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By Golok Nanmwa Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Professor Ayo Omotayo, has apologised to the Berom people over remarks he made during a television interview after the attempted attack on the institute, saying they were misconstrued and never intended to blame the ethnic group for the incident. The position of the Director-General was contained in a statement signed by Dr Osime Samuel, the Head, Public Affairs, NIPSS, Kuru and made available to journalists in Jos on Tuesday. In a letter addressed to the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman of the Plateau State Council of…

Nigerians are one of the most passionate football fanbases in the world. Drums, trumpets, dancing, and of course, the famous “Walele” anthem are synonymous with the Super Eagles supporters. They are a spectacle to see and experience, which makes their absence at the 2026 World Cup (and the 2022 before it) all the more painful.  Simply put, the world stage was robbed of one of the best supporter sections in the world. Or maybe the other way around. Nigeria missed out on a golden opportunity to showcase itself to the world.  That’s why we wanted to rank (in no specific…

“We and our partners are continuing to scale up assistance to impacted people by the earthquakes, in coordination with the Government,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told reporters in New York on Monday.The two earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck the north-central region of Venezuela on 24 June, just 39 seconds apart. A first assessment by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) estimates direct physical damage to housing and infrastructure at some $37 billion.That figure includes around $24 billion in damage to buildings – homes, businesses, schools, hospitals and public facilities – and another $13 billion in infrastructure. …

Solly Malatsi, South Africa’s Communications Minister, has said the Starlink licencing controversy has evolved from a satellite broadband debate into a political battle over his reform agenda In a sharply worded letter, dated Sunday and addressed to Parliament’s communications committee chairperson Khusela Sangoni, Malatsi rejects suggestions that he was influenced into pursuing policy changes that could benefit Starlink, insisting the reforms predated any engagement with the satellite operator. “It is impossible to be unduly influenced to do something one is already doing,” he wrote, arguing that recognising Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes (EEIPs) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector…

Spain has knocked out Portugal as Mikel Merino’s late goal ended Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup dream. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Spain national football team booked their place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal national football team, with Mikel Merino scoring a stoppage-time winner to end Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup campaign. The Round of 16 encounter at Dallas Stadium appeared destined for extra time before Merino struck in the first minute of added time to send Spain into the last eight.  Ronaldo, widely expected to be making his final appearance at the World Cup, led Portugal’s attack…

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Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia says he has briefed President Bola Tinubu on the security situation, the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs), ongoing development projects and the political climate in the state following the recent Benue’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Mr Alia disclosed this on Monday after a meeting with the president at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governor said the visit was partly to appreciate Mr Tinubu for identifying with Benue during the anniversary celebrations and to provide an update on developments in the state. “On a number of counts, the president visited the state just one week ago…

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi, said yesterday the federal government has reduced the import tariffs on used vehicles from 15 per cent to five and on brand-new vehicles from 20 per cent to 10. Adeniyi spoke when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise to defend the service’s 2026 budget proposal. The Customs DG said the revised excise tariffs on vehicles were contained in the 2026 fiscal policy measures. He said while the new policy was expected to improve revenue generation, the reduction in vehicle tariffs could negatively impact collections. Adeniyi…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s FIFA World Cup journey came to a painful end after Portugal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16. The defeat means the 41-year-old will retire from the World Cup without winning football’s biggest prize, while his long-time rival, Lionel Messi, remains in the tournament. Despite the fierce rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi over the past two decades, a touching moment involving their partners has reminded football fans that respect exists beyond the pitch. Antonela Roccuzzo, Messi’s wife, recently shared an Instagram Story thanking Georgina Rodríguez for sending her a thoughtful gift. The package included…