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Uche Nnaji has sought out-of-court settlement in certificate forgery suit against UNN.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has moved to settle out of court a lawsuit he filed against the University of Nigeria Nsukka and other parties over his academic records.   The suit, filed in October 2025, followed an investigation that alleged Nnaji forged his degree and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificates, claims that led to his resignation from office shortly after the report emerged.     At the latest court proceedings, Nnaji’s counsel, Ope Muritala, informed the court…

The Federal Government has approved a $75 million equity investment in Flutterwave as part of efforts to support the company’s planned $250 million initial public offering (IPO). The investment will be executed through the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MoFI), the government’s investment vehicle responsible for managing federal assets and equity holdings. The transaction is understood to be at an advanced stage following extended engagement between both parties. Sources familiar with the process indicate that the approval followed a comprehensive due diligence exercise involving international audit firms engaged to review Flutterwave’s financial records, governance structure, and operational framework. The review was…

Political stakeholders in Imo State have called on former Governor Emeka Ihedioha, technocrat Chima Amadi, and Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Samuel Anyanwu, to contest the Owerri senatorial seat. The appeal was made on Monday by a member of the Owerri Mandate Group, Pius Nwokedi, in a statement issued in Abuja shortly after what he described as a unanimous decision by stakeholders. Nwokedi said the move forms part of broader political calculations in the zone as parties and interest groups begin positioning for the November 2027 governorship poll in Imo State. According to him, the senatorial race is being viewed not…

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s health sector have raised concerns over inadequate funding, weak institutional capacity, and poor coordination undermining the country’s response to non-communicable diseases, warning that the situation could worsen without urgent intervention. The concerns were raised on Thursday in Nasarawa State during a two-day capacity-strengthening workshop for government ministries, departments, and agencies on public financing for NCD prevention and control, as well as the implementation of a multisectoral action plan. The workshop was organised by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in partnership with the Legislative Initiative for Sustainable Development and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator. Speaking…

The Director-General of the National Institute for Sports, Philip Shaibu, has unveiled a two-year plan to address the coaching deficit in Nigerian sports, The PUNCH reports. During a visit to the Nigeria Football Federation office in Abuja on Monday, Shaibu disclosed that the country faces an estimated shortfall of two million coaches and called for collaboration with the federation to tackle the challenge. “We are here on a condolence visit to the NFF on the passing of former NFA chairman, Ibrahim Galadima. He was a great leader nationally, within his state and in his community, and he will be greatly…

Nigerian media personality Roby Ekpo broke down in tears during a podcast appearance as he narrated how he allegedly discovered that his wife had remarried in the United States after years of separation and sustained financial support from him. Ekpo, visibly emotional during the yet-to-be-released episode of Honest Bunch Podcast, said he only realised the extent of the breakdown in their marriage after coming across private messages in which his wife allegedly expressed deep dissatisfaction with their relationship. He said the message, which he claimed she did not know he had seen, painted a picture of long-standing frustration and emotional…

Tensions have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed security incidents, including reported attacks on vessels and a US interception of an Iranian cargo ship. It’s unclear if more talks will take place in the coming day between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad. In Lebanon, a 10-day ceasefire with Israel continues to hold, with thousands returning to the south despite widespread destruction. A UN peacekeeper was also killed over the weekend – likely from Hezbollah fire.  Stay with us for live updates. App users can follow coverage here. Source link

The objective of governance should be to achieve sustainable economic development, with significant improvements in citizens’ living conditions. So, citizens are likely to ask if their conditions are better presently than when the current government came into office. Positive response by most of the citizens implies good governance, and the converse also represents poor governance. We have to be scientific in assessing any government through an assemblage of economic and social data, as well as the results of opinion polls. That is an assignment for some NGOs in the areas of evaluation of development. The objective of governance can be…

Apple on Monday announced that Tim Cook will step down as the tech giant’s chief executive officer in September, handing the top job to company veteran John Ternus. The announcement answers long-simmering questions about a successor for 65-year-old Cook, who said he will become executive chairman of the board when he cedes Apple’s CEO position. “It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company,” Cook said in a statement. Cook joined Apple in 1998, rising through the ranks and helping drive its success…

FG has debunked ‘hidden spending’ claims while stating that World Bank Report was misinterpreted.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Federal Government has dismissed claims circulating in some quarters that a large share of Nigeria’s federation revenue is being diverted or classified as “hidden spending,” describing such interpretations as inaccurate and misleading.   In a statement issued on Sunday, the Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, clarified that the assertions stem from a misreading of the latest Nigeria Development Update by the World Bank.   According to Oyedele, reports suggesting that funds are missing or wasted misrepresent how Nigeria’s…