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The Adamawa State Business Women Support Group for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election has appealed to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to intervene in issues arising from the All Progressives Congress senatorial candidature process in Adamawa Central Senatorial District. Speaking at a press conference in Yola on Thursday, the leader of the group, Bilkisu Song, said members were concerned about developments surrounding the selection of the party’s senatorial candidate for the district. According to her, the matter requires attention to ensure party unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. “Ribadu, we are begging you as your mothers because we don’t…
The Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, on Thursday pledged deeper collaboration with Nigeria in the field of artificial intelligence, saying the Israeli government would continue sharing its expertise with the country to support job creation, innovation and entrepreneurship. Freeman made the commitment at the closing ceremony of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Bootcamp 2026 held in Abuja. The four-day programme, organised by Innov8 Hub under the theme “From Ideas to Impact: Building AI-Enabled Ventures for the Future,” brought together young innovators, startup founders, researchers and entrepreneurs for intensive training on innovation and AI-driven business development. Speaking during the event,…
The Lagos State Government has begun a formal drive to institutionalise sustainability reporting across its Ministries, Departments and Agencies, as part of efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and long-term governance planning. The initiative was highlighted at the Executive Sustainability Reporting Strategic Alignment Meeting and the second phase of a capacity-building programme held in Alausa, where senior government officials and regulators outlined plans to harmonise fragmented reporting practices into a unified framework aligned with global standards. Speaking at the meeting, the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George, said the reform reflected Lagos’ position as a rapidly expanding megacity that…
A disputed Polymarket contract on whether Strategy sold Bitcoin by May 31 resolved to “No” after two dispute rounds, despite Strategy later disclosing that it sold 32 BTC during the market’s covered window.UMA Optimistic Oracle (UMA) token holders voted to settle the market in “no” following a second resolution cycle that closed at 12:34 am UTC on Thursday, blockchain data shows. An overwhelming 98.6% of the 607 participants voted for the market to resolve in “no,” while only 1.4% voted “yes,” data from Betmoar shows.Polymarket said that no information, onchain data or credible reporting confirmed a Strategy sale within the…
Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia is casting doubt on Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s relationship timeline. “I know that they said they didn’t hook up until after the joint statement,” Brianna, 26, said during the Sunday, May 31, episode of her “Plan Bri” podcast, referring to Amanda and West’s claims that they were not intimate with each other until shortly after they went public with their relationship. Brianna added, “I don’t know fo sho, but I’m throwing a f***ing bulls***.” Summer House costars Amanda, 34, and West, 31, confirmed their relationship in a joint statement on March 31 after weeks of speculation…
The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into allegations that the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abubakar Sulaiman, engaged in partisan political activities while occupying a public office expected to remain politically neutral. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved during Thursday’s plenary by Salisu Yusuf, a lawmaker from Katsina State, and 12 other members. In the motion, the lawmakers expressed concern over reports that Mr Sulaiman participated in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Kwara State while remaining head of the National Assembly’s legislative…
The Headquarters, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI , OPHK, under Operation DESERT SANITY V/SIEGE OPERATIONS, has rescued kidnapped victims by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during an attack on Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Lt-Col Sani Uba, the troops equally arrested several Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and their collaborators in sustained offensive operations across the theatre. Uba stated that a deserter soldier, Private Umar Bema of the 50 Task Force Battalion, who absconded with his personal weapon, was…
Former Chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulation Commission, NERC, Sam Amadi, has claimed that only the ruling All Progressives Congress or the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, can win the 2027 presidential election. Ruling out the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Amadi suggested that an assumingly silly suit could deprive the party of opportunity to be on the ballot in 2027. Also describing ADC as a mini APC, Amadi tasked chieftains of the party to worry about their status. In a series of posts on X, Amadi wrote: “In my view, only two parties can win: the ruling Party or the one with Peter…
Rosario Central captain, Angel Di Maria, has identified Argentina captain Lionel Messi and Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo as the two players who could win the Ballon d’Or this year if they win the 2026 World Cup. Messi and Ronaldo are set for their sixth appearance in the World Cup. The pair have won the Ballon d’Or 13 times between themselves in the past during their playing days in Europe. Speaking with the official website of Ballon d’Or, Di Maria insisted that both forwards could win the individual award if they play a starring role in the World Cup tournament starting…
The International Finance Corporation, Nigerian Exchange Group, and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry have unveiled the Nigeria Gender Country Programme at a high-level virtual CEO Roundtable convened to advance private sector action on gender equality and inclusive economic growth. The session brought together chief executives and senior business leaders from NGX-listed companies, IFC client organisations, and LCCI member companies to introduce the programme’s strategic framework, align stakeholders around a shared agenda, and mobilise support ahead of its formal launch. The NGCP builds on the momentum of Nigeria2Equal and other initiatives that have advanced workplace inclusion, women’s leadership, entrepreneurship,…
