…had never been this embarrassed in her life. And the painful part was that she never intended to show up, but for sister who convinced her that it didn't matter as what they had was in the far past. [videopress 6T8YPJSu]

A Nigerian mother has sparked reactions online after sharing the moment she reprimanded her young daughter for allegedly applying lip gloss without her permission. In the video shared online, the woman had briefly stepped away from her car, leaving her children inside. When she returned, she was surprised to find her d…

…translates directly to new local jobs, reinforced industrial output, reduced import dependency, and a higher standard of living," he said. Ekpo said the turning point in the sector was the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, which had overhauled the governance, regulatory, and fiscal architecture of the…

…of equity and fairness. Suleiman said the North had completed eight years in power under former President Muhammadu Buhari and should allow the South to complete its turn. He spoke with State House correspondents after meeting President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to him, the ongoing reforms and…

…could compete at LA Olympics in 2028; IOC says it stands with Ukraine and does not condemn conflict Last Updated: 07/07/26 9:08pm Sky Sports' Geraint Hughes explains how the IOC's decision to provisionally lift the Russian Olympic Committee's suspension Sky Sports' Geraint Hughes explains how the IOC's decision to prov…

…to remove universal suffrage. The association maintained that it remains an independent professional body not subject to the control of the Attorney General or any arm of government. "The Nigerian Bar Association believes that the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation could not issue the said directive as it is…

…remember whether it was through the phone or not." The defence subsequently sought to tender the witness's statement to the EFCC to refresh his memory. The move sparked arguments between the defence and the prosecution, led by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), over the admissibility of the docu…

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…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 communicated by the African Union Commission. The statement said Doro will serve on the Governing Board alongside Léon Kacou Adom, Minister of Foreign Aff…

…adding it will “closely monitor the situation”. The statement added: “The IOC condemns wars, armed conflicts and violence that cause human suffering wherever they occur.”

…Road, Maiduguri Road and Gwarzo Road. He said the enforcement exercise would be extended beyond the major roads to other parts of the state. “We have covered many areas and plan to cover all the major roads in Kano State. After that, we will move into other parts of the state,” he said. Explaining the action at Kundila…

…what its title suggests-a pause to reflect, question, and speak honestly. It’s a reminder that Falz has always been at his best when he’s balancing sharp lyricism with social commentary. This project isn’t just another addition to his catalog; it’s a statement, one that arrives at a time when many Nigerians are looking…

…dive into the tech ecosystem across French-speaking Africa. For readers who want to understand Francophone Africa beyond headlines—through markets, startups, and systems. New editions of the newsletter will land directly in your inbox every Tuesday at 12 PM WAT. By default, this newsletter is in French. If you’re readi…

…brought its Road to Moonshot series to Nairobi on July 2, gathering more than 120 founders, investors, operators, and executives for an evening that felt less like a conference warm-up and more like a temperature check on the direction of the East African technology industry. Hosted at venture studio Delta40 and suppor…

…media has become the country’s unofficial public alert system. Three young Nigerian founders believe that this behaviour deserves its own platform. Oriekaose Agholor, Adetunji Adewoye, and Kosi Kabiri launched the Wahala App in April 2026, a public incident-reporting mobile and web platform where users can report and r…

…When SITA fails, departments wait longer for the systems they need, budgets are placed under pressure, and citizens ultimately experience the consequences through poorer public services.” The damning report concludes that SITA’s problems extend far beyond financial irregularities. Instead, it identifies a systemic fail…

…fintechs turn their PoS networks into engines for payments and customer acquisition, lenders are now investing heavily in merchant businesses through their fintech subsidiaries to capture a larger share of merchant payments. "We aim to deploy 200,000 POS terminals nationwide, expanding last-mile access and enabling fin…

…predictable and future-ready regulatory framework,” Tijani said in a statement. Under the directive, agencies have been instructed to defer the implementation or enforcement of any recently issued regulations, codes, guidelines, frameworks or administrative requirements relating to internet platforms and online interme…

…first World Cup to be jointly staged by three nations and the first to feature an expanded 48-team format. Vanguard News

The women's major season continues this week at the Amundi Evian Championship, with extended coverage from Evian Resort Golf Club in France live on Sky Sports.

The Cross River State Police Command has impounded 25 vehicles for operating without registration plates and for using covered, altered, defaced or unauthorised dealer plates. The enforcement operation, carried out on July 3, 2026, was in line with the nationwide directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatun…

…integrity and exemplary leadership over the years." The APC governorship candidate commended the former first lady and wife of the late former governor of the state, Abiola Ajimobi, for her consistency in promoting excellence, compassion and purposeful leadership. Alli added, "Ambassador Ajimobi has remained a strong s…

…is forcing its financial sector to repatriate one of its most valuable assets: data. Under a sweeping 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 cou…

…harmoniously for generations and should not allow the actions of a few individuals to undermine their long-standing relationship. Garba-Gunna commended the state government and security agencies for their swift response to the crisis. He urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security personnel to restore pe…

…continent, often with cash sweeteners for their governments. Cambodian Pheap Rom, 43, ended up in a notorious high-security prison in tiny Eswatini, which is run with an iron fist by King Mswati III. “I didn’t understand why I was being expelled to Africa since I’m Cambodian,” he told AFP. Others were sent to the Democ…