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July 17, 2026 3:57 pm The Supreme Court has reinstated the final forfeiture of seven high-value properties linked to former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, overturning a Court of Appeal judgment that had nullified the order and directed a retrial. In a unanimous decision delivered on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court led by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa allowed the appeal and set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, Channels TV reported. The appellate court had earlier nullified the final forfeiture order granted by the Federal High Court in Lagos and…

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has revealed his ambition to move into football administration after retirement, insisting that Nigerian football can only improve if more former players become decision-makers, Soccernet.ng reports. The 32-year-old centre-back, who retired from international football in 2025 after earning 83 caps for Nigeria, admitted he has already started preparing for life away from the pitch through educational programmes provided by the English Football Association. Ekong’s comments come at a time when criticism of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has intensified following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Former Nigeria…

The CLARITY Act, the bill that would define whether digital assets fall under SEC or CFTC jurisdiction, has two remaining floor windows before the August recess: the weeks of July 20 and July 27.Miss both, and Senator Lummis has warned that market structure legislation could slip to 2030 or die entirely at the end of the 119th Congress in January 2027, forcing a full restart. That is not a political projection, it is the structural consequence of a Senate calendar that leaves roughly three weeks of productive session after September before lawmakers enter full midterm campaign mode.One year after Washington’s…

Nigerian singer Fave wearing a blue textured top, silver necklace, and nose rings, with platinum blonde hair, rhinestones above her eyebrows, and pink eye makeup in the official Dance music video from her RnBling EP. You’ve likely heard the song, “Dance,” and maybe even danced to it a couple of times already, but have you seen the official music video? It immediately makes you want to hit the dance floor and move your waist just like Fave. The visuals lean heavily into a distinct, structured aesthetic, highlighting Fave sporting striking platinum blonde hair paired with soft pink eye makeup and…

Rotimi Agbana The National Health Insurance Authority has commenced the deployment of Compliance Officers to accredited healthcare facilities as part of efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight, improve service delivery and protect enrollees from illegal charges and denial of healthcare services. The initiative, which begins with 18 accredited health facilities in the Federal Capital Territory, is expected to serve as a pilot before being expanded to more facilities across the FCT and other states. The development comes as the Federal Government continues to pursue Universal Health Coverage by expanding access to affordable, quality healthcare through the NHIA. While health insurance coverage…

Former Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Students’ Union Government President, James Adio, has revealed that singer Tiwa Savage’s resilience after her own leaked private tape inspired him to stay strong when his explicit video surfaced online. Tiwa Savage. Photo credit: Web Speaking in an interview with Tiamiyu Adebayo TV on Thursday, conducted in Yoruba and translated by our correspondent, Adio said he refused to give up despite the backlash that followed the viral video. Drawing a comparison with the Afrobeats star, whose private tape leaked in 2021, Adio said he believed he could overcome the ordeal just as she did. “Tiwa Savage,…

AC Monza have stepped up their efforts to sign Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro from Inter Milan as the two Serie A clubs continue talks over a permanent transfer, Soccernet.ng reports. According to reports from Sky Sport Italia through transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, negotiations are progressing positively. Although, it is believed that Inter are determined to protect their long-term investment in the 21-year-old by inserting a mandatory buy-back clause into any agreement.The clause would allow the Nerazzurri to bring Akinsanmiro back to San Siro in the future if he continues his rapid development.The latest talks come just weeks after Akinsanmiro’s…

Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will be at the centre of football’s biggest stage on Sunday after FIFA appointed him to officiate the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. The appointment makes the 46-year-old the first Slovenian to referee a FIFA World Cup final and only the 23rd official in history to take charge of the tournament’s showpiece match. Here’s everything you need to know about him: First Slovenian to referee a World Cup final Vinčić received the news from FIFA Chief Refereeing Officer and Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, Pierluigi Collina, in an emotional meeting captured on…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup saw nine out of ten African teams progress to the knockout round, bar Tunisia, raising questions about how well the Super Eagles of Nigeria would’ve performed if they had qualified, Soccernet.ng reports. Former Super Eagles and Vikings FK forward Peter Ijeh, instead of faulting the players, has pointed fingers towards the Nigerian Football Federation, revealing several members of the organisation are key factors contributing to the decline of the quality of Nigerian football across all tiers. The three-time African Champions failed to qualify after losing to DR Congo in the play-offs back in 2025, a…

Bitcoin price is hovering around the mid $63,000 range after one of the year’s sharpest leverage flushes in a bearish prediction environment. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink blamed Bitcoin’s recent volatility on excessive derivatives leverage, and not on weakening fundamentals. The liquidation data support his view, with billions wiped out during the selloff. Most of those losses came from overleveraged longs, not panic selling. Now that the dust has settled, Bitcoin is trying to hold the $62,000 to $65,000 range. That puts the spotlight on upcoming options expiry and fresh signals from the Federal Reserve. Price action alone may not tell…