…of unlawful possession of human parts. The court ruled that the trial court properly evaluated the evidence presented before it and arrived at the correct conclusion, leaving no basis to interfere with either the conviction or the sentence. "The appeal lacks merit," the court held, affirming Bello's conviction and the…

…financial products, digital lending solutions, payments innovation and other value-added services. However, experts have warned that the success of the framework will depend on robust governance structures, strong cybersecurity controls, effective risk management, and close collaboration among regulators and industry s…

…United last week. The 26-year-old goalkeeper is expected to join the squad to provide valuable depth to the club's goalkeeping options ahead of the upcoming campaign, having spent seven seasons in Yorkshire. The club officially confirmed his arrival on Thursday through a statement on their website, highlighting his ext…

…primates within the Kano axis, adding that the success of the raid demonstrated the value of intelligence-driven operations and collaboration with conservation partners. "Investigations are actively ongoing as we follow all actionable leads generated from this operation" he said by Linda Ikeji at 09/07/2026 7:58 PM | S…

…of the national anthem. Returning athletes must also pass multiple rigorous doping evaluations before securing event clearance, while individual sports federations retain the autonomous right to decide whether to permit neutral participation at their specific events.Officials in Ukraine criticized the regulatory soften…

…opened with presentations by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, both of whom argued in favour of decentralised policing. However, when the moderator invited Ukeje to respond to concerns about possible political abuse, she shifted the conversation beyon…

…is often conditional, advising men not to remain in relationships where they are not valued or supported. "I have said it before. Anytime a woman does BBL, she didn't do it because of her husband. She did it to get attention from other men," he said. The commentator further argued that many men still believe providing…

…of the Chairman of Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, Adamu Yahaya, leaving valuables in ruins, although no lives were lost.The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, while the chairman and members of his family were inside the house. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, with resid…

…damage to the family's home, including a hole in their wall. Emergency medical crews evaluated the teen at his home and determined he did not require hospital treatment. "I'm feeling fine, but I'm still a little shocked and dizzy," Vlad recalled Tuesday evening. "Not from the shock, from the lightning, but just everyth…

…body, its commercial partnerships should support the integrity, sustainability and value of the sport's broadcasting rights.The complaints come after a French court last year ordered five VPN providers, including ExpressVPN, to block more than 200 domain names linked to illegal sports streaming websites. Responding to…

…seriously because he, Obi, tends to politicize everything.''I don;t know how I will value any statement made by Obi. He has not shown a man who is not consistent. Everything for him is politics. I am not in a position to confirm but I do know that if the President did not call Seyi, did Seyi call the President, that th…

…despite criticism from opposition parties. The party's State Publicity Secretary, Auwalu Soja, said the Federal Government's ongoing development projects across northern Nigeria demonstrate the administration's commitment to the region and contradict allegations of marginalisation. Speaking in a statement made availabl…

…On July 2, the DRC launched clinical trials of two potential treatments. The study is evaluating the effectiveness of the monoclonal antibody MBP134 and the antiviral drug remdesivir, both individually and in combination.Ebola is a highly infectious viral disease that spreads through close contact with infected individ…

…Aishatu Umaru, Henry Idiagbonya, Okechukwu Okoronkwo, Daro Kosin, Sakiru Ambali, Kamaludeen Giwa, Cyril Odogwu, Ifeanyi Echigeme, Kingsley Ibhadore, Suraj Tairu, Peter Equere, Dasola Abdulraheem, Adewale Aladekoba, Akeem Adeleke, Bernard Ogie Oretekor, Abiemwense Obanor, Olufemi Olufisayo Olutiola, Chukwuemeka Okorie,…

…of the call — including who was on the line — but went on to cast doubt over the value of any deal, calling the Iranians “sort of crazy”. – Control over the strait – Iran’s chief negotiator said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened only under “Iranian arrangements”. “The United States still has not lea…

…Satomi said. Adding a stunning revelation to the debate, the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, confessed that his office had been deceived by the group due to the high-level official clearance they wielded. "The experience shows that a letter-head bearing the Presidency or an office in the Federal Secretariat is no longer…

…the creation of state police. In truth, considering the above list, at least at face value, it's hard to accuse Tinubu of inaction; he has a personal zeal for reform. But here's the critical question: would Tinubu's reforms turn Nigeria around. Put more specifically, would they tackle poverty and engender prosperity? W…

…to adapt progressively to the new platform while allowing continuous monitoring, evaluation, and refinement throughout the implementation process. "It is intended to ensure that the transition to a digital environment is orderly, efficient, and responsive to practical experience gained at each stage," the CJN added. On…

…18 months, leading to the seizure of 5,305,484.88 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs valued at more than N1.5 trillion and the conviction of 5,225 offenders. Marwa also highlighted the agency’s prevention efforts, noting that 6,645 drug awareness and sensitisation programmes were conducted nationwide during the same p…

…arrests, leading to the seizure of 5,305,484.88 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs valued at over N1.5 trillion, and the conviction of 5,225 offenders. "We have broadened access to counselling, treatment and rehabilitation services while advancing preventive interventions such as our school-based Non-Punitive Drug Tes…

…of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State, saying the detained suspects have provided valuable intelligence expected to aid ongoing operations against insurgents in the North-East. The Senate observed a minute of silence in honour of late Major-General Rabe Abubakar, former Director of Defence Information, and all Nigerian…

…economy. Every illicit bottle sold represents excise duties, customs revenue, and value-added tax that will never reach public coffers. However, the damage extends well beyond lost taxes and revenue. Every counterfeit product sold displaces a legitimate manufacturer that complies with quality standards, pays taxes, inv…

…divides. "By enrolling them into the Scheme, we are not only recognizing their invaluable contributions to community development but also empowering them to serve as ambassadors and advocates for social health insurance at the grassroots. "Their personal experience with the Scheme will undoubtedly inspire confidence am…

…continent. The event also featured an impact assessment presented by Dalberg, which evaluated All On's first decade of operations. According to the assessment, the organisation contributed to expanding energy access through catalytic investment, venture building, enabling finance and ecosystem development, while suppor…

…prices, the telecom operator's reduction in diesel usage translates to an estimated value of about N12.8bn to N13.2bn. The company said the reduction was achieved partly through the conversion of 390 infrastructure sites to on-grid power during the year, improving energy efficiency and lowering emissions across its net…