Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

A radio station in the United Kingdom has been found to have breached broadcasting rules after erroneously announcing the death of King Charles III, according to an official ruling by the country’s broadcasting regulator. The incident took place when the station announced an incorrect report stating that the British monarch had died. The announcement was later identified as an error, with the station acknowledging that the report should not have been broadcast. The regulator said the incident violated broadcasting requirements governing accuracy and the handling of significant and sensitive news. Reports concerning the death of a reigning monarch are considered…

File: Minister of Works, David Umahi The Federal Government has said the remaining sections of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano highway will be finished by November, with the ongoing works on the strategic road now estimated to cost N752bn. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, opened up on this in Abuja on Monday, saying more than 80 per cent of the cost of the two major sections being handled by the present administration had already been paid. Umahi said the government was also installing solar-powered streetlights along the highway and would deploy what he described as “superhighway guards” to protect the road from…

The National Population Commission (NPC) has extended digital civil registration services to about 4,000 of Nigeria’s 8,809 wards, as part of efforts to take birth, death and other vital-event registration closer to Nigerians at the grassroots. The Commission also said it had commenced an expansion programme that will increase its registration centres from more than 4,000 to approximately 8,000 nationwide. NPC Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at a media briefing to commemorate the 2026 Africa Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) Day and Nigeria’s transition to a fully digital civil registration system. Yusuf said the…

Some mysterious billboards bearing the simple message “We Are Sorry” have sparked curiosity, speculations and plenty of surprises among residents across Abuja. The billboards, which have appeared at different locations in the Federal Capital Territory, offer no immediate explanation about who is behind the campaign or what exactly the apology is about. Their deliberately vague message has left many residents in wonder whether the billboards are part of an upcoming advertising campaign, a political message or a publicity stunt. Social media users have also joined the conversation, with some jokingly suggesting that the message could be a warning about something…

CAF The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed key dates and host countries for its major 2026-27 competitions as it moves to establish a more stable and predictable football calendar. CAF announced that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, to be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, will take place from June 19 to July 17, 2027, with qualifying matches beginning in September 2026. South Africa will host the 2026 CAF Super Cup in Tshwane on November 8. The match will feature Champions League winners Mamelodi Sundowns against Confederation Cup holders USM Alger. CAF also announced that Ghana…

Keystone Bank Limited has been recognised among financial institutions delivering impactful and seamless digital banking services in Nigeria. The recognition, conferred by The Guardian, forms part of the newspaper’s Special Spotlight on banks driving innovation and excellence in digital banking across the country. The editorial feature celebrates institutions that are redefining the banking landscape through technology, service delivery and customer-centric solutions. In a communication announcing the recognition, The Guardian noted that the bank’s inclusion highlights its sustained investment in digital transformation and its focus on providing secure, accessible and convenient banking services in Nigeria. The newspaper added that the lender’s…

Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji Elegbede Abiodun … makes apology for his role in the alleged plot and appealed to the authorities for leniency. A Nigerian Army Colonel, Mohammed Ma’aji, accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu, has said his actions were driven by patriotism and frustration over what he described as worsening conditions in the country. Ma’aji, in a statement made available on Monday, apologised for his involvement in the alleged plot and appealed to the authorities for leniency, insisting that his motive was not personal ambition but a desire for a better…

Mo Abudu Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu has announced the opening of EbonyLife Place London, UK’s first-ever cinema hub exclusively for African and black films.mo Abudu The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Abudu shared the update on Monday alongside a video of the property in a post on her social media page. According to her, the EbonyLife Place London, located at Wandsworth Road, will be officially opened in October as UK’s first cultural and creative hub dedicated exclusively to African cinematic culture. “EbonyLife Place London will become the first cinema in the United Kingdom dedicated exclusively to African…

The NRS boss said Tinubu often walks from his residence to his office and only uses a vehicle when travelling to the airport. The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji, has said President Bola Tinubu does not live an extravagant lifestyle despite the privileges attached to his office. Adedeji made the claim during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday while responding to questions about the lifestyles of political office holders amid rising economic hardship and concerns over government spending. The NRS boss said Tinubu often walks from his residence to his office and only uses…

Omar Artan This latest appointment will see him officiate the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria. Somali referee Omar Artan will make history on Wednesday when he becomes the first non-European official to referee the UEFA Super Cup, capping a remarkable rise from Somalia to one of football’s biggest stages. The 34-year-old has established himself as one of Africa’s leading match officials, becoming the first Somali referee to take charge of a CAF Champions League final before being named CAF Men’s Referee of the Year in 2025. His latest appointment will see him officiate the meeting…