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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday has frozen an Osun State Government bank account, escalating political tensions just 10 days before the state’s governorship election. The affected account, domiciled with First Bank, was placed on “Post No Debit (PND)” status, preventing withdrawals and other debit transactions from the account. Abdul-Jeleel Samakin, the Senior Special Assistant on Media Monitoring to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke confirmed the development to PREMIUM TIMES via a phone call, saying the account is among those used by the state government for official financial transactions, including salary payments. “It is true that the…

Côte d’Ivoire sealed top spot in Group B of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a composed 2-1 victory over Tanzania on Tuesday, while South Africa joined them in the quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Burkina Faso. The Lady Elephants completed an unbeaten group-stage campaign with seven points from three matches, marking an impressive return to the continental showpiece after a 12-year absence. South Africa, meanwhile, bounced back from a difficult start to finish second with four points and extend their title defence into the knockout rounds. Tanzania and Burkina Faso, who both ended the group…

The Nigeria Immigration Service has assured Nigerians that passport services across the country have not been suspended despite the recent migration of additional passport branches to the Central Personalization Centre. The service in a post on X on Wednesday, said the migration is a strategic administrative enhancement aimed at improving passport production and security, rather than a disruption of services. “The recent migration of additional passport branches to the Central Personalization Centre is a strategic administrative enhancement, rather than a suspension of services,” the NIS said. It explained that passport applicants can continue to visit their designated passport offices for…

Google Assistant’s days have been numbered ever since Gemini arrived on the scene, and its time is now up. Google has announced that it will be removing access to Assistant on Android phones and tablets, along with paired devices like smartwatches or headphones, from September 4th.The announcement came in an email apparently sent to some users, as reported by 9to5Google and shared in full on Reddit. The Verge has asked Google for confirmation that the email is accurate, and will update this story once we have it.“We will begin removing access to Google Assistant starting on 4 September,” Google states…

Binance-affiliated companies have sued the founders of Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency payments company RedotPay, alleging they diverted more than 470,000 users from Binance Card in breach of their commercial agreement.The plaintiffs seek nearly $473 million in damages, alleging the conduct contributed to RedotPay’s valuation as it considers a potential initial public offering, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing a Hong Kong court filing it obtained.According to the report, Binance Holdings affiliates Nest Trading, DistributedTechnologies and Chaintecs Consulting Singapore filed the petition against RedotPay co-founders Gao Zhangpeng, Chan Wa Choi and Yao Chao.Binance alleges RedotPay allowed users to fund RedotPay stablecoin payment cards with…

Rihanna has lit up Barbados Carnival, stepping out in her hometown in dazzling style. The “Diamonds” hitmaker, 38, wowed onlookers while attending Grand Kadooment Day on Tuesday, August 4, as part of the annual celebrations. A shimmering rainbow of glittering jewels and feathers, she rocked a barely-there one-piece as she walked in a parade. In photos captured and shared via Instagram by Backgrid, Rihanna was seen standing posing for snaps with fans and local authorities as a giant set of fluorescent wings towered over her from behind. She completed the incredible ensemble, sported on the final day of the annual…

Suspected armed herders have killed four people and injured several others in Abaashwa, a hamlet in Mbaasar, Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack occurred at about 11 p.m. on Monday and lasted for about an hour, according to Abraham Kyambe, a resident who shared details of the incident with journalists. Mr Kyambe said the attackers killed four residents, identified as Emberga Akombu, Terver Pool, Emberga Tersoo and Pool Tersoo. He added that James Agir, Bunde Pool, Akombu Jeremiah and another resident sustained injuries and were receiving treatment at the General Hospital in Gbajimba.…

Zenith Bank Plc has revealed that it is investigating an incident involving unauthorised access to customers’ data, noting that the breach does not involve financial information and has not compromised its banking services or digital channels. In an email sent to customers on Wednesday, the bank stated that the incident was part of a broader global cyberattack affecting multiple international organisations across various sectors. The lender stated that it immediately activated its incident response protocols and intensified its cybersecurity and remediation efforts upon discovering the incident. “This incident is part of a broader, global cyber-attack targeting multiple international organisations across…

Popular Yoruba actress Temitope Osoba has died. She was 40. Her colleagues, Oladipupo Okanlawon and Foluke Daramola-Salako, announced her death in separate Instagram posts on Wednesday, revealing that she died on Tuesday. Although they did not disclose the cause of her death, Ms Osoba battled breast cancer and underwent several surgeries as part of her treatment. Her death came after her prolonged fight with the illness. Daramola-Salako wrote, “Tope is gone, my baby is gone. Ha, iku doro.” Humble Okanlawon said Ms Osoba was more than a colleague; he described her as a kind, humble and caring person whose presence…

A place in Sunday’s final and qualification for next year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations will be at stake when Nigeria’s Flying Eagles take on hosts Côte d’Ivoire in a mouthwatering WAFU B U20 Championship semi-final on Wednesday evening. The defending champions head into the last-four clash at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro determined to keep their title defence alive, but they face their toughest test yet against an Ivorian side that has won all its matches without conceding a goal. Nigeria booked their place in the semi-finals as runners-up in Group B despite a disappointing 2-0 defeat…