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  Human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has narrowly avoided being sent back to Kuje Correctional Centre, after prosecutors accused him of failing to fully perfect the bail conditions the court had granted him — even as his defence formally opened its case in the ongoing defamation trial. How we got here Sowore's bail saga has already gone through several dramatic turns. He was originally granted bail on self-recognizance in December following his arraignment on a cybercrime-related charge tied to social media posts describing President Bola Tinubu as "a criminal." That bail was revoked on June 16 after Sowore failed to appear for a scheduled court session, despite having written ahead requesting an adjournment for a prior Lagos engagement — a request prosecutors successfully argued was a delay tactic. The case comes at a time when Nigeria's political environment is already becoming increasingly active ahead of the 202...

  Artificial intelligence continues to reshape the digital economy in 2026. Recent announcements from Meta and OpenAI have sparked conversations about the future of work, content creation, and online business. But beyond the headlines, what do these developments actually mean for bloggers, affiliate marketers, freelancers, and anyone earning money online? Meta began implementing layoffs affecting roughly 8,000 employees, about 10% of its workforce, as part of a broader AI-focused restructuring. At the same time, the company reassigned an additional 7,000 employees to AI-focused teams and quietly cancelled plans to fill 6,000 open roles, citing AI efficiencies that now allow smaller teams to match previous output levels. In plain terms: Meta is betting that AI tools can do more of the work that used to require large human teams, and it's restructuring its entire workforce around that bet. Around the same time, OpenAI closed its largest funding round to date, raising $122 billion at ...

  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married on Friday, July 3, in a star-studded ceremony at Madison Square Garden that quickly became one of the biggest entertainment stories of the year. complete with an estimated guest list exceeding 1,000 names, tightly guarded secrecy, and a wedding day that reportedly transformed the iconic arena beyond recognition. The secrecy playbook To prevent leaks before the big day, the couple sent guests custom digital invitations embedded with individual watermarks tied to each recipient's name — a system designed to trace any leak straight back to its source. Guests reportedly weren't told the venue until shortly before the event, only that they should be in New York City on the morning of July 3 and await further instructions. One invitation later shared publicly by a guest featured a watercolor forest scene along with the message "You're invited / July 3, 2026 / Manhattan," signed simply, "Love, Taylor and Travis." Tra...

  Two major developments have drawn national attention in Nigeria: fresh political concerns ahead of the 2027 general elections and a significant military operation that rescued hundreds of people from Boko Haram captivity in Borno State. Together, the events highlight the country's ongoing political and security challenges.. The ballot dispute Former Anambra State governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has alleged that elements within the Federal Government are working to prevent him from appearing on the 2027 presidential ballot. Obi did not publicly detail the specific mechanism he believes is being used, but the claim adds to a string of tensions between his party and the current administration. Adding weight to the concern, former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad separately warned that Obi and his running mate, former Vice President Rabiu Kwankwaso, should be paying close attention to moves that could see the NDC deregistered as a politic...

  The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 produced two unforgettable matches as Brazil narrowly escaped a determined Japan side while Paraguay stunned four-time champions Germany in one of the biggest upsets of the tournament. Both games delivered late drama and showed why the knockout stage continues to captivate football fans around the world. Brazil 2-1 Japan Brazil needed a stoppage-time winner to escape Houston with their World Cup dream intact, coming from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in a tense last-32 tie. Japan struck first when Kaishu Sano capitalized on a sloppy Brazilian pass and shaky Casemiro defending to fire his side ahead just before the half-hour mark, silencing a heavily pro-Brazil crowd. Brazil struggled to find rhythm in the first half but improved significantly after the break, leveling through a Casemiro header after he'd earlier seen a similar effort cleared off the line. With the game locked at 1-1 deep into extra time, substitute Gabriel Martinelli settled it in t...

The United States has sanctioned a Nigerian national and three Nigeria-based currency exchange firms for allegedly facilitating the movement of funds linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), highlighting Nigeria's role in the broader international effort to disrupt terrorism financing. Who was named? The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad, a Nigerian national accused of serving as a financial facilitator for ISIS's West Africa affiliate, ISWAP. According to Treasury, Muhammad used bureau de change businesses in Lagos and Kano as channels for moving funds tied to the group. The three firms named were Generation Currency Bureau de Change Limited, Manhattan Bureau de Change Limited (based in Kano), and Nine to Nine Exchange Bureau de Change Limited (based in Lagos) — all allegedly owned or directed by Muhammad. The action forms part of a wider sweep covering three individuals and six entities across Europe, th...

 The Oyo State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew across 10 Local Government Areas surrounding the Old Oyo National Park following a rise in kidnapping incidents. Authorities say the emergency measure is aimed at improving security operations as efforts continue to rescue dozens of people still being held by suspected kidnappers.s. 46 People Still Missing Perhaps the most heartbreaking part of this story is that 46 people are still being held captive by their abductors. Families are living in agony, waiting and praying for the safe return of their loved ones. Teachers and Students Affected The crisis has also hit the education sector hard. The Oyo State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers has rejected school resumption after the abduction of students and teachers, demanding adequate security measures to restore confidence. (NewsNow) Government Response The curfew is part of emergency security measures to flush out the kidnappers and rescue the remaining hostages. S...

  Nigeria's Senate has approved a constitutional amendment that would create state police services alongside the existing federal police structure, marking one of the most significant proposed security reforms since the country's return to democratic rule. Supporters say the change could improve local security responses, while critics remain concerned about possible political misuse of state-controlled police forces. What actually happened President Tinubu transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) State Police Bill, 2026 to the Senate, describing it as a critical part of his administration's strategy to address the country's evolving security challenges. Senate President Godswill Akpabio rallied lawmakers to ensure full attendance ahead of the vote, noting that constitutional alterations require a minimum two-thirds majority to pass — a threshold the bill ultimately cleared, with senators individually declaring their votes on the chamb...

  False claims circulating on social media alleged that Super Falcons defender Ashleigh Plumptre was excluded from Nigeria's squad for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after refusing alleged corrupt demands from football officials. However, the defender has publicly dismissed the story, confirming that it originated from a fake social media account impersonating her. What actually spread online A Facebook post, falsely attributed to Plumptre and shared from an account carrying a fraudulently obtained verified checkmark, claimed she had been excluded from the squad after refusing to comply with demands from corrupt NFF officials. The post spread rapidly across Nigerian social media, sparking genuine outrage and debate before Plumptre addressed it directly. Plumptre's response Responding personally, Plumptre stated plainly: "None of it is true. I want to be absolutely clear about that." She explained that she has dealt with impersonation accounts usin...

  Lionel Messi continues to redefine football greatness at the FIFA World Cup 2026. At 38 and now 39 during the tournament, the Argentina captain has broken records, inspired dramatic victories, and strengthened his place in the debate over the greatest footballer of all time. From a historic hat-trick in the opening match to another unforgettable knockout-stage performance, Messi has once again become the story of the World Cup. Where it started: the Algeria hat-trick Back on June 16, in his 200th international appearance, Messi delivered his first-ever World Cup hat-trick to power Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City, immediately equalling Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 career World Cup goals. At 38 years old, he became the oldest player ever to score a hat-trick at the tournament, and true to form, brushed off the milestone afterward: "It's an honour to be there because of what it means to be there next to Klose," he said, "but at the end...

The death toll from a brutal overnight attack on Kawel village in Mushere District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, has risen to 22, with health workers, patients, and security personnel among the victims — making it one of the deadliest attacks recorded in Plateau State in recent months. What happened Armed attackers stormed Kawel community at around 11:40 pm on Sunday, June 21, opening fire indiscriminately on residents and destroying property as panic spread through the village. In a particularly disturbing element of the assault, gunmen also stormed the community's Primary Health Care Centre, shooting health workers on duty and patients who were receiving treatment at the time — meaning some of the dead were people seeking medical help, not just those caught in the open. Victims reportedly included a local clergyman, medical staff, and security personnel who had responded to the scene. The response so fa r The death toll climbed steadily as assessments continued:...

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared winner of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, polling 319,224 votes to secure a historic back-to-back term —  becoming the first governor since Ekiti State's creation in 1996 to win consecutive elected terms in office. The numbers Professor Adenike Oladiji, INEC's Chief Returning Officer, announced the results in the early hours of Sunday, confirming Oyebanji defeated PDP's Dr. Wole Oluyede, who polled 40,543 votes, and ADC's Dare Bejide, who came third with 12,872 votes. The APC swept all 16 local government areas outright — including Efon, the PDP candidate's own home turf, where Oyebanji still won convincingly despite PDP managing a rare second-place finish there. Out of 375,777 valid votes cast, Oyebanji's 84.95% vote share marks a dramatic jump from his 53.16% showing in the 2022 election, when he faced tougher, more established rivals. Why this victory stands out Part...

  Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has been acquitted of all six bribery charges by a jury at London's Southwark Crown Court, bringing an end to one of the UK's longest-running corruption prosecutions involving a former Nigerian public official. The verdict After a five-month trial and more than 46 hours of jury deliberation, Alison-Madueke was found not guilty on five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery. She was tried alongside her brother, Manchester-based archbishop Doye Agama, and oil executive Olatimbo Ayinde — both of whom were also acquitted. Prosecutors had alleged she accepted lavish benefits, including over £2 million spent at Harrods and roughly £4.6 million on property refurbishments in London and Buckinghamshire, in exchange for influence over Nigerian oil contracts during her time as petroleum minister between 2010 and 2015. Why the jury acquitted her Her defense argued she had limited direct authority over c...