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By: Fatima Idera and Helen Okechukwu In recent years, Nigeria has grappled with a troubling wave of certificate forgery scandals involving members of its political elite, including ministers holding some of the nation’s most strategic positions. These recurring controversies have deepened public concern about integrity, accountability, and the credibility of the country’s vetting system for political appointments. The latest scandal erupted in 2025, following revelations that the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, allegedly presented falsified academic credentials from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). The university later disowned the degree purportedly linked to him, stating that…

Boluwatife Kehinde ‎Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, is gearing up for a rigorous journey toward the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup after being placed in a particularly tough qualifying group. ‎ This announcement was made during the draw ceremony held on Tuesday at the prestigious Patrick Baumann House of Basketball in Mies, Switzerland. ‎As four-time African champions, D’Tigress are set to contend for a coveted World Cup spot in Lyon-Villeurbanne, France—one of the four cities designated as hosts for the global qualifiers. The matches are scheduled to take place from March 11 to 17, 2026, marking this segment…

Former NFF President and FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick, continues to maintain his stature on the international stage with his re-appointment as Deputy Chair of the FIFA Men’s National Teams Competitions Committee.

By Eniola Amadu The UK’s largest-ever legal action over environmental pollution has been filed at the High Court, with almost 4,000 people suing major poultry producers and a water company over what they describe as “extensive and widespread pollution” in three rivers called the Wye, Lugg and Usk. The claimants argue that the worsening condition of the rivers has damaged local businesses, lowered property values and diminished public enjoyment of the countryside. They are seeking substantial compensation and a court order requiring the companies to clean up the waterways. The defendants namely Avara Foods Limited, Freemans of Newent Limited and…

By Eniola Amadu Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party could pose a “threat to the union” between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the chair of the Northern Ireland Conservatives, Paul Leeman, has warned. Speaking at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, Leeman said there was a “big concern” about Reform UK, which has been challenging both the Conservative and Labour parties in recent opinion polls. He questioned Reform’s commitment to Northern Ireland, citing remarks made by Mr Farage earlier in the summer. The Reform leader had said in August that he would seek to “renegotiate” the Good Friday Agreement in order…

By Eniola Amadu A high-profile espionage case involving two men accused of spying for China has collapsed after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) was unable to secure evidence from the government confirming that China was considered a national security threat at the time of the alleged offences. Christopher Cash, 30, a parliamentary researcher, and Christopher Berry, 33, a teacher, were charged under the Official Secrets Act. Both men have denied the allegations. The decision to abandon the prosecution prompted criticism from ministers and MPs. In a rare intervention, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Stephen Parkinson explained that prosecutors had tried…

Tragedy has struck the Nigerian Army following the gruesome death of Lieutenant Dr. Samson Haruna, a military medical officer who was allegedly set ablaze by his wife, Retyit Dalong Haruna, at their residence in Wellington Bassey Barracks, Abak, Akwa Ibom State. The shocking incident occurred on September 22, 2025, barely six months after the couple’s wedding. Haruna, a medical doctor and officer attached to the 6 Battalion Regimental Medical Unit, sustained severe burns after his wife allegedly doused him and their bed with petrol before setting it on fire while he was asleep. According to military sources, the couple, who…

By Eniola Amadu A man has been found guilty of stalking television and radio presenter Myleene Klass and her colleague Katie Breathwick, after sending them disturbing items including a gun, handcuffs, and a police uniform. Peter Windsor, 61, from Stechford, Birmingham, was convicted of two counts of stalking causing serious alarm or distress at Birmingham Crown Court on. He had denied the charges, which related to a series of unwanted gifts and letters sent between March 2020 and August 2024 to the Classic FM studios in central London. READ ALSO: Labour plans pay rise, new body to tackle care sector crisis…

By Ismaeel Aleem  The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) David Mark, has declared that Nigerians are tired of political slogans and statistics that fail to enhance their daily lives. Speaking at the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, Mark outlined a vision for a principled, accountable ADC that prioritises citizens’ welfare over personal agendas. Addressing party leaders, the former Senate President underscored the ADC’s founding ethos: creating a Nigeria that works for all. READ ALSO: Jonathan meets ADC chair, David Mark  amid 2027 election speculations “The ADC is driven by values, not personalities,” he…

By Ismaeel Aleem  The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended the ongoing demolition of illegal buildings. The party stated that no responsible government can overlook structures that imperil lives, hinder development, and undermine public safety. In a statement released on Tuesday, APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo underscored the necessity of enforcing urban planning laws to maintain order and safeguard residents in Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub. READ ALSO: Osun’s funds are not APC’s war chest, says Omoluabi progressives Oladejo clarified that the demolitions, which have sparked debate across Lagos, adhered to a transparent, law-driven process. “Multiple warnings and…