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The deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the federal government’s proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), warning that some of the planned changes could weaken the scheme’s founding objectives and diminish its strategic role in national security. Mr Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, made the appeal in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. The lawmaker argued that although reforms are necessary to keep the scheme relevant, they should not alter its fundamental purpose of promoting national unity, discipline…

Ten persons have lost their lives while six others sustained varying degrees of injures in a fatal road traffic crash that occurred on Sunday night. The fatal accident which occured at about 8:05pm at Saapade Bridge along the Ibadan–Lagos Expressway, involved a white Sinotruk (CNHTC) truck and a white Toyota Hiace bus with registration number EKY 290 YM. The spokesman for the Ogun FRSC Sector Command, Afolabi Odunsi, confirmed this in a statement issued on Sunday,. Odunsi disclosed that 18 people were involved in the crash, comprising 15 adult males, two adult females and one male child. According to the…

Adjusted stablecoin transaction volume hit a record $1.79 trillion in June, up 63% from May’s $1.1 trillion, according to payments giant Visa.June’s record stablecoin transaction volume surpassed the previous record of $1.78 trillion in February, and is up 125% from the prior-year period, according to Visa’s Allium-powered stablecoin analytics dashboard. “June 2026 was another record month for stablecoin transaction volume, just ahead of February 2026,” said Zach Pandl, head of research at Grayscale, on Sunday. The sharp increase in stablecoin transaction volume suggests growing real-world use in payments, decentralized finance and cross-border transfers as crypto infrastructure matures. It comes despite a broader…

With so much focus on the Dutton Ranch in various Yellowstone shows, is the location at the center of Taylor Sheridan‘s hit TV franchise a real place? Yellowstone, which premiered in 2018, introduced viewers to the fictional Dutton family, who own the largest ranch in Montana. As the fictional universe grew, so did the amount of Yellowstone shows located at the ranch, which is actually known as Chief Joseph Ranch. Rancher Shane Libel and his family previously spoke about how Yellowstone producers scouted the location. “[Taylor] looked around and said, ‘That’s the bunkhouse right there,’” Libel told TV Insider in…

It is now clear how shocking, sophisticated, and embarrassing the fraud allegedly perpetrated by the disowned Director-General of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, was, and how it penetrated the highest hierarchy of the Nigerian civil service. It is also likely that some collaborators within the system colluded with or enabled Mr Adeyemi to commit the alleged fraud. However, the police investigation into the matter failed to link any individual in government or the civil service to Mr Adeyemi or his alleged fraud. After a careful review of the entire saga, PREMIUM TIMES can now identify…

Last week, Nigerian stocks fell by 1.2 per cent, marking its third week of broad retreat in the wake of the introduction of a T+1 settlement cycle in June. The Banking Index was worst hit, receding by 10.5 per cent, followed by the Insurance Index. FTSE Russell, a global provider of stock market indexes, during the week placed its recent upgrade of Nigeria from unclassified to a frontier market on hold on fears that the country’s new rule, compelling international investors to prefund their accounts before transactions, may be deterring. Failure by stock market authorities to respond swiftly to address…

England booked their place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after edging hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 16 contest in Mexico City. The fiercely contested encounter followed a weather delay before a passionate home crowd created a hostile atmosphere inside the famous Azteca Stadium. Mexico began brightly, pressing aggressively and forcing England to withstand sustained early pressure without creating many clear opportunities. England struck first in the 36th minute when Jude Bellingham headed home from Bukayo Saka’s inviting cross after a swift attacking move. The Three Lions scored three goals against Mexico (PHOTO CREDIT: FIFA World Cup…

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has praised the performances of African teams at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, commending their resilience and expressing hope for further success in the tournament. In a post on her verified X account on Sunday, Okonjo-Iweala singled out Morocco and Egypt for advancing to the next stage, while describing Cape Verde as the tournament’s standout African side. “So proud of the performance of the African teams at the World Cup! Morocco and Egypt have made it through so far, but Cape Verde was a standout,” she wrote. She also applauded…

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reportedly accepted gifts that he did not publicly disclose from a crypto entrepreneur convicted of fraud in the US, according to The Sunday Times. The news outlet reported on Saturday that Farage was gifted staff, security, transport and accommodation by George Cottrell, an aristocrat involved in an offshore crypto casino who has been a close adviser to Farage for more than 10 years.Farage said in a statement on Sunday that he “followed the rules” over the gifts from Cottrell, which he received before he was elected a member of parliament in July 2024, and called The…

Former Bachelor Ben Higgins and his wife, Jessica Clarke, are expanding their family. “The world is blessed because @jessclarke_ is becoming a mother of two girls and Winona is so excited about becoming a big sister!” Higgins, 37, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, July 5. “Waylon still carries the pressure of carrying on the Higgins name and I personally am overwhelmed with joy to be experiencing it all! Higgins girl number 2 coming towards [the] end of year. In the words of Jessica’s grandma ‘when you do certain things, certain things happen.’” Alongside the message, Higgins posted a photo of…