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BUA Group founder and chief executive Abdul Samad Rabiu has told how he was denied entry to South Africa after his visa expired just a day before his arrival, while European travelers were reportedly allowed to enter the country without a visa. Rabiu shared the experience on Thursday during his presentation titled “Africa at Scale: Capital, Politics and Growth Architecture” …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final confiscation of assets linked to former acting accountant general of the federation (AGF) Anamekwe Nwabuoku. The assets include shares worth N1.9 billion, N288 million cash and a five-bedroom luxury duplex in Abuja. The court had sentenced the former AGF to 72 years in prison in March for money laundering. James …

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially declared that he will contest to take over as President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Makinde stated on Thursday that he would do this under the banner of the Allied People’s Movement (APM). The governor announced this at a public meeting held at Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the state capital, finally ending …

The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, has highlighted the importance of physical fitness among stakeholders in the sports sector, stressing that those responsible for training athletes must also lead by example. Shaibu made this known on Thursday in Abuja while speaking to journalists shortly after attending the first joint …

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dismissed growing rumors that he has left the All Progressives Congress and switched to the Nigerian Democratic Congress, insisting that he remains fully committed to the ruling party despite rising political tensions in the state. The governor spoke on Wednesday during an inspection tour of the newly completed General Hospital and renovated Neuropsychiatric Hospital …

Fresh tension has gripped the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State ahead of the Ogun East senatorial primaries, as loyalists of former governor, Gbenga Daniel, raised the alarm over alleged plots to unleash violence and suppress voters during the exercise. Obese members, under the aegis of APC stakeholders in Ogun East Senatorial District, in a petition dated May 13, 2026, …

Media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as CEO of Blessing, has slammed social media users who wish him death following the death of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo. The actress and influencer expressed her anger over comments suggesting that God should take her life rather than Ekubo’s after news of the actor’s death sparked widespread reactions online. Alexx Ekubo reportedly died …

NCC says investments in telecoms are improving network quality and promises stricter enforcement The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, says ongoing investments by telecoms operators are producing measurable improvements in network quality, but has warned it will continue to enforce standards until consumers see consistent service. In a statement on Wednesday, NCC Head of Public Affairs Nnenna Ukoha said the commission …

Cloudflare has announced its first mass layoffs, cutting about 1,100 jobs – about 20% of its workforce – as the company says artificial intelligence has made many roles redundant. The internet security giant announced the decision on Thursday alongside record-breaking quarterly earnings, underscoring the growing impact of AI on the global tech workforce. Cloudflare co-founder and CEO Matthew Prince described …

By Ayo Kehinde The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, has dismissed reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), clarifying that he had only honored an invitation from the Abuja-based anti-corruption agency. Abdullahi clarified a statement released on Wednesday through his media aide, Alhaji Abdulrasaq Danjuma, following media reports linking …