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President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football as well as the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony. The approval was announced during the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, following a meeting between Mr Tinubu and CAF President Patrice Motsepe. According to the Nigeria Football Federation, those present at the meeting included Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, former NFF president and Special Adviser to the CAF President Amaju Pinnick, and CAF Acting Secretary-General Samson Adamu. The 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly is…
Lagos State University, LASU, has emerged as the most preferred university in Nigeria in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, according to figures released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB. According to the statement by the Lagos state government, the development has drawn commendation from Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who described the achievement as another proof of the institution’s growing reputation for academic excellence and national relevance. JAMB data showed that the state-owned university recorded 84,426 applications, placing it ahead of other tertiary institutions across the country. The University of Lagos, UNILAG, came second with…
An African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has threatened to tackle terrorism, criminality and general insecurity if elected president in 2027. Hayatu-Deen warned that the crime of terrorism would attract life imprisonment if he is elected president of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Hayatu-Deen vowed to establish a terrorism court and reform intelligence coordination among security agencies. The presidential aspirant noted that there is a connection between insecurity and the economic stability of Nigeria. He said: “When farmers cannot reach their fields, food prices rise. When traders cannot move goods, the cost of living rises. “When…
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Ogun Area 1 Command, has intercepted 10,126 parcels of Cannabis Indica, popularly known as Ghana Loud, at an estimated value of over N5 billion. Recall that this seizure comes 41 days after the command handed over 2,543 parcels of cannabis sativa to the NDLEA Idiroko Special Command. DAILY POST reports that among the other 72 seizures made are 26 sacks of raw cannabis sativa, 50 cartons of expired Maggi Star, 1,759 bags of 50kg foreign parboiled rice, 2,685 kegs of 25 litres and 16 kegs (2 litres) of Oki vegetable oil, and 16 kegs containing…
Barcelona midfielder Gavi reportedly provoked Vinicius Junior during the El Clásico match against Real Madrid. Hansi Flick and his team emerged victorious with a score of 2–0, securing the La Liga title following their triumph over their rivals at Camp Nou. The clash between two of the world’s most prominent clubs featured numerous instances of players from both sides attempting to unsettle one another. This match was no exception, with Vinicius and Gavi engaged in a confrontation. Gavi later stated that he would not take the incident to heart, emphasizing that whatever transpires on the field remains there. Now, new…
The National Assembly has commenced moves to review the National Data Protection Act (2023) as Nigeria grapples with rising cyber threats, growing concerns over digital privacy and the rapid evolution of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security, Senator Afolabi Salisu (APC, Ogun), disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday at the opening of a three-day Data Protection Awareness Workshop organised for members of the Joint National Assembly Committee on ICT. The workshop was facilitated by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission in partnership with Ampersand Development Partners. Salisu said the planned review…
The Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered a suspected human trafficking and fraud syndicate operating in Badagry, Lagos, under the guise of a network marketing business, rescuing 17 victims and arresting four suspects. The victims, mostly foreign nationals from West and Central Africa, were allegedly lured into Nigeria with promises of better job opportunities, only to be detained, extorted, and forced into a fraudulent internet-based scheme identified as QNET. The Commandant of the Lagos State NSCDC Command, Mr Adedotun Keshinro, while parading the suspects and victims at the Badagry Divisional Office on Monday,…
Ahead of the senatorial primary elections of the All Progressives Congress slated for later this month, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has commenced grassroots consultations to secure the party’s ticket for Nasarawa North Senatorial District. It would be recalled that a former deputy governor of the state and immediate past director-general of the National Directorate of Employment, Silas Agara, had recently obtained his expression of interest and nomination forms to also contest for the senatorial seat to represent the zone at the National Assembly. Speaking at a town hall meeting with community leaders of Mada Station, Agidi Administrative Area Council…
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football Awards as well as the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly, PUNCH Online reports. According to a statement released by the Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday, the approval came during the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, following a meeting between Tinubu and CAF President Patrice Motsepe. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; NFF President Ibrahim Gusau; former NFF President and Special Adviser to the CAF President Amaju Pinnick; as well as CAF Acting General Secretary Samson Adamu were present at the meeting. In…
Popular Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, has died at the age of 40 after a prolonged battle with cancer. The late actor was one of the prominent figures in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, known for his film roles, modelling career, and public influence. Below are key things to know about the late actor Early life and background Born on April 10, 1986, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Alex Ekubo hails from Arochukwu in Abia State. He is known for his tall frame, charisma, and strong screen presence. He is fluent in English, Igbo, and Hausa. Education He attended Federal Government College, Daura,…
