…of the Ooni of Ife has denied claims by actor, James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, that he was conferred with a chieftaincy title by the monarch. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the Ooni's spokeperson, Moses Olafare, said he was aware that the actor received a car from the monarch but knew nothing ab…

…vegetables, and other crops. However, recurring attacks have forced many farmers to abandon their farmlands, resulting in huge economic losses and food shortages. Several victims and community leaders, including former Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Patrick Muoboghare, have repeatedly narrated heartbreaking s…

…financial transactions. *The panel must also investigate the mysterious death of Mr. Babatunde Tanimola and the assassination attempts on Prince Adeyemi, with a view to uncovering the full truth and bringing perpetrators to justice. *The Chief of Staff should be compelled to produce all official documents signed since…

…that armed groups have repeatedly targeted mining locations, forcing many miners to abandon productive sites while leaving host communities vulnerable to criminal activities. He added that the gunmen also cart away minerals already extracted by the miners. Beyond the immediate loss of lives, the attacks have disrupted…

The World Health Organisation has launched the world's first global database on the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections. This provides countries with a centralised platform to access standardised and quality-assured data to strengthen disease surveillance and improve public health responses. Announcing the in…

…of Naira and battling the stigma of being labelled criminals. Speaking to Vanguard, Babatunde Oladeji said: "I lived in South Africa for two decades. Every foreign national experiences xenophobia. If it is not traumatising, it leaves you with nothing. Many people have lost their homes, properties and everything they wo…

…in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the scam was being perpetrated by criminals impersonating senior officials of the agency. Babafemi said the fraudsters were using the names of top NDLEA officials, particularly the Secretary to the Agency, Mr Shadrach Ha…

…It forecast chances of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over parts of Taraba, Adamawa and Kaduna States during the morning hours. "By the afternoon and evening hours, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba States. "…

…about her reported rift with Funke Akindele, as well as during an interview with former Babatunde Fashola.

…- Mlondi Mbuli, 25, Sakhelwe Mbuli, 18, and Lindani Mdziniso, 23 - appeared before the Mbabane Magistrates Court in connection with the killing, which reportedly occurred on June 28, 2026, in Hholoshini, located in the country’s Hhohho Region. During the hearing, Principal Magistrate Sfiso Vilakati ordered that the thr…

…the lack of progress against Islamist insurgents. Somalia has been battling the Al-Shabaab insurgency for around two decades but the Islamist group still controls vast swathes of the country. The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) is the leading force supporting the Somali army, providi…

…on the opposition. He disclosed this during a chat with journalists on Friday in Calabar while raising the alarm over attempts by tax authorities in the state to clamp down on Arthur Jarvis University. He said, "It is so insulting. A state government that has not given the university even a pin is now gathering directo…

…the public presentation of two books authored by a retired high court judge, Justice Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye, the EFCC Chairman said he was woken from sleep around 1am by a distress call from a judge in one of the South-South states who had fallen victim to scammers. “What was the problem? She had just been scammed of th…

…in months and went on strike, according to documents and internal messages seen by TechCabal. The app was switched off by the startup's leadership so that customers' orders would stop coming in, according to internal messages seen by TechCabal. Beyond staff salaries, the company also owed money to vendors. By April 19,…

…safe, but because she could not imagine asking other people to rebuild a country she had abandoned herself. Over the next hour, we talk about inherited purpose, building a company in the middle of a civil war, why farmers have become her greatest teachers, and why she still believes Sudan’s future is worth betting her…

…effective communication among participants. Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Olabanji Fawehinmi, said the organisation remained committed to creating educational opportunities for underprivileged children while expanding its focus to AI education. ‎"Today, our mission has expanded into pioneering Artificial I…

…do battle in the final of the President Federation Cup at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Saturday, 11 July. The preliminary round of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup is scheduled for between September 4-6, while the reverse fixture will hold from September 11-13, 2026. Second Preliminary Round is…

…confirmed their status as one of the favourites for the title. Two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header sealed victory for the Spaniards, who produced their most complete performance of the tournament to advance to the next round. Spain opened their World Cup campaign with a faltering 0-0 draw against Ca…

…funding. "This landmark initiative demonstrates the unwavering commitment of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's administration to safeguarding the health of Lagos residents, reducing dependence on external donor support, and ensuring uninterrupted access to life-saving HIV treatment," she said. Animashaun added that the sta…

…of the judiciary. Also leading debate on Rural Access Roads Agency Bill, the sponsor, Babatunde Tella emphasized the need to amend the existing law establishing the agency, particularly the section relating to the remuneration of the Director General, which according to him was omitted in the existing legislation. Earl…

…Commission, INEC, Resident Electoral Commissioner for Osun State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola has appealed to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi for continued support, prayers and royal blessings ahead of the Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for August 15, 2026. Babalola made the appeal during a visit t…

…of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, during the military regime of the late Sani Abacha. The prosecution in the charge, alleged that the defendants conspired in 2020 and made "a false Nigerian International Passport No. A07535463 with the name Tali Shani. The prosecution further alleged that Ozekhome helped Ponfa to…

…Committee, replaced winners of the May senatorial primaries in Kogi, Abia, Benue, Taraba, Ondo, Niger, Kwara, Kaduna and Ebonyi, restoring several incumbent lawmakers whose initial defeats had sparked outrage within the ruling party. The revised list restored the tickets of six serving senators namely Senators Sunday K…

…of the rivers to do large scale fishing. One fisherman at the Nsidung beach in Calabar South LGA, Ani Eteyen, who said he has been fishing for 30 years, alleged that these foreign fishermen often reach understanding with local community leaders to cordon off certain portions of their rivers for a number of months. “Som…

…National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2026, exclusively obtained by TechCabal, fundamentally changes that. Through nine major reforms, the law expands NIMC's statutory responsibilities to include digital identity, Public Key Infrastructure, Digital Public Infrastructure and functions related to securing d…