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The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on Nigeria’s banking sector to intensify efforts at disrupting terrorism financing and other illicit financial flows. Shaibu warned that the financial industry is a critical line of defence in the country’s security architecture. A statement on Monday by the Army’s spokesperson, Col. Appolonia Anele said Shaibu made the call while receiving the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the United Bank for Africa, Oliver Alawuba, during a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters, Abuja. Describing the financial sector as a critical stakeholder in safeguarding national stability, the…

  Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group, TSG, Dr. Umar Tanko Yakassai has urged Nigerian to give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the opportunity to continue his transformation agenda for the country by voting him back into office come 2027. Speaking as a special guest in an alliance meeting of the Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria, RHGN, held weekend, Yakassai said President Tinubu has advanced the economy and development of the country through his transformative vision and leadership. He insisted that despite the recent security concerns in Nigeria, the country is advancing in all sectors, and assured that President Tinubu would…

By Gift Habib The Federal Government and Development Partners have reiterated the need for sustained reforms, increased investment and stronger partnerships to improve urban water supply and sanitation services across the country. Speaking at the Workshop on ‘Urban Water Supply Sector Reform in Nigeria: Progresses, Challenges, and Way Forward’ held in Abuja on Monday, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, said the country must intensify efforts to address challenges facing water and sanitation service delivery. The workshop was organised by the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation in collaboration with development partners, including the World Bank,…

Nigeria will take on Portugal in an international friendly at the Estádio Municipal de Leiria on Wednesday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Super Eagles head into their final game of the June international window on the back of a 2-2 draw against Poland last week, where they conceded a late equalizer that denied them victory. They will not be in action again until September, following their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, this clash will be Portugal’s final fixture before travelling to the United States for the World Cup. The 2016 European champions will go up against DR Congo, who qualified through the CAF play-offs at Nigeria’s expense, in their group…

Leaders of the Orile-Agege descendants and indigenous Awori community in Lagos have declared strong support for candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Agege Constituencies 01 and 02, describing their emergence as a long-awaited step toward fairness and political inclusion. The community leaders expressed their consistently loyal to progressive politics for over 60 years. Speaking at a press conference attended by community leaders, traditional stakeholders, youth and women groups, the coalition endorsed Hon. Sakiru Sule Akindele, popularly known as “Enimakure,” as the APC candidate for Agege State Constituency 02, alongside Hon. Gbenga Michael Abiola for Constituency 01. The event…

The Association of Esan Professionals, on Sunday, restated its commitment to accelerate development efforts in Esanland. Also, the association has stepped up plans to organise a groundbreaking fundraising initiative aimed at providing community projects and mobilising more support for educational and social interventions in Esanland (Edo Central) in July. Speaking on the initiative, Chairman of the AEP Fundraising Committee, Emmanuel Ogbebor, said the planned fundraising event is not only a call to service but also a collective responsibility for all Esan professionals all over the world. Ogbebor said AEP has consistently contributed to the development of the communities in Esan…

Biodun Oyebanji, Ekiti State governor ….As Ekiti Muslim leaders pledge 150,000 votes for governor’s re-election The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has said that contrary to the belief that second term governors often underperform, he declared that he intends to deliver more impactful projects and programme across sectors in his second term This was just as Muslim Leaders across the 16 local government areas of the State have pledged to mobilize and deliver no fewer than 150,000 votes for the re-election of Oyebanji for a second term, citing his inclusive style of governance, commitment to the welfare of citizens…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons delivered an impressive second-half performance to defeat Senegal 3-0 in an international friendly at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne on Monday, Soccernet.ng reports. Nottingham Forest forward Joy Omewa scored twice before veteran striker Asisat Oshoala added a third goal after coming off the bench as the ten-time African champions completed another convincing victory over the Teranga Lionesses. The match was Nigeria’s second meeting with Senegal in four days as head coach Justine Madugu continued preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to take place in Morocco next month. The Falcons claimed a 2-1…

*** There’s no surgery without pain — Ohiomoba*** Tinubu deserves second term to complete reforms, says BAT 4/4 Agenda The Director-General of the BAT 4/4 Renewed Hope Agenda, Elder Daniel Ohiomoba, on Monday expressed confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election prospects.The support group leader also called for greater community participation in addressing insecurity, stressing that security should not be viewed as the sole responsibility of the Federal Government.Ohiomoba made this known during a press briefing in Abuja, where he cited the group’s nationwide grassroots network and growing support for the administration’s reform agenda. He reaffirmed the commitment of the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a couple, Olorunbukunmi Taiwo and his wife, Awolegan Omolola Omotola, before the Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti over an alleged N1.09bn contract scam. The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission brought the defendants before Justice Abubakar Usman on a six-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and retention of proceeds of crime. In a post on its X handle on Monday, according to the charge sheet, the defendants allegedly conspired to defraud a widow, Anazia Kenechukwu, who reported the matter to the commission after a…