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The Nigerian Communications Commission and enterprise risk management professionals have called for a shift in the country’s security governance framework, urging a coordinated approach to addressing rising physical, cyber, and operational risks. The call came during Nigeria’s inaugural Enterprise Security Risk Management Conference, held at James Hope University in Lekki, Lagos, which brought together policymakers, regulators, security agencies, academics, and private sector leaders under the theme “Repositioning Enterprise Security Risk Management in Evolving Global Threat Landscape: A Multi-Stakeholder Imperative.” In a statement issued on Wednesday following a conference, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Enterprise…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Kenneth Okonkwo, has released what he described as evidence to support his allegation of bribery involving the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi. Okonkwo, a former actor-turned-politician, had on Monday alleged that Obi and other NDC leaders in the South-East collected N10 million and N20 million from House of Representatives and senatorial aspirants, respectively. He also claimed that one of the aspirants, Obunike Ohaegbu, provided him with details of the alleged payments alongside a receipt. The allegation has since led to a lawsuit filed by Obi’s legal team. The former…

The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations has unveiled plans for PRFest 2026, a week-long programme scheduled for July, with a focus on security, public trust, and nation-building. The announcement was made during the chapter’s monthly meeting and PR Clinic held recently at the Eko FM Multipurpose Hall in Ikeja, where executives outlined the objectives and activities of the forthcoming festival. Chairman of the Lagos State Chapter, Samuel Ayetutu, said the initiative was designed to strengthen professional engagement among communication practitioners while deepening the role of public relations in addressing national challenges. “Public relations practitioners have…

The campaign council of the Osun State All Progressives Congress has called on security agencies to investigate the violent disturbances witnessed across Osogbo and attacks on its members in some parts of the state. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Wednesday, the Director-General of the APC Campaign Council, Mr Oluwole Oke, accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of being complicit in attacks on opposition party members in Ile-Ife and Owode-Ede. He also alleged that the governor was harbouring hoodlums behind various security breaches experienced in the state lately. In a swift reaction, the Imole Campaign Council, the group leading Governor Adeleke’s re-election campaign,…

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Apo, Abuja, has fixed June 22, 2026, to rule on applications filed by Abuja-based lawyer Victor Giwa, including a request for the release of his international passport on medical grounds. The development followed the withdrawal of Giwa’s counsel, Mr Farooq Akanbi, from the case during proceedings before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie on Wednesday. Akanbi apologised to the court over his conduct at the previous sitting, when he left the courtroom before the judge arrived, leading to an adjournment of the matter. He told the court the action was not intended…

News » Premier League news » Tottenham Hotspur newsJune 10, 2026 13:50 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel View Tottenham summer 2026 transfer targets Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the departure of midfielder Yves Bissouma as his contract has reached its conclusion. The 29-year-old, who joined Spurs from Brighton & Hove Albion, has struggled to secure a regular spot in the first team under manager Roberto De Zerbi, leading to the club’s decision not to extend his contract. Bissouma joined Tottenham in July 2022, bringing with him a reputation as a solid defensive midfielder. However, his time at the club was marred by limited appearances and…

Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Ruth Kadiri, on Wednesday, expressed concern over the rise in the cost of living in Nigeria, lamenting that basic feeding has become an agonising luxury for the average citizen. In a video shared via her official Instagram page, the movie producer opened up about her frustrations, stating that the current economic reality is taking a heavy psychological toll on families across the country. Kadiri pointed out the disparity between the current cost of market commodities and the monthly earnings of average Nigerians, stressing that basic ingredients alone now wipe out significant portions of disposable income.…

A swimming enthusiast and instructor, Emeka Chuks-Nnadi, aka Swim Guru, tells TOFARATI IGE about the benefits of swimming and other issues What gave birth to the Swim in 1 Day SID initiative? I have always had a very strong conviction that I have a special calling to sensitise people to climate change and preparing for its consequences in Africa. As a climate activist and swimming enthusiast, who swims for about five hours at sea, I felt that no one was better prepared or qualified for the job than me. For this reason, I had always wanted to move back to…

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s polytechnic education sector have decried what they described as persistent discriminatory admission policies and systemic neglect of polytechnics. For the 2026 admissions, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board sets the minimum baseline for university admissions at 150, while polytechnics and colleges of education are pegged lower, at 100. They warned that the trend is discouraging enrolment, depriving the country of critical technical manpower and undermining efforts to drive industrial development. The concerns were raised at the maiden International Conference of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti Chapter, held virtually. The event brought together academics,…

Nigerian students have recorded a historic feat at the 10th Huawei Information and Communication Technology Competition Global Finals in Shenzhen, China, winning multiple top awards and setting new records in one of the world’s largest technology talent competitions. According to a statement issued by Huawei on Tuesday, Nigerian teams secured two Grand Prizes, two First Prizes and one Second Prize at the global contest held from June 2 to 5, 2026. The company said more than 201,000 students from over 100 countries and regions participated in this year’s competition under the theme, “Connection, Glory, Future,” including over 6,000 entrants from…