The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, arraigned Mahwash Benedict Luka and Bennicle Investment Nigeria Limited before Justice A.A. Fashola of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Jabi, Abuja. They were arraigned on a two-count charge bordering alleged issuance of dishonoured cheques. Count one reads: …
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AC Milan legend, Andrea Pirlo, is set to become the head coach of Italy’s national football team. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Italian Federation approached Pirlo on Friday over the head coach role for the next four years. The former manager is now the clear favourite to take over and become the …
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Nigeria is set to participate with a 120-man national delegation at the 17th World Social Forum (WSF 2026), scheduled for Aug. 4 to Aug. 8 in Cotonou, Republic of Benin. The Chief Host of the WSF delegation and Focal Person of the Nigeria Platform for the 17th World Social Forum …
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The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has opened registration for the third phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) of the Federal Government in Yobe. The initiative targets 26,961 unemployed residents across the 17 local government areas of the state. The piece of information is in a statement issued …
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A Kano High Court on Friday sentenced Shuaibu Abdulkadir, to death by hanging for the murder of a 23-year-old housewife, Rumasa’u Shuaibu. Abdulkadir, who resides in Chediyar Kuda, Shauchi Quarters, Kano, was charged with culpable homicide. Delivering judgment, Justice Farida Rabiu-Danbappa, held that the prosecution had proven its case beyond …
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Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Teni, has released her highly anticipated extended play (EP), The Wellness Package, marking a new phase centred on personal growth, healing and community. Newsextra24 reports that the project reflects Teni’s personal experiences over recent years, presenting wellness as a lifestyle rooted in love, laughter, self-care …
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The Federal Government and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have unveiled the Climate-Smart Agribusiness Partnership for Resilience (CSAPR) project to improve the resilience and profitability of Nigeria’s agricultural value chains. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, at the project launch on Friday …
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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun has reaffirmed its neutrality in the forthcoming governorship election, warning corps members against any form of inducement. In a statement on Friday in Osogbo, the NYSC Coordinator in Osun, Mr Ekeng Kubiangha, advised corps members to participate in the election to remain …
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Management of Federal Polytechnic, Mubi in Adamawa has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the branch Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) to ensure the payments of pension arrears to Pension Administrators within 21 days. The Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr Abdulrahaman Ishiaka, made this known to newsmen on Friday …
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President John Mahama of Ghana has nominated the immediate past President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Justice Edward Asante, to the Supreme Court of the Republic of Ghana. This is contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by Asante’s office on Friday. It …
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