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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to “immediately disclose certified copies of all documents relating to the consideration and approval of the allocation of over ₦1.3 billion (₦1,302,978,784) to the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC)/Presidential Economic Advisory Council …

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Nigerian track and field stars for their impressive performances at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, describing their achievements as a proud moment for the nation. The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon Bukola Olopade, congratulated the athletes for proudly flying the Nigerian flag on one of the biggest stages in …

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The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Koinkoin Global Network Limited, GIGX Technologies, Blockvault Custodian Ltd, and six other Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) into the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP). The SEC granted Approval in Principle to nine entities, allowing them to begin operating within its regulatory framework. The commission, which made the announcement in two separate …

The Ebira community in Nasarawa State has called on the office of the Commissioner of the Kogi State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, as well as other traditional stakeholders, to investigate the alleged interference of Ohinoyi Palace in the selection of the traditional title Odeyani outside Kogi Central. A statement signed on Saturday by Chief Sadiq Momoh, Onoba …

Editor’s Note: Showing the good, the bad and the ugly, ‘View of the Week’ is a regular series dedicated to revealing the most talked about outfits of the last seven days. Closing out the second day of Coachella this year, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history on Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to headline the festival. …

Here are the top stories from across the country 1. UN REPORT: Obi raises alarm, says northern food crisis can be avoided Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, is raising the alarm following a recent UN report showing that more than 17 million people in nine states in northern Nigeria are facing crisis-level hunger.Read more 2. Kidnapped Ekiti …

Former England captain David Beckham has paid warm tribute to Cape Verde following the nation’s heartbreaking elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing their campaign as one which earned the respect of the entire footballing world despite a dramatic 3-2 extra-time defeat to reigning champions Argentina. Cape Verde’s remarkable journey ended after they pushed Argentina to the limit in …

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta has raised the alarm over what it described as the illegal encroachment and sale of portions of its land by suspected land grabbers, warning members of the public against purchasing any properties from private individuals. The university said the invaders had not only claimed parts of its land, but had also demolished sections of …

Editor’s Note:  Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In September, we’re celebrating superlatives as we look at some of the world’s biggest, tallest and most expensive attractions and destinations. Having lived in Beijing for almost 12 years, I’ve had plenty of time to travel widely in China. …