The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and other financial institutions to immediately freeze the accounts and assets of individuals and companies designated for terrorism and terrorism financing, following fresh sanctions imposed by Nigerian and United States authorities. The directive was contained in a circular dated June 24, 2026, issued by the CBN’s […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Biodun Oyebanji, as the winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The Returning Officer for the Ekiti State governorship election, Adenike Oladiji, who declared the results at about 3:13 a.m. on Sunday, said that Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes. […]
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Japan marked the 1,000th game in World Cup history with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday, closing in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points at the top of Group […]
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Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate in Delta South, Dr. Austin Orette took a bold step Saturday in Owhelogbo, headquarters of Isoko North Local Government Area, when he propagated the ideals of democracy. “In every functioning democracy, political parties exist to serve the people. In Nigeria, some party leaders have unfortunately come to believe that party […]
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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have foiled attempts by terrorists to plant improvised explosive devices (IEDs), killed several insurgents and arrested suspected collaborators in operations across the North-East. The military said the operations were carried out between March 31 and April 4 in parts of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, targeting Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters […]
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17 people have been reported killed in an attack on Mbalom community in Gwer-East Local Government Area of Benue State by suspected herders. Several properties were also destroyed in the attack, which reportedly began around 5 p.m. on Saturday and lasted until about 10 p.m. Benue Police Command spokesperson, Udeme Edet, confirmed the incident to TheCable on […]
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, now appears more democratic than some people who once claimed to have fought for democracy under the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). Obi, who was the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and is also a chieftain of the African Democratic […]
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Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”) has announced the launch of “Take on Squad” Hackathon 3.0, reaffirming its commitment to fostering innovation, empowering talent, and supporting the development of technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges across Africa. Now in its third edition, the Hackathon brings together developers, designers and entrepreneurs across Nigeria […]
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Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (GTBank), the flagship banking franchise of GTCO Plc, Africa’s leading financial services group, today announced the launch of Quick Airtime Loan, an innovative digital solution that gives customers instant access to airtime when they run out of call credit and have limited funds in their bank accounts, ensuring customers can stay […]
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The Kwankwasiyya Movement has rejected reports linking Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to alleged religious freedom violations. The group reacted to a proposed United States bill titled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act 2026 (HR 7457). The bill reportedly references Kwankwaso in connection with “severe religious freedom violations.” The reaction was contained in a statement […]
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