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By Ikechukwu Nnochiri A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Maitama, on Thursday remanded the former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Mr. Danladi Umar, in Kuje prison. Justice Peter Kekemeke gave the remand order after the Federal Government arraigned the erstwhile CCT boss on a four-count corruption charge. According to the federal government, its investigations revealed that the defendant abused his official position by conferring an undue advantage on himself while he served as head of the tribunal. It was alleged that in 2021 he used his wife’s bank account to collect the…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsJuly 8, 2026 20:43 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Enzo still wants to leave Chelsea Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez could still leave the Blues despite the departure of Andrey Santos to Manchester United. The Blues have agreed to part ways with Santos for around £50m. He is expected to undergo his medical at United tomorrow.Despite this, the club could still part ways with Fernandez, who is determined to play Champions League football and win major trophies.The Argentine was eager to join Real Madrid earlier this summer and contact was personally made to…

Ukrainian authorities reported eight civilians killed and 35 others wounded in Russian attacks on the city of Dnipro on Monday, while Russian authorities reported at least six people killed by Ukrainian strikes on Russian and Russian-controlled territory over the weekend.Moscow began the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, eight years after annexing the Crimean Peninsula. The UN has repeatedly and forcefully condemned Russia’s full-scale invasion, with multiple General Assembly resolutions demanding Russia withdraw its forces while the UN and its partners continue to provide crucial humanitarian assistance.The latest civilian casualties come as Russia and Ukraine escalate attacks on critical energy infrastructure.…

Working in isolation, especially for leaders, is rapidly becoming an outmoded idea. The modern era is defined by rapid technological advancements and increasingly complex, collaborative global challenges. In this environment, leadership can no longer be approached as an individual pursuit.Instead, leadership must be a collaborative effort in which knowledge, responsibility, and innovation are continuously exchanged across teams, roles, and areas of expertise. Success depends on the ability to foster connection, leverage diverse perspectives, and work collectively toward shared outcomes.The shift is especially important in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.IEEE is bringing together emerging professionals and established experts and leaders…

President Tinubu has ordered for ICPC probe into fake presidential council. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to launch a full-scale investigation into the activities of the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), describing the body as fictitious. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, President Tinubu ordered the anti-corruption agency to conclude its investigation and submit a comprehensive report within 30 days. The Presidency said the investigation followed the discovery that the…

ProvidusUnity Bank, in partnership with US-based global venture firm and accelerator, gener8tor, has announced the launch of Nigeria Lightning Rounds, an initiative designed to expand funding opportunities for Nigerian startups and small businesses by connecting founders with local and international investors. Supported by ProvidusUnity Bank, the programme aims to bridge the startup funding gap by providing high-potential entrepreneurs with direct access to investors through curated one-on-one investment conversations. Scheduled to hold on July 15, 2026, Nigeria Lightning Rounds will feature carefully selected startups engaging with targeted investors who have expressed interest in supporting Nigerian innovation. Participating founders will have the…

As Nigeria continues to grapple with escalating security challenges across different parts of the country, First Daily will, on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, host a high-level National Dialogue on Security at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The theme of the dialogue is: “Declaration of State of Emergency on Insecurity: Matching Words with Action.” The event is designed to provide a non-partisan national platform for frank, practical and solution-driven conversations on Nigeria’s security architecture, with the ultimate goal of generating actionable recommendations capable of strengthening national security and restoring public confidence. The Chairman of the occasion is Martin…

The Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance, NATO, have reaffirmed “ironclad commitment” to their defence under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty and to the transatlantic bond. In the Ankara Summit Declaration issued on Wednesday after their meeting in Turkey, the leaders declared that “an attack on one is an attack on all.” The statement noted that allies are delivering on The Hague defence obligation to counter “the long-term threat” Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security and stability, and the persistent threat of terrorism. More than $50 billion in new procurements were announced in Ankara, in addition…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsJuly 8, 2026 20:50 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Man Utd want another marquee midfielder Manchester United have their sights on landing another midfielder despite the surprise signing of Chelsea ace Andrey Santos. The Red Devils secured a verbal agreement worth £50m for Santos earlier today, and he is expected to undergo his medical tomorrow.He is poised to become the club’s second midfield arrival. Ederson is likewise expected to undergo his medical in the next few days.Despite two new acquisitions, United are still aiming to strengthen their midfield department and want a…

The outbreak’s “true scale has not yet been fully established,” said Dr. Anne Ancia, WHO’s representative to the DRC.“We would like to say it is stabilising, but frankly, we cannot say it yet”, she said. Speaking from Bunia, the capital of Ituri province at the heart of the outbreak, Dr. Ancia told reporters in Geneva that as of 4 July, the country’s Government has recorded 1,561 confirmed cases, including 506 deaths and 254 people recovered. More than 10,000 contacts are being monitored.Centres at ‘saturation point’In support of the government-led response, WHO is strengthening its understanding of the history of every case of infection “so that…