Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, Founder and CEO of Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has been named a member of the Silicon Valley & The World Advisory Board’s Founders Council, joining a select group of global entrepreneurs and business leaders helping shape dialogue around technology, artificial intelligence, and its growing impact on economies and societies. Silicon Valley & The World is a first-of-its-kind, multi-year initiative connecting the leaders building transformative technologies with the policymakers shaping their deployment. Launched by Semafor, this initiative is co-chaired by prominent figures in the tech industry, including Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI; Jensen Huang, Founder and…
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Kun Khalifat FC forward, Ahiaeke Chijioke, says the team is ready for their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash with Shooting Stars, DAILY POST reports. Kun Khalifat will host the Oluyole Warriors at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri this weekend. Ahiaeke said the players are focused on scoring goals and securing maximum points. He acknowledged that Shooting Stars are a tough side but insisted Kun Khalifat are well prepared for the challenge. Recommended “It’s a big game,” Ahiaeke told the club’s media. “We need to try to score goals. Shooting Stars SC are going to try and play with…
Former Argentina international, Lionel Messi, has landed in the top three favourites to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or after retiring from his country’s national team this week. Recall that Messi played his last match for Argentina as they defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in an international farewell friendly encounter. The 39-year-old was among the 30 players shortlisted for the Ballon d’Or this year. However, according to Polymarket Sports on Thursday, the Inter Miami forward is now the third favourite to win the Ballon d’Or with 7% chances. Recommended Messi is behind number one favourite Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane and Barcelona’s Lamine…
The Benue State Education Quality Assurance and Examinations Board (BEQAEB) has sealed two schools in Makurdi, Orenda and Opal schools, over alleged victimisation of learners and the alleged forcing of parents to buy exercise and test books directly from the schools. The Executive Secretary of BEQAEB, Dr Terna Francis, led officials of the board’s Directorate of Enforcement and Compliance to seal the schools following complaints from parents. Francis said the schools allegedly refused to attend to learners who had not bought the required books from them, despite the payment of school fees. “We received several complaints from parents about the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has insisted that political parties and citizens have the right to independently collect, collate and share election results ahead of the 2027 general elections, despite a warning by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against the private collation of results. The party said it recognised INEC’s statutory responsibility to announce official election results and declare winners but maintained that this did not prevent political parties and citizens from gathering and sharing election figures. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said its position was based on the constitutional…
The Presidency has clarified the Federal Government’s plan to reduce the burden of rising petrol prices on Nigerians. According to the government, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) will suspend its retail profit margin and sell petrol at cost for the next 30 days, targeting vulnerable households and commercial transport operators. The clarification was contained in a statement on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The Presidency said the new arrangement was announced by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on Thursday, as part of fresh…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has said it will strengthen strategic partnerships, deploy technology and implement data-driven initiatives to reduce road crashes. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed stated this on Thursday at the RS2 Special Marshals Zonal Conference held at the Muhammadu Buhari International Conference Centre, Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta. The conference was themed “Repositioning Special Marshals for Greater Impact through Strategic Partnerships and Data-Driven Road Safety Initiatives.” Mohammed, who was represented by the Zonal Commander, RS2 Lagos, ACM Matthew Olonisaye, commended Special Marshals for their volunteerism but urged them to improve data collection for evidence-based interventions. Recommended He…
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has expressed deep sadness over the death of Prof. Idowu Sobowale. In a condolence message issued on Thursday, Mohammed described Sobowale as an “accomplished professional, wise counsellor, dear friend and valued colleague”. He said Sobowale’s contributions to public service and education would remain unforgettable. Mohammed recalled the uniquely cordial relationship he shared with the deceased. Recommended He said Sobowale served as Special Adviser on Education to then Lagos Governor Bola Tinubu while he was Chief of Staff. Mohammed said their cordial relationship continued even after they both left the cabinet. “I…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has said that the scar of last season’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain will live forever with him. PSG defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a gruelling 1-1 draw in the UEFA Champions League final at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest. The match saw Arsenal take an early lead when Kai Havertz scored in the 6th minute. However, the Gunners subsequently adopted an intensely defensive posture, letting PSG dominate with over 70% possession. PSG eventually found an equaliser in the 65th minute through an Ousmane Dembélé penalty. Recommended After extra time yielded no further…
The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation has accused the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, of plotting to hijack unclaimed Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, for the 2027 general elections. The campaign council made this allegation in a statement on Thursday, stating that some officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, were planning to release millions of unclaimed PVCs to APC-linked individuals ahead of the election. It urged INEC to immediately address the allegation and tell Nigerians how uncollected voter cards are being protected across the country. According to the council, the issue was too serious to be ignored, especially as political…