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The Nigerian government has intensified efforts to reduce contractual disputes in infrastructure projects across the country amid the country’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure deficits. This comes as the federal government engages with key stakeholders on contractual obligations between public-owned entities and private establishments.  Speaking at an event in Abuja on Tuesday, the Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Justice, Beatrice Jedy-Agba, said the complexities associated with long-term public-private partnership infrastructure contracts in Nigeria often expose the country to significant risks and liabilities. She explained that the introduction of the Model PPP Agreement is aimed at shielding…

Media personality and Arise News anchor, Rufai Oseni has slammed Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s media aide, over recent attack on the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi. DAILY POST reports that Obi, on Monday called for President Tinubu to emulate the U.K. Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, by tendering his resignation, citing the administration’s inability to tackle the nation’s economic and security crisis. Responding to Obi’s call, Onanuga, in a statement, described Obi’s position as puerile, stating that the former governor of Anambra State is being childish. Reacting to the backlash during a morning program on Tuesday, Rufai Oseni recalled…

Vincent Edafe has parted ways with Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Warri Wolves, following the expiration of his contract. Edafe’s contract runs out with the Seasiders at the end of the 2025-26 NPFL season. The shot-stopper recorded 24 appearances for the Seasiders last term. ”My contract was only till the end of the season,” Edafe was quoted by Owosports. Edafe was the third-choice goalkeeper for Remo Stars during the 2024-25 campaign. The 24-year-old has previously played for Sunshine Stars, Dakkada FC and Abia Warriors.

The Presidency has dismissed calls by former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi for President Bola Tinubu to resign, describing the demand as politically motivated, undemocratic and a distraction from ongoing efforts to address Nigeria’s challenges. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said Obi’s comparison of Nigeria with the United Kingdom, where a prime minister recently stepped down voluntarily, was inappropriate. “Peter Obi’s latest comments calling for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation, based on a comparison with the British Prime Minister’s voluntary exit, are not only…

France captain, Kylian Mbappe, is now the fourth player to score multiple goals in at least three successive FIFA World Cup appearances. Mbappe achieved this feat after scoring a brace in France’s 3-0 win against Iraq last night. Before the Iraq game, the Real Madrid forward scored a brace against Senegal. The 27-year-old also scored a hat-trick in the 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina in Qatar. However, according to OptaJoe, Mbappe is now the fourth player to score two goals plus in at least three successive FIFA World Cup appearances, along with Sándor Kocsis in…

The British Government has congratulated the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, security agencies, voters, and Ekiti State Governor Abiodun Oyebanji following the conduct of the 2026 governorship election in the state. In a statement issued on Monday by the British High Commission in Abuja, the UK commended Ekiti voters for participating in the June 20 election and exercising their democratic rights. It also congratulated Governor Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on his re-election. The High Commission described the election as peaceful and orderly, praising INEC, security agencies, and other stakeholders for their roles in the successful conduct of…

The Kano State government on Monday sealed a gas station located close to a school along Gwarzo Road over safety concerns, as part of a wider crackdown on illegal structures across the state. The Director-General of the Kano Geographic Information System (KANGIS), Dr Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, who led an enforcement team, said the facility posed a serious risk to schoolchildren and nearby residents. “This is very serious. When you talk about a school, there are many children there. Anything can happen, so we have to stop it immediately,” he said. The action followed the sealing of about 15 illegal structures…

Ranchers Bees have announced the signing of experienced defender Kabiru Mohammed, DAILY POST reports. Mohammed, who joined the newly promoted side from Kwara United signed a two-year contract. The 28-year-old has also played for another NPFL club Abia Warriors. The defender brings a wealth of experience to Rancher Bees , having featured extensively in both the Nigerian league and Europe. Mohammed played in Croatia for HNK Rijeka, and NK Varaždin, as well as Slovenian outfit NK Krka Ranchers Bees are making a return to the NPFL after over a decade.

The Benue State Government has criticised former Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Jime, over his recent remarks describing Governor Hyacinth Alia as “this thing terrorising us,” describing his subsequent apology as “perfunctory” and insufficient. In a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, the government said Jime’s apology was not properly directed at the Governor and the people of Benue State, insisting that it fell short of what is expected from a former public office holder. According to the statement, a sincere apology should have been directly…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has re-arraigned a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of defunct Skye Bank Plc, now Polaris Bank Limited, Tunde Ayeni, over an alleged N15.6 billion fraud. The development was disclosed during proceedings before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja on June 22, 2026. According to the anti-graft agency, Ayeni was re-arraigned on an amended 18-count charge bordering on alleged criminal breach of trust, misappropriation and diversion of funds amounting to N15.6 billion following the filing of additional proof of evidence. At the resumed proceedings, prosecution counsel,…