President Donald Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become the next United Nations Secretary-General following the success of this summer’s World Cup, according to a report. With Portugal’s Antonio Guterres due to step down from the role in December, Trump believes Infantino “is respected by everyone around the world, and recognizes he has a special ability to bring people together,” a White House insider told The New York Post. Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé Make History as FIFA Confirms New Records Infantino, 56, a Swiss lawyer by background, has already said he intends to run for a third term as FIFA…
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It has been 35 years since Ben Needham went missing, aged just 21 months old, and his family are still desperately waiting for answers. Ben disappeared on the Greek island of Kos, where his maternal grandparents had a home in the village of Iraklis, near Kos town. Two Missing After Suspected Drowning in Kaduna River On 24 July 1991, Ben had been left in the care of his grandparents, Eddie and Christine Needham, while his mum, Kerry, went to work at a local hotel. Ben had been coming in and out of a farmhouse the family were renovating when, at…
Sani Maiwaya Nigerian content creator Mutari Hamidu, better known by his professional name MK Tecnic, is reshaping his digital brand by introducing educational and value-driven videos aimed at inspiring positive behavioural change among online audiences. The creator, who built a strong following through comedy and lifestyle content, has recently expanded his creative focus to include videos that encourage discipline, integrity, respect, empathy, and personal development. NITDA Engages SEC 48 Participants on Creativity, Digital Content Speaking about the transition, MK Tecnic said the increasing influence of social media inspired him to create content that delivers lasting value beyond entertainment. “As content…
The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to proceed on his annual leave, with the Deputy Governor, Adebayo Lawal, set to oversee the affairs of the state during the period. According to the letter, Makinde’s leave will begin on August 10 and end on September 11, 2026, while he is expected to resume official duties on September 14, 2026. Oyo to Deploy Surveillance Aircraft as Crackdown on Criminals Intensifies The approval followed the consideration of a letter from the governor during plenary, in compliance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution, which requires a…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has successfully completed a landmark Private Equity Placement that raised approximately US$2.5 billion in new equity, following a highly successful offering. The transaction, believed to be Africa’s largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement, marks a significant milestone in the history of the company and demonstrates strong investor confidence in the refinery’s long-term growth strategy and operational excellence. NNPCL Expands Crude Oil Supply to Dangote Refinery The capital raise is the first equity funding round involving external investors beyond the company’s legacy shareholder base, underscoring the growing attractiveness of DPRP as a world-class…
The European Union has fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for breaching rules designed to promote competition in digital services. European commisioner in charge of tech sovereignty, Henna Virkkunen, in a statement on Thursday, said Google failed to comply with the Digital Markets Act by promoting its own services, including shopping and transport, on Google Search over those of competitors and by restricting the way app developers sell to customers. Bill Gates Withdraws from India AI Summit Over Epstein Links Ms Virkkunen noted that the popular tech company was fined €460 million ($524.7 million) and €430 million ($490 million) respectively,…
Malama ta maka FUD a kotu bisa kora da ɓata mata suna tare da neman diyya Naira Miliyan 120 Tsohuwar malama a Jami’ar Tarayya ta Dutse (FUD), Dr. Ramla Muhammad Kamal, ta kai ƙarar jami’ar da kuma magatakardan ta a Babbar Kotun Tarayya da ke Dutse, ta.na ƙalubalantar korar ta daga aiki tare da neman a biya ta Naira Miliyan 120 saboda zargin bata mata suna da kuma take haƙƙin ta na aiki. Farin Dutse Community Celebrates Abduljabbars’ Quranic Recitation Victory Daily Trust ta rawaito cewa a cikin kundin ƙarar mai lamba FHC/DUT/CS/18/2026, Dr. Ramla, wadda ta kasance malama ce…
Gwamnatin Jihar Kano ta mayar da ma’aikatan wucin gadi 51 na Radio Kano Ma’aikata na dindindin, bayan amincewar Gwamna Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf na cike guraben da ma’aikata suka yi ritaya. Shugaban gidan Radio Kano, Kwamared Abubakar Adamu Rano, ya bayyana wannan a matsayin gagarumar nasara a tarihin gidan rediyon. Ya kuma miƙa godiyarsa ga Gwamna Abba Kabir Yusuf, da Shugabar Ma’aikatan Jihar Kano, Hajiya Bilkisu Maimota, da sauran masu ruwa da tsaki bisa goyon bayan da suka bayar wajen tabbatar da wannan nasara. TVET Empowering Youth Through Innovation, Employment-UNESCO Mataimakiyar Shugaban Radio Kano, Hajiya Zulaihat Yusuf Aji, tare da…
A 51-year-old man, Adedamola Akintola, on Thursday appeared before the Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan over the alleged theft of N1.2 million mistakenly transferred to his bank account. Mr Akintola, of No. 21, Isawo Road, Ikorodu, Lagos State, was arraigned on a one-count charge of stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. EFCC Arrests Nigerian-American Over Alleged ₦434.9m Vehicle Import Fraud The prosecutor, Tunji Olaniyi, told the court that the money, the property of Ismael Atere of the Ayegun Olomo area in Ibadan, was erroneously transferred into the defendant’s account. Mr Olaniyi alleged that after being contacted…
The Niger State Government has commenced plans to digitally map all private health facilities across the state as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare regulation, improve planning and enhance access to quality healthcare services. The initiative is being implemented through a strategic partnership between the Niger State Private Health Facilities Agency (NiSPHFA) and the Niger State Geographic Information System (NiGIS). The collaboration was announced during an advocacy visit by the management of NiGIS to the NiSPHFA headquarters in Minna. Speaking during the meeting, the Executive Chairman of NiSPHFA, Dr. Abdullahi Suleiman, described the initiative as a significant step towards addressing…