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Odibo Victory The Lagos State Government and the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) have shared their perspectives on Nigeria’s economic recovery, highlighting progress made so far while calling for sustained reforms to address the country’s economic challenges. They spoke on Tuesday at the WorldStage Business Forum Q2 2026 and the public presentation of the WorldStage Nigeria Economic Report Q1 2026, held on June 30. Speaking at the forum, the Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Hon. Mosopefoluwa George, said Lagos had continued to record strong economic growth despite the impact of national reforms and global economic…

Odibo Victory A 54-year-old American woman who claimed to be married to a 36-year-old Nigerian man has lamented that she sends him money every month to keep their long-distance relationship afloat. The woman made the revelation during an episode of the TonightsConversation podcast, where she sought advice about her relationship. She asked the panel: “At what point does fighting for a relationship become settling for less than what you deserve?” Explaining her situation, she said she was in a long-distance marriage because her husband lives in Nigeria. “I’m married. I’m in a long-distance relationship. He’s in Nigeria,” she said. One…

A daredevil couple on Wednesday took to a new height to express love for themselves and the world in general as they reached the topmost part of the Empire State Building in New York City. There are reports that the two have been taken into custody by the authorities. The couple, said to be Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus and of Russian origin, unveil a peace campaign banner with the inscription “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace.” The two , after displaying their banner, came down to a lower platform, after which Beerkus went…

Odibo Victory Heavy rainfall has killed dozens of people and caused severe flooding in parts of West Africa, with Ivory Coast and Ghana among the worst-hit countries. Local authorities gave the latest update on Wednesday. In Ivory Coast, the government’s spokesperson said 59 people have died since the rainy season began in May. NPO Reported on Monday that least 13 people have died in Ghana’s capital, Accra, after torrential rain resulted in severe flooding, according to the fire service which has been involved in rescue efforts Flooding has also been reported in Benin, while more heavy rainfall is expected across…

Odibo Victory Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned the trial of former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, for the adoption of final written addresses, bringing the 11-year-old case closer to conclusion. The matter was adjourned until July 16, 2026. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday. Suswam and his former Commissioner for Finance, Omadachi Okolobia, are being prosecuted by the EFCC on an amended 11-count charge bordering on theft, criminal breach of trust, illegal award of contracts, and money laundering involving N3.1 billion.…

Odibo Victory The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to introduce “downloadable Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)” for voters who have misplaced or defaced their original cards. This was disclosed by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Amupitan explained that the new technology was part of ongoing efforts to modernise Nigeria’s electoral processes ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, the downloadable PVC option will not be automatic or open to firm-time registrants who have…

Odibo Victory The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Chapter, has suspended its strike and directed public primary and secondary school teachers to resume duties. NPO Reported that the union directed all public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to withdraw their services on June 1 over abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo state. The union ordered all public primary and secondary school teachers in the to resume duties on Thursday. This was disclosed in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Mr Fatai Hassan, and Secretary, Olukayode Salami, on Wednesday in…

Agency Report Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to the Federal Government’s comprehensive reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), supporting the skills-based approach while raising concerns about implementation, funding, infrastructure and sustainability nationwide. Respondents who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday said the reforms could enhance the scheme’s relevance, provided government ensures transparency, adequate funding and effective implementation nationwide. Mr Jude Ikang, a civil servant and father of three graduates, described the proposed skills-based reforms as the most significant aspect of the policy, saying they would better align national service with workforce needs.…

Victor Willis, the frontman of 1970s disco group Village People, has died at the age of 74, the band’s official social media page has announced. The Texas-born musician was the lead singer and co-writer of the band’s biggest hits including YMCA, Go West and In The Navy. The group became international stars in the 70s by performing while dressed as archetypal macho characters. Willis was alternately a policeman and a naval officer. He left the band in 1980 and spent years fighting a legal battle over copyright to the songs he’d written. But he rejoined in 2017 and performed YMCA…

Agency Report The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has taken custody of a staggering 6,778.5 Kilo Grammes of Canadian Loud, a strain of cannabis, recently intercepted in Lagos. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Wednesday in Abuja. Speaking during the formal handing and taking over ceremony in Lagos, the NDLEA Chairman, retired, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa described the seizure as a landmark moment in the history of inter-agency synergy in Nigeria. Marwa was represented by the Agency’s Director of Seaport Operations, Assistant Commander General of Narcotics (ACGN) Ibinabo Archie-Abia.…