The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has warned that Nigeria risks slowing its digital economy ambitions unless it strengthens indigenous participation and harnesses local tech talent. ATCON President Tony Emoekpere said at the group’s annual general meeting in Lagos that broadband expansion must extend beyond urban centres and empower local Internet service providers...
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Infantino Gets African Asian Backing Ahead FIFA Re-election
Gianni Infantino has received a major boost to his re-election hopes after African and Asian football bodies pledged their support ahead of the 2027 vote. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Asian Football Confederation both said they would back Infantino if he stands for a fourth term as head of FIFA. CAF said in...
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Uganda Court Sentences Man To Death For Children Murders
A Ugandan-American man has been sentenced to death for the murder of four children at a daycare centre in Kampala, a court ruling that has shocked the East African country.Prosecutors said Christopher Okello Onyum was arrested on April 2 while he attempted to flee the facility.They told the court that Onyum, who holds Ugandan and...
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Tinubu Nominates Tegbe As Minister Of Power
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The nomination, conveyed to the National Assembly in line with constitutional provisions, follows the resignation of former minister Adebayo Adelabu, who stepped down to pursue elective office. Tegbe, an indigene of Oyo State, brings over...
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Nigeria’s Supreme Court To Rule On ADC Leadership Dispute
Nigeria’s Supreme Court said it will deliver judgment on Thursday in a leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a case that could shape the opposition party’s structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. The apex court disclosed on Wednesday that the ruling would be delivered by 2 p.m. A five-member panel led by...
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Tinubu Backs Hamzat As Lagos Consensus Governorship Candidate
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as the consensus candidate of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) for the 2027 governorship election, signalling growing alignment among political stakeholders in the state. Tinubu gave the backing on Wednesday during a meeting with members of the GAC, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu...
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Nigeria Declares May 1 Public Holiday For Workers
The Nigerian government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day, the interior ministry said on Wednesday. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the announcement on behalf of the government, congratulating workers across the country on the annual celebration. He commended Nigerian workers for their hard work and...
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Nigeria Police Order Dismissal, Prosecution Over Effurun Shooting
Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in a fatal shooting in Effurun, Delta State, according to a statement by Police spokesman DCP Anthony Placid. The incident, which occurred on April 26, resulted in the death of Mene Ogidi and has sparked public concern over police...
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Zaragoza Goalkeeper Andrada Banned For 13 Games For Punching Opponent
The Spanish football federation has banned Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Esteban Andrada for 13 matches after he punched a Huesca player in the face. The federation’s disciplinary committee in a statement said both the Argentina international and his club would also be fined, after he was first sent off and then “attacked” Huesca’s Jorge Pulido in...
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Senate To Probe Relief For Adamawa Attack Victims
The Nigerian Senate has ordered a probe into renewed attacks in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa. The lawmakers also directed immediate provision of relief materials for displaced persons after violent attacks on communities, like Kwa, Gyakan, Rigange, Waduku and Tchobo, by gunmen allegedly on motor bikes. The resolution for the probe followed a motion...