Olympics: IOC provisionally lifts ban on Russian athletes who could be allowed to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Games A ban on Russian athletes competing at the Olympics has been provisionally lifted by the International Olympic Committee; Russian athletes could compete at LA Olympics in 2028; IOC says it stands with…

The Nigerian Bar Association has rejected reports suggesting that the 2026 NBA National Officers' Election has been postponed, insisting that only its National Executive Council has the constitutional authority to suspend or alter the electoral process. The association stated this in a statement issued by its President…

…any money. "From the evidence I provided, I said I received the funds through his personal assistant (Eric Ocheme). "I have not seen the first defendant giving money to Mr Ocheme, but he gives instructions through his phone to carry out transactions", the witness said. The witness further admitted that he did not have…

…and response. The Minister’s Senior Technical Adviser on Information Systems and Data Analysis, Dr Abimbola Fasanu, said the nomination, which is for a three-year non-renewable term, was endorsed by the West African regional caucus under the coordination of Senegal in its capacity as Regional Dean and formally communic…

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday lifted restrictions on Russian athletes allowing them to compete in team events and in qualifying competitions for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. However, the IOC, meeting in Lausanne, kept in place the ban on the Russian national anthem being played and the…

…only needs you to bring your documents. There is no payment involved and there is no penalty. The only action we take is to seal the property until the owner follows the due process,” he said. Sani disclosed that more than 20 property owners had so far presented their documents since the exercise began, describing the…

…Nigerians, calling out corruption, failed leadership, economic hardship, and the emotional weight of trying to survive in a country that often feels like it’s working against its own people. Rather than offering easy answers, Break Time feels like exactly what its title suggests-a pause to reflect, question, and speak…

…Building Entrepreneurship and Youth Employment for Senegal (BE YES), un programme national géré par DER/FJ et adossé à un engagement de 10 millions de dollars sur deux ans de la Fondation Mastercard, soutient les jeunes entrepreneurs et les groupements d’intérêt économique tout en construisant un réseau de hubs d’innov…

…Kenya’s growing influence in African technology conversations and its status as a regional hub. Kenyan startups raised nearly $1 billion in 2025, more than any other African market, accounting for almost a third of the continent’s total startup funding. “The idea behind Moonshot is that we’re not where we’re going. We’…

…Wahala App also allows users to update a report submitted by other users with additional evidence to confirm details of the report or dispute what happened, and change how severe they believe the incident is. The founders described this as a consensus algorithm designed to improve the accuracy of reports over time. “We…

…Solly Malatsi in December 2024, paints a picture of an institution whose operational failures have become a national digital transformation risk. While more than R2 billion ($123 million) in irregular expenditure over four audited financial years has attracted attention, the report revealed that the bigger problem is a…

…with peak-time dancefloor energy. Inspired by themes of belonging, unity, and emotional connection, We Are Home (Club Mix) lives up to its title by creating a comforting yet euphoric musical journey. Dwson‘s signature production style shines throughout, balancing subtle musical details with a driving rhythm that keeps…

…Now, it wants to build on that growth by deploying 200,000 Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminals nationwide, increasing the value of transactions processed through its terminals tenfold in 2026, according to GTCO's annual report. The expansion comes as Nigeria’s largest banks race to build merchant infrastructure once dominate…

…a draft Internet Code of Practice that appeared to duplicate provisions in the National Information Technology Development Agency’s (NITDA) 2022 Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms and Internet Intermediaries. By pausing enforcement, the government aims to eliminate regulatory duplication and de…

…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. Canada we…

…was aimed at enhancing public safety, improving vehicle identification and denying criminal elements the anonymity associated with unregistered or concealed number plates. "The Cross River State Police Command reiterates its commitment to intelligence-led, proactive, and community-focused policing. Members of the publi…

…Hennig. Alli, who currently represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, described the development in a statement issued in Ibadan, the state capital, as "a significant milestone and a source of pride to the state and Nigeria." He said, "The diplomatic advancement reflected Ambassador Ajimobi's co…

…individual performances, with several players adding to their goal tallies from the penalty spot as the tournament enters its decisive phase. As the Round of 16 concludes on Tuesday (today), PUNCH Online curates a list of players who have scored the most penalties in World Cup history. This is based on FIFA statistics…

…Central Bank directive, banks, fintechs, and payment companies must move their transactional data from overseas cloud servers to data centres inside Nigeria by January 1, 2027. The mandate sets in motion one of the country’s largest cloud migrations to date, shifting critical financial data from global hyperscalers to…

…a curfew on some communities in Rafi Local Government Area following renewed communal clashes that claimed lives and property. Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger said this during a visit to the communities affected by the clash between the Kamuku and Fulani in Tashar Bako. He directed security agencies to deploy all available se…

…African countries to strongarm them into taking people from third countries as part of Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration, two former State Department officials told AFP. Lawyers say deportees have been thrown into a “legal black hole”, held without charge in countries where they have no ties and few if any rights…

…made against him in a widely circulated press conference or face both civil and criminal legal action. Gbajabiamila, through his solicitors, Pinheiro LP, is also demanding a public apology, the removal of the alleged defamatory publications from all media platforms, and a written undertaking that no further allegations…

…to him, the understanding reached after the civil war was aimed at ensuring regional balance in the country’s leadership. “After the civil war our leaders have said that there will no longer be this situation in Nigeria, there is a regional agreement. For Atiku, it’s not our time now. He is on his own because it is the…

The Committee to Protect Journalists called late Monday for an investigation into the attempted kidnapping of a senior journalist in Kenya that followed angry criticism of his newspaper by President William Ruto. Rights groups have reported dozens of abductions of government critics in Kenya in recent years. Alex Kipro…

…protest, with heavy security deployments disrupting traffic. Demonstrations have traditionally been held on 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”. Ove…