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Shares of Zenith Bank Plc climbed by approximately 8 percent on the Nigerian Exchange, positioning the lender among the session’s strongest performers as investors responded to signals of a potential offshore listing. The upward movement was driven by renewed buying interest after reports indicated that the tier-one bank is evaluating a listing on the London Stock Exchange. The proposed move is viewed as part of a broader strategy to deepen access to foreign capital and support expanding international operations. Trading activity in the stock strengthened during the session, with increased demand reflecting investor confidence in the bank’s long-term growth trajectory.…

The Ondo State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Mr Victor Olabimtan, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has directed the group to recruit 25 persons from each of the 3,933 polling units across the state to support his re-election ahead of the 2027 presidential poll. Olabimtan said the 98,325 recruits—drawn from the polling units—would engage in grassroots mobilisation, with each expected to convince at least five voters to support the President during the election. He stated this at the inauguration of the Ondo State chapter of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Akure, the state capital, on Tuesday. The coordinator…

The Delta State Police Command has dealt a significant blow to violent crime, dismantling a kidnap syndicate and rescuing three victims from their hideout in a forest near Issele-Uku. The operation, which also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, followed a kidnapping report received by the Issele-Uku Division on March 16, 2026. In a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, said:“Sequel to the report, the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Aderemi Badiru, in collaboration with the military, local vigilante groups, and hunters, swiftly mobilised and launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation,…

News » Premier League news » AFC Bournemouth newsMarch 17, 2026 20:51 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Martinez to return vs B’mouth Manchester United are set for a big injury boost ahead of the Premier League clash against Bournemouth on Friday night. The Red Devils returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford last weekend. Casemiro, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko were the goalscorers.United have a short turnaround time before their next game, given they will be in action against the Cherries on Friday night. Ahead of the clash, the club are set for a timely boost.Lisandro Martinez…

The Benin Traditional Council on Tuesday said that the Queen, who allowed streamer, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly called Peller, to gain unauthorised access into the palace faces possible removal from the palace. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary of the BTC, Frank Irabor, and made available to journalists. Peller, who is currently on a nationwide tour, visited the Oba of Benin palace on March 6, where he was received by some officials of the palace. According to the statement, the council viewed the visit as a serious breach of protocol and a desecration of the sacred…

Backed by the UN trade and development agency, UNCTAD and other partners, the “Beyond GDP” initiative acknowledges a warning from Secretary-General António Guterres that global policymaking is over-reliant on Global Domestic Product data.“Every day, we witness the consequences of our failure to balance economic, social and environmental dimensions of development,” the Secretary-General has said. “Moving beyond GDP is fundamental to building an economic system that gives value to what counts – human wellbeing – now and in the future, and for everyone.” His view echoes that of many senior economists, who have said frequently that GDP places too much value on activities that…

Every time you unlock your smartphone or start your connected car, you are generating a trail of digital evidence that can be used to track your every move.In Your Data Will Be Used Against You: Policing in the Age of Self-Surveillance, just published by NYU Press, law professor Andrew Guthrie Ferguson exposes how the Internet of Things has quietly transformed into a vast surveillance network, turning our most personal devices into digital informants. The following excerpt explores the concept of “sensorveillance,” detailing the specific mechanisms—such as Google’s Sensorvault, geofence warrants, and vehicle telemetry—that allow law enforcement to repurpose consumer technology…

President Tinubu has ordered his political appointees to resign before March 31 ahead of 2027 elections.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all political appointees in his administration seeking elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign from office on or before March 31, 2026.   The directive affects a broad category of officials, including ministers, ministers of state, special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants, personal aides, as well as directors-general and chief executives of federal agencies, parastatals, and government-owned enterprises.   The order was conveyed through a circular issued by the Office…

By Adedapo Adesanya Global cryptocurrency platform, Luno, has launched a structured crypto prediction markets product in Nigeria, which will enable customers to apply their market knowledge to short-term crypto price events and earn USDC when their insights are correct. The prediction market allows customers to express a view on whether the price of selected crypto assets, being BTC, ETH, SOL, DOGE, and XRP, will be above or below the daily price event. The market operates daily with clearly defined rules and settlement periods, offering customers structured, time-bound opportunities to act on their conviction. Nigeria remains one of the most active…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Morocco as winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The CAF Appeal Board ruled in favour of Morocco, declaring that Senegal forfeited the AFCON final by walking off the field during the game. Morocco were awarded a 3–0 walkover victory. This decision upholds Morocco’s appeal following the chaotic events in the match. DAILY POST recalls that the Senegal team briefly walked off the pitch in protest after a controversial penalty was awarded to Morocco late in regulation time. They were called back to the field by their captain, Sadio Mané, and…