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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Rabe Darma, at the State House, Abuja. The meeting focused on the management and disposal of houses seized nationwide by the anti-graft agency, with emphasis on transparency and accountability. The State House media office disclosed the meeting in a statement and photographs released on Tuesday night. It said Olukoyede and Darma briefed Tinubu on “the management and disposal of seized houses nationwide, under the rules of transparency and Accountability” at the…

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint more “mad men” into his administration — individuals he says are willing to challenge entrenched interests, confront broken systems and deliver measurable results. Murray-Bruce, a former Peoples Democratic Party governorship aspirant, made the call in an open letter to Tinubu published on his X account on Wednesday. The former senator said his support for the administration should not prevent him from criticising its policies or offering suggestions aimed at improving the country. “Mr President, I write this as a supporter of your administration and as a Nigerian who wants you…

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is set to perform two concerts at St Petersburg’s 70,000-capacity Gazprom Arena in October, marking his most significant return to Russia since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Tickets for both shows reportedly sold out within hours of going on sale on Monday, with prices ranging from 9,000 roubles (£78) to 160,000 roubles (£1,394). The concerts come as West attempts to rebuild his career after years of controversy surrounding antisemitic and pro-Nazi statements. The rapper apologised for his remarks in January, attributing his behaviour to a brain injury and bipolar disorder. He said he was…

Davido, the Nigerian Afrobeats singer, says he is stepping away from Nigerian politics, describing the political landscape as “evil”. The 33-year-old singer made the remark on X while reacting to a post by Dayo Israel, the All Progressives Congress (APC) national youth leader, who outlined factors he believed contributed to the party’s defeat in the Osun governorship election. Ademola Adeleke, Davido’s uncle and candidate of the Accord Party, was declared the winner after securing 511,067 votes to defeat Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, who polled 444,815 votes. Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) finished third with 17,180 votes.…

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has revealed he has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder after collapsing during a match for the second time in four days. The 23-year-old went down six minutes after coming off the bench in Bayern’s 4-2 friendly win at Heidenheim on Tuesday. He required medical attention before being assisted from the pitch. Musiala had also collapsed during Bayern’s 3-1 friendly victory over RB Leipzig on Saturday. In a statement on Instagram, the Germany international said doctors had diagnosed him with temporary episodes linked to a neurological dysfunction. “I’ve been diagnosed with temporary, brief, but easily…

Barcelona have signed Spain midfielder Rodri from Manchester City on a deal running until June 2030, bringing the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner to Camp Nou in a major coup for the LaLiga champions. According to Reuters, the 30-year-old joins Hansi Flick’s side for a reported £65.4 million ($88.56 million), with Barcelona beating Spanish rivals Real Madrid to the midfielder’s signature. Rodri’s contract with Manchester City had been due to expire in June 2027. “FC Barcelona and Manchester City have reached an agreement for the transfer of Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante, known in the football world as Rodri, who is committing to…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has denied claims that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) worked with his party to defeat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the August 15 governorship election. Adeleke defeated Bola Oyebamiji, the APC candidate, and Najeem Salaam of the ADC in the keenly contested poll. The governor polled 511,067 votes to win the election, while Oyebamiji secured 444,815 votes and Salaam garnered 17,180 votes. Adeleke won 19 local government areas, with Oyebamiji taking the remaining 11. Speaking on Trust TV on Monday, Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the ADC, said the party had collaborated with…

Davido, the award-winning Nigerian singer, has revealed that he has over 400 unreleased songs in his catalogue. In a recent episode of the Uncut Podcast, the ‘With You’ singer disclosed that he has so many songs that he has not put out and both listeners and fans have never listened to. He also added that some of the songs in ‘Oriade’, his recently released album, was initially recorded for ‘Timeless’, his fourth studio album. “Songs that you people haven’t heard? It is up to 400. In my whole career, I have so many songs that never came out,” he said.…

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) offers mortgage financing to eligible Nigerians through the National Housing Fund (NHF), providing a route to buy, build, improve or renovate a home. The NHF Mortgage Loan is currently available to contributors at an interest rate of 6 per cent per annum, with a repayment period of up to 30 years. According to FMBN’s website, eligible contributors can access up to ₦50 million, subject to affordability and the value of the property. Here are the key things applicants should know about the scheme and how to apply. What is the FMBN mortgage loan?…

Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira has been appointed the new head coach of the Senegal men’s national team. The 50-year-old replaces Pape Thiaw, who was sacked in the wake of the country’s last-32 exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Born in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, Vieira will now manage the country of his birth, having moved to France aged eight before later winning 107 caps for Les Bleus and lifting the World Cup in 1998 and the European Championship in 2000. Senegal’s football federation (FSF) said the appointment reflects its “desire to strengthen its high-level technical staff” and…