…Limited to purchase treasury bills in his name; and retaining N15,000,000 and N3,000,000 respectively, paid into his Stanbic IBTC account by one Olasinka Fragene Justice on behalf of Ebenco Global Link Limited, described as "a contractor to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited." For Dikko, the EFCC filed 12…
…press conference, claiming his side did not receive fair treatment. “We haven’t seen respect or fair play. There seems to have been pressure on the Argentinian side on the referee that has brought about this outcome. “Life is unfair. The world is unfair. OK, but why isn’t there any fairness in sports? “I’m not convince…
…Akanji before the kicks resumed. Davinson Sanchez and Akanji both missed for their respective teams, leaving the outcome finely balanced until Vargas stepped forward to score the decisive penalty and seal Switzerland’s passage into the last eight. The victory sends Switzerland into the World Cup quarter-finals, where t…
…of the alleged incident. “The Fifa World Cup is a celebration of unity, diversity and respect,” Fifa said. “It brings together people, cultures and communities from around the world and anyone who acts in a manner that undermines these values is not welcome in our game.” Video footage posted on IShowSpeed’s YouTube cha…
…anti-doping requirements and that athlete selection must include a commitment to "respect, uphold, and promote a peaceful society".The IOC said it "continues to stand in solidarity with the Olympic community of Ukraine." The IOC also said it "strongly condemned" the conflict, and added: "The IOC remains committed to pr…
…Director Angela Quintal, calling for police to investigate. “Kenyan authorities must respect the democratic role of the media in commenting on the government's achievements and shortcomings ahead of next year's elections and bring an end to this horrific trend of enforced disappearances,” she added. The incident came j…
…securing first and second place honours for stories on migration and women's cricket respectively, while Kenya's Angeline Ochieng received an honourable mention for her reporting on maternal health. Announcing the winners, ICFJ said the awards recognised journalism that helped broaden understanding of Africa's diverse…
…characterised by transparency in decision-making, accountability in public service, and respect for the rule of law, merit-based appointments, professional competence, ethical leadership and continuous innovation. "Whenever these principles are weakened, institutions lose credibility and development slows. "Institution…
…fails. They must remain operational around the clock because aircraft continue to fly irrespective of power outages. Consequently, the agency expends enormous financial resources every year on diesel procurement, generator maintenance and uninterrupted power supply for facilities whose continuous operation is indispens…
…democracy that's regrettably taking shape under the watchful eyes of our dear Tinubu, respected for his political sagacity and deft touches. Sadly, our leaders do not read; so, he is not likely to read this one either or anyone close to him. If the nation does not wake up to any sad tale of mass abduction these days, y…
…understanding about regional balance. "For Atiku, this is not the North's turn. He is a respected leader and eminently qualified, but he has to wait until 2031. President Buhari completed eight years in office, so it is now the South's turn," he said. Sheriff expressed confidence that President Tinubu would secure a se…
…Mbappe, are contrary to the values and principles that inspire peaceful coexistence and respect for human dignity, which our country promotes,” the foreign ministry said in a statement. AFP
…delivering good governance to Nigerians. We are confident that, through dialogue, mutual respect, and party discipline, we will emerge stronger and more united as we prepare for future electoral contests,” he said. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, had earlier disclosed that the party received over 700…
…Ogunesan as candidates for Oyo Central, Oyo South and Oyo North Senatorial Districts respectively, while House of Representatives candidates are: Hon. Akeem Adeyemi (Afijio/Atiba/Oyo East/Oyo West), Hon. Segun Odebunmi (Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere), Hon. Tajudeen Abisodun Kareem (Atisbo/Saki East/Saki West)." Other candidates a…
…theme "God Demands Total Obedience," described the new dean as an honest, resilient and respectful minister whose faithfulness had earned him greater responsibilities in the church. The bishop recounted how Kolawole had once contemplated resigning from full-time ministry because of frustration but was persuaded to rema…
…Acceleration programme. The programme consists of two facilities worth $500m and $750m respectively, bringing total financing under the initiative to $1.25bn. Announcing the approval, the World Bank said the financing formed part of its new Country Partnership Framework for Nigeria covering 2026 to 2032. According to t…
…to Live Together" is understanding how to live with others, appreciate diversity, respect other views, beliefs and human dignity, foster social skills and the ability to manage conflicts. "Learning to Be" is developing the ability for critical thought and developing individual potentials. This pillar aims at personal d…
…corruption, and ensuring that those who abuse public trust are brought to justice, irrespective of status or position. Between January and June 2026, the ICPC received 271 petitions from citizens, investigated 234 cases, filed 25 cases before the courts, and secured 20 convictions. It also recovered nearly ¦ 5.8 billio…
…by some elements to wrongfully generalise and tag well-meaning, hard-working, and respectable Nigerians as criminals," it stated. The Federal Government also accused some South African security operatives, particularly officers of the Tshwane Metro Police, of complicity in the attacks. Nigeria further expressed concern…
…groups to review the proposals before they are forwarded to the National Assembly. "We respectfully appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to allow a historic national institution to be fundamentally altered without exhaustive consultation. Mr President has consistently demonstrated that he listens to Nigerians, and…
…"Our democracy is strengthened when facts prevail over speculation and institutions are respected," he said, urging citizens to "reject misinformation and avoid premature conclusions." He stressed that the country's focus should remain on supporting leaders and policies aimed at repositioning Nigeria rather than encour…
…Tinubu as an inclusive leader who encouraged innovation and welcomed superior ideas irrespective of their source. "Nobody is too small before the President. If your idea is superior, it overrides that of the President. He allows ideas to germinate," he added. The deputy governor said Tinubu's decision to establish cert…
…commitments, the participants pledged to strengthen verification practices in their respective organisations, promote evidence-based journalism and integrate fact-checking into newsroom and advocacy processes. They also resolved to deploy Open-Source Intelligence, reverse image searches, geolocation techniques and Arti…
…directed to intensify enforcement in a professional, intelligence-driven manner while respecting the rights of law-abiding citizens. Bosso warned that all violators, regardless of their status or position, would be prosecuted in accordance with the law. He revealed that since the commencement of the exercise, over 25 v…
…of Nigeria and inspire future generations of scholars. Be diligent in your studies, respectful of the different cultures you will encounter, and open to new ideas and perspectives," she said. One of the scholarship recipients, Oluchi Yulis Myron, who will study cultural management, described the award as an opportunity…