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• Gandujes not owners of Dala Inland Dry Port, says management Former National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, is facing a fresh corruption case, as Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission launches an investigation into the alleged diversion of N4 billion state equity in Dala Inland Dry Port (DIDP). However, the management of DIDP dismissed as false and malicious recent media reports linking the Ganduje family to the ownership of the company. The N4 billion approved during the Ganduje administration as Kano governor was allegedly utilised in the award of a contract to provide infrastructure for…

• Resignation not admission of guilt, says former minister• CISLAC demands lifetime ban as NGOs blame Senate, DSS for scandal• Atiku: Same DSS that rejected el-Rufai cleared Nnaji with forged certificates• HEDA slams Presidency, others over appointment despite allegations The forgery scandal surrounding the resignation of Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has reignited debate over integrity in Nigerian politics. The development has also pitted defenders of his “honourable” exit against critics demanding accountability, and exposing the alarming failures of state institutions meant to safeguard public office from fraud and disrepute. Meanwhile, barely a day after leaving…

In a bid to promote faith, relationships, and personal transformation, Lead Pastor, Harvesters International Christian Center, Pastor Bolaji Idowu, has hosted Lagos’ largest Singles Conference, drawing a record-breaking crowd of over 8000 attendees at the church’s headquarters. The event, tagged “Singles Prayers and Connect Conference”, was a powerful movement where faith met destiny, emotional healings, prayers ignited breakthroughs, and singles found not only community but divine clarity for their future. From passionate worship and prophetic declarations to heartfelt prayers for marriages, emotional healings, and relationships, attendees encountered a renewed sense of purpose. Testimonies of restored hope and answered prayers to…

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria were knocked out of the U-20 FIFA World Cup after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to Argentina at Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pranados in Chile, Soccernet.ng reports. Aliyu Zubairu’s side suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Norway in the opening fixture of Group F, but sealed a 3-2 win against Saudi Arabia before a late strike against Colombia sealed a point to send them into the round of sixteen. The Argentines didn’t waste time getting the party started in Santiago. Bayer Leverkusen’s Alejo Sarco broke the deadlock just after one minute, after Ebenezer Harcourt came…

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been dumped out of the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup after a 4-0 loss to Argentina in the round of 16, Soccernet.ng reports. Coach Aliyu Zubairu and his Flying Eagles locked horns with the Albiceleste at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos in Chile on Wednesday night. Going into the game, Argentina were the favourites, as they were flawless throughout the group stages. Nigeria, on the other hand, had recent history behind them, as they knocked out the Albiceleste in this same stage at the last edition two years ago. However, the Flying Eagles…

One person has been confirmed dead while four others sustained injuries in an auto crash that occurred at Laburo Bus Stop, opposite the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Camp, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State. The accident, which happened on Tuesday, involved a Toyota Picnic space wagon with registration number BWR 181 BD and a MAN diesel truck with no registration number. Spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Babatunde Akinbiyi, said nine people, five males and four females, were involved in the crash. He explained that four persons, comprising two men and two…

Nigeria’s hopes at the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup ended in heartbreak on Wednesday night, as the Flying Eagles crashed out following a humbling 4–0 loss to Argentina in Santiago, Chile. It was a night that laid bare the gulf in class between both sides: Argentina sharp and ruthless, Nigeria disjointed and error-prone. Despite flashes of promise in earlier rounds, Aliyu Zubairu’s men were thoroughly outplayed by an Argentine side that moved the ball with the kind of pace, structure, and confidence the Flying Eagles simply couldn’t match. Argentina cruise into the final eight! #U20WC | #LegendsInTheMaking — FIFA…

In SummaryAfrica’s ICT and telecom sector surpassed $100 billion in combined annual revenues by 2025, driven by expanding broadband access, mobile money adoption, and digital infrastructure investments.MTN, Vodacom, and Safaricom, lead the continent’s digital transformation, while infrastructure firms like Liquid Intelligent Technologies anchor connectivity through fibre, cloud, and tower networks.World Bank 2024/2025 reports link Africa’s projected 3.5% GDP growth to ICT expansion, showing how telecoms and digital platforms are reshaping economies, and enabling financial inclusion.Deep Dive!!Africa’s digital era is rapidly maturing, and by 2025 the continent hosts a cohort of ICT and telecom firms whose scale, resilience, and innovation define…

Reigning Turkish champions Galatasaray are weighing up a fresh bid for the Super Eagles attacker after a failed summer pursuit Super Lig giants Galatasaray have reopened talks with Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman as they prepare their January transfer strategy, Soccernet.ng reports. After failing to convince Atalanta to part with their prized asset in the summer, Galatasaray are reportedly ready to test Atalanta’s resolve once again. According to Fanatik, Lookman remains high on the list of manager Okan Buruk, who was keen to secure his signature last summer before the deal collapsed. The reports suggest that Galatasaray have already re-established contact with…

In summaryAfrica’s top industrial conglomerates now generate over $100 billion annually, led by Eskom, Dangote, and Sonangol.South Africa dominates the list, while Nigeria and Angola contribute major energy and manufacturing players.The World Bank’s 2024/2025 outlook links Africa’s 3.5% GDP growth to rising industrialization and regional expansion by these firms.Deep Dive!!Africa in 2025 finds itself at a critical inflection point: despite a still-challenging global economic backdrop, the continent has demonstrated resilience, with regional growth in sub-Saharan Africa projected at 3.5 percent this year. This modest expansion belies a deeper structural shift: an increasing emphasis across African economies on industrialization, value-chain upgrade,…