Author: Mohammad Adamu

Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday honoured an invitation from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) as part of an ongoing investigation into the activities of an alleged fake agency, the Presidential Fiscal Intelligence and Public Complaints Commission (PFIPC). His legal counsel, Jiti Ogunye, said in a statement that Gbajabiamila appeared before the anti-graft agency in compliance with the president’s directive and in cooperation with the investigation. He arrived at ICPC headquarters at about 3:00 p.m., where he gave testimony and answered investigators’ questions. “In full cooperation with the ICPC, acting…

The governments of Kogi, Nasarawa and Niger states have intensified flood preparedness measures ahead of the peak of the 2026 rainy season, following forecasts identifying the states among areas at high risk of severe flooding. The renewed efforts follow warnings from the National Flood Early Warning Centre, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) that the three states could experience significant flooding between July and September. A survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) found the measures include construction of drainage infrastructure, activation of Emergency Operations Centres, public sensitisation campaigns, mapping of vulnerable communities…

Andy Burnham will be sworn in as Britain’s prime minister on Monday, becoming the sixth person to hold the office since 2016 as he succeeds Keir Starmer, who is stepping down two years after leading Labour to a landslide election win. Burnham, 56, was summoned by King Charles III to form a government and is set to deliver his first speech outside 10 Downing Street shortly after Starmer’s farewell remarks. In an interview with The Times published Sunday, Burnham said he wanted to break from a decade of political instability, telling the paper: “What we’ve been doing hasn’t been working……

Nigerian superstar Burna Boy and Colombian icon Shakira performed at FIFA’s inaugural World Cup final halftime show on Sunday, entertaining millions of fans as Spain defeated Argentina to win the 2026 title. The pair performed the tournament’s official anthem, “Dai, Dai,” at the New York New Jersey Stadium during the interval, marking FIFA’s first attempt at a Super Bowl-style halftime show in World Cup history. Madonna opened the entertainment segment, while Justin Bieber performed an acoustic rendition of “Everything Hallelujah.” Brazilian football legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho also drove onto the pitch to loud applause, having remained prominent tournament figures despite…

PresidentSenegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been elected Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio at the bloc’s 69th Ordinary Session in Lungi, Sierra Leone. Faye’s election places him at the helm of the 15-member regional bloc for the next year, during a period marked by political transitions, security challenges and renewed efforts to strengthen regional economic integration. In another development for Senegal, General Birame Diop, the country’s former Minister of the Armed Forces, was elected President of the ECOWAS Commission…

Spain are world champions for the second time after Ferran Torres struck in the 106th minute to beat holders Argentina 1-0 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Sunday. The victory ends Lionel Messi’s hopes of a second World Cup crown in what is likely his final appearance on football’s biggest stage. Torres finished emphatically after Pedro Porro’s cross was headed into his path by Nico Williams, capping a match in which Argentina never managed a shot on target across 120 minutes. Argentina’s frustration boiled over late on, with midfielder Enzo Fernandez sent off in injury time for a dangerous…

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says it will establish an independent tribunal, made up of retired judges and other impartial officials, to hear broadcast violation cases, even as it moves to appeal a court judgment restricting its power to impose financial sanctions on erring stations. Director-General Charles Ebuebu told the News Agency of Nigeria in an exclusive interview on Sunday in Abuja that the courts had not barred NBC from sanctioning broadcasters outright, but had objected to the commission acting as both judge and jury in its own cases. He said the ruling specifically targeted financial sanctions, which courts have…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has elected Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as its 33rd president, making her the second woman to lead the association since its founding in 1933. Announcing the results on Sunday, ECNBA chairman Aham Ejelam, SAN, said Badejo-Okusanya polled 12,317 votes, representing 47.18 per cent of the 26,106 ballots cast, to defeat Lateef Akangbe, SAN, who took 7,934 votes (30.39 per cent), and Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, who came third with 5,855 votes (22.43 per cent). Voting, conducted electronically over 24 hours from 7:35 a.m. Saturday to 7:34 a.m. Sunday, was delayed at…

The Noella Foundation has hosted its Life After School (LAS 2026) Annual Summit, a flagship youth empowerment programme that brought together over 500 students, industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to prepare young Nigerians for life beyond the classroom. The summit focused on equipping participants with practical skills and insights needed to transition successfully from education into the workplace and entrepreneurship. Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, mentorship opportunities, and career-focused workshops, attendees were exposed to topics including career development, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, employability, and personal growth. The event also featured notable public and private sector leaders, who shared their experiences…

Former Big Brother Naija “10/10” housemate Sabrina Idukpaye has said her income would be a determining factor in choosing a life partner, ruling out marrying a man who earns less than she does. Speaking on a recent episode of The LOO Podcast, the reality TV star said her position stems from personal experience, arguing that relationships where a woman significantly out-earns her partner tend to face strain. She said she still believes love can overcome many obstacles, but drew a line on marrying a man who earns less, unless the relationship had already begun before income became a factor. She…