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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, on Thursday, sealed a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Bar Association Anti-Corruption Committee to deepen the fight against corruption and reinforce ethical standards within Nigeria’s legal profession. The collaboration was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja, signalling a renewed commitment by both institutions to uphold integrity, accountability and the rule of law. A second MoU was also signed between the NBA-ACC and the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria, the ICPC’s training and research arm, aimed at strengthening institutional and human capacity through education,…

The Federal Government has approved the purchase of two new communication satellites to boost Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and support President Bola Tinubu’s plan to grow the economy to $1tn. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr Bosun Tijani, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a press conference to mark Global Privacy Day 2026, organised by the Nigerian Data Protection Commission. Tijani said the approval marked a significant shift in Nigeria’s digital strategy, noting that the country currently stands out in West Africa for lacking active communication satellites, a gap the new assets are expected to address. He said,…

Nigerian boxers have urged Anthony Joshua not to retire from the sport following the fatal car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends, with opinions divided on whether the British-Nigerian heavyweight should continue his career, The PUNCH reports. Former UBO champion Rasheed Idowu believes Joshua will eventually return to the ring despite rumours of his retirement after the December 29 accident. “I don’t think he can retire that way. How many boxers have we seen that have announced retirement and come back to box later?” Idowu told The PUNCH. “I think he just wants…

Bybit, one of the world’s biggest crypto exchanges by trading volume, plans to launch retail banking services on its platform starting in February, the company said Thursday.Bybit unveiled the product, “My Bank powered by Bybit,” during a live online keynote on Thursday.Bybit CEO Ben Zhou said the service will offer users a personal IBAN (international bank account number), allowing them to send and receive funds across banks in multiple currencies, with US dollar transfers supported at launch.The move marks Bybit’s latest effort to expand beyond crypto trading, coming about a year after it was hit by a $1.4 billion hack.Bybit…

NCIS: Origins is the latest CBS series going through offscreen changes — with the prequel losing a showrunner after two seasons. Co-showrunner Gina Lucita Monreal is departing from the show at the end of the current season, according to TVLine and Deadline. David J. North will remain and will serve as sole showrunner from now on. “Gina has been an important beloved member of the ‘NCIS’ family for many years,” CBS Entertainment President Amy Reisenbach and CBS Studios President David Stapf said in a joint statement on Wednesday, January 28. “We are incredibly grateful to her for helping launch and…

The Edu and Ifelodun local governments in Kwara State have imposed fresh 24-hour curfews to support ongoing military and police operations against banditry and kidnapping in the areas, expanding movement restrictions across communities identified as security flashpoints. In Edu Local Government Area, the chairman, Abdullahi Bello, announced a round-the-clock curfew on Gbugbu community, including the popular Gbugbu International Market, with effect from 6 p.m. on Tuesday. He said the measure was taken to enable security agencies to conduct clearance operations without obstruction. “The curfew is part of the measures to protect lives and property in the area as security forces…

The Kano State Government says the lingering issues surrounding the Emirate tussle will soon be resolved amicably. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Kano. Waiya assured residents that concrete measures had already been put in place to restore lasting peace and stability in the state. He said the state government was committed to dialoguing with all the stakeholders, stressing that the administration was determined to ensure that the emirate matter does not continue to generate tension or jeopardise governance. According to him, the government’s approach is guided by respect…

The Accord Party in Osun State has confirmed the successful uploading of Governor Ademola Adeleke as its duly nominated candidate for the August 8, 2026 governorship election. The party in a statement by its chairman, Pastor Victor Akande on Thursday in Osogbo, said the confirmation followed the completion of documentation and submission processes with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, which now lists Adeleke as Accord’s candidate for the poll. Akande said the development marked a significant milestone in the party’s preparations for the election. “We are pleased to formally inform the good people of Osun State that His Excellency,…

Gunmen believed to be bandits have abducted Ambassador Bashir Isa Gusau, the North-West Youth Leader of the Tinubu/Shettima campaign organisation in Zamfara State. The incident was made public in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst Bakatsine. According to the post, over 30 armed men invaded Gusau’s home in Gusau town and whisked him away during the attack. The abduction reportedly took place in front of his wife, throwing the family into distress. Bakatsine disclosed that security agencies were immediately informed, but efforts to locate the victim have so far been unsuccessful. Reacting to the incident, the…

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has revealed that him and late South African rapper, AKA resolved their feud before his death. The duo fell apart in 2019 after Burna Boy threatened to “deal” with AKA if they ever met. This came after the South African rapper reportedly encouraged xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South African after sharing screenshots of hate messages he allegedly received from Nigerian accounts over AFCON quarterfinal match banter.Burna Boy has now revealed that they quashed their beef before the rapper passed on. In a posthumous birthday message to the late rapper via his Instagram page, Burna Boy,…