to intensify efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice,” the eyewitness said. (NAN) The post P…

…one of the most controversial episodes in Nigeria’s political history. Over the years, conflicting accounts have emerged from former military officers, intelligence operatives, diplomats and political actors, with books and interviews offering different versions of what happened during Abacha’s final hours. Amachree, a…

Former Super Bowl champion Jordan Devey found de@d by su!cide at 38 Former NFL offensive guard Jordan Devey, who was part of the New England Patriots squad that won Super Bowl XLIX, has died aged 38.Devey's wife, Linsey, announced his death in a social media post on Friday, which would have marked the couple's 15th wed…

…widely regarded as Nigeria’s first Professor of Linguistics and one of Africa’s most influential scholars in language studies. He received his early education in Nigeria before proceeding to the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, where he obtained a doctorate in linguistics in 1963. He subsequently joined the Universit…

…contained in the former DSS official’s book were untrue, alleging that the author was influenced by others to write them. “The boy was asked to write the lies by others. I have all the CCTV footages of what happened in my custody, so what he said are not true,” Al-Mustapha said. He maintained that the account presented…

…in geopolitical risks that have kept energy prices elevated.Analysts note that the conflict has disrupted key shipping routes, leading to higher freight charges, rising insurance premiums and increased costs across the global oil supply chain.These developments have significantly affected refiners, including Dangote Re…

NFL star Tyreek Hill downplays mother-in-law's stroke as he asks her to turn over communication with her daughter in legal war NFL star Tyreek Hill is asking a court to compel his estranged wife's mother, Alesia Vaccaro, to hand over communications and other records as part of his ongoing legal battle with Keeta Vaccar…

…investment market has continued to expand even as businesses grapple with persistent inflation, exchange rate volatility and high interest rates.Researchers attributed this resilience to the wider adoption of local financing mechanisms, including green bonds, credit guarantees and wholesale debt facilities, which have…

…He, however, noted that the financial realities confronting a private university could influence management decisions, particularly following the death of its founder. “Usually, when the proprietor of such a university dies, funding may no longer be as smooth as it used to be. There are many factors the Vice-Chancellor…

…quoted by Zagazola Makama still described the overall operation as a success, saying it inflicted significant losses on the group and disrupted its operational capacity.Surveillance of the area is continuing, with further strikes expected against surviving fighters and the vehicles that could not be destroyed.In a sepa…

…dispensing hundreds of thousands of oxycodone pills to virtually anyone willing to pay inflated cash prices, the defendant abandoned that responsibility, exploited addiction, and endangered lives for personal profit. "This conviction reinforces DEA's commitment to the American people: no one is above the law when they…

…national achievements often conceal inequalities affecting children living in rural, conflict-affected and other vulnerable communities. “A national result can conceal deep subnational disparities. A target can be achieved while the child in a remote community, the adolescent girl facing multiple risks, the child with…

…location between Africa and Europe, diversified economy and expanding diplomatic influence have contributed to its position among the continent’s strongest passports. 6. Lesotho Global ranking: 66 Visa-free destinations: 73 Lesotho grants its citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 73 destinations. The country’…

…two students over gay practice, rusticates four others for fighting The Management of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, has expelled two students over involvement in gay practice and rusticated four others for one academic session over acts of fighting on campus. The Information, Public…

…Atiku described Obasanjo's claims as "a desperate attempt to rewrite history" and influence the political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential election.Titled "The grave is not a witness box," the statement argued that it was fundamentally unfair to make allegations involving Na'Abba after his death, when he could…

…in real time, detecting fraud, flagging suspicious transactions, identifying conflicts of interest, uncovering procurement irregularities, and exposing corruption before public funds disappear,” he wrote. Sowore said his administration would deploy both technologies to make corruption “technologically difficult, easily…

…the National Peace Committee, describing its Peace Accord initiative as “a moralising influence on Nigeria’s political ecosystem.” According to INEC, Amupitan said the initiative had provided political actors with a platform to commit to non-violence, thereby strengthening “the sovereignty of the will of the Nigerian p…

…and ass@ult. She is also suing Broner and Shabazz for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress, while streaming platform Kick is named in the lawsuit on allegations of negligence. Broner has not publicly responded to the allegations. by Linda Ikeji at 24/07/2026 1:42 PM | Share this Story

…mosques and communities. “Religious leaders have a sacred responsibility to use their influence to foster peace rather than deepen divisions,” the Sultan said. He warned that hate speech and inflammatory rhetoric continue to drive conflicts in many communities and challenged religious leaders to promote tolerance, unde…

…NURTW secretary Toba Ijaya's burial. Photo credit@odiolowofaditv>He noted that Toba's influence and character were so admirable that several Islamic clerics had actively tried to bring him into the Muslim faith during his lifetime. Muslim clerics attempt to convert Toba IjayaAccording to the cleric, the Islamic leaders…