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The National Association of Nigerian Students has announced the release of the immediate past Students’ Union Government President of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, James Adio, days after his remand by a Magistrate Court in Ekiti State. NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde, disclosed the development in a post on his X handle on Friday, describing the release as a victory for justice. “I am pleased to announce that Comrade Adio, the immediate past FUOYE SUG President, who was remanded in prison, has regained his freedom. “I just spoke with him personally, and I am delighted to confirm that he is in high…

Super Falcons forward Uchenna Kanu has dismissed concerns over Zambia’s impressive unbeaten group-stage record at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, insisting Nigeria are focused on getting their campaign back on track, Soccernet.ng reports. The defending champions were stunned 3-2 by WAFCON debutants Malawi in their Group C opener, leaving Justine Madugu’s side under pressure ahead of a decisive clash against the Copper Queens. Nigeria’s defensive frailties were brutally exposed by Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga, with sloppy defending and poor communication costing the ten-time African champions three points. Nigeria Justine Pwandi Madugu, Head Coach of the Super Falcons. Copyright: IMAGO…

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has recovered vandalised public infrastructure from suspected vandals. The command also uncovered a network involved in the illegal production and use of fake diplomatic and official government number plates. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this on Friday during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Abuja. Sanusi said the recovered infrastructure included drainage covers, solar-powered street lights, armoured electricity cables and internet communication cables stolen from different parts of the territory. Suspected street lights vandalsCredit: Police According to him, the recoveries were made through intelligence-led operations and proactive anti-crime patrols across…

The political heat around Donald Trump’s crypto holdings is translating into pressure across politically linked digital assets. The official TRUMP crypto token trades at $1.45, down 0.3% over the past 24 hours and 9.4% during the last seven days. Sen. Elizabeth Warren cited a fresh Echelon Insights survey showing 55% of voters disapprove of Trump’s cryptocurrency earnings. Meanwhile, 44% said they strongly disapprove. Another Progressive Policy Institute and GBAO survey found 71% to 75% support banning federal officials and their families from profiting from crypto, even after respondents were reminded that Trump is a successful businessman. Tens of millions of…

South African music artist Tyla performing on stage with a microphone during a live concert prior to the October start of her 2026–2027 A*POP World Tour. If you have been checking Tyla‘s official website to plan your December concert schedule, you might have noticed a subtle change: the Lagos stop on her A*POP World Tour has been removed from the official schedule. The 34-date global tour was initially unveiled on Monday, 27 July 2026, presented by Live Nation to celebrate her sophomore studio album, A*POP, which dropped on 24 July 2026. In the original announcement, Lagos was locked in for…

Chima Azubuike The National Population Commission has urged governments at all levels to make deliberate investments in education, healthcare, skills development and employment for young people, warning that Nigeria’s growing youthful population could either become a demographic dividend or a missed opportunity. The NPC Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, represented by the Federal Commissioner in Gombe State, Abubakar Danburam, made the call on Thursday during a press briefing in Gombe ahead of the commemoration of the 2026 World Population Day. He noted that Nigeria, with an estimated population of 238 million people, remains the most populous country in Africa and one…

The Super Falcons head into Saturday’s crucial WAFCON 2026 Group C clash against Zambia under pressure after suffering a shock 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opening game, Soccernet.ng reports. Justine Madugu’s side were undone by the Chawinga sisters, Temwa and Tabitha, whose pace and ruthless finishing repeatedly exposed Nigeria’s defensive frailties in Rabat. The defeat leaves the ten-time African champions with little margin for error against a Zambia side that began the tournament in devastating fashion. Nigeria’s Justine Pwandi Madugu, Head Coach of the Super Falcons. Copyright: IMAGO Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! The…

Edo State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Mitchell Ofoyeju, on Thursday said females topped the list of suspected drug traffickers arrested in the state in July. Ofoyeju stated this at an event held at the command’s headquarters in Benin, where 73 newly promoted personnel were decorated. He said that out of the 49 suspects arrested during the month, 29 were females while 20 were males. Ofoyeju stated that during the month under review, a total of 2,596.29 kilogrammes of illicit drugs were seized, noting that the shift in the suspects’ profile indicates the “socio-economic vulnerability of women…

The National Association of Nigerian Students has condemned the abduction of students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State, describing the incident as another disturbing sign of worsening insecurity around tertiary institutions. In a statement signed by its President, Akinteye Babatunde, on Friday, the student body called on the Federal Government, the Ogun State Government and security agencies to ensure the immediate rescue of the abducted students while strengthening security around campuses nationwide. The association said it received with “deep sorrow and grave concern” the news of the kidnapping of students following an attack on a private hostel along Paraga…

BNB Chain just posted $19 billion in weekly DEX volume, the highest among major blockchains, and the market is taking notice. BNB is trading near $580, holding steady after recent gains. However, BNB price still faces strong resistance around the $620 to $646 zone, where buyers must prove they can sustain a bullish prediction.Dune Analytics data shows BNB Chain’s $19 billion in weekly DEX volume comfortably outpaced Solana’s $10.6 billion and Ethereum’s $5.8 billion during the same period. PancakeSwap remains the main driver, fueled by retail activity and another wave of memecoin speculation. That combination continues to generate heavy trading…