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Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has approved a cabinet reshuffle that affects all Special Advisers, Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, as well as the Deputy Chief of Staff and the Principal Private Secretary. The development was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mashood Agboola, who described the move as a minor cabinet shake-up. “Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved a minor cabinet shake-up involving all Special Advisers, Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, and Special Assistants,” the statement read. According to the statement, the decision was taken to create opportunities for…

The Federal Ministry of Works has announced “a ban on commercial motorcycles and tricycles on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.” The restriction, which takes effect this week, was announced in a statement on Sunday by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Olufemi Dare. Dare said the decision was introduced “to protect the newly constructed superhighway from misuse and deterioration.” He explained that the measures were necessary to preserve the road and ensure its long-term sustainability. The Federal Controller also warned that indiscriminate parking of trucks and articulated vehicles would no longer be permitted. According to him, “the restriction…

Head coach of Team Nigeria Athletics, Solomon Aliyu, says the impressive performances witnessed at the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Commonwealth Games Trials are only a glimpse of what Nigerians should expect from the country’s athletes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. JAliyu, who is overseeing the preparations of the 29 athletes invited to the national camp following the trials, expressed confidence that Team Nigeria will raise its performance when the Games get underway. The Commonwealth Games will hold in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, with athletics expected to be one of Team Nigeria’s strongest medal prospects.…

Galaxy Digital has cut its odds of the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 to 50%, warning that the US Senate is running out of time to move the crypto market structure bill before its August recess.“We are reducing our odds of CLARITY Act passage in 2026 to 50-50,” wrote Galaxy’s head of firmwide research, Alex Thorn, citing the lack of a unified Senate Banking-Agriculture text, no firm floor schedule and a narrowing legislative window before lawmakers leave Washington. Thorn said the downgrade was about the bill’s timing, not substance and added that the congressional competition for floor time “intensified” after…

Love Island USA‘s Jen Terry offered to utilize another body part instead of her butt for a twerking challenge. The Sunday, June 28, episode, introduced a cake-themed challenge that involved each Islander moving their “cakes” — to mixed reactions. While most of the Islanders were excited, Jen admitted she was a bit nervous. “It’s a cute, tiny butt,” she explained in a confessional. “It’s not a big twerking butt.” Jen had a different idea of what she could offer, adding, “I will shake my boobs for you but not my ass.” The bombshell has used her time in the villa…

The police have arrested four suspects in connection with the recent farmers-herders clash in Gulma town in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State that left eight people dead. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, said the suspects would be arraigned before a court on charges of criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly and culpable homicide. The police identified the suspects as Adamu Madugu of Gulma, Musa Makera of Sauwa, Saidu Adamu of Sauwa, and Shafi’u Hamza of Gulma. According to the police, investigations into the incident are ongoing, while efforts have been intensified to…

Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio has described his dramatic stoppage time winner against South Africa as a moment of collective belief after his late strike secured the country’s first ever FIFA World Cup knockout victory and booked a place in the Round of 16. Eustaquio emerged as Canada’s hero with a 92nd minute goal that settled a tense Round of 32 encounter in Los Angeles, sending the Canadian supporters into wild celebrations and breaking South African hearts. The landmark victory capped a memorable evening that also saw Canada celebrate their maiden knockout triumph and Alphonso Davies make an emotional return to…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has moved against tertiary institutions accused of withholding refunds due to students under the Federal Government’s student loan scheme, warning that it is engaging affected schools and relevant authorities to ensure compliance. The Fund, in a public notice issued on Monday, also condemned reports of arbitrary increases in tuition and other institutional charges, describing such practices as contrary to the objectives of the student loan programme. NELFUND said some institutions had delayed or outrightly refused to refund students who had paid their tuition fees before the Fund subsequently disbursed the same fees to the schools…

The Kogi State Police Command has launched a manhunt for three suspects following the death of a 30-year-old primary school teacher who allegedly succumbed to injuries sustained after she was assaulted for disciplining a pupil. The teacher, Maryam Usman, was said to have been attacked on June 18 at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka, in Olamaboro Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Oyiza Salisu Afusat, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying the case of culpable homicide was reported at the Olamaboro Divisional Police Headquarters on June 25. According to the statement, preliminary…

The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Surajudeen Basiru, has called on Nigerian women in the diaspora to mobilise support for the continuity of President Bola Tinubu’s reforms and the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Basiru said the APC was committed to expanding opportunities for women within the party and in public governance, while positioning gender inclusion as a major pillar of its political philosophy. He stated this while delivering the keynote address titled, “From Renewed Hope to Lasting Impact: Diaspora Women Advancing Impact Continuity,” at the APC Diaspora/Global Women Summit 2026 held in Rome,…