Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Champions League UEFA will adopt special “debut patches” for players making their first appearances in the UEFA Champions League during the 2026/27 season. In a post on its X handle on Wednesday, UEFA said the initiative is part of a new agreement between UEFA and Fanatics, with the small patches to be placed on the sleeves of players making their Champions League debuts. The patch will feature the word “debut” incorporated into the competition’s iconic starball logo. “A special debut patch has been introduced for players making their first-ever #UCL appearance! After the match, the patch will be removed from…

Global ride-hailing company Uber has announced plans to wind down its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026. In a statement, the company said the decision followed a “thorough review” and was limited to the two markets, with no impact on its operations elsewhere in Africa. “After a thorough review, we have taken the difficult decision to wind down operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2, 2026,” Uber said. The company said its immediate priority is to support drivers, riders and local team members through the transition.

File: President Tinubu and Kashim Shettima Both President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing him as a trusted ally, patriot and committed public servant. Bola Tinubu, in a statement issued on Tuesday, commended Shettima for his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress and support for his administration. The President congratulated Shettima ahead of his birthday on Wednesday, saying he rejoiced with the Vice President’s wife, Nana, children, family and political associates on the milestone. “Kashim is not just a trusted ally or a valued colleague, but also a…

Nigerian Defence Academy The Nigerian Defence Academy has released the list of successful and reserve candidates for admission into the 78 Regular Combatant Course (78RC). The Armed Forces Selection Board exercise for the 78 Regular Course was conducted from July 4 to August 19, 2026, with successful candidates offered admission into the Academy. According to the NDA in a statement signed by the Academy Registrar, Brigadier General OA Ogunleye on its X handle on Wednesday, successful candidates are expected to report to the NDA Ribadu Campus (Old Site), Kaduna, on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The Academy warned that any candidate…

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has called for stronger collaboration between government, businesses and investors to unlock private capital and drive inclusive economic growth in the state. Lawal made the call while delivering a Special Policy Address at the 2026 CEO Forum organised by the Global Compact Network Nigeria in Lagos. The forum, held under the theme “Financing a Dignified Future: Aligning Business Action, Policy and Capital,” brought together chief executives, senior government officials, industry leaders, diplomats, trade commissioners and international development partners. Participants were drawn from key sectors of the economy, including oil and gas, energy, manufacturing, construction and…

If you asked me whether he is the same Dauda Lawal I knew five years ago, I would definitely answer with a NO. On his 55th birthday in 2020, I wrote a tribute titled, “the dauda lawal I know” in which I described him as a symbolic interactionist: a retired banker seeking a quiet, private life. What the Hausa would describe as “ba hayaniya” As fate would have it, in 2021, despite all the character assassinations and many campaigns of calumny against him, he responded to a very difficult distress plea from his people in Zamfara State: ‘Help us, Dauda’.…

‎NANS Urges Skills Acquisition Along With Certificates For Students. ‎The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has asked students to look beyond academic certificates and acquire practical skills that can make them self-reliant. ‎The NANS Joint Campus Committee (JCC), Ondo Axis, gave the advice at an entrepreneurship summit held in Akure, the Ondo State capital, where 200 students from 10 tertiary institutions received start-up equipment. ‎The summit, tagged: “Students To CEO 2.0,” was organised in honour of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, with the theme: “Unlocking Ondo State Students’ Potential for Economic Growth.” ‎Speaking at the event, the President…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the commencement of physical screening and documentation for successful candidates enlisted in its ongoing recruitment exercise. The Service said the exercise would take place at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College (NCCSC), Gwagwalada, Abuja. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the National Public Relations Officer of the Service, Deputy Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, said all shortlisted candidates are expected to present themselves for the compulsory exercise on the dates allocated to their respective states and cadres. According to the NCS, candidates are required to come with both the original and photocopies…

Korea Republic, Falconets Draw 1-1 In Friendly Ahead FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Nigeria and South Korea game ended with 1-1 in the two teams’ final friendly ahead of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals starting on Saturday. Forward Mary Mamudu was again on song to steer Nigeria’s U20 women national team, Falconets in front on Tuesday afternoon, but the Asians drew level in from the penalty spot with 12 minutes left on the clock. The draw came on the back of a 1-0 defeat of host nation Poland on Friday in Brzeg, and sets the 2010 and 2014…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Parking Authority has started enforcement of the 2026 parking permit regulations across its operational zones in the state, warning defaulters of substantial fines and immediate suspension of operations. The General Manager of LASPA, Adebisi Adelabu, disclosed this in a statement shared on the stste government page on Tuesday, saying the enforcement marked the end of the prolonged grace period granted to customers to regularise their activities and obtain their 2026 parking permits. Adelabu said the extension was intended to give affected customers sufficient opportunity to meet their obligations and comply with the…