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An Abuja High Court on Monday admitted five newspaper publications and certification receipts from the National Library of Nigeria in the ongoing trial of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, as evidence. Justice Maryanne Anenih admitted the materials and marked them as evidence after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) tendered them through a subpoenaed witness, Jegede Oluwasegun, an official of the National Library of Nigeria. Emefiele is charged with a four-count charge bordering on disobedience to the direction of law and illegal acts causing injury to the public. The offence, the EFCC said,…

FIFA has announced an 11-member Technical Study Group for the 2026 World Cup, with former players and coaches set to analyse matches and decide the winners of major individual awards during the tournament. The panel was unveiled on Monday during a virtual media briefing monitored by The Nation ahead of the competition, which begins next month at Estadio Azteca. The group will be led by FIFA Senior Football Expert Pascal Zuberbühler and includes former Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta, ex-Germany striker and coach Jürgen Klinsmann, Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill, former Ghana coach Otto Addo, Costa Rica legend Paulo Wanchope…

Afrobeat star Damini Ogbulu popularly known as Burna Boy, has sparked conversations online following his heartwarming moments with legendary Fuji musician, Adewale Ayuba. In a video posted by #1BENNY7G on X on Monday, the footage shows Burna Boy spraying dollar notes on Adewale Ayuba while he was performing and singing praises of him. The Fuji musician serenades and eulogises Burna Boy for his good music across continents while he continues to spray him dollar notes. The Afrobeat star had in March sprayed dollar notes on Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, during a performance at a…

That’s the verdict delivered on Friday by World Food Programme (WFP) Assistant Executive Director Matthew Hollingworth upon his return from Somalia, where millions are once again being pushed toward the brink of famine.The UN’s emergency food agency is warning that nearly six million people – roughly one in three Somalis – now face acute hunger, including two million already experiencing emergency levels of food insecurity, just one step away from famine. Around 1.9 million children are acutely malnourished.Hormuz factorAccording to WFP, the crisis is being intensified by global economic shocks linked to instability in and around the Strait of Hormuz…

The management of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State, has intensified disciplinary measures against student misconduct, expelling four undergraduates and rusticating one student over offences ranging from alleged lesbianism, physical assault, and cyber-related misconduct. The sanctions followed investigations conducted by the university’s Students’ Disciplinary Committee, whose recommendations were approved at the institution’s 30th Regular Senate Meeting held on April 29, 2026. According to separate letters signed by the Deputy Registrar, Academic Affairs, Eli Gbadafu, “two female students — Ezekiel Precious Omeneke, a 200-level Economics student, and Aku Joy Chinyere, a 200-level Accounting student — were expelled over…

In today’s tech-driven and fast-moving business landscape, there is an unspoken pressure to be everywhere at once; visible across platforms, vocal on every trend, and involved in every conversation. It looks productive. It feels strategic. It is often neither. Many professionals fall into a quiet trap: trying to be known for everything; without seeing this. You strive to be visible everywhere; Have an opinion on everything; Show up for everyone. Over time, something subtle begins to happen. Clarity fades. Identity becomes diluted. The very thing that should distinguish you starts to disappear into the noise. Reputation doesn’t grow from how…

Political tensions ahead of the 2027 elections dominated Monday’s headlines as the rivalry between supporters of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, resurfaced during the APC governorship screening process. Meanwhile, concerns grew over governance and development after reports showed that capital expenditure by state governments dropped sharply amid rising political activities linked to the 2027 elections. In the education sector, the Federal Government introduced mandatory drug integrity tests for secondary school students as part of efforts to combat substance abuse among youths. Elsewhere, a university in Kogi State expelled four students over alleged lesbianism and cyber-related…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cautioned state governments against excessive dependence on overdrafts and short-term debt facilities as the apex bank intensifies preparations for a transition toward an inflation-targeting monetary policy framework. The warning was issued during an engagement between the CBN and sub-national officials coordinated through the Nigerian Governors’ Forum in Abuja. Speaking during the session, the Deputy Governor in charge of Economic Policy, Dr. Muhammad Abdullahi, said fiscal discipline at the state level would become increasingly important under the proposed inflation-targeting regime. According to him, uncontrolled borrowing, weak budget implementation and unpredictable spending patterns could weaken…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, says no fewer than 11 persons lost their lives in a lone accident on Eruku Bridge along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway on Sunday. The Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abeokuta by the command’s Public Education Officer, Mr Odunsi Afolabi. Ogunjobi said the fatal accident occurred on Sunday night, involving a gold Toyota vehicle with registration number GGE 722 KJ. According to him, the vehicle somersaulted and plunged off the bridge, trapping all the occupants inside as the doors reportedly locked. He said personnel from the…

Nigerian stocks advanced further last week, adding 1 per cent on the back of increased demand for Industrial Goods shares. The benchmark equity interest has returned 57.3 per cent, barely four months into the year, highlighting a robust investor confidence in the market. “Investor positioning is likely to remain tilted towards fundamentally strong and liquid names, particularly as Q1:2026 earnings releases continue to shape sentiment across sectors,” analysts at Meristem Securities said in their outlook for the week. “Dividend considerations are also expected to remain a key driver of flows,” they added. PREMIUM TIMES has assembled some stocks with sound…