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The Nigeria National League (NNL) has reiterated its commitment to putting modalities in place to improve the league. The NNL expressed dissatisfaction with the “must-win-at-home” attitude of some clubs participating in the league. They made the statement at the ongoing two-day mid-season retreat at the Remo Stadium Auditorium Complex, Ikenne. The Chairman of the league body, Mr. George Aluo, said they are not bothered by the insulting attacks the board received in the just-concluded first round. Aluo assured that they will become stronger and more enthusiastic to do better in the second stanza. “Our promise is that the league board…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Bureau of Public Procurement to suspend its planned certification convocation and policy dialogue session slated for January 29, 2026. Justice Obiora Egwuatu made the order on Wednesday while ruling on an ex parte application filed by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria. The institute, which is the plaintiff in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/154/2026, is challenging the authority of the BPP to conduct the certification programme through the Nigeria Public Procurement Certification Programme. The institute is seeking “an order of interim injunction restraining the 1st defendant/respondent, acting either…

The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Jabi on Wednesday fixed February 18, 2026, for the hearing of a motion filed by the Inspector-General of Police, seeking leave of court for a United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Mr Emmanuel Opeyemi, to testify virtually in an alleged visa fraud case. The IG filed the motion requesting that Mr Makinde, who is the complainant in the matter, be allowed to give evidence from the United Kingdom. The prosecution arraigned Shitta Aderibigbe and Fanzine Educational Consult before Justice Ademuyiwa Oyeyipo, on a two-count charge of allegedly giving false information to the British government, to…

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has described former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, as a “subsisting liability” to Nigerian politics, following his recent attacks on Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his meeting with President Bola Tinubu. The PDP Governors’ Forum, in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Director-General, Dr Emmanuel Agbo, condemned Fayose’s partisan tirades, warning that his actions demean the nation’s political culture and undermine efforts towards good governance. Governor Makinde held a closed-door meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on January 22 to discuss key national and state matters. However, Fayose claimed…

The Rotary Club of Lagos Central has inaugurated a new borehole and water project aimed at improving access to clean water for traders and residents in Sandgrouse Market, Lagos Island. Speaking at the launch, Club President, Rotarian Elizabeth Ajilore, said the project reflects Rotary’s mission of “service above self” and contributes to four of the organisation’s key focus areas: water, sanitation and hygiene, community empowerment, environmental protection, and disease prevention. “Clean and accessible water is not just a convenience; it is a foundation for good health, dignity, and economic activity,” Ajilore said. “This project ensures that access to safe water…

England led the global women’s football transfer market in 2025, as worldwide spending reached a record £20.7m ($28.6m), according to a report published by FIFA. As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, the figure represents an 83.6% increase from 2024 and underlines the rapid financial growth of the women’s professional game. England accounted for the biggest share of spending, with clubs paying out £7.9m ($11m) in transfer fees, while generating £1.5m ($2.1m) through player sales. The United States was the second-highest spender, with £5.8m ($7.9m). FIFA reported a rise in international player movement, with 2,440 cross-border transfers completed in 2025…

I am not, by any definition, a coder, but when I started seeing people’s vibe-coded smart home projects all over my social feeds this month, I was intrigued. From a “master command center” built on a Lutron system to AI controlling a smart oven, people were unleashing AI in their smart homes, using Claude Code to build tools that would normally take weeks to create by hand. The barrier between “I wish this existed” and “I made it” suddenly looked remarkably thin. So, what did I wish existed in my home? A decent smart home dashboard.I’ve been reviewing smart home…

More than a month after announcing plans to move deeper into prediction markets, Coinbase said it would launch its offering for ”sports, politics, culture and more.”Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced the rollout of prediction markets offering in all 50 US states in partnership with Kalshi.In a Wednesday X post, Coinbase said it was offering trades on “any real-world outcomes across sports, politics, culture and more” following the launch of prediction markets. The announcement followed the exchange’s plans for onchain prediction markets in partnership with Kalshi in December. Event contracts on prediction markets platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket allow users to bet…

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky still aren’t having a conversation about filing for divorce. “Can I ask you something, honey? Friend to friend,” Dorit Kemsley started asking Kyle in Us Weekly’s exclusive clip from this week’s Real Housewives of Beverly Hills episode. “Do you think in the back of your mind that the reason why you wouldn’t file is that, maybe, there’s a chance that you two will reconcile?” Kyle didn’t get a chance to answer the question because Mauricio made a surprise appearance at their lunch. “I think I recognize some people here,” he could be heard saying while…

The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon Stanley Ogbuewu, has announced a ban on free movie shootings, unpaid productions, and the use of artistes without proper remuneration in the state, as part of measures to sanitise and strengthen the creative industry. The commissioner also called on established entertainers to deliberately mentor and support upcoming talents in order to promote positive values and ensure the sustainable growth of the entertainment sector. Hon Ogbuewu made the call on Tuesday while addressing entertainers and other key stakeholders at a Creative Industry Engagement Forum held in Abakaliki. He explained that the decision…