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•Kogi council imposes curfew over killings, others Two more Local Councils of Katsina State, namely, Sabuwa and Dandume, have entered into a peace deal with bandits as a way of addressing incessant attacks, killings and abductions. The peace meeting was held on Saturday afternoon at Kabalawa Dungun-Muazu community, a village bordering both council areas, but located in Sabuwa council. This brings to nine councils that have entered into peace deals with bandits, with the remaining councils, including Batsari, Kankara, Kurfi, Musawa, Danmusa, Jibia and Faskari. The executive chairmen of Sabuwa, Sagir Tanimi, and his Dandume counterpart, Bashir Gyazama, who were…

Femi Otedola, billionaire businessman, says the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) needs to evolve a new business model as depots are going out of fashion. In a statement issued on Monday, Otedola also praised President Bola Tinubu for having the courage to deregulate the downstream sector. “Nigeria now has over 4 million metric tons of storage capacity, most of it idle. With the Dangote Refinery now supplying fuel locally, the old business model is crumbling,” he said. He further said, “I’ve followed recent commentary around fuel supply issues and feel compelled to provide some perspective, especially…

The UK financial watchdog has accelerated its review of crypto applications, cutting approval times by two-thirds and lifting its acceptance rate after years of criticism from industry players.Since April, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has cleared the registrations of five firms, among them US investment giant BlackRock and UK lender Standard Chartered, the Financial Times reported.Six other applications were rejected, refused or withdrawn, the outlet said, citing data retrieved from the agency.The acceptance rate now stands at 45%, a sharp rise from less than 15% in the previous five years when the regulator faced complaints of moving too slowly and…

Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi delivered a match-winning performance for Fulham in their 3-1 comeback victory over Brentford in Saturday’s West London derby, Soccernet.ng reports. Following this, the Nigerian international was awarded the Man of the Match award, and it was his parents who stole the spotlight. The Super Eagles midfielder produced a stellar display in the West London derby, where he scored the equaliser in the 38th minute and then provided the assist for Harry Wilson’s goal just two minutes later. Watch Harry Wilson’s Goal Rodri’s run, Alex’s pass, Harry’s finish. What a goal. pic.twitter.com/NcYaZ8XEOI — Fulham Football Club…

NASS committee scores governor high Some leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, at the weekend, threatened to stage a protest in Abuja if alleged moves by certain party leaders to stop Governor Peter Mbah from joining the party continue. They also asked the national leadership of the party to facilitate Mbah’s entry into the APC, saying it would boost the chances of the party in 2027 in the region. The stakeholders, drawn from the six local council areas of Enugu East Senatorial District, who rose from their meeting, particularly warned the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche…

Commission, Korean agency sign MoU against financial crimes Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has called for broad and radical reforms to reduce investment risks and unlock Africa’s full economic potential. Speaking in Washington, D.C. at the EBII Group African Leaders & Partners Forum, Olukoyede said sustainable investment in Africa required strengthening institutions, improving the ease of doing business, upholding the rule of law, and investing in human capital. “De-risking Africa requires us to pay attention to reforms that will improve the ease of doing business, respect for the rule of law, and human capital…

● ADC: Govt lacks direction, pushing Nigerians into hardship● El-Rufai likens President to Paul Biya, warns of prolonged presidency● Gbenga Hashim movement vows to challenge Tinubu’s dominance in S’West● Daniel says Ogun’s support for Tinubu sacrosanct● Kwankwaso’s return would secure Tinubu’s victory, says APC founding member● Presidency: Tinubu visits Kaduna despite ‘no-go area’ claims Political divisions are deepening over President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, with critics warning of democratic backsliding and rising grassroots opposition, while supporters defend the measures as necessary and seek to consolidate political strength ahead of the 2027 general elections. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) criticised the…

The Shantytown Empowerment Foundation (SHEF), in partnership with the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) has launched a project to tackle water and sanitation challenges in Okerube, an informal settlement in Lagos. The initiative, part of a five-city African research programme covering Lagos, Nairobi, Kampala, Harare, and Accra, is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office through the University of Manchester, with technical support from the Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development at the University of Lagos. Executive Director of SHEF and WASH Project Lead, Mr Rasheed Shittu, said the project titled “Informal Settlements as Spaces of Transformative Agency”…

What if you could walk into any store and pay with Bitcoin using the exact same card reader they’ve always had?SpacePay is tackling something most crypto companies haven’t figured out yet: how to make digital payments work in the real world without forcing businesses to buy expensive new equipment. The money keeps flowing in because people finally see a crypto project that actually makes sense for everyday use.The London startup just hit a big milestone – they’ve raised over $1.3 million in their presale.SpacePay Cracks the Code on Crypto PaymentsHere’s the thing about crypto payments – they’re a mess for…

Victor Osimhen suffered an ankle injury during the international break with Nigeria… Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has returned to training at Galatasaray, two weeks after suffering an ankle injury, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen suffered a blow to his ankle in Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Rwanda two weeks ago. That made him leave the Super Eagles camp early to return to Galatasaray and receive treatment. Injured Victor Osimhen of Nigeria receives treatment during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Nigeria Super Eagles and Rwanda Amavubi Copyright: imagoxAdekunlexAjayi Since the end of the international break, the 26-year-old…