The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has issued a stern warning to enrolment partners working with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), stating that anyone found engaging in fraudulent National Identification Number (NIN) registration could face up to seven years in prison upon conviction. The warning was delivered during a security…
Senegalese authorities have confirmed that no official supporters’ delegation will attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States after visa applications were denied, affecting the Lions of Teranga’s famous fan presence.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming and revitalisation of the Institute of Petroleum Studies in Kaduna as the General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua University of Geological Sciences and Engineering Technology, in recognition of the late military officer and statesman’s contributions to Nigeria’s democratic development. The announcement was made during the president’s 2026 Democracy Day national…
The United States is reportedly preparing to reduce fighter jets, surveillance aircraft, aerial refueling tankers, and naval assets assigned to NATO operations in Europe, signaling a shift in defense strategy and burden-sharing within the alliance.
Jeff Bezos is making a bold return to the CEO spotlight with the launch of Prometheus, a groundbreaking artificial intelligence company that aims to transform engineering and manufacturing on a global scale. Alongside the launch, the Amazon founder is challenging one of the most common fears surrounding AI, arguing that the technology will ultimately create…
Elon Musk has officially entered uncharted financial territory, becoming the world’s first trillionaire following the highly anticipated public debut of SpaceX. The milestone was reached after SpaceX priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $135 per share, sending Musk’s net worth soaring beyond the $1 trillion mark. The achievement cements the billionaire entrepreneur’s position as…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially got underway in style as co-hosts Mexico opened the tournament with an impressive 2-0 victory over South Africa at a packed Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. In front of more than 80,000 passionate supporters, Mexico delivered a confident performance to begin their World Cup campaign on a winning note,…
Nigerian football legend Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha has received the FIFA World Cup Superior Player of the Match Winner Award, a recognition that celebrates his exceptional performance during Nigeria’s historic victory over Spain at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. The award serves as a tribute to one of the most memorable individual displays in…
Nigeria and Ethiopia have reached a landmark agreement that will allow more than 100 Nigerian prisoners serving sentences in Ethiopian correctional facilities to be transferred back home to complete their jail terms in Nigeria. The agreement, signed in Addis Ababa, marks a significant step in ongoing efforts by the Nigerian government to address the welfare…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on residents and business owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to fulfill their tax obligations, pay ground rents, and settle other statutory charges, emphasizing that government revenue is essential for sustaining infrastructure development across Abuja. The President made the appeal during the inauguration of the completed Arterial Road…
