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Nigeria’s hopes of winning a sprint medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games now rest on Kanyinsola Ajayi after he emerged as the country’s only finalist from a team of six athletes that competed in the men’s and women’s 100m semi-finals on Tuesday in Glasgow. Ajayi produced a composed performance to win the second men’s semi-final in 9.94 seconds despite the rainy conditions at Scotstoun Stadium, booking an automatic place in the final. The Nigerian finished ahead of Wales’ Jeremiah Azu, who clocked 10.00 seconds, while Ghana’s Abdul-Rasheed Saminu was third in 10.06 seconds. His qualification keeps Nigeria’s hopes alive after…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Noise-canceling headphones are a must-have for frequent flyers, and the right pair can make long-haul flights more than just bearable. Our always-on-the-go writers are constantly testing audio gear, meaning we have some thoughts on the best headphones for travel.  For starters, travel headphones should be able to block out a variety of noises, particularly the roar of a jet engine, but also the bustle of an airport terminal, crowded trains, and everyday hubbub. The best noise-canceling headphones should…

The smart city may set a new benchmark for disciplined planning and sustainable urban development, argues PAT ONUKWULI  Urban civilisation is measured less by imposing buildings than by the quality of life a city sustains. Cities prosper when growth, technology and investment are balanced with sound planning, environmental responsibility and social inclusion. New Enugu Smart City therefore deserves national attention as an opportunity to establish a better model of urban development in Nigeria.  Over the past five decades, Nigeria has produced very few genuinely planned cities. Abuja remains the country’s foremost example of a city conceived and built largely from the…

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Angus Taylor denies involvement in Icac caseTom McIlroyThe opposition leader, Angus Taylor, says no payments were made in relation to a growing corruption case involving members of the NSW Liberal party, insisting he is not a party to the proceedings.During a press conference in Queensland this morning, Taylor was asked about being named as a potential donor to a conservative Liberal group known as the Reformers, now being investigated by the New South Wales corruption watchdog.During a hearing as part of Operation Rosny on Tuesday, a screenshot of a text message from the Catholic Schools NSW chief executive, Dallas McInerney,…

FCMB Group Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, reporting a 99 per cent year-on-year increase in profit before tax to N157.3 billion from N79.1 billion in the corresponding period of 2025, extending the strong earnings momentum recorded in the 2025 financial year. Highlights of the six-month results released on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) showed year-on-year profit before tax growth across all four divisions of the Group: Consumer Finance (92%), Banking Group (80%), Investment Banking (76%), and Investment Management (50%). Gross earnings grew by 27.8% to N676.2 billion for the first half of 2026, from N529.2 billion in…

The US government is targeting China with a new import ban on “advanced robotic devices” and power inverters made in foreign countries, as reported earlier by Reuters. In an announcement on Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission says the ban will include “mobile” robots, such as humanoid and quadruped models — but it is not limited to robots that walk around.China is also home to the world’s leading power inverter producers — Sungrow and the already-blacklisted Huawei — which are often used in solar panel arrays and other renewable energy systems. In its announcement, the FCC cites “unacceptable risks to the…

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the 2027 presidential ambition of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi, describing his promise to transform Nigeria within a single four-year term as unrealistic and driven by desperation. Oshiomhole made the remarks during an appearance on TVC’s Beyond the Headlines, following Obi’s recent interview in which he reaffirmed his commitment to serve only one term if elected president in 2027. Questioning Obi’s credibility, the former Edo State governor argued that the former Anambra governor had not remained consistent in his political convictions, citing his exit from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) after leaving…

The Oyo State Government has taken delivery of two surveillance aircraft procured for about N7.76 billion, more than a year after announcing plans to acquire them to strengthen security operations across the state. The Diamond DA42 Multi-Purpose Platform (MNG) aircraft arrived at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, on Tuesday. The delivery comes as state governments increasingly invest in security assets to complement federal security agencies amid persistent concerns over kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes in parts of the country. Oyo, like several states in the South-west, has in recent years recorded incidents of kidnappings and attacks along highways…

Nigeria’s athletics team endured a difficult rainy evening at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday as Kanyinsola Ajayi and Temitope Adeshina both claimed bronze medals in their respective events. Ajayi made history by becoming the first Nigerian male sprinter in 20 years to win a Commonwealth Games 100m medal, finishing third in a high-quality final in 9.90 seconds. The last Nigerian man to stand on the Commonwealth Games 100m podium was Olusoji Fasuba, who won silver at the 2006 Games in Melbourne. Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme stormed to gold in a Games record of 9.83 seconds, while Australia’s Lachlan…