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The Taraba State House of Assembly has commenced deliberations on the Taraba State Residents Registration Bill, 2025, a proposed law seeking to create a unified database of all residents in the state. Sponsored by the former speaker, Peter Abel Diah, who is also the member representing Mbamnga Constituency, the bill, as noticed by The Guardian, has received its first reading on the floor of the House. The proposed legislation, if eventually passed into law, will mark a significant move toward establishing a comprehensive population management system for the state. Explaining the objectives of the bill, Diah said it aims to…

Terhemba Daka, Abuja The Izu Anioma Towns Union, Abuja, has unveiled plans for the maiden edition of the Anioma Cultural Festival (Anioma Day), billed for Saturday, November 8, at the Old Parade Ground, Area 10, Garki, Abuja. As part of the celebration, the Union will honour distinguished Anioma indigenes, including Senator Ned Munir Nwoko, who represents Anioma in the Senate and serves as Patron of the Union. He will be recognised for his contributions to the development, cultural promotion, and advancement of Anioma heritage. Several other prominent sons and daughters of the region will also receive awards for excellence, patriotism,…

Billionaire Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. announced Friday that it has priced its initial public offering of 10% Series A Perpetual Stream Preferred Stock (STRE), raising gross proceeds of €620 million ($715 million). Strategy announces pricing of its Stream Perpetual Preferred Stock ($STRE) Offering and upsizes the deal from €350 Million to €620 Million. $MSTR https://t.co/AyN67dQ1jy— Michael Saylor (@saylor) November 7, 2025 The offering, initially planned at €350 million, was upsized due to strong investor demand and is set to close on November 13, 2025, pending customary approvals.€620 Million Raised to Fund Expansion and Bitcoin PurchasesThe offering consists of 7.75 million…

Super Eagles and Werder Bremen striker Victor Boniface has opened up on his tough start to life with his new club, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old scored 32 goals and provided 10 assists in 61 games for Bayer Leverkusen, winning all domestic titles possible with Die Werkself. After a failed attempt to join Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr in January 2025, Boniface was linked with a move to AC Milan in August. The deal had progressed, and just pended on the result of a medical that didn’t go in the striker’s favour as the Italian side pulled out due to…

On a cool November morning, members of a local council in central Nigeria met religious leaders at the traditional ruler’s palace to discuss religious harmony as US President Donald Trump revs up accusations of Christian persecution in Africa’s most populous country. Nigeria, a west African country of 230 million people, is roughly evenly split between a mostly Christian south and a Muslim-majority north. It is home to myriad conflicts, including jihadist insurgency, that experts say kill both Christians and Muslims, often without distinction. But Trump has ordered a military intervention in Nigeria to halt what he says are killings of…

The stage is now set for Governor Agbu Kefas‘ much-anticipated defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after reports filtered in that the Taraba State governor will officially join the ruling party on November 19. A decent source close to the APC National Working Committee confirmed that Yilwatda’s masterstroke was the unseen hand behind the defection, with plans finalised to receive the governor at a rally in Jalingo. The party’s national chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, is expected to lead the team that will welcome him into the ruling party, the source confirmed.Already, Governor Kefas’…

In Africa, sports betting has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the digital entertainment industry, combining the power of technology, passion for sports, and financial opportunity. As mobile connectivity continues to grow and young people continue to find new ways to interact with their favourite teams, betting platforms have become an essential part of modern sports culture. However, this growth has not been without its difficulties. The need for structure, transparency and responsible regulation has become evident. As a result, African governments and regulatory bodies are implementing new gambling frameworks to strengthen the ecosystem, encompassing operators and players, investors,…

Gabon head coach Thierry Mouyouma has unveiled a 27-man squad for their crucial CAF World Cup playoff encounter against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. The match is slated to be played on Thursday, November 13, at the Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan in Rabat, Morocco. Gabon’s selection features an experienced blend of veterans and emerging stars, headlined by captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who remains the nation’s all-time top scorer with 39 goals in 83 appearances. The 36-year-old striker, formerly of Arsenal, Chelsea, and Barcelona, is expected to lead the Panthers’ attack as they chase a first-ever World Cup qualification.…

Former Minister of Power, Engr Sale Mamman, has informed a Federal High Court in Abuja of his intention to file a no-case submission in the N31.70 billion fraud case brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Counsel to the former minister, S. T. Abba, disclosed this after the EFCC closed its case on Thursday following the testimony of its 17th prosecution witness (PW17), Abubakar Gabdo. The EFCC alleges that Mamman conspired with others and used the bank accounts of various private companies to divert funds from the Federal Ministry of Power, Works, and Housing. According to…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distributed sensitive electoral materials to the 21 Local Government Areas in Anambra for Saturday’s governorship election. Dr Elizabeth Agwu, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, said this while distributing the materials on Thursday at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) premises in Awka. “We have inspected the sensitive material with the Commissioner of Police in charge of this election and other stakeholders involved. “We have also concluded that the materials are all intact. Right now, we will start distributing them to the 21 LGAs in the state,” she said. Agwu listed the…