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Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) has called on law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute the former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Mr Uche Nnaji, following allegations of certificate forgery and his consequent resignation from office The Council, the highest organ of the Institute, maintained that it is not enough for Nnaji to resign from office; he should also face the consequences of his actions. “Pervasive culture of forgery in public office is a direct consequence of a failing system characterised by a lack of consequences, poor deterrent measures,…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are in a dire situation in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, but they will soon know their fate, with the final set of games in the series coming up within the next three days.  Nigeria currently sit third in Group C of the qualifiers, behind South Africa and leaders Benin. But all three teams have a good chance at qualifying, but they will need to defeat Benin and hope that South Africa drop points against Rwanda. However, just in case South Africa win, Nigeria can still finish second and qualify for the playoffs by being…

David Umahi, minister of works, says the south-east must wait in its quest for the presidency. In an interview with NAN in Abuja on Sunday, Umahi said President Bola Tinubu must be allowed to complete his two-term tenure in the interest of equity and political stability. The former Ebonyi governor added that Tinubu had done so much for the zone in less than two years. “It is not yet the time of the south-east,” Umahi said. “We, the 17 southern governors, met in Asaba before the 2023 elections and agreed that power should move to the south, regardless of party.…

A non-profit advocacy organisation, Tilova for Africa (TFA), has condemned the brutal flogging of a three-year-old pupil by her teacher at a private school in Enugu, describing it as a disturbing reflection of poor oversight in Nigeria’s private education sector. The United States-based organisation said the incident, which left visible marks on the child’s legs, underscored the urgent need for the government to enforce stricter regulatory measures across private, community, and faith-based schools in the country. In a statement by its co-founder, Mr Martin Nwabueze, TFA urged authorities to standardise the operations of non-state schools to ensure compliance with national…

• Gov advises Ndigbo against personality-driven business models Former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, has said the exit of Governor Peter Mbah from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) symbolises the total collapse of PDP’s dominance in the South-East region, where it controlled the five states in 1999. Meanwhile, Governor Mbah has advised Ndigbo to move beyond personality-driven business models towards structured, multi-generational institutions. Okechukwu, a foundation member of the APC, stated that the fall of the PDP in the region vindicated the late Chuba Obadigbo, who had warned that the PDP’s…

In late October 2021, just months before the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, I met Gernot Rohr for an interview in Munich, Germany. The trainer was in town to attend a ceremony by Bayern Munich in honour of his great uncle Oscar Rohr, a formidable striker for Bayern in the 1930s.   Rohr was preparing for the Afcon in January. As he watched a game between Bayern’s U18s against Hoffenheim, Rohr stole moments to talk with Amaju Pinnick, the Nigeria Football Federation president, on the phone. They discussed bringing Odion Ighalo back into the squad to strengthen the attack.…

Assures families of Afriland Towers fire disaster victims prompt payment of benefitsThe Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has called for a comprehensive and inclusive reform of the country’s social protection system. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye, said the move becomes necessary to protect workers and make them more resilient, especially with the disruptive impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in workplaces. Faleye gave the promise at the weekend, in a paper he delivered on “Social Security and Protection for Nigerian Workers Amid AI Disruption” during the 2025 Labour Writers Association of Nigeria (LAWAN) workshop, held…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, yesterday, passed an explicit vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, endorsing them as the party’s sole candidates for the 2027 general elections. Also, the Chairman of Ughelli South Political Colonels, John Evwenode, reaffirmed his group’s commitment to the APC, pledging to deliver total victory for the party in Ughelli South during the 2027 general elections The endorsement, which took place during a well-attended APC Stakeholders Meeting at Government House, Asaba, brought together top leaders of the party, including serving and former federal and state lawmakers, commissioners, local…

The African digital ecosystem is in rapid transition. There are more phones, the internet is reaching more people, and simple technology is starting to have a huge impact on the way people work, learn, and connect. With this change, some industries are definitely expanding.1. Online GamingJust like in other parts of the world, the number of people playing video games is increasing. According to African Leadership Magazine, the continent could have 50 million people in esports by 2029. Games such as FIFA, PUBG Mobile, and League of Legends are attracting massive audiences.Online casino gaming is also becoming more widespread. Poker…

Against the backdrop of growing insecurity in some parts of the country, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, yesterday tasked the service chiefs to intensify the battle against terrorists and other criminal elements that threaten the peace and tranquillity of several communities. He contended that it is imperative to up the onslaught against the activities of bandits and other terrorists threatening the security and peace of the nation. In a statement issued in Osogbo, Oyintiloye, who hitherto represented Obokun State Constituency in Osun House of Assembly, said there was no doubt that the security…