…to avoid the sanctions, one former State Department official told AFP. Some were not necessarily controversial: requests to share data on known criminals, encourage people not to overstay their visas, work with the US to receive their own nationals slated for deportation. But it became clear that the best way to curb t…

…Foreign Intervention Promotion Council; received N400 million through proxies in connection with appointments into the organisation; abused his office to intimidate individuals and media organisations; participated in fraudulent budget processes; manipulated security agencies; acted under the influence of intoxicating…

…addition to his catalog and a reminder of his enduring ability to create music that connects with audiences across Africa and beyond. Stream, download, and enjoy. You can listen to Tekno – Avelay here.

…Nigerian activists who are seeking political offices in the 2027 general election won’t necessarily make a difference in governance. The reform advocate maintained that activists often lose the moral authority that initially made them agents of change when they get into politics. In an interview with Vanguard News’ Pol…

…country that had proved ideal for launching his career was no longer, in Robert’s view, necessarily the best place to build his next chapter. He said the United States, where he is planning a move through an employment‑based Green Card route, is the country he believes will take him further. The teenage bet is still pa…

…to set aside the judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deregister African Democratic Congress, ADC, and four other political parties. The appeals will be heard by a three-member panel, led by Justice Abba Mohammed. The panel had, on June 25, okayed a full-blown hearing of the app…

…empty containers to the terminals frequently occupy the road, creating bottlenecks despite the presence of traffic management officials. Iruanya said: "There is nothing else causing this traffic other than the terminals opposite the Catholic Church. Before they came here, this road was free. Today, you have three diffe…

…collaboration among member bodies; establish a robust mentorship programme that connects experienced professionals with students and young practitioners; deepen engagement with government through constructive policy advocacy and evidence-based recommendations that advance public interest; embrace innovation by encourag…

…and obtain database credentials for every operation, that's a bit of a bottleneck, at least.) Either way, Clark told CyberScoop, while Sysdig hasn't seen the same operation hit other victims yet, given how cheap it is to run an agent, he expects that to change.

…where! Let me also assure you (in case you are afraid) that nobody will be fired in connection with this inglorious ghost agency scandal; nobody! How can anyone be sacked when the case in question will die a natural death or be eternally compromised? It doesn't happen, not in this environment. I can confidently tell yo…

…begins." He said fibre networks must be able to withstand vandalism, regulatory bottlenecks, power instability, and affordability constraints if they are to deliver sustainable value. Panel discussions at the forum highlighted persistent concerns over fragmented infrastructure planning and weak shared‑access models. St…

…will begin at 11 am at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, with the theme: “The Media, INEC, Voters and Path to Credible Elections.” The Guild said that Prof Sylvester Odion Akhaine of the Department of Political Science, Lagos State University, will deliver the lecture, with former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fa…

…from the party’s final list submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC. Tooki’s reaction comes against the backdrop of the APC’s submission of a revised list of candidates to INEC, in which the party’s National Working Committee NWC dropped six senatorial and 19 House of Representatives candidates…

…Workshop, themed "Corruption-Free Election: Integrity Matters" commenced on Monday at INEC headquarters in Abuja, bringing together electoral officers and anti-corruption experts to strengthen transparency in the electoral process. Declaring the workshop open, the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, represented by Nat…

…should be put on the highway, tyres must be routinely inspected and replaced when necessary, speed limits must be obeyed, adequate rest should be taken before embarking on journeys, and under no circumstances should passengers be transported together with goods." The Corps Marshal also warned that the FRSC would sustai…

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…doubt, nothing has changed from what was made public last week. The names submitted to INEC are as follows: Senator Yunus Akintunde, Hon. Aderemi Oseni and Mrs. Hannah Ogunesan as candidates for Oyo Central, Oyo South and Oyo North Senatorial Districts respectively, while House of Representatives candidates are: Hon. A…

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…bank disclosed this on Monday during its board meeting, asserting that the process was necessary after the completion of the maximum 12-year tenure for non-executive directors prescribed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The financial institution also named a current non-executive director on the board, Emmanuel Nnorom,…

…law, the CBK may provide emergency liquidity assistance where it considers intervention necessary to preserve financial stability. Eligible institutions must be solvent and viable, not under liquidation, and considered systemically important or likely to pose risks to the wider financial system if they fail. The suppor…

…solving problems locally, but very few were focused on interoperability between them. Connecting those fragmented systems became the core idea behind Global Settlement. What exactly is the solution you provide to financial institutions and governments? Our primary focus is central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and go…

…a hypothetical example, Temi explained that nepotism comes into play when family connections create opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable. “If our child wanted to become an artiste, you would introduce them to a producer and pay for their music video. That is an unfair advantage. That is nepotism,” she said…

…eligible Nigerians to register as first-time voters, transfer their registration where necessary, or update their voter information. This was contained in a statement released on Monday by INEC, following a voter sensitisation exercise held in Akure. According to the commission, the initiative is aimed at expanding vot…

The three suspects arrested in connection with the alleged murder of former Ogun State Television broadcaster, Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, will be arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Abeokuta on Monday. Confirming the development to PUNCH Online on Monday, the spokesperson for the Ogun Sta…

…to protecting the safety and welfare of Nigerians abroad and will continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard its citizens.