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Former Kano State Governor and former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed displeasure over comments made about him by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing them as unnecessary and offensive. This was disclosed by the Director-General of the National Productivity Centre, Dr Baffa Babba Dan’agundi, while speaking to journalists. He said Ganduje personally conveyed to him his unhappiness with Kwankwaso’s remarks.“Dr. Ganduje told me clearly that he was not happy at all with the comments made by Senator Kwankwaso against him,” Dan’agundi said. According to him, Ganduje accused Kwankwaso of calling him “maƙiyi”, meaning enemy,…

Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kun Khalifat FC have announced the signing of Ekebuike James, DAILY POST reports. Chairman of the club, Michelle Amaefula confirmed the player’s arrival at a brief unveiling ceremony on Monday. James penned a two-year contract with Kun Khalifat FC. He joined the Owerri club from Nigeria National League, NNL, side Abeokuta Stormers. James is expected to shoulder the goal scoring responsibility of the team following the departure of strikers Uche Moses, Ebuka Nwokorie and Henry Ezeonye. The trio moved to Barau FC at the end of the NPFL first stanza. They have 11 goals…

The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has said the state government committed N8.4bn to the creative economy in the 2025 financial year. The commissioner made this known at the African Music Business Summit held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, as part of activities marking the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards. Speaking on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Benson-Awoyinka said the investment covered concerts, capacity-building programmes, training initiatives and production support across music, film and related creative industries. She reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to the entertainment, creative economy and hospitality…

Peter, a Nigerian-Canadian, is a great friend with a golden heart, my selfless ‘chauffeur’ whenever I cross his area of jurisdiction. Though has to relocate long before the japa syndrome, this banker remains truly Nigerian at heart every minute much more than many political and internet rats who repeatedly lament all the debilitating woes of the country but won’t make the mistake of offering a single solution to any of the nation’s truly burdensome challenges. Highly opinionated, Peter is not your typical politician, but he’s fervently political, especially when issues centre on his land of origin. Recently, his article (he…

Algeria coach Vladimir Petković has admitted that his team were totally outplayed by Nigeria during their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final defeat on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria advanced to the semi-finals after beating the Algerians 2-0 in Marrakech on Saturday. Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen scored the opener and provided the assist for Sevilla forward Akor Adams as Nigeria claimed a dominant victory, setting up a semi-final clash with hosts Morocco on Wednesday. Algeria came into the tournament hoping to turn previous failures into success. Since winning a second title in 2019, the Desert Foxes have failed to…

PalmPay has opened a new office at 33 Old Yaba Road in Lagos, deepening its investment in Nigeria as the digital banking platform scales its operations and expands service delivery across the country. The new workspace represents a continued investment in the company’s people, infrastructure and operations and is designed to support PalmPay’s growing workforce while enabling closer cross-functional collaboration. Located in Yaba, one of Lagos’s established commercial and technology corridors, the office further strengthens PalmPay’s position within Nigeria’s innovation and financial services ecosystem. Speaking at the launch recently, Managing Director of PalmPay Nigeria, Chika Nwosu, said the new office…

In an era dominated by technology, artificial intelligence and rapid change, scholars spotlight how history, philosophy, literature and cultural studies remain vital tools for understanding global uncertainty, resolving conflict and building ethical institutions, DARE AKOGUN, writes In a world increasingly defined by artificial intelligence, digital platforms and rapid technological shifts, a fundamental question continues to confront societies: what anchors human values amid accelerating change? This question took the centre stage in Ilorin last week as scholars, administrators, and students converged on the University of Ilorin for the Ishaq Oloyede Annual Lecture, a forum that reaffirmed the enduring relevance of the…

Robot vacuums are impressive devices that will clean your floors well and — thanks to bigger batteries and better robot brains — rarely get tired of doing their job. Over the last few years, these floor-sweeping bots have gone from utilitarian devices to full-fledged home robots that vacuum and mop your home, clean themselves, and trundle off to prepare themselves for the next run.I’ve been testing robot vacuums for over 7 years and have run more than 80 of them throughout my house. This guide features my top picks if you’re looking for the best: a robot vacuum that can…

Bitmine Immersion Technologies expanded its Ether holdings over the past week as its chairman urged shareholders to approve a proposal that would allow the company to further build its crypto treasury and staking operations.The company said it purchased 24,266 Ether (ETH) over the past week, lifting its total crypto holdings to about 4.17 million ETH, or 3.4% of the token’s circulating supply.According to Monday’s announcement, the company reported about $14 billion in combined crypto and cash holdings, including $988 million in cash. In addition to ETH, it holds 193 Bitcoin (BTC) and a $23 million stake in Eightco Holdings.Bitmine also…

Tom Brady doesn’t need to wear his seven Super Bowl rings to make a style statement. The retired NFL legend, 48, let the Rolex on his wrist do the talking — posting a close-up photo of his rose gold Rolex Oyster Land-Dweller, a sharp and championship-caliber piece from his watch collection, on Sunday, January 11. He shared the snap via Instagram Stories prior to kickoff at the NFC Wild Card game between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers. Brady’s extravagant watch featured the fluted bezel and retails for $51,000, per Rolex’s website. There is also a trapeze diamond-set bezel…