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Content creator Carter Efe produced a calm and clinical performance to beat street-hop artist Portable by unanimous decision and claim the celebrity boxing title at Chaos in the Ring 4 in Lagos. The fight, held at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, saw Efe take control in all three rounds. The judges scored the contest 30–27 in his favor, …

2027 Shock: Binani leaves ADC and brings Adamawa’s political firepower to NDC In a move set to shake up Adamawa politics, former governorship candidate and former senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed Binani has quit the ADC for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDCA, redrawing the battle lines ahead of 2027. Binani entered the NDC fold in Abuja on Friday, welcomed by the …

Meta has acquired humanoid robotics startup Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI) to deepen its investment in advanced AI systems capable of operating in the physical world. The company said ARI specializes in developing robotic intelligence that enables machines to interpret, anticipate and respond to human behavior in complex and dynamic environments. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Following the …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. 2027: Hope for Mark-led ADC, as INEC includes the party in the latest list on the website There seems to be renewed hope that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) can still take an active part in the upcoming 2027 general elections if they straighten things out before that date.Read …

Kashim Musa Tumsah has officially cleared his nomination form to run for governorship under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State. The move confirms his entry into the race ahead of the party’s upcoming primary elections. In a statement released on Friday after collecting the form at the party secretariat, Tumsah, an international oil lawyer and development advocate, called …

Investors earned N10.5 trillion as equity market capitalization soared in the just ended trading week. The market strengthened in four trading sessions as the federal government designated Friday, May 1 2026 as a public holiday to commemorate Labor Day 2026. The market value increased to N155.9 trillion from N145.3 trillion recorded last week, while the All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by …

A certified environmental consultant to federal and state government agencies, Chief Alhaji Muhammad Jamiu Badmus, has been installed as the new Baba Adeen of Baleeshi community in Ogun State in recognition of his piety, humility and deep understanding of the Holy Quran. The installation, held on Friday in the presence of prominent personalities who graced the occasion, also saw his …

Strain on food, fuel and aid systems around the world continues as the crisis in the Middle East worsens. Rising oil prices, supply disruptions and rising transportation costs are affecting humanitarian operations and access to essential goods far beyond the region. Stay with us this Friday for live updates.

Kayode Ajulo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is a cornerstone of Nigeria’s constitutional democracy. Established under Section 153(1)(f) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), INEC is among the critical federal executive bodies intended to operate with institutional independence to protect fundamental democratic processes from partisan capture. Its composition, powers and functions are detailed …

The Egyptian team has advanced to the main draw of the World Team Championships following a comprehensive 3-0 win against continental rivals Nigeria in the Men’s Team preliminary round. Egypt’s breakthrough came after finishing second in Group 11 with five points, just one point behind leaders Kazakhstan. It will be a decisive match against Nigeria for a place in the …