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The United States has designated Muhammad Mukhtar Adamu as an ISIS financial facilitator, accusing him and several related Bureau de Change (BDC) operatives of using their businesses as conduits to move and transfer funds for ISIS in West Africa.The US Departments of State and Treasury have released details regarding this network. The sanctioned individualMuhammad Mukhtar Adamu: Born in August 1990, …

Rivers Hoopers extended their winning streak to four games with an 82-62 victory over Kwara Falcons on Tuesday in phase two of the 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL). The Rivers Hoopers opened the game at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium with a 10-0 run, but the Kwara Falcons recovered to take an 18-17 lead at the end of the first …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally asked the Senate to pass a constitutional amendment bill to establish the state police, in what could mark a major shift in Nigeria’s security landscape. The request was conveyed in a letter dated June 15, 2026 and read on the floor of the Red Chamber by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday. The …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) urged “the government of President Bola Tinubu to immediately and unconditionally release journalist Omoyele Sowore and drop all defamation and cybercrime charges against him, as he is being detained solely for the peaceful exercise of his human rights.” The human rights group made the application on Monday following Sowore’s …

US-based sensation Blessing Ogundiran is the new women’s 100m national champion running 11.12 seconds in the final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games national trials in Lagos. She beats Miracle teenager sensation Eluebube Ezechukwu who recorded a new personal best of 11:15 seconds in second position. Olajide Olayinka ran 11:28 seconds to place 3rd. The men’s 100m final will take …

Post views: 12 In a heartwarming display of community spirit and academic pride, citizens of Mbaise were privileged to be at the forefront of honoring the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Professor INS Dozie, and his wife at a special reception held at Prof. COE Onwuliri Conference Hall. This event followed the inaugural …

Fulani herdsmen operating in the South West have been urged to step up cooperation with security agencies and host communities by reporting criminal elements threatening peace in the region. The call was made on Monday by the convener of the concerned Fulani people of Nigeria, Ibrahim Barkindo Chubado, in a statement issued in response to recent remarks by Yoruba activist …

By Ayo Kehinde Pope Leo Speaking during a visit to the Rome headquarters of the World Food Programme, the pontiff said the world is witnessing a dangerous imbalance in political decision-making, where wars are “fed” more easily than people are fed. “Conflicts are ‘fed’ more easily than people are fed,” said Pope Leo, the first US-born Pope, in a speech …

*’As governor of Anambra, you have been a colossal failure’ *’Tinubu did not inherit a country in tip-top shape’ Peter Obi’s latest comments calling for the resignation of President Bola Tinubu, based on a comparison with the voluntary exit of the British Prime Minister, are not only out of line but also reflect a selective and distorted view of Nigeria’s …

Post views: 61 By Wakawaka Sports The Uyo Club Tennis Open Day and Sports Fiesta ended on a successful note, bringing together sports enthusiasts, club members and guests from across the region in a celebration of competition, friendship and sporting excellence. The event, which was held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Uyo Club, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, …