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A civil society organisation, Policy Alert, has called on the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly to amend key provisions of the proposed fiscal responsibility bill, warning that some sections could weaken legislative oversight, limit public accountability and concentrate excessive powers in the executive arm of government. Alongside 11 other executive bills, the fiscal responsibility bill which seeks to repeal the existing law codified as Volume III, Cap 56 of the Laws of Akwa Ibom State 2022, was introduced to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on 2 June. It scaled its second reading on 9 June and was…

President Bola Tinubu has assured foreign investors that Nigeria’s youthful population is ready to learn, adopt technology and compete in the global economy. He gave the assurance on Tuesday while receiving a delegation from Mastercard led by its Global Chief Executive Officer, Michael Miebach, at the State House in Abuja. President Tinubu welcomed Mastercard’s proposal to support millions of Nigerian businesses with digital skills and tools, saying the country’s economic reforms are creating new opportunities for growth and investment. According to him, ongoing efforts to formalise businesses operating in the informal sector will accelerate digital adoption, improve access to opportunities…

Colombia defeated DR Congo 1–0 in a closely fought Group K match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Daniel Munoz scoring the decisive goal in the 76th minute. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match was played on Wednesday at the Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Guadalajara, Mexico. The match was evenly balanced for much of the game, as both teams showed determination and discipline in defence. Colombia enjoyed more possession and looked more dangerous going forward, while DR Congo relied on quick counter-attacks and a compact defensive shape to frustrate their opponents. The first half ended scoreless,…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has accused sections of the Nigerian media of creating a false impression that the country is overwhelmed by insecurity, insisting that security challenges, though real, do not mean the nation is under siege. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, Onanuga said media reports often portray insecurity as if it has engulfed every part of Nigeria. “The problem is that the media in Nigeria, they’re even creating the problem. The way they’re reporting security is as if the entire country is consumed,” he said. He…

The Lagos State Police Command has intercepted 47 sacks of military camouflage uniforms and 80 cartons of suspected illicit substances in a major intelligence-led operation in the Surulere area of the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, while addressing journalists at the command headquarters in Ikeja on Tuesday, disclosed that three suspects were also arrested in connection with the recovery. He said the suspects, identified as Chinedu David, 29; Ezeagwu Chukwuma, 38; and Ifeanyi Ogbeanyi, 45, were arrested by operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit on Saturday night. According to him, the suspects were apprehended with an unregistered…

Panama were eliminated from World Cup contention after Croatia kept their hopes of progressing to the last 32 alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win on Tuesday. Croatia, who made it to the last four of the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, were looking to bounce back after a 4-2 defeat to England in their opening Group L game . In the end, Ante Budimir’s 54th minute goal proved enough to see off the spirited Central Americans. “You cannot win a match if you don’t score,” said Panama’s Danish-born coach Thomas Christiansen. But he told reporters he was “super proud” of his…

A group of law enforcement organizations and a coalition of Catholic organizations have become the latest two groups urging caution over the US CLARITY Act, which is heading for a key hearing in July.  In letters sent Tuesday, four law enforcement organizations reached out to White House officials with concerns that the CLARITY Act could create oversight gaps when it comes to illicit activity. “Regulatory certainty should not come at the expense of accountability, transparency, victim protection, or public safety,” they said. The Alliance to End Human Trafficking, founded by US Catholic Sisters, said these oversights could make it harder to crack…

90 Day Fiancé star Pedro Jimeno is engaged to girlfriend Valentina Malagon four years after his split from ex-wife Chantel Everett. “Me and Valentina, we got a big, big announcement to tell you because we are engaged! We are going to get married,” Jimeno, 34, said in a video alongside Malagon uploaded via Instagram on Tuesday, June 23. “I proposed to Valentina in Hawaii.” Malagon shared in the clip that she was “very surprised” by the proposal but it was ultimately an “amazing” experience. “The day of the proposal, I [said], ‘We are going to go to the best place…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has rejected allegations that its petroleum products are exported to Lomé, Togo, and later re-imported into Nigeria, describing the claims as “baseless,” “unsubstantiated”, and contrary to commercial logic. The refinery’s management’s response comes amid growing public debate over fuel prices in Nigeria, even as tensions in the global oil market ease following a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. Since the outbreak of hostilities involving the United States, Israel, and Iran earlier this year, petrol prices in Nigeria have risen sharply. The escalation of the conflict, which heightened concerns about potential disruptions to global crude…

Nigerian airlines are increasingly relying on commercial bank loans to sustain daily operations as the cost of aviation fuel continues to place heavy pressure on the industry. The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace and vice-president of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), Allen Onyema, disclosed this on Tuesday. Mr Onyema said operators are struggling to remain viable in an environment where fuel prices and borrowing costs have both risen sharply. Speaking on Arise Television, he said the price of aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1, had risen by more than 250 per cent in recent months from about…