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President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with the Minister of Regional Development and the leadership of seven development commissions at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where plans were announced to deepen collaboration with the state governments to tackle insecurity and improve critical infrastructure, including roads across the country’s geo-political zones. Speaking to State House Correspondents after meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, said that although the commissions are not the chief executives of their respective regions, they are mandated to complement both federal and state efforts, particularly in addressing security challenges. He noted that existing…

Super Eagles and Werder Bremen striker Victor Boniface has revealed his aim for the 2025/2026 season with Horst Steffen’s side, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old moved to the Werser Stadion on loan from Bayer 04 Leverkusen on the transfer deadline day and has had a hard time settling in. Boniface hasn’t scored a goal for Werder, but he’s been able to conjure up two assists from eight games so far. Victor Boniface was upset after a missed chance, SV Werder Bremen vs VfL Wolfsburg. Copyright: ImagoxEibner-PressefotoMaxxVincenx EP_MVN Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Boniface speaks on poor…

Nigeria is poised to set a new benchmark for digital transformation in Africa, as President Bola Tinubu prepares to sign the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2025 into law this week. The legislation, jointly crafted by the Senate and House of Representatives, aims to revolutionise how the country governs, regulates, and participates in the digital economy. The announcement came during a high-profile public hearing organised by the Senate and House Joint Committees on ICT and Cybersecurity, where lawmakers, regulators, and stakeholders gathered to deliberate on the historic Bill. “This Bill is awaited by President Tinubu for assent this week,”…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Ekiti State have cautioned against alleged subterranean moves by “enemies of the party” to upturn the outcome of the governorship primary won by Dr. Wole Oluyede. The PDP leaders led by former Speaker of Ekiti State Assembly, Kola Oluwawole, the deputy governorship candidate of the party in the 2022 election, Deji Ogunsakin, Segun Adeola, and Makanjuola Ogundipe, appealed to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and the PDP leaders at the National level, to stop the alleged plots by enemies of the party to upturn the choice of the people. Recall that Dr…

In SummaryAfrica has made significant progress in financial inclusion, with rising account ownership and expanding digital payment adoption driving economic participation.Leading countries like Kenya, South Africa, and Mauritius showcase high access and mobile-money integration, while emerging players such as Rwanda, Ghana, and Nigeria are rapidly advancing.Deepening usage of credit, savings, and investment products remains key, highlighting the need for financial literacy, targeted policies, and fintech innovation to ensure inclusive economic growth.Deep Dive!!Monday, 10 November 2025– Financial inclusion has become a critical driver of economic growth and social development across Africa, enabling millions of individuals and businesses to participate in the…

Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC), demanding urgent disciplinary action against Justice A.L. Akintola of the Oyo State High Court over what it described as “acts of judicial recklessness, impunity, and gross misconduct.” In a petition dated November 5, 2025, and acknowledged by the office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria on November 6, party stakeholders, including Hon. Austine Nwachukwu, Hon. Amah Abraham Nnanna, and Turnah Alabh George, called on the NJC to probe the judge’s conduct in a recent ex parte order issued on November 4. Justice Akintola, according to the…

Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, on Monday, charged newly promoted officers to perform their duties with integrity and fairness to the people of the state. He stated this while decorating the newly promoted officers with new ranks at the Police Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta. Ogunlowo, in a statement made available to newsmen by the force’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, in Abeokuta, the state capital, tasked the officers to be dedicated and discharge their duties professionally in the new positions. Those elevated to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police include Stephen Dapo Ojekunle, Emmanuel T. Falade,…

Every time people call the top on Zcash, it just keeps climbing, and yeah, this run is anything but normal. It has been one of the strongest trends in crypto over the last two months, and it is all driven by a renewed focus on privacy.Zcash’s rise has even made some investors nostalgic for Monero (XMR), which dominated the privacy sector for years. But now, ZEC has taken the lead, recently crossing a $10 billion market cap.Source: ZEC Price / CoinmarketcapWhile Zcash’s all-time high price sits at $4,293, its market cap just hit a new record. That gap comes from…

Nathan Tella has been dealing with a niggling injury since the middle of September… Super Eagles forward Nathan Tella has stated that his current injury was painful at first, but he is almost healed and will return to training soon, Soccernet.ng reports. Tella has been out of action since the middle of September due to a niggling knee injury. The injury came as a surprise, as he played 82 minutes in his last game for Bayer Leverkusen against Eintracht Frankfurt on September 12 and did not seen to have any discomfort. However, since then, he has missed 12 straight games…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Akure Branch, has disclosed that to enhance the country’s democracy, a sharp focus must be beamed on judicial independence, electoral justice, and institutional accountability. The Branch Chairman, Friday Umar, who stated this while reeling out activities for the 2025 Law Week, stressed that the event will not only transcend mere celebration of the legal profession but also serve as a platform to diagnose the ailments within the nation’s justice system and prescribe actionable reforms. While stating the week-long event will run from November 9 to 14, under the theme ‘Nigeria: Quest for a Utilitarian Judiciary…