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Nigeria has called for stronger political, economic, and security engagement with countries in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin, while proposing a development compact to address the region’s security and development challenges. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made the call on Saturday in Maiduguri, Borno State, at a two-day high-level retreat of Nigerian ambassadors and Sahel and Lake Chad diplomatic representatives. The retreat, themed “Strengthening Nigeria’s Engagement with the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin Countries: Towards Peace, Security and Sustainable Regional Development,” brings together Nigerian ambassadors, diplomatic representatives from the Sahel, regional institutions, security agencies,…

Trump publicly criticized Bitcoin in 2021 but rapidly shifted his stance during the campaign, proposing to make the United States the “global cryptocurrency capital.” After returning to the White House, he signed an executive order supporting the development of the digital asset industry. Meanwhile, reports indicate that Trump and his associated businesses have generated over $1 billion in gains through cryptocurrency. As we enter 2026, cloud mining is emerging as a new area of ​​interest amidst the continued development of computing infrastructure and digital asset markets. For the average investor, the question arises: how can one generate $17,700 in passive…

By Innocent Anaba The Lagos State High Court has ordered the Lagos State Administrator-General to take over the interim administration of the estate of late billionaire industrialist, Chief Labode Akindele, amid a legal dispute over his Will. Justice Tanimola Ajorin-Ajose made the order following an application by the deceased’s first son, Mr. Oladipo Akindele, who is challenging the validity of the Will and seeking to prevent the dissipation of his late father’s assets pending the determination of the substantive suit. Akindele, who was the Parakoyi of Ibadan, died on June 29, 2020, at the age of 88 at his residence…

By Dayo Johnson Akure Hon. Donald Ojogo, member representing Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, narrowly escaped death on Saturday when he was involved in an auto crash along the Ore–Ondo Road. The accident reportedly occurred when a commercial bus made a dangerous overtaking maneuver, colliding with an oncoming vehicle and causing panic among road users. Ojogo, who recently secured re-election to the National Assembly, was not seriously injured. However, some members of his entourage sustained injuries. The lawmaker was said to be on his way to Arogbo in Ese-Odo Local Government Area for a political meeting when…

Jorge Messi, the father of Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68, SportsRation reports. Jorge reportedly passed away on Friday night in Rosario, Argentina, after a prolonged illness. His death has been reported by several outlets, with Spanish newspaper El País reporting that the news was confirmed by Argentine club Newell’s Old Boys.  Jorge was a major figure in Lionel Messi’s life and career. He supported his son from his early days in football and later became his long-time representative and adviser. The news comes less than two months after the Messi family…

The Human Rights Council–appointed group of experts warned that without swift action from the international community and civil society, Cuba risks becoming a “silent Gaza” – a comparison recently drawn by four members of the US Congress during a visit to the island last month.Washington has widened unilateral sanctions on key sectors of the Cuban economy since June 2026. The US took measures to block oil supplies from entering the country in January, after cutting off shipments from Venezuela, which had previously been a key exporter to Cuba. ‘Full blown crisis’The latest measures, announced 23 July, target energy companies and…

The transition from a purely technical expert or individual contributor position to a broader leadership role is one of the most challenging phases in a STEM career. It requires moving away from relying solely on technical excellence toward mastering systems thinking, adaptive leadership, and team alignment.To help mid-career professionals navigate the shift, the inaugural IEEE International Leadership Conference is designed to provide attendees with practical tools to step into broader responsibility and champion an entrepreneurial mindset.The ILC event is scheduled for 3 and 4 October in Budapest. Registration is open.Thinking beyond technical contributionsTo successfully step into a leadership role, technical…

Justice Winner has launched new Four-Week Fitness Guide For Busy Professionals.NewsOnline Nigeria reports that online fitness coach, PR and media relations expert Justice Winner has announced the publication of “The Busy Professional’s 4-Week Fitness Starter Guide“, a practical new ebook created for adults who want to improve their fitness without putting their careers on hold. The guide responds to a common challenge faced by professionals: finding a consistent approach to exercise, nutrition and recovery while managing meetings, deadlines, travel and other responsibilities. Rather than promoting extreme routines or rapid transformations, the ebook introduces a structured four-week system built around four principles: train,…

Gold extended its rally on Friday, climbing above $4,280 an ounce as softer interest-rate expectations and renewed demand for safe-haven assets pushed bullion toward its strongest weekly performance since January. Spot gold rose about 1.1% to $4,285.89 per ounce in early trading after reaching a seven-week high in the previous session. U.S. gold futures advanced by a similar margin to $4,344.90 per ounce. The latest advance puts bullion on course for its strongest weekly performance since January with spot prices gaining approximately 6% this week. The rally marks a significant turnaround from the beginning of the week, when gold traded…

The children of late Ogun State politician Aina Taiwo have explained their decision to mark his remembrance with community service rather than a conventional memorial ceremony. The family partnered with DLAP Academy to organise an environmental sanitation exercise and flash mob at Lusada Market in Igbesa, Ogun State, turning the occasion into a community-focused initiative. The children said the decision was inspired by their father’s commitment to grassroots development and his relationship with people in the community. “Our father believed that leadership is measured by service to others. We are honoring him by doing something that benefits the community he…