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Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s media adviser, Mr Paul Ibe, has called on the Department of State Services and other security agencies to invite Yoruba nation campaigner, Sunday Igboho, to disclose the identities of politicians he alleged are sponsoring kidnappers responsible for the abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State. Ibe made the call on Thursday in a post on X, arguing that security agencies should take advantage of any credible information capable of aiding efforts to rescue the victims and dismantle criminal networks behind the attacks. His intervention followed recent comments by Igboho during a meeting with members of…

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The Chairman, management, staff, and stakeholders of the Kogi State Hajj Commission have been congratulated on the successful completion of the 2026 Hajj exercise.   Director of SALRABI FARM, Alhaji Salihu Ademu, in a statement on Tuesday commended the smooth coordination of pilgrims and effective service delivery recorded throughout the exercise.   Ademu said the Commission demonstrated dedication, professionalism, and strong commitment to the welfare of Kogi State pilgrims from the preparatory stage through to the completion of the sacred pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   He said: “The smooth coordination of pilgrims, effective service delivery, and commitment…

Poland central defender Przemysław Wiśniewski has clarified the reason behind his subdued celebration after scoring a late equaliser in Wednesday night’s 2-2 draw against Nigeria in Warsaw. The defender stated that the moment unfolded too rapidly for a premeditated celebration also citing tiredness. Wiśniewski executed a long-range shot in the final minutes, successfully beating Nigeria’s goalkeeper Maduka Okoye to equalize after Paul Onuachu’s penalty, thus securing a draw in a closely fought international friendly. This goal represented his first for the national team since his debut against the Netherlands in September 2025 during a FIFA World Cup qualifier. In his…

Former Nigeria goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi believes Africa’s increased representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup presents a genuine opportunity for more countries from the continent to make deep runs in the tournament, tipping Morocco and Senegal to lead the charge, The PUNCH reports. The 2026 World Cup, which kicks off in Mexico on June 11, will feature a record 10 African nations following FIFA’s expansion of the competition. The tournament is being hosted in the USA, Canada and Mexico, marking the first time three countries will host the FIFA World Cup. Nine countries secured qualification automatically, while the Democratic Republic…

Veteran Nollywood actress, Hilda Dokubo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the worsening insecurity in the country, urging the Federal Government to show empathy and take decisive action to protect Nigerians. In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Dokubo expressed frustration over the plight of ordinary citizens, particularly victims of kidnappings and violent attacks across the country. Speaking in the video, the actress contrasted the security enjoyed by public officials with the realities faced by ordinary Nigerians. “You live a great life. You drive in armoured vehicles escorted on both sides by armed security men. Your office…

Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises need more than access to finance to thrive, according to FCMB’s Senior Vice President and Divisional Head of Business Banking, George Ogbonnaya, who highlights infrastructure, skills and digital transformation as critical growth drivers, in this interview with OKECHUKWU NNODIM Beyond financing, what additional support do Nigerian businesses need to scale sustainably? Infrastructure remains one of the most significant challenges. Reliable electricity, efficient logistics networks, and strong digital infrastructure are critical for competitiveness. Energy is particularly important because of its direct impact on operating costs. This is one reason we have invested significantly in renewable energy…

By all measurable economic standards, no serious nation has ever industrialised without first solving one critical problem: how to move goods, people, energy and capital efficiently. That was the secret behind America’s rise. It was the foundation of China’s transformation. It was central to Europe’s industrial revolution. And today, quietly but aggressively, President Bola Tinubu appears to be placing that same bet on Nigeria’s future. While much of Nigeria’s political conversation remains trapped in tribal arguments, partisan hostility and social media warfare, a far more consequential development is unfolding beneath the noise: the physical reconstruction and reconnection of Nigeria’s economic…

New graduates’ careers are unfolding in an era when AI is not optional. The most successful engineers treat artificial intelligence as leverage, not competition.Here are seven tips to help keep young professionals in demand no matter how quickly the field’s tools evolve.1. Master the fundamentals first. AI tools can help you code, but you still need strong fundamentals in:AI can autocomplete syntax, but if you don’t understand how things work under the hood, you’re likely to struggle to debug or optimize.2. Learn how to work with AI, not against it. The best engineers will not try to out-code AI. Instead,…

Portuguese giants Benfica confirmed on Thursday that Real Madrid would have to pay 15 million euros to prise away their coach Jose Mourinho. Real president Florentino Perez has vowed to bring back Mourinho to the Bernabeu, 13 years after he left the club in 2013, as he seeks re-election this weekend. Benfica released a statement saying that Perez had told them of his “firm intention to recruit” Mourinho, while stipulating that the Portuguese boss’s release clause was worth 15 million euros ($17.4m). Previous media reports had suggested that it could cost the Spanish giants as little as three million euros.…