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The African Democratic Congress has said the Federal High Court ruling voiding parts of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s regulations for the 2027 elections would trigger a mass defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress. The ADC stated this on Thursday while reacting to the court judgment on INEC’s guidelines relating to the deadline for party primaries and membership registration. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the opposition party described the judgment as a vindication of its earlier objections to some provisions of the electoral body’s guidelines. According to the ADC, it had raised…
As Nigeria’s construction sector continues to evolve, industry players are intensifying calls for improved material quality and modern plumbing systems. This was evident in Lagos during a recent gathering of construction professionals, where Kazeem Royal Properties and Constructions Ltd. emphasised the need for durable and technology-driven plumbing solutions. The event coincided with the inauguration of the newly elected executives of the Association of Professional Plumbers of Nigeria and brought together stakeholders across the construction and plumbing value chain. Discussions focused on how innovation and professional standards can improve building quality and public health outcomes nationwide. Speaking on behalf of the…
Portugal and Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has extended his extraordinary trophy collection across England, Spain, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and international football with Portugal, reaching a total of 36 major team honours Ronaldo recently captured his first Saudi Pro League title with Al Nassr FC after leading the club to the 2025–26 championship. He scored twice in a decisive 4–1 final-day victory over Damac, helping Al Nassr secure their first league crown in several years. With the title, Ronaldo once again extended his legendary legacy, adding another major trophy to an already extraordinary collection and reaffirming his place among the…
The Isi Benedicta Institute has urged graduating students to cultivate the right mindset for leadership development, stressing the need for continuous retraining of the mind to produce a new generation of leaders capable of transforming Nigeria and the world. Founder of the institute, Apostle Isi Igenegba, said leadership must not be handed to individuals without proper grounding in governance, unity and peace, noting that the impact of leadership decisions lasts for generations. She spoke at the Go School 2026 graduation ceremony organised by the institute for participants drawn from across the world. The participants included students from the United Kingdom,…
On Monday morning, a judge overseeing the New York state case on the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO ruled that some evidence collected by police could not be shown to a jury.It wasn’t the only news coming out of the hearing. Outside the courthouse, Molly Crane-Newman, a New York Daily News reporter, captured on video several attendees giving incendiary remarks to the press. One of the attendees, Lena Weissbrot, said the children of Brian Thompson, who was shot and killed in December 2024, were “better off without him” and that they “needed to learn to not be like their dad.”…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s move to allow third parties to list tokenized stocks could risk two structural disruptions with liquidity and revenue fragmentation, according to Tiger Research.Liquidity fragmentation may occur as capital disperses from centralized exchanges across multiple blockchain platforms, said Tiger Research director and head of research Ryan Yoon on Friday.”Traditional finance views the breakup of its previously consolidated, centralized liquidity as a serious structural threat,” said Yoon.When third parties tokenize the same listed stock across different blockchain networks and decentralized platforms, the trading volume and order flow that should concentrate on a single venue, such as…
Before Kyle Busch’s unexpected death, the NASCAR driver spent his final days with loved ones and competing in his sport. NASCAR confirmed that Busch died at age 41 on May 21, 2026, after being hospitalized with a “severe illness.” “We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport’s greatest and fiercest drivers,” NASCAR said in a statement via X. “We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and the entire motorsports community.” Busch is survived by wife Samantha as well as…
Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika added another major honour to his rapidly growing trophy collection after helping Club Brugge KV secure the 2025/26 Belgian Pro League title on Thursday night. The Belgian giants were officially crowned champions following a tense 2-2 draw away to K.V. Mechelen, a result that kept Brugge ahead of closest challengers Royale Union Saint-Gilloise with one game still remaining in the Championship Playoffs. The title triumph completed a remarkable turnaround for Brugge, who had entered the playoff phase trailing Union SG after the regular season campaign. Union finished the first stage of the Belgian top flight…
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, says the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu are beginning to reposition the country’s mining sector and attract new investments into mineral processing and local value addition. Mr Alake disclosed this in a post shared on his official X page on Thursday following his participation at a joint stakeholders’ sensitisation meeting organised by the Nigeria Revenue Service and the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in Abuja. According to the minister, Nigeria’s overdependence on crude oil and imports for decades contributed to the neglect of other critical sectors of the economy, including mining.…
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has strengthened Nigeria’s squad ahead of the forthcoming Unity Cup tournament in London after handing late invitations to Yira Sor and Tijani Al Ameen from the Nigeria Premier Football League. The Malian tactician had earlier unveiled a 27-man squad for the four-nation competition, where defending champions Nigeria national football team will face Zimbabwe, India, and Jamaica national football teams later this month. However, Chelle has now expanded the squad with the inclusion of Belgian-based winger Sor and Shooting Stars defender Al Ameen, increasing the number of invited players for the tournament. Yira Sor[Credit: KRC…
