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By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The Nigerian currency continued to face pressure in the foreign exchange market as the naira traded above ₦1,370 against the United States dollar at the official market, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Data from the apex bank showed that the naira exchanged at approximately ₦1,370.45 to the dollar, reflecting a slight depreciation when compared to previous trading sessions. Despite efforts aimed at stabilising the foreign exchange market, demand for the dollar remains strong across various sectors of the economy. Meanwhile, rates in the parallel market remained significantly higher,…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced a formal investigation into the alleged exposure of voter registration information linked to Nollywood actor and politician Emeka Ike, raising fresh concerns about the security of personal data within Nigeria’s electoral system. The development follows public controversy surrounding the circulation of screenshots believed to contain details from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) voter registration database. Speaking during a media engagement in Abuja, the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, confirmed that both INEC officials and Emeka Ike had been contacted as…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has dismissed as fraudulent several candidate lists currently circulating on social media, alleging that the documents were created by individuals seeking to create confusion within the party ahead of upcoming elections. In a statement issued by the party’s National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Alex-Morgan Enekweizu, the NDC clarified that the lists being shared for states including Imo, Abia, Anambra and others did not originate from the party’s national leadership. The party stressed that all authentic candidate submissions had already been forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) through the official procedures…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the mother and sister of slain bandit commander Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo to 40 years imprisonment each after finding them guilty of terrorism-related offences. The judgment, delivered by Justice Hauwa Yilwa on Friday, followed the guilty pleas entered by the two women, Safiya Salihu and Halima Abdullahi, on several counts linked to aiding the activities of the notorious bandit leader. According to court proceedings, the convicts were found to have maintained communication with Battujo and provided information that supported his operations while he remained active in the forests. The…

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide Residents of Ekiti State are trooping out today to elect their next governor in what many political observers describe as a defining moment in the state’s democratic journey. With more than one million registered voters expected to participate, Governor Biodun Oyebanji is seeking to achieve a feat no governor in the state’s history has accomplished — winning consecutive governorship elections without interruption. Since the creation of Ekiti State, no elected governor has successfully secured back-to-back victories at the polls. Although former governors Ayodele Fayose and Kayode Fayemi each served two terms, their tenures were separated by…

By Peter Omopo Obafemi Awolowo University has emerged as the overall winner of the 2026 University Duel Competition, outperforming participants from universities across the country in a contest designed to promote academic excellence and digital skills development. The 11-week competition featured 186 students drawn from 62 universities, who competed in categories including Applied Mathematics, Data Analysis, General Knowledge, and Verbal Reasoning. The tournament was aimed at bridging theoretical knowledge with practical digital competencies. Speaking during the presentation of prizes to the winners, the Dean of Student Affairs at Obafemi Awolowo University, Prof. J.A. Odedire, commended MTN Nigeria for sponsoring the…

By Peter Omopo United States striker Folarin Balogun has emerged as one of the standout performers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but his remarkable journey to representing the United States has also drawn attention to the ongoing debate over birthright citizenship in the country. Balogun announced himself on the global stage with a brace in the United States’ emphatic victory over Paraguay in their opening match of the tournament, further cementing his status as a key figure in the co-hosts’ World Cup campaign. However, the 24-year-old forward’s eligibility to play for the United States stems from circumstances surrounding his…

By Peter Omopo The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State and Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has reaffirmed his commitment to service, inclusive development, and the preservation of Lagos State’s rich cultural heritage. Hamzat made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, at the Iga Idungaran Palace on Lagos Island. The visit, described as a symbolic engagement, was aimed at strengthening the long-standing relationship between government and traditional institutions, while underscoring the importance of cultural values in governance and community development. During the visit, Hamzat paid homage to the revered…

By Peter Omopo The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced two women linked to the activities of a notorious terrorist leader, Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo, to 40 years imprisonment for terrorism-related offences. The convicts, Safiya Salihu and Halima Abdullahi, who are the mother and sister of the late terrorist kingpin, were sentenced on Friday by Justice Hauwa Joseph Yilwa after pleading guilty to multiple charges brought against them by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation. Battujo, a notorious bandit leader, was reportedly killed by Nigerian security forces on June 10, 2026, during a military operation in a forest…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria has recorded another impressive achievement on the global technology stage, with a team of 15 students winning multiple awards at the 2026 Huawei ICT Global Competition Finals held in China. The students, drawn from several Nigerian universities, competed in the Network, Cloud, Computing and Innovation categories after progressing through the national and regional stages of the year-long Huawei ICT Academy programme. The participating institutions included Ahmadu Bello University, Igbinedion University, University of Lagos, Federal University of Technology Minna, University of Port Harcourt and Nasarawa State University. Announcing the students’ return, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and…