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From technology investments to grassroots sports support, ForteBet is positioning itself as more than just another betting operator in Nigeria’s crowded gaming market. The company’s Media Manager, Feranmi Samuel, says the brand’s strategy revolves around transparency, seamless customer experience, and sustainable growth across its Nigerian operations, in this interview with Peter Akinbo ForteBet has grown into a recognisable name in the sports betting and gaming industry across several African markets. Can you tell us about the company’s journey and the vision behind its expansion into Nigeria? ForteBet’s journey has been defined by a deliberate focus on building trust, consistency, and…

Drew Carey is slamming reality TV star Spencer Pratt as his candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles continues to gain momentum. “Anyone who votes for, or endorses Spencer Prattfall for Mayor of LA needs to get their head out of their ass,” the comedian and game show host wrote via Threads on Friday, May 22. “I understand being angry/unsatisfied, but at least get behind someone competent and not some serial scammer without a soul or moral compass.” The actor continued, “F*** this guy already.” The former U.S. Marine’s comments sparked a widespread response, with some fans praising the TV host,…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday secured every vote cast in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary in Gombe State. Governor Muhammadu Yahaya announced the outcome after the collation of results from the 11 local government areas of the state. The governor described the development as a strong indication of the party’s unity and loyalty to the APC leadership at the national level. According to the governor, who served as the APC Presidential Primary Collation Officer and Mr Tinubu’s coordinator in the state, the election recorded massive participation by party members and was conducted peacefully across the state. He disclosed…

Aichatou El-Rufai, the wife of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has issued a pre-action notice to the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, over the continued detention of her husband. In the notice, she is asking for N2 billion in damages over claims that the commission made false and harmful statements about her. The request was included in a letter submitted by her lawyers after an ICPC press statement called “Clarification on the Access Control Protocol at ICPC Headquarters, Abuja” was published on May 18, 2026. As per the notice, Mrs El-Rufai’s…

Ahead of the 2027 general election, a governorship aspirant in Enugu State, Ray Kene Ogbodo has told the party leadership that a credible primary election by the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in the State will propel the party to victory. Ogbodo said this while addressing journalists, weekend, ahead of the party’s primary election next week. He said the choice of candidate through a credible process “is a sure way towards guaranteeing victory for the party in the 2027 election. “Enugu people are obviously tired of the All Progressives Congress administration, and are eagerly waiting to have a credible alternative, and this…

Kun Khalifat FC goalkeeper, Chijioke Ejiogu, has explained the importance of the club’s supporters rallying behind the team in their last league fixture against Wikki Tourists. Ejiogu believed that the supporters could make it uncomfortable for opponents to play with their presence. The veteran shot stopper urged the fans to troop out en masse to cheer the team to victory. Kun Khalifat FC will do battle with Wikki Tourists at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Sunday. “We call our supporters the 12th man because they have a huge impact on us,” Ejiogu told the club’s media. “When they sing they…

Former governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, on Saturday reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. He declared that members of the All Progressives Congress across the country were in support of the President’s second-term ambition. Amosun made the declaration during the APC presidential primary held at Ward 6, Itoko, Abeokuta, where party faithful turned out in large numbers to participate in the process. Speaking with journalists after casting his vote, the former governor described the exercise as a special moment for party members to publicly reaffirm their loyalty to President Tinubu and the…

On February 12, in Abuja, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, delivered a sweeping address at the LEADERSHIP Group’s annual conference on “Political Stability and Sustainable Development in Africa: A Road Map For Nigeria.” She spoke of social contracts, inclusive economies, climate resilience, and democratic foundations. Mohammed praised Nigeria’s “vibrant independent media.” She cited IMF and World Bank growth projections. She invoked Tafawa Balewa. It was a masterclass in what I once called image-laundering, the deployment of international prestige to validate a government’s self-description, dressed in the neutral language of multilateral aspiration. The difference from the version I usually critique…

The immediate past Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh, and 36 others have been successfully affirmed as House of Assembly candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state. The former speaker, who had earlier withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress House of Assembly primary election, defected to the PDP. Dajoh personally resigned as Speaker of the state assembly in August 2025 following a crisis that rocked the Assembly, and was succeeded by Alfred Emberga. Among the successful candidates is the media consultant for the PDP in the state, Bemgba Iortyom. This is contained in…

The Federal Government and the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation have called for accelerated digital transformation across Nigeria’s civil service, with a push to end manual and opaque governance systems in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. A statement from the Foundation on Friday stated that President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, gave the directive recently while declaring open the 2026 International Civil Service Conference at Eagle Square in Abuja The conference, organised by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, attracted over 5,000 participants, including delegates from 16 countries across…