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• Reaffirms commitment to nation’s security, stability, counterterrorism efforts Deji Elumoye in Abuja United States President, Donald Trump, has hailed his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu, for his decisive leadership “on behalf of the Nigerian people to tackle the issues plaguing Nigeria, especially the violence affecting Christian communities”. In a letter to Tinubu, dated July 6, 2026, Trump declared, “It is a true honour to stand with you in the fight against these terrorists and to make the Federal Republic of Nigeria stronger and more prosperous.” According to a statement released yesterday by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the US-Nigeria relationship flourished…

ServiceNow, the U.S. enterprise software company known for automating workflows like IT service management and HR operations, is betting on an Indian banking software specialist to deepen its push into global financial services. The company has invested $40 million in BusinessNext, valuing the 24-year-old Indian firm at $700 million and taking a roughly 5% stake. The deal gives BusinessNext access to ServiceNow’s global sales network as the companies expand their partnership in AI for financial services. ServiceNow’s investment reflects BusinessNext’s growing profile beyond India. The profitable, Noida-based company, which generated about $32 million in revenue in its latest financial year,…

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi believes Nottingham Forest’s pursuit of success in the 2026/27 season begins long before the opening whistle of the Premier League campaign, insisting that the club is already laying the foundations for a winning mentality during pre-season. The Nigerian international made the statement after captaining Forest and finding the back of the net in their convincing 3-0 pre-season victory over Championship side Blackburn Rovers. Awoniyi, who endured a frustrating 2025/26 campaign due to injuries and inconsistent form, delivered another encouraging display as he continued his resurgence ahead of the new season. The former Union Berlin forward…

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — three countries led by military governments — are bidding to jointly host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations. The Malian Football Federation said in a statement that officials met with Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe on Saturday in New York “with a view to a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations”. The three neighbours and allies within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) are led by post-coup juntas and grappling with insecurity amid deadly attacks from jihadist groups which have killed thousands. The Malian federation said the…

Popular Nigerian content creator Ademola Abiodun, also known as DJ Chicken, has stirred reactions on social media after describing Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, as ‘daddy’ shortly after regaining his freedom. The entertainer, who was released from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, also shared a photo of Seyi Tinubu on his Instagram Stories with the caption: “Hmm ddddy.” He has also changed his Instagram display picture to one of Seyi. DJ Chicken was released on Tuesday after spending nearly two weeks in prison. Announcing his freedom in a video on social media, the…

Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has publicly responded to the growing controversy surrounding his future at Wolverhampton Wanderers, insisting that he remains committed to the club and rejecting what he described as inaccurate reports about his conduct. The Nigerian forward released a statement via his social media pages on Wednesday evening, hours after reports emerged alleging he was involved in a training-ground dispute at Wolves’ Compton Park base. Arokodare said he was “surprised and disappointed” by the media coverage, maintaining that several reports did not accurately reflect events. “I was very surprised and disappointed to see the media reports today,…

Sex discrimination commissioner condemns Pauline Hanson’s DV commentsSarah Basford CanalesThe sex discrimination commissioner, Anna Cody, has condemned Pauline Hanson’s suggestion that domestic violence is a “two-way street“, warning assigning blame to victim-survivors is “harmful, wrong, and dangerous”.In a statement today, Cody said femicide – the intentional murder of women – is a “national crisis, and any attempt to shift the blame undermines our efforts to end it”: double quotation markDomestic violence is never the responsibility of the person experiencing it … Leaving a violent relationship is not simply a matter of walking away. For many women and children – and…

Italian club Venezia FC have completed the permanent signing of Nigerian striker Akor Adams from Spanish side Sevilla FC, with the Super Eagles forward committing his future to the Serie A outfit until 30 June 2030. The Orange and Greens confirmed the transfer in an official statement, describing the acquisition as a major addition to the club’s long-term project ahead of the new season. Adams arrives in Venice after an eventful journey across Norway, France and Spain, bringing with him a proven goalscoring pedigree and valuable top-flight experience. The 26-year-old began his football career at the Jamba Academy before making…

The Wireless Application Service Providers Association of Nigeria (WASPAN) has appealed a Federal High Court judgement upholding the authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to regulate digital lending in Nigeria. In a notice of appeal dated 21 July, a day after the Federal High Court in Lagos delivered the judgement, WASPAN asked the Court of Appeal in Lagos to set aside the judgement delivered by the lower court judge Ambrose Allagoa on Monday, which dismissed the association’s suit challenging the FCCPC’s Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending (DEON) Regulations, 2025. The appeal was filed by…

Hyundai Motor Company’s plan to put humanoid robots to work by 2028 is not part of current negotiations with striking South Korean autoworkers, according to the company. The automaker is disputing news reports that partial labor strikes by the Hyundai Motor union at the world’s largest automotive plant in South Korea were spurred by concerns about the company’s planned deployment of humanoid robots in the United States starting in 2028. A company statement shared with Ars describes the union’s demands as focusing on compensation-related issues such as wage increases, bonuses, and an extension of workers’ retirement age. “Potential deployment of…