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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Friday charge former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, Jimoh Yisawu, to court for alleged money laundering. He will appear before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja on eight charges, including alleged conversion of $789,950 and $122,600. Count one of the eight-count indictment alleges that …

South Africa has announced a formidable 36-strong squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Federation Championships in Lagos, underlining its reputation as one of Africa’s fencing powers. The core of the team are two experienced épée specialists: Sergey Losevskiy and Alexandra Lancaster. The two competed at the African Championships in Lagos last year and are now back at the helm. Losevskiy, …

Tension is now rising in Ojo area of ​​Ibadan, following a clash between some Yoruba and Hausa residents, which occurred early on Wednesday, June 8, 2026. It was learned that the clash occurred following the alleged killing of a Yoruba tricycle mechanic, who was said to have been stabbed to death during a late-night altercation involving alleged Hausa scrap pickers. …

The National Transition Committee of the Association of Freelance and Independent Broadcasters of Nigeria (FIBAN) has extended the tenure of the Ogun State Chapter Chairman, Chief Olalekan Soyinka, popularly known as Ayinla Egba, until the end of January 2027. The extension of the mandate was communicated in a letter dated 7 July 2026 and signed by the Secretary of the …

The Director General of alleged fake government agency, Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) Adeniyi Adeyemi has contacted activist, Vincent Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) to narrate his role and ordeal in the controversy surrounding the agency. Controversy continues over the existence of the agency and the role of the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila in the saga. …

Egypt’s football federation has submitted a petition to FIFA asking for the officiating team that handled the Pharaohs’ 3-2 last-16 defeat to Argentina to be expelled from the World Cup. A statement from the federation on Wednesday stated that “Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into French referee Francois Letexier… …

Every great institution has a founding story. Some were born in royal palaces. Some emerged from ancient universities. Others grew in the shade of an iroko tree. But one of Lagos’ most enduring institutions began inside what could only politely be described as a gidan kpanu, a modest corrugated iron-roofed shack in Araromi-Odo, Onikan, Lagos. To any unsuspecting passerby it …

This is one of the findings of a major new survey conducted by the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. UNFPAwhich also challenges the myths surrounding the so-called “global baby bust”. ThatFutures Demographic Survey is one of the largest and most geographically extensive surveys of its kind. More than 108,000 internet-connected adults aged 18 to 39 from 73 countries …

Here are the top stories from across the country 1. Tinubu directs ICPC to investigate alleged fake PFIPC, orders report within 30 days President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) to launch a full-scale investigation into the activities of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), describing the body as an unknown …

Fulham have appointed former Spain international Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager, giving Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey a new manager ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season. The London club have confirmed that Arbeloa has signed a three-year deal to succeed Marco Silva, who left Craven Cottage after his contract expired to take over at Portuguese …