…four-year term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, with his deputy, Monisade Afuye, retained as running mate. If re-elected, Oyebanji would become the first governor in Ekiti's history to win two consecutive terms. OYEBANJI: The front runner Oyebanji enters the poll as the clear favourite. He won the…

…about four hours of confrontation, the terrorists were confused and had to flee, abandoning their victims. Last month, terrorists abducted 39 pupils and students including toddlers of two schools in Oyo state and seven of their teachers. They are still being held in the bush by their abductors. Same day, another set of…

…he served as military spokesman, he did his best to minimise the security crisis and lionise the military. His job was to portray the military and government in the best possible light. But after soothing the populace , perhaps generals should tell their civilian bosses the truth . The current strategy isn't working .A…

…Haruna Ilerika, who was a friend to my uncle's. "I even took my son to watch Stores at Onikan Stadium during the years when Babatunde Fashola was governor. Up Super Stores International." On the World Cup, Ogunsanya said : "Eagles missing in action is a wake – up call. With 15 Nigerians playing for other countries, it…

…both. Yet, only the lucky ones - or unlucky depending on how one looks at it - get a premonition of imminent death. The rest of us are caught off-guard. One minute, we are making long term plans, the next minute we are no more – like the rich man in the Bible who was planning bigger barns to house an expected harvest o…

…when he alleged that the gazetted laws were not the same as what lawmakers debated, harmonised and approved. It was also reported that the House Minority Caucus alleged that discrepancies in the Nigeria Tax Administration Act amounted to an alteration that weakened the legislature's authority. The caucus reportedly des…

…for controlling remote devices in real time. Its core software is an SDK that synchronizes video, audio, sensor data, and control inputs with minimal latency. This lines up well with the rise of physical AI, and it's part of why the Paris-based startup was able to raise a $5 million round led by Lightspeed, which has a…

…shot looped up into the air. Freeman — son of Super Bowl-winning NFL wide receiver Antonio Freeman — was first to the ball, heading it past Patrick Beach. The offside flag went up. But it was overturned by VAR, and the stadium rocked for a second a time. Australia made three changes at the break — sending on Connor Met…

…and sustaining pressure for measurable reform. Only through consistent compliance monitoring can these commitments move beyond paper and become a functioning institutional […]

…a Stanford professor, and Jeff Lawson, who co-founded Twilio and currently owns The Onion. In April, the startup signed three agreements to commercialize the technology developed at the NIF. Inertia plans to use lasers to bombard fusion fuel pellets, an inertial confinement design that echoes the one Kritcher successfu…

…journey began in Agege, Lagos, where he performed Wéré music before eventually transitioning into Fuji, a move that helped shape his enduring legacy in Nigerian music. Fuji legend Love Azeez buried in Lagos

…taking place across Benue State under Governor Alia’s administration. More than a ceremonial recognition, the award reflects an independent and data-driven assessment of developmental progress across the country. According to BusinessDay, the selection process drew from verified data sourced from the National Bureau of…

…stars at the World Cup18 June 2026Ian WilliamsBBC Sport AfricaBBCNestory Irankunda, Antonio Rudiger and Alphonso Davies are representing Australia, Germany and Canada respectively at the World Cup - and all have links to Africa as refugeesWhen Antonio Rudiger entered the fray as a substitute during Germany's World Cup…

…drama and emotion - but it is also about great kits.And when it comes to colourful and iconic designs, Africa has had more than its fair share.BBC Sport Africa has picked 10 of the continent's very best for you to rank. Which one is your all-time favourite?Zaire 1974 (home)Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Zaire…

…assess creditworthiness. That model is now increasingly common among African fintechs. Moniepoint, for example, uses transaction data from merchants on its platform to underwrite business loans. In 2025, the company said it disbursed more than ?1 trillion ($721.2 million) in credit, relying on transaction histories to…

…Storage: 64GB of storage is expected, running One UI 9 Watch on Wear OS 7. Glucose monitoring: heavily rumored for the Ultra tier but not confirmed by Samsung. One UI 9 Watch itself brings Live Updates, a Now Bar, redesigned widgets, and Gemini-powered AI features. Google says Wear OS 7 also delivers up to 10 percent b…

…offer a clearer view of how Prosus wants investors to see the company. Rather than positioning itself as a technology investment holding company, Prosus is increasingly presenting itself as an operator of digital platforms. “We have completed our transformation from a traditional holding company into an active operator…

…from Amad Diallo. According to Reuters, Germany captain Joshua Kimmich and defender Antonio Rudiger are particularly focused on stopping Diomande, whose rapid rise over the last year has made him one of the tournament’s breakout stars. The 19-year-old scored his first professional goal only 13 months ago while playing…

…city. The President, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, spoke at the commissioning of Collector Road CN2 (Emmanuel Okanla Boulevard) and other road networks in the Katampe District of the FCT. “When I gave him the assignment to make Abuja a true capital city, I knew his track records. Wike, you have not dis…

…to the Ogun State Governor on Youth Development, argued that the state’s prevailing zoning considerations further diminish any prospect of Adebutu succeeding Governor Dapo Abiodun. He noted that both Governor Abiodun and Adebutu are from Iperu in Ikenne Local Government Area, making it politically unrealistic for anoth…

…- 1.9 km One of Cairo’s most famous landmarks, the Qasr al-Nil Bridge is known for its iconic lion statues. It offers stunning views of the Nile and remains a popular attraction for both residents and tourists. 8. Wouri Bridge (Cameroon) - 1.8 km The Wouri Bridge spans the Wouri River in Douala, Cameroon’s economic hub…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has granted six months extension to the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi. The six months extension was made public via a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. According to t…

…or group that attempts to disrupt the peace or violate the law. “The Command is closely monitoring the conduct, statements, and actions of all parties involved. It is pertinent to note that there is a legal, laid-down procedure for the execution of court judgements with due consideration to the right of appeal. The rul…

Officials say the platform is designed to improve transparency, reduce leakages and enable real-time monitoring of government revenues.

For perhaps the first time since Ekiti State was created in 1996, four former governors-Niyi Adebayo, Ayodele Fayose, Segun Oni and Kayode Fayemi-have publicly rallied behind the same governorship candidate.