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President of World Economic Forum, Borge Brende resigns over links to convicted s£x offender Jeffrey Epstein.

26Feb

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President of World Economic Forum, Borge Brende resigns over links to convicted s£x offender Jeffrey Epstein.

World Economic Forum President and CEO Borge Brende has resigned after reports surfaced that he had exchanged emails and text messages with convicted s£x offender Jeffrey Epstein.In a statement, Forum Co-Chairs Andre Hoffmann and Larry Fink said Alois Zwinggi will serve as interim chief and president.Brende, who has led the WEF since 2017, said he made the decision after the US Justice Department disclosed that he had attended three business dinners with Epstein and exchanged emails and text messages with him."After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as President and CEO of the World Economic Forum. My time here, spanning 8-1/2 years, has been profoundly rewarding," he said on Thursday.Although he did not mention Epstein in his statement, he said, "I am grat...

Visitor caught attempting to smuggle illicit drugs concealed in cooked food into Ibadan prison

26Feb

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Visitor caught attempting to smuggle illicit drugs concealed in cooked food into Ibadan prison

The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, Oyo State Command, has arrested a visitor who attempted to smuggle suspected hard drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Agodi, Ibadan.The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Olanrewaju Anjorin, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Mr. Anjorin said the male visitor was apprehended during routine security checks conducted on visitors and their belongings at the facility’s entrance.He noted that the suspect, who claimed to be visiting an inmate, was found to have concealed substances suspected to be Colorado and hemp inside a portion of cooked rice and pasta. The PRO stated that further investigation revealed inconsistencies in the suspect’s stated purpose for the vis...

Funeral service of ten family members who d!ed in motor accident set to be held in Imo State

26Feb

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Funeral service of ten family members who d!ed in motor accident set to be held in Imo State

A family has announced the funeral of ten members who lost their lives in a motor accident while returning from Christmas celebrations The victims, Chidi Ejimnkeonye, a Nigeria Customs Service officer, his wife, Ijeoma, their four children, and four other relatives, were involved in the accident along the Loko-Nasarawa road.The family was traveling together from East to their base in Abuja when the tragedy occurred on January 6, 2026.‎‎The loss has left the community in shock and mourning. The funeral service will be held on March 20, 2026 in Ogboko, Idea to South Local Government Area of Imo State. A family member, Mbuba Richy, shared the obituary in a Facebook post on Thursday, February 26. “See my beloved brother CHIDI EJIMNKEONYE, a 3 sta...

Victor Osimhen Fires Warning To Liverpool Ahead Of Champions League Round Of 16 Draw

26Feb

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Victor Osimhen Fires Warning To Liverpool Ahead Of Champions League Round Of 16 Draw

Victor Osimhen has spoken candidly about Galatasaray’s possible opponents in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, revealing that a potential showdown with Liverpool F.C. would come with added intensity.Following Galatasaray’s dramatic play-off victory over Juventus F.C. to secure a place in the knockout stage, focus has now turned to Friday’s draw and the high-profile teams awaiting the Turkish champions. Among the potential opponents are Premier League sides Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur F.C., both regarded as formidable contenders.While Osimhen affirmed that Galatasaray are prepared to face any opponent, he admitted there are certain matchups he would prefer to avoid.“Honestly, meeting Liverpool now would feel like some sort of revenge,” the Nigerian forward said during a...

BREAKING ” Governor Makinde Speaks On Leaving PDP

26Feb

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BREAKING ” Governor Makinde Speaks On Leaving PDP

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said he has no plan to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the platform that brought him into office.Recall that he made this known on Thursday in Ibadan during the Omituntun Ramadan Lecture.While speaking before party members and supporters, the governor said he remains committed to the PDP and will continue to stand with the party.He made it clear that he is not considering any move away from it.Makinde stated that his loyalty remains with the party and its ideals.He said the PDP must place its attention on good governance and the ability to deliver results to the people, rather than building support around any single individual.According to him, public service should be the main focus of every political actor.His co...

NUC to sanction universities over ‘indiscriminate conferment’ of honorary doctorate degrees

26Feb

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NUC to sanction universities over ‘indiscriminate conferment’ of honorary doctorate degrees

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued fresh guidelines regulating the award and use of honorary doctorate degrees in Nigeria, citing growing concerns over indiscriminate conferment and misuse of such honours.In a public notice released on its official X page on Thursday, the commission said the new framework was approved under its powers in the Education (National Minimum Standards and Establishment of Institutions) Act, CAP E3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.“The Commission has observed, with grave concern, the increasing incidence of indiscriminate conferment and misuse of Honorary Doctorate Degrees within the Nigerian University System,” the notice stated. “In response to this development, the Management of the Commission has approved comprehensive G...

Opposition leaders urge N’Assembly to begin fresh electoral act amendment

26Feb

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Opposition leaders urge N’Assembly to begin fresh electoral act amendment

Leaders of the African Democratic Congress and the New Nigeria Peoples Party have called on the National Assembly to commence a fresh process to amend the Electoral Act.Speaking on behalf of the opposition at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday, NNPP National Chairman, Ajuji Ahmed, urged federal lawmakers to expunge all objectionable provisions contained in the Act.Prominent opposition figures at the meeting included former Senate President David Mark; NNPP chieftain Buba Galadima; former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.Also in attendance at the Lagos/Osun Hall of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, were the ADC National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola; former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi; and the party’s National Pu...

Chelle breaks silence on links to Marseille job

26Feb

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Chelle breaks silence on links to Marseille job

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Éric Chelle, has broken his silence on reports linking with the Marseille job.The 48-year-old was rumoured to be on the shortlist of Ligue 1 club, Marseille following the sacking of Italian gaffer, Roberto De Zerbi.Marseille appointed former Senegal international Habib Beye their new head coach last week.Chelle revealed that he did not have any personal contact with the Ligue 1 giants.“Yeah. At that moment, OM is looking for a coach. So my agency got in touch with the club to, I think, propose me.“And then after, well, I… and my agent, we didn’t do anything else,” Chelle told Histoires de foot Podcast.The Malian still has a year left on his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

BREAKING : Tinubu extends raw shea nut export ban by one year

25Feb

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BREAKING : Tinubu extends raw shea nut export ban by one year

President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts for another year, from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027.The approval, announced in a State House press release on Wednesday, signals the administration’s continued push to boost domestic processing, deepen value addition, and strengthen Nigeria’s industrial capacity within the agricultural value chain.According to the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the decision is aligned with the government’s industrialisation objectives under the Renewed Hope Agenda.“The decision underscores the administration’s commitment to advancing industrial development, strengthening domestic value addition, and supporting the objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda...

25Feb

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UPDATE : Disu assumes duty as acting IG

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, assumed duty on Wednesday.This followed his decoration by President Bola Tinubu earlier in the day.Former IG, Kayode Egbetokun, who was appointed on June 19, 2023, resigned his position on Tuesday, citing family reasons, paving the way for Disu’s appointment.Disu took his first salute as Inspector-General from members of the Quarter Guard and police officers at the Force Headquarters after returning from the Villa at about 4:25 p.m.Egbetokun and Disu then proceeded to the official handover ceremony.Egbetokun, dressed in a blue suit, white shirt, and tie, was accompanied by Deputy Inspectors-General of Police.In his remarks, Disu thanked the President for the confidence reposed in him, noting that the Nigeria Po...