Looking to halt a three-game losing streak, ADO Den Haag host Sparta Rotterdam on Saturday in round 12 of the 2026-27 Eredivisie campaign.
This weekend’s fixture marks the first league meeting between the sides in five years, with their five encounters since 2021 coming in cup and friendly action.
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Back in the top flight as Eerste Divisie champions, ADO Den Haag appeared to have shaken off a dismal start – six defeats from their opening seven matches – by going unbeaten in the following three matches either side of the September/October international break.
However, Robin Peter’s side have since suffered three consecutive defeats, most recently falling 1-0 to PEC Zwolle – a match in which they failed to score for the first time in six outings, with Dylan Mbayo’s goal on the stroke of half-time proving decisive.
With only Fortuna Sittard creating fewer big chances than De Ooievaars’ 13, it is no surprise they have scored the third-lowest number of goals in the division. An increase in attacking productivity is essential if they are to move out of the bottom three.
ADO are one of six Eredivisie teams still without a clean sheet, and the added burden of conceding first – something they have done in each of their last eight matches – often leaves them chasing games from behind.
Having already beaten PSV Eindhoven at home this season, Saturday’s hosts have shown they are capable of competing with anyone when they hit their stride. This weekend’s assignment will require total focus and motivation from the first whistle.
Just four days after conceding a late equaliser and exiting the KNVB Beker at the hands of Fortuna Sittard, Sparta found themselves on the right side of late drama in Sunday’s five-goal thriller against Groningen at the Euroborg Stadium, as Andrej Kostic netted an 85th-minute winner.
A defeat would have left Rogier Meijer’s men outside the drop zone on goal difference alone, but they now travel to Den Haag this weekend with a chance to move six points clear of relegation danger – a welcome development for a side that started the season with just six points from the first 24 available.
While a win this weekend could also lift them into the top half, whether De Kasteelheren will still harbour European ambitions remains to be seen after a torrid end to last season with no wins from the final six matches saw them finish five points adrift of the last continental spot.
Sparta have conceded 2.4 goals per away league match so far, with 1.6 of those coming in the opening 45 minutes, highlighting their vulnerability before half-time on the road. However, Saturday’s clash pits them against a side yet to score a first-half goal at home this season.
Luka Reischl last featured for ADO in their matchday five defeat to Fortuna, and the 22-year-old is not expected to play any part on Saturday as he continues to recover from a groin injury.
Alejandro Pozo is also a doubt for the hosts, but Donat Barany returns to contention after making a 12-minute cameo off the bench against Zwolle.
Jens Toornstra was withdrawn 10 minutes into the second half of Sparta’s last outing against Groningen, making him a doubt for this fixture.
If Toornstra is unavailable, Robin van Cruijsen is the leading candidate to come into the visitors’ XI, although Shunsuke Mito could also be considered.
With nine goals and one assist in his last 10 matches, Milan Zonneveld is unquestionably his side’s biggest attacking threat and will be aiming to deliver once again.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned journalists against amplifying unverified election results, manipulated content and misinformation capable of
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned journalists against amplifying unverified election results, manipulated content and misinformation capable of undermining public confidence in the 2027 general elections.
This is as the Commission said that it is strengthening its technological infrastructure, cybersecurity and result management systems to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process ahead of the polls.
Sylvia Agu, Abia State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), gave the warning on Wednesday at the 2026 Media Retreat and Press Week of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abia State Council, in Umuahia.
Speaking on the theme, “Safeguarding Electoral Integrity in the Digital Age: INEC and the Media Ahead of the 2027 General Elections,” Agu identified misinformation, disinformation, artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes, cloned voices and manipulated result sheets as emerging threats to electoral credibility.
She urged media organisations to prioritise verification over speed, warning that the race to break news must not come at the expense of national stability and public trust.
“The race to break the news must not break the nation,” the REC cautioned, stressing that journalists must resist the temptation to publish unverified information in the pursuit of exclusives.
She advised media practitioners to cross-check election-related information with INEC before going on air or publishing, noting that failure to verify claims could expose news organisations to credibility challenges.
Agu further cautioned against declaring results based on information from unauthorised sources, urging journalists to avoid becoming channels for the dissemination of unverified results.
She called on the media to support voter education by explaining relevant provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026, particularly those relating to voter accreditation, electronic transmission of results and transparency in the electoral process.
The REC said that the new legal framework had strengthened safeguards around elections, citing provisions mandating the use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for accreditation and electronic transmission of polling unit results to INEC’s Result Viewing Portal (IReV).
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She also highlighted provisions prescribing penalties for officials, who deliberately frustrate electronic transmission of results, adding that the law had strengthened transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
On technological preparedness, Agu said that INEC was building on lessons from previous elections to improve BVAS, IReV, the electronic EC8A and its Results Management System.
She explained that the electronic EC8A system was designed to detect inconsistencies between manually completed polling unit result sheets and electronically captured results with discrepancies preventing uploads until they were resolved.
The REC recalled how BIVAS helped detect an alleged manipulation of voter accreditation figures in a local government area of Abia State during the 2023 general elections.
Afreximbank is targeting buyers, investors and financing partners to help African creative businesses turn their talents into commercially viable enterprises,
Afreximbank is targeting buyers, investors and financing partners to help African creative businesses turn their talents into commercially viable enterprises, as it seeks to address market access and funding gaps limiting the growth of the continent’s creative economy.
Kanayo Awani, executive vice president, Intra-African Trade Fair at Afreximbank, said Africa’s large youthful population and abundance of creative talent would not automatically translate into economic benefits without deliberate efforts to commercialise their skills and connect them to markets.
Speaking with two Journalists immediately after the ministerial roundtable at CANEX Weekend 2026 in Lagos, Awani said financing remained a challenge for creative businesses, but stressed that the sector faced other constraints, including informality, inadequate business skills and limited understanding of intellectual property rights.
She said creative entrepreneurs needed training not only to improve their artistic abilities but also to acquire the capacity to manage businesses, protect their intellectual property and understand how to use their creative assets to attract resources.
According to her, registering and protecting intellectual property gives creators ownership of their work and creates opportunities to leverage those assets for financing and commercialisation.
Awani said access to buyers and sustainable markets was another major requirement for the sector, explaining that CANEX Weekend was designed to bring buyers and sellers together and create opportunities for African creative businesses to secure consistent orders.
She cited the fashion exchange as an example of the initiative’s market access strategy, noting that the platform connects African fashion designers with buyers, including major retail outlets, to help them secure orders beyond one-off exhibitions.
In the music sector, she said Afreximbank was supporting collaborations and promoting Afrofusion music while facilitating the protection of intellectual property in the music produced and improving access to markets.
The bank is also supporting businesses in gastronomy through masterclasses on packaging and efforts to connect them with buyers, creating opportunities for African spices, nuts, beverages and other culinary products to reach markets outside the continent.
Awani said CANEX Weekend also provides an exhibition platform for businesses to showcase their brands, while its deal room connects creative entrepreneurs seeking financing with potential investors and partners.
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She said the financing opportunities extend beyond traditional debt to include equity, private and venture capital, as well as joint venture arrangements needed to support the growth of creative enterprises.
Afreximbank focuses on seven creative sectors through its programmes, including film, music, fashion, sports, literature and culinary arts, she said.
Awani described CANEX Weekend 2026 as a precursor to the Intra-African Trade Fair scheduled for 2027, saying the smaller gathering offered a preview of the larger trade platform, which had attracted 15,000 registered delegates.
She said the bank would continue to develop programmes targeting specific creative sectors to strengthen businesses, improve market access and help Africa realise the economic potential of its cultural and creative industries.
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She also covers major international events and periodically travels to Washington, D.C., to report on the World Bank/IMF Spring and Annual Meetings.
Her dedication to financial journalism has earned her multiple recognitions and invitations to high-level professional development programmes. She is an alumna of the International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) in the United States and holds an Advanced Financial Journalism Certificate from the Press Association Training in London, UK. Her other notable achievements include completing the Lagos Business School CMC Programme, the Bloomberg Media Africa Initiative Programme, and a Master Class in Journalism at Rhodes University in South Africa.
The Kwara State Ministry of Finance has launched a capacity-building program to enhance the professional competence of public finance officers in tax administration, tax compliance, and public sector financial management under the 2025 Tax Reform Laws.
The programme, organised by the Office of the Accountant-General, and Ministry of Finance, aims to deepen participants’ understanding of the new tax framework and equip them with the technical knowledge and skills needed to implement it effectively.
Declaring the programme open, Hauwa Nuru PhD, the Commissioner for Finance, described the training as timely, noting that Nigeria’s tax and public financial management landscape is undergoing significant reforms.
A statement signed by Babatunde Toyin Abdulrasheed, Press Secretary of the Ministry quoted Nuru to have observed that the public sector operates in an increasingly complex financial environment characterised by rising public expectations, competing development priorities, evolving regulatory requirements and the need for prudent management of limited resources.
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She emphasised that effective tax administration, voluntary tax compliance and sound public financial management are essential to sustainable economic growth, efficient service delivery and good governance.
The Commissioner noted that the 2025 tax reform laws had introduced significant changes to Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue administration framework, with implications for government institutions, tax administrators, finance officers, accountants, auditors and other public sector professionals.
According to her, successful implementation of the reforms requires a knowledgeable, competent and professionally equipped workforce capable of understanding the provisions of the laws and applying them effectively.
She urged participants to take full advantage of the training, actively engage in the technical sessions, share professional experiences and benefit from the expertise of the resource persons.
“Let us approach this capacity-building programme with open minds and a strong commitment to continuous learning, professional excellence and improved service delivery,” she said.
Nuru expressed confidence that the knowledge and skills acquired would strengthen tax administration, improve compliance and promote transparency, accountability and efficiency in public financial management across Kwara State.
She commended the Office of the Accountant-General and the Ministry’s management for organising the programme, calling it a strategic investment in human capacity and institutional development.
Earlier, AbdulGaniyu Sani, the Kwara State Accountant-General, explained that the workshop was organised to strengthen the capacity of public finance personnel and prepare them for the effective implementation of the 2025 tax reforms.
He noted that the success of tax reforms depends not only on the quality of the legislation but also on the competence, integrity and preparedness of the professionals responsible for implementation.
The technical sessions cover an overview of the 2025 Nigerian Tax Reform Acts, their key provisions, implementation processes and implications for public sector finance and administration.
Other areas include Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax computation under the new tax laws, its principles and practical application, as well as the administration and understanding of Withholding Tax (WHT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Stamp Duty (SD) and Development Levy (DL) under the new framework.
The training brings together officials and professionals from the Ministry of Finance, the Office of the Accountant-General, relevant revenue authorities and other stakeholders, alongside experienced facilitators and resource persons in taxation and public financial management.
It is expected to enhance professional competence, improve understanding and application of the new tax laws, strengthen revenue administration and contribute to a more transparent, accountable and efficient public financial management system in Kwara State.
The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) and Akwa Ibom Health State Health Insurance have entered into partnership to provide affordable healthcare
The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) and Akwa Ibom Health State Health Insurance have entered into partnership to provide affordable healthcare to over 2,000 vulnerable persons in the State.
The initiative, a pilot scheme by the Commission, is expected to be extended to all the states of the commission and is leveraging on the strides recorded by the Akwa Ibom health insurance agency established more than two years ago.
At the launch of the partnership in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, the Managing Director of the Commission, Usoro Akpabio reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to sustaining the initiative for as long as the Commission existed.
She also emphasised the Commission’s alignment with the broader objective of reducing catastrophic out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure and improving access to healthcare for the people.
Represented by Preye Aganda, the Director of Human Capital Development and Social Welfare, she said good health would ensure children remained in schools, women to pursue their livelihoods and allows the oldest person to live with greater dignity.
According to her, across the South-South, particularly in the riverine and hard-to-reach communities, families can delay treatment because of the cost of care and the distanceto the health facilities adding that programme will help to ease the financial burden of seeking care
“Every enrolment slot must go to an eligible person who genuinely needs the support. I ask our implementation team to verify each beneficiary, prevent duplicate enrollment and make a deliberate effort to reach underserved communities. Once enrolled, each beneficiary should know what the scheme covers, where to receive care and whom to contact for help. We will follow up to make sure beneficiaries can use their cover when they need it,” she said.
“SSDC will roll out this programme across all six South South states of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Deta, Edo and Rivers. We will work with the respective state health insurance authorities to uphold the same standards of fairness , verification and follow-up across the region.”
The Commission lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the support to the Commission and for entrusting it with a mandate to advance human capital development across the South-South, adding that the mandate was being put to use by helping people who face financial barriers get the healthcare they need.
In his remarks, Edikan Ekwere, a Medical Doctor and Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency Board, expressed delight that the agency had been chosen to be among the first states to benefit from the state and lauded Governor Umo Eno for setting up the agency which he said has won many laurels since it began services in 2024.
Also speaking, Igbemi Igbemi, a Medical Doctor and Executive Secretary of the Agency, said the team work exhibited by the Commission in collaboration with other relevant groups has resulted in the synergy it has recorded adding that over 2,200 enrollees in the scheme.
Igbemi also thanked Governor Umo Eno for the support given to the Agency and pledged that the scheme would continue to provide affordable healthcare to the vulnerable population.
There were goodwill messages from the World Health Organisation, Unicef and other development partners and the enrolment of beneficiary under the partnership.
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, says Ghana could reduce the cost and time involved in receiving diaspora remittances and making cross-border payments through the adoption of virtual asset infrastructure.
He said emerging financial technologies offered opportunities to address longstanding weaknesses in Africa’s payment systems, particularly the high cost of transactions and delays in moving money across borders.
“Virtual asset infrastructure could make remittances from our diaspora faster and cheaper,” Dr Asiama said at the African Virtual Assets Summit (AVAS) 2026 in Accra on Monday, November 2.
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He also highlighted opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), where payments between neighbouring economies are often slow, costly and routed through third currencies.
Dr Asiama said digital settlements could help address these inefficiencies and make trade and investment across African markets easier.
He further identified tokenisation as an emerging opportunity to expand access to financing, particularly for small businesses and exporters.
Tokenisation involves representing ownership of or rights to assets such as securities, commodities and trade receivables in digital form, potentially creating new avenues for businesses to raise capital and access funding.
“It could allow a small exporter to obtain financing earlier and at lower cost, reduce settlement times from days to minutes and give smaller enterprises new channels for raising capital,” he said.
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However, Dr Asiama stressed that realising these opportunities would depend on a credible regulatory framework that protects consumers and investors while providing certainty for businesses operating in the sector.
He said the passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 (Act 1154), marked an important step towards establishing the legal foundation for virtual asset activities in Ghana.
“Legislation is only the beginning and the real test will be translating the law into a credible and enforceable framework,” he said.
Stixx, a South African artist, delivers the 18th track on his 2026 project, Destiny. The song, titled Jaiva, stands near the end of the 20-track collection, contributing to the project’s expansive scope.
On this particular track, Zwayetoven, Tracy and Ch’cco join the effort, adding collaborative layers to Jaiva. Their involvement reflects a diverse artistic input across the album, which features multiple contributors throughout its runtime.
The release year, 2026, situates this work within a contemporary South African music scene. Positioned deep into the album, Destiny offers a broad narrative or thematic journey that Stixx unfolds with the assistance of featured artists.
The 2026/27 UMB Division One League Zone Three enters Matchday 7 this weekend, with league leaders Semper Fi FC facing a tough test against Attram De Visser in one of the standout fixtures.
Semper Fi will travel to the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex on Saturday, November 7, looking to extend their unbeaten start to the campaign.
The league leaders have collected 16 points from six matches, recording five wins and one draw. They have also scored 15 goals and conceded just three, establishing themselves as the team to beat in the zone.
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Their confidence will be high following a 2-0 victory over Golden Warriors in their previous outing. However, Attram De Visser will be hoping to halt their impressive run.
Elsewhere, Great Olympics will open the weekend’s fixtures when they host Kotoku Royals FC at the Tuba Astro Turf on Friday, November 6.
Olympics, currently 12th with seven points, will be eager to secure a home victory against Kotoku Royals, who sit 15th with two points. Both former Premier League clubs will be desperate for points to improve their positions.
Saturday’s other fixtures will see Golden Kick FC host True Democracy, FC Nania face Hakla FC, and Golden Warriors take on WAFA SC.
Three more matches will conclude the weekend on Sunday, November 8, with Okwawu United hosting Home Stars FC, Nukunu FC welcoming Inter Allies, and Accra Lions FC facing 7th Wave FC.
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Inter Allies, who are second with 14 points, will also be targeting victory to maintain pressure on the leaders.
Incident in Lafia forces campaign activities to a halt as security operatives intervene.
An All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, was reportedly disrupted by youths suspected to be supporters of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), prompting Governor Abdullahi Sule to order an investigation by the Department of State Services (DSS).
The rally was organised to mobilise support for APC candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other party flagbearers.
According to reports, the incident occurred as Governor Sule and other political leaders were addressing supporters at Lafia Square. Among those present were Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented President Tinubu; Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodimma; APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda; Senate governorship candidate Ahmed Aliyu-Wadada; and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas.
The disruption reportedly forced security operatives to intervene and disperse those involved, bringing the rally to a temporary halt as participants scrambled for safety.
In response, the Nasarawa State Government directed the DSS to immediately investigate the incident, identify those responsible and ensure that anyone found culpable, including alleged sponsors, is brought to justice.
The directive was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Shuaibu Magaji-Labaran.
The government described the incident as unfortunate and unacceptable, alleging that it was a deliberate act intended to show disregard for constituted authorities and the office of the Vice President.
It also urged residents to remain peaceful, law-abiding and go about their lawful activities without fear.
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A mother of triplets has come online to question God for giving her triplets when she has fewer resources to take care of them.
In a heartbreaking video, the mother of three stated why she thinks children are not blessings. She says this due to what she is passing through in trying to take care of the triplets that she never asked God for. He gave her children when he knew that without money one would not be able to take care of them.
She begged people to come to her rescue, to help buy her babies’ beds so she could have money to afford their food. Her bre@st milk is not enough to feed one of the babies, much more the three of them. The tin milk she feeds them with costs ₦12,800, and she isn’t able to afford it anymore. Her savings are exhausted, and she is not even concerned about herself but about how to feed the children.
After expressing her tiredness, and plead, some netizens extended assistance to support her:
Christy.Diva port harcourt Please manage the little I sent too!
Chi Non So No mother should experience this trauma. I want to send a little support of only 500k . May God continue to provide & protect all mothers.
Private Utim Terwase honoured for demonstrating honesty, discipline and professionalism in the line of duty.
The Nigerian Army has rewarded Private Utim Terwase with ₦500,000 for rejecting an alleged ₦500,000 bribe offered by a suspected kidnapper in Plateau State.
Terwase reportedly apprehended the suspect after an attempted escape but refused to accept the money allegedly offered in exchange for the suspect’s release. Instead, he handed the individual over to the appropriate authorities.
The reward was presented on Wednesday on behalf of the General Officer Commanding, 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, and Commander of Operation Enduring Peace, Major General Maxwell Dangana, by the Commander of Sector 6, Colonel Philimon Malgwi.
Speaking during the presentation, Major General Dangana commended the soldier for upholding the values of integrity, discipline and commitment expected of military personnel.
He described Terwase’s conduct as an example of military professionalism, loyalty and accountability, urging other officers and soldiers serving under Operation Enduring Peace to emulate his actions.
The Army said the recognition was intended to encourage integrity and strengthen professionalism among its personnel.
The ₦500,000 reward is equivalent to the amount the soldier reportedly rejected from the suspected kidnapper.
The development has highlighted the importance of honesty and accountability among security personnel, particularly in the fight against kidnapping and other criminal activities.
Nigerians planning to travel home for Christmas may have to pay significantly more for flight tickets, with airfares on some domestic routes rising by nearly 200 per cent ahead of the festive season.
Findings from airline booking platforms showed that economy tickets on routes connecting Lagos and Abuja to parts of the South-East and South-South have climbed to between N196,000 and N337,500 for 20 and 21 December, 2026.
The fares, which were previously between N106,000 and N143,000 on some of the routes, reflect sharp increases by several domestic carriers as demand builds ahead of Christmas and New Year.
Aero Contractors recorded one of the steepest increases, raising its Lagos-Asaba economy fare from N106,286 on 9 November to N327,940 for 20 December, an increase of about 208 per cent.
Air Peace also increased its Lagos-Asaba fare from N118,400 on 9 November to N337,500 for 21 December. The airline’s business-class ticket on the route stood at N432,700.
On the Abuja-Enugu route, Air Peace’s economy fare rose from N116,400 to N335,500, representing an increase of about 188 per cent.
United Nigeria Airlines’ Lagos-Benin fare also climbed from N120,000 to N310,500, while Aero Contractors’ Abuja-Benin ticket increased from N117,627 to N196,522.
The increases were less pronounced on some routes. Ibom Air’s Lagos-Uyo economy fare, for instance, rose from N143,200 to N200,300, while its Abuja-Uyo service was listed at N200,100 for 21 December.
Other affected destinations include Port Harcourt, Owerri and Ebonyi, as travellers face higher costs during the peak holiday period.
The latest increases have brought back concerns about the affordability of domestic air travel, particularly for Nigerians who depend on flights to visit relatives during the festive season.
The development also comes amid regulatory concerns over seasonal fare increases.
In January, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission accused some local airlines of price-fixing during the 2025 Yuletide.
The commission’s Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Tunji Bello, said preliminary investigations showed that airfares rose to between N405,000 and N600,000 during the period.
The FCCPC’s subsequent findings indicated that fares during the December peak were substantially higher than post-holiday prices on several routes, despite relative stability in major operating costs, including aviation fuel, government taxes and foreign exchange.
A passenger, Shayo Adigun, said: “We understand that this always happens, but airlines must please consider the current economy. Things are not easy, and road travel is not possible.”
The media has been urged to play a more active role in holding governments and other stakeholders accountable for policies and interventions in Nigeria’s food system, particularly through evidence-based reporting and sustained public enlightenment.
The call was made at the Sahel Changemakers Conference which held in Abuja, on Thursday.
The Media Dialogue themed “Building Nigeria’s Food System Architecture: The Role of Media in Driving accountability, Evidence and Public Action”, featured Ntiedo Ekott of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), Abdulkareem Mojeed of Premium Times and Israel Boboye of CJID, who discussed the role of media in strengthening accountability, promoting informed public discourse and ensuring that issues affecting the agricultural sector receive adequate attention.
The dialogue formed part of broader conversations at the conference on the need for stronger collaboration among government partners, private sector development partners and other sectors to address challenges confronting Nigeria’s food system.
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Speaking at the conference, Dr Markus Wagner, Country Director, German Development Cooperation, who was represented byDr Karin Jansen, Head of Development Cooperation at the German Embassy, said transforming Nigeria’s agri-food system required coordinated efforts from public, private and development partners.
She said the transformation should deliver nutritional, economic, environmental and social outcomes, including healthy diets, decent employment opportunities for women and young people, protection of natural resources and support for smallholder farmers to adapt to climate change.Jansen said information often existed within organizations but failed to reach the people who needed it, while projects sometimes produced results that were difficult to sustain after their completion.
Also speaking, Nwuneli Okonkwo, Executive Director Sahel Consulting, called for greater integration efforts across sectors, noting that challenges relating to food, nutrition, healthcare and agriculture were interconnected.
She said the country’s poor nutrition outcomes, maternal health challenges and the difficulties confronting farmers could not be addressed independently, saying “policies on agriculture must bear households in mind to succeed as the country needed to move beyond fragmented approaches and develop more coordinated responses that reflected the realities of Nigerian households”.
She described the conference as a call to action, urging stakeholders to break institutional silos and align their efforts.
In his remarks, Temi Adegoroye, Managing Partner Sahel Consulting, said Nigeria’s food system remained poorly coordinated and the large number of people who livelihood depend on it large number of people whose livelihoods depended on it, saying roughly one in three working Nigerians is connected to agriculture and food in one way or another.
According to him, “Climate shocks, insecurity, rising input costs reduce harvest and incomes and shrink diets and erode nutrition. And poor nutrition holds back health and learning.
“Weaker human capital means lower earnings and lower productivity, which leaves the very same households exposed to the next shock.
“The deeper work ahead of us is not about programmes, not about more programmes. It is not about more investment per se. It is about architecture.”
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Lagos Fashion Week brings together some of the most exciting names in Nigerian fashion, giving designers a platform to showcase their creativity and the stories behind their work. This year, several women-owned brands took to the runway, presenting collections shaped by approaches to craftsmanship, culture, sustainability, and contemporary style.
Beyond the clothes, there are women building these labels, developing distinct creative identities and making their mark on the fashion industry.
Here are some of the women behind the brands that walked Lagos Fashion Week 2026.
1. Kiléntár
Founded in 2020 by Michelle Adepoju, the luxury womenswear brand combines traditional African textile craftsmanship with contemporary design, working with female artisans across the region to create its fabrics and garments. It uses organically grown cotton and handwoven textiles, with a particular focus on preserving traditional skills while creating distinctive pieces for the modern woman.
2. IAMISIGO
Nigerian designer and creative director Bubu Ogisi established IAMISIGO in 2009 as a platform to explore African heritage, indigenous craftsmanship, and cultural identity through fashion. Known for its experimental approach to design, IAMISIGO combines unconventional materials, intricate textures and sculptural silhouettes to create pieces that blur the lines between fashion and wearable art.
3. Mulãwwan
Nigerian designer Hameedah Aminu established Mulãwwan in 2023. The brand creates contemporary clothing that combines vibrant colours, distinctive silhouettes and traditional craftsmanship. Its collections feature handwoven and hand-dyed garments made with carefully sourced deadstock fabrics, alongside accessories such as hand-carved Iroko wooden clutches. Mulãwwan also explores modest fashion through designs that balance elegance and artistic expression.
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4. Tuntunre
Established by Temilade Salami, a climate advocate, in 2026, Tuntunre transforms discarded denim into contemporary clothing, bags and accessories, giving unwanted textiles a second life. Through its upcycling process, Tuntunre combines functional design with environmental responsibility while creating opportunities for women artisans.
5. Ibilola Ogundipe
Nigerian fashion designer Ibilola Ogundipe established her eponymous womenswear brand in 2016. The Lagos-based label creates sophisticated, functional clothing designed to accommodate different body types, with offerings spanning ready-to-wear, bespoke outfits and custom aso-ebi. Its design approach combines femininity with contemporary silhouettes, featuring statement sleeves, intentional draping, rich textures and intricate embellishments. The brand also explores colour and craftsmanship in its collections, creating pieces for both everyday dressing and special occasions.
6. Hertunba
Founded by Florentina Agu in 2020, Hertunba is a Nigerian womenswear brand that combines contemporary design with traditional African textiles, including Akwete and Aso-Oke. The brand incorporates handweaving, beading and upcycled fabrics into its designs, with a focus on sustainability and craftsmanship. It also works with local women artisans, creating employment opportunities and supporting women’s empowerment.
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Nigeria Must Not Export Data Like Crude Oil, NITDA DG Warns as Kano Unveils Digital Economy Plans
The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has warned that Nigeria risks repeating its dependence on foreign refineries in the oil sector if it fails to invest in domestic data centres, computing infrastructure and indigenous artificial intelligence technologies.
Inuwa raised the concern on Thursday at the Global Tech Africa (GTA) 2026 Conference in Kano, where he advocated stronger investment in digital infrastructure, local innovation and collaboration among universities, businesses, government institutions and investors.
The conference also provided a platform for the Kano State Government to unveil its digital transformation agenda, including plans for a state data centre, metropolitan fibre-optic connectivity and technology-driven entrepreneurship aimed at positioning Kano as a regional digital economy hub.
Speaking on Nigeria’s digital future, the NITDA Director-General likened data centres to refineries in the emerging digital economy, stressing that countries unable to process their own data risk losing substantial economic opportunities to foreign technology providers.
“If we don’t have them in-country, it will be like before when we always export crude oil and import refined products. But for data, we don’t want to do the same thing,” he said.
Inuwa explained that NITDA was advancing a national cloud initiative designed to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to store, process and manage data locally while positioning the country as a computing hub for West and Central Africa.
He cautioned that expanding internet connectivity without corresponding investment in computing facilities would leave Nigeria dependent on foreign infrastructure for data processing, artificial intelligence development and other digital services.
According to him, the country’s digital transformation must extend beyond providing internet access to developing the infrastructure required to retain economic value, support innovation and create employment opportunities.
The NITDA chief also expressed concern about Africa’s limited representation in the datasets used to train artificial intelligence systems, warning that the continent could be marginalised in technologies increasingly influencing economic and social decisions.
He estimated that Africa accounts for no more than two per cent of global AI training data, describing the situation as a challenge requiring greater participation by African researchers, developers and technology companies.
“We are building systems that will decide who gets what in a society. If that system doesn’t recognise you, it will not consider you while making decisions,” he stated.
Inuwa urged Nigerian innovators to participate actively in developing large language models and other AI applications that reflect local languages, cultures, experiences and development priorities.
He stressed that Nigeria should move beyond consuming foreign technologies to building indigenous solutions capable of addressing domestic challenges and competing internationally.
On digital connectivity, the Director-General highlighted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of Project BRIDGE, a national initiative targeting the deployment of 90,000 kilometres of fibre-optic infrastructure across the country.
He explained that the project was intended to improve broadband connectivity across the 36 states and 774 local government areas, creating the foundation for wider access to digital services and economic opportunities.
With Nigeria hosting substantial submarine cable capacity in West Africa, Inuwa said extending fibre infrastructure to northern border states, including Kano and Katsina, could also create opportunities to connect neighbouring landlocked countries.
He maintained that infrastructure investment must be complemented by digital skills development, research, entrepreneurship and access to financing.
Inuwa cited the Federal Government’s 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme and the national digital literacy initiative, which targets 95 per cent digital literacy by 2030, as measures aimed at preparing Nigerians for emerging opportunities in the technology sector.
He also highlighted plans to expand startup financing through collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), alongside financing opportunities involving the Bank of Agriculture and Bank of Industry.
Addressing the relationship between education and innovation, Inuwa called for stronger collaboration among universities, entrepreneurs, established businesses, government institutions and investors to accelerate Nigeria’s transition towards a knowledge-based economy.
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Drawing on research associated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), he identified academia, entrepreneurs, innovators, large corporations and government agencies, and risk capital investors as essential participants in a functional innovation ecosystem.
“We need those stakeholders to depend on one another to function well,” he said.
The NITDA boss argued that universities must work closely with employers to understand industry requirements and produce graduates equipped with practical skills rather than academic qualifications alone.
“For you to succeed, you need to start with the end in mind,” he told participants, stressing that innovation should be measured by its ability to translate ideas into commercially viable products, services and solutions.
He further emphasised that private investors should provide emerging businesses with more than financial resources by supporting corporate governance, leadership development and sustainable business management.
According to him, effective collaboration among academia, industry, entrepreneurs, investors and government would enable Nigeria to convert its youthful population and intellectual resources into productive enterprises and employment opportunities.
Meanwhile, the Kano State Government announced plans to strengthen the state’s position as a regional technology and commercial hub through investments in digital infrastructure, innovation and public sector transformation.
The Director-General of the Kano State Information Technology Development Agency (KASITDA), Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari, disclosed the plans while representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the conference.
Muzakkari said the administration was implementing a digital transformation agenda covering 2025 to 2030, anchored on infrastructure development, human capital, innovation, digital governance, cybersecurity and the digitalisation of critical economic sectors.
He explained that the establishment of KASITDA was intended to strengthen institutional coordination, improve government technology investments and create an enabling environment for private sector participation.
According to him, the agency is developing an e-government framework, ICT technical standards and a procurement manual to ensure that digital investments across government institutions are coordinated, secure and aligned with the state’s development priorities.
He identified the establishment of a state data centre, expansion of metropolitan fibre-optic networks and improvement of government digital infrastructure as major priorities.
Muzakkari said the proposed investments would strengthen digital public services, improve data-driven decision-making and provide infrastructure for technology enterprises and investors.
He added that the administration was working to extend digital connectivity beyond Kano metropolis to rural communities, educational institutions, local government areas and underserved populations.
The KASITDA Director-General noted that Kano’s longstanding role as a centre of commerce, manufacturing, agriculture and regional trade provided a foundation for expanding its economic influence through technology.
He said the state’s geographical connections to other parts of Nigeria, West Africa and the Sahel also offered opportunities for cross-border digital trade and investment.
On human capital development, Muzakkari highlighted initiatives such as Kano Startup Weekend, innovation programmes and engagements with emerging technology businesses as part of efforts to nurture local talent.
He explained that the government was particularly interested in creating pathways for young people to progress from basic digital literacy to advanced technical skills, entrepreneurship and the development of commercially viable solutions.
The state government also identified healthcare, education, agriculture and transportation as priority sectors for technology adoption.
Muzakkari highlighted opportunities in digital healthcare administration, technology-enabled learning, precision agriculture, digital extension services, commodity traceability and improved logistics.
He invited telecommunications operators, technology companies, investors and development partners to explore opportunities in broadband infrastructure, data centres, technology parks, innovation hubs, digital skills development, e-commerce, smart agriculture and financial technology.
The discussions at Global Tech Africa 2026 underscored the relationship between national digital infrastructure policies and state-level efforts to develop innovation-driven economies.
While NITDA is pursuing greater domestic computing capacity, digital skills and indigenous AI development, Kano State is seeking to leverage its commercial position and infrastructure investments to attract technology businesses and expand digital opportunities.
Inuwa maintained that Nigeria’s long-term digital competitiveness would depend on its ability to combine reliable connectivity, local computing infrastructure, skilled talent, research collaboration and investment capital to create value from its growing digital resources.
The very best motorsport sponsorship firm for brand names weighing F1, MotoGP, NASCAR, IndyCar, WEC, or Formula E is one that can compare all 6 series objectively.
For a brand name that has not yet chose a series, a motorsport sponsorship company for worldwide brand names must run cross-series analysis initially, then develop a shortlist. Agencies connected to a single group or residential or commercial property will point every brand name towards the exact same response.
This roundup ranks the leading motorsport sponsorship firms for worldwide brand names still picking in between series, then covers which series fits which goal and how to match a company to your spending plan.
The 5 leading motorsport sponsorship companies for worldwide brand names
5 companies stick out amongst the leading motorsport sponsorship firms for an international brand name weighing several series. The order listed below shows self-reliance, cross-series depth, and the capability to secure the purchaser’s invest from very first shortlist through last ROI reporting.
Best for: Worldwide brand names that have not yet chose a series and desire independent cross-series analysis, transparent terms, and agreement settlement backed by more than 30 years in motorsport.
RTR Sports Marketing is an independent brand-side motorsport consultancy established in 1995 and headquartered in London. Brand names that wish to work with sports marketing expert for motorsports sponsorships with cross-series scope get a consultant that deals with the purchaser’s side of the table.
RTR Sports Marketing works throughout F1, MotoGP, NASCAR, IndyCar, WEC, Formula E, WorldSBK, and the Dakar Rally. That protection is why it ranks as the very best motorsport sponsorship company for brand names still picking a series. Due to the fact that RTR Sports covers every significant series, it can inform a brand name truthfully which series fits before a shortlist is constructed.
RTR Sports Marketing operates on 3 called concepts.
Self-reliance indicates no group stake, no series agreement, and no commission from the residential or commercial property being offered to the brand name.
Verticality implies motorsport just, which is where the relationships and rates understanding sit.
Openness methods fee-based and open, without any concealed commissions and a clear line in between advisory-only and full-service.
RTR Sports Marketing covers the complete lifecycle: technique, residential or commercial property choice, settlement, activation, and ROI measurement. That ranges from mapping the brand name’s worldwide goals throughout series, to shortlisting, to activation at the picked rounds, to ROI measurement constructed on independent third-party information a CFO will accept.
Full-service scope is staffed internal at RTR. That covers B2B hospitality, material rights, motorist gain access to, exclusivity enforcement, and field tracking on race weekends. Brand names do not require to match RTR Sports Marketing with a different activation partner.
Settlement assistance is main to how RTR makes its cost. More than 30 years of offer experience throughout these series feeds an independent motorsport consulting company design that a broker connected to one group can not match.
2. Leonard Motorsports Marketing
Best for: Brand names that have actually currently selected NASCAR and desire a team-side broker with Cup Series relationships.
Leonard Motorsports Marketing is a United States company that links brand names with NASCAR groups and chauffeurs, structuring offers that vary from ARCA associate decals to Cup Series main sponsorships.
Brands weighing NASCAR versus other series ought to validate the cost structure in advance, given that team-side brokers can bring commission plans a buyer-side design would not.
3. Sullivan Worldwide Marketing Group
Best for: United States brand names running a multi-property sports portfolio where motorsport is one possession amongst a number of.
Sullivan Worldwide Marketing Group is a Daytona Beach-based company whose motorsport customers have actually consisted of NASCAR and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The company manages technique, agreement work, and activation.
Purchasers must ask whether the suggestion set is restricted to residential or commercial properties the company currently deals with, and whether F1, MotoGP, and WEC are covered with the exact same depth as the United States series.
4. Trackside Agency
Best for: brand names with a signed offer that require trackside activation and hospitality shipment throughout United States motorsport rounds.
Trackside Agency is a motorsport marketing company active throughout NASCAR, IndyCar, and cars racing in North America. The firm manages activation, hospitality build-outs, and motorist looks at places consisting of Indianapolis, Daytona, and Long Beach. Trackside is placed as an activation partner once the offer is done, so brand names still picking a series ought to combine it with a buyer-side consultant upstream.
5. Bernstein Partners
Best for: United States customer brand names that require quick access to IndyCar or Indy 500 stock through a broker-style design.
Bernstein Partners is a United States sports marketing company with enduring relationships throughout IndyCar groups and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Team-side offer circulation offers brand names fast access to readily available liveries and hospitality slots, specifically in the weeks before the 500. Worldwide brand names weighing IndyCar versus F1, MotoGP, WEC, or Formula E ought to combine Bernstein Partners with a cross-series consultant.
Which motorsport series fits which brand name goal
Match the series to the brand name’s business goal initially, then shortlist companies. Getting the order right is why the leading motorsport sponsorship firms for an international purchaser are the ones with cross-series scope.
The table listed below summarizes what each series provides. A great firm strolls a purchaser through this compromise before estimating a single cost, and utilizes it as a beginning point, not a pitch for the residential or commercial property it currently offers.
Series
Best-fit brand name goal
Normal audience signal
Formula 1
International status and premium placing
22 races in 2026, HNW and service audience
MotoGP
International two-wheel reach, EMEA and APAC depth
More youthful audience (over half of fans under 35), strong in Europe and Southeast Asia
NASCAR
United States brand name commitment and heartland reach
Greatest brand-loyalty ratings in United States sports, heavy customer alter
IndyCar
United States open-wheel exposure, Indy 500 spike
Focused May reach: the 2026 Indy 500 balanced 6.6 M United States audiences
WEC
Endurance story and premium OEM tie-in
24 Hr of Le Mans anchors a technical, engineering-led audience
Formula E
Sustainability positioning and city markets
All-electric, city-center races, ESG-aligned brand name reporting
Each row is a various sponsorship item, not simply a various logo design positioning. F1 and MotoGP provide international reach at superior cost points. NASCAR and IndyCar provide US-focused programs at lower entry expenses. WEC provides endurance storytelling for OEMs and premium brand names. Formula E provides a sustainability story that connects into ESG reporting.
The leading motorsport sponsorship companies for an international brand name will utilize this fit table as a beginning point, then narrow to a couple of series before shortlisting homes. Leading motorsport sponsorship firms without cross-series scope avoid this action and begin with a residential or commercial property list.
How to match a motorsport sponsorship company for international brand names to your spending plan
Match the firm to the scope of the offer, not the other method around. Expense bands differ extensively throughout series, and the best partner for an entry-level associate offer is seldom the best partner for a multi-year main program.
A sign expense bands to prepare versus, to confirm with the company before finalizing:
Entry partner positioning (any series): $100K to $750K. Small-panel branding, contingency programs, and single-race associate slots.
Single-race main or hospitality anchor: $500K to $3M. Complete livery for one round, or a hospitality anchor at a marquee occasion such as Monaco, Le Mans, or the Indy 500.
Part-season main program: $2M to $8M. 5 to 8 races throughout a selected series with hospitality, motorist gain access to, and material rights.
Full-season associate program: $500K to $3M. Season-long secondary branding throughout a series calendar.
Full-season main program: $5M to $20M. Complete livery, hospitality, chauffeur gain access to, and material rights throughout every round.
Multi-year title or lead partner program: $15M to $50M+ annually. Booked for brand names utilizing motorsport as a lead worldwide platform, most typical in F1 with leading groups.
These bands relocation year to year with group efficiency, series need, and slot schedule. The leading motorsport sponsorship companies for an international purchaser will hold prices standards throughout series and flag when an estimated number sits outside the marketplace.
Ask any motorsport sponsorship firm for international brand names to break out its cost design in the exact same discussion. Repaired advisory charges, maintained regular monthly charges, and success-based parts all appear in firm agreements. Agencies with tidy charge disclosure are the simplest for a financing group to accept, and a leading firm will share sample expense varies throughout groups and series before any agreement is signed.
Last take
The very best motorsport sponsorship company for brand names getting in worldwide motorsport is the one that remains on the purchaser’s side from very first shortlist to last ROI report. That basic dismiss companies with concealed commissions and leaves a list of really independent choices.
Brand names that shortlist the leading motorsport sponsorship companies in Q3 or Q4 of the previous year, with a buyer-side consultant holding the line through the agreement, land much better terms than brand names working out in season.
Dealing with an independent motorsport consulting company is the quickest course to an offer that fits the brand name instead of the home being offered. That is the basic every company on an international brand name’s shortlist ought to be held to.
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery is close to agreeing a new contract that would extend his stay at Villa Park beyond 2029 and give him greater influence over the club’s long-term sporting strategy.
The Spaniard held talks with senior club officials on Wednesday, including chairman Nassef Sawiris, chief executive Roberto Olabe and director of football operations Damian Vidagany, with both sides keen to secure an extended commitment.
Discussions are continuing over the final details, including the length of the proposed deal and financial terms, although an announcement is not expected before the weekend.
Villa confirmed the meeting in a statement, saying the discussions focused on the club’s long-term direction and had established a shared commitment beyond 2029, with Emery continuing to lead its sporting project.
The club added that the common ambition was to build a competitive and ambitious team capable of challenging at the highest level.
Emery, who joined Villa from Villarreal in November 2022, is already contracted until 2029. However, the proposed extension would strengthen his authority in shaping the club’s future.
The former Arsenal, Sevilla and Paris Saint-Germain manager has overseen a remarkable transformation at Villa, taking them from a relegation-threatened side to regular contenders for European qualification.
Under his leadership, Villa have qualified for European competition in every full season, while their Europa League triumph in May ended a 30-year wait for a major trophy.
Despite the progress, Villa are currently 10th in the Premier League, although they have made an encouraging start to their Champions League campaign, winning three of their opening four matches.
Their current position follows a summer of significant changes, with several key players from the team that finished fourth and won European silverware departing the club.
Emery had also emerged as a potential candidate for Manchester United should the Old Trafford club decide to part ways with manager Michael Carrick.
Villa face United at Old Trafford this weekend, but the Spaniard’s impending contract extension appears set to end speculation over a possible move.
Last month, Villa threatened legal action against former Liverpool defender and television pundit Jamie Carragher after he suggested Emery would be an ideal candidate for the Manchester United job and told Villa supporters to “shut up”.
The club later withdrew the threat after Carragher issued an apology.
Emery’s expected new agreement would represent a significant show of confidence in the manager as Villa seek to consolidate their progress and establish themselves among English and European football’s leading clubs.
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The Constitution as the Supreme Law in a Democracy is as efficient as those who are chosen or designated in Congress or the Judiciary and the general public Service to impose it.
Allies of the present American President have actually enormously lost elections initially in Hungary, then in Brazil and most just recently in the small State of Israel where Natanyahu is presently swimming versus the tide and might naturally take the position of prime minister and the major ramifications of that to his legal entanglement. Whatever is simply breaking down for the present American President. It is a genuine and major minute in American History as properly observed by Governor Newsom of California.
This easy observation was what has actually required Richard Nixon to resign from workplace instead of face impeachment and elimination from workplace by Congress, the judiciary, the Supreme Court and the Nation’s Attorney General that are resolutely identified to supply the checks and balances required to impose the Rule of Law in America which is expected to be the Bastion of Democracy all over the world
The existing lame duck President had actually taken excessive benefit of that advancement to announce himself a King or Dictator and to rule the nation by executive orders and veto power, which he understood can not be overthrown by Congress since his celebration manages the 3 tiers of federal government.
Not any longer. It is a brand-new DAWN in America.
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By the very same token the Supreme Court judges were too afraid of him due to the fact that his Party has actually managed or selected no less than 6 out of 9 Judges who felt a commitment to accept, or side with Mr. President in their judgments, instead of analyze and impose the Law without worry or favor in accordance with their oath of workplace.
The American People and the American Voters have actually acted decisively in the midterm elections on November 3 to rebuke and to repudiate and to turn down the President and his Party by enormously electing the primary opposition Party who can now quickly develop an agreement to do their task, to make the Law and to implement it and to put in location or bring back all of the checks and balances to rule in the President and to reduce the effects of all of his abuses of workplace and unfavorable impulses to break the Law including his naked Corruption which stinks to high paradises, and his propensity or disposition to do what he likes in workplace by acting like King Louis XIV of France and by freely confessing that he might honestly shoot an individual dead on 5th Avenue in Manhattan and not be jailed or charged.
The American Congress now has the freedom to do its task and to enhance or raise today Opinion Approval score of Congress which presently stands at just 14 percent, and the Supreme Court has a possibility to not constantly wish to dance to the tune of Mr. President even when he honestly breaks the Law, by taking a “quid professional quo” kickback of a high-end 747 Air Craft from the Qatari Government. He now has the aircraft remodified for countless Dollars of tax payers cash to turn the Plane to Air Force One without approval by Congress.
The President is not even embarrassed to inform the country that he means to take the aircraft with him when he leaves workplace.
It was a callous abuse of workplace that would have not have actually been endured in the America we utilized to understand before the present President came on board.
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Any other President in America would have been questioned, examined and approved by previous American Congress.
The Congress now has a chance to sanction the specific appointees of the President, like Pete Hegseth and others who might have broken the Law in addition to their Boss in beginning a War of option versus Iran in which more than 20 Americans were eliminated talk less of countless Iranians and trigger substantial security damages on both sides of the aisle.
The brand-new Congress now has their tasks cut out for them to now hold the President liable as needed by the Constitution.
It is really a brand-new Dawn in America.
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Federal High Court in Abuja guidelines versus David Mark-led management following a match challenging the celebration’s management structure.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has actually stated the Senator David Mark-led caretaker committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) unlawful, revoking its choices, consisting of the procedure that produced previous Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the celebration’s governmental prospect for the 2027 basic elections.
Justice Peter Lifu provided the judgment on Thursday, ruling that the procedure through which the Mark-led committee presumed control of the celebration was illegal.
The case was set up by Nafiu Bala Gombe, the ADC’s previous National Deputy Chairman (North-East), who challenged the authenticity of the caretaker management.
Gombe had actually argued that following the resignation of the celebration’s previous National Chairman, Chief Ralph Nwosu, he was entitled to presume the celebration’s management. He consequently approached the court to challenge the caretaker committee and looked for the nullification of choices taken under its authority.
In his judgment, Justice Lifu maintained the fit and stated the caretaker committee illegal. The choice efficiently revokes actions taken by the committee, consisting of the governmental election procedure that produced Atiku as the ADC’s flagbearer.
Other offenders in the fit consisted of the ADC, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Senator David Mark, previous Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola and Chief Ralph Nwosu.
The judgment comes amidst preparations for the 2027 basic elections and raises fresh concerns about the ADC’s management structure and the credibility of its governmental election procedure.
Atiku had actually just recently taken part in the celebration’s project activities in Sokoto, where the ADC mobilised advocates ahead of the upcoming elections.
Since the time of this report, there was no indicator in the court report whether the afflicted celebrations planned to appeal the judgment or look for a stay of execution.
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British comic founded guilty of raping one female and sexually attacking 3 others following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court in London.
Jury acquits 51-year-old star of 2 other rape charges and tried indecent attack including claims by 6 ladies.
Judge alerts Brand deals with a considerable custodial sentence as he is remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on November 9.
Brand name, who rejected all the accusations, kept that his sexual encounters were consensual, while district attorneys implicated him of exploiting his star status to victimize females.
November 05, (THEWILL)– British star and comic Russell Brand was on Thursday condemned of rape and 3 counts of sexual attack following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court in London.
Brand name, 51, was founded guilty of raping one lady in 2009 and sexually attacking 3 other females in different events in between 1999 and 2009.
The jury acquitted him of 2 other counts of rape and one count of tried indecent attack occurring from accusations brought by 6 females.
THEWILL reports that the decision followed more than 8 hours of considerations over 2 days by a jury consisting of 8 males and 4 females, bringing a remarkable conclusion to a carefully seen trial including the previous Hollywood star and tv speaker.
Following the decision, Judge Joel Bennathan cautioned Brand that his convictions would undoubtedly bring in a considerable jail sentence.
The judge withdrawed his bail and bought that he be remanded in custody pending sentencing on Monday, November 9.
District Attorneys Accuse Comedian Of Exploiting Celebrity Status
The prosecution had actually implicated Brand of exploiting his star status, expert impact and public standing to sexually attack ladies throughout the duration in which he was developing his home entertainment profession.
Lead district attorney Riel Karmy-Jones KC explained him as a callous, determining and manipulative sexual predator, arguing that he utilized his popularity and impact to access to females and benefit from them.
District attorneys preserved that the 6 plaintiffs, who did not understand one another, had actually individually stated experiences of sexual misbehavior including Brand.
The claims covered events in London and Bournemouth, consisting of claims of rape at a hotel and at Brand’s house, in addition to sexual attacks at a Soho bar, a radio station and a tv office.
Amongst the offenses for which Brand was founded guilty was the rape of a lady at his home in 2009. He was likewise condemned of sexually attacking an MTV staff member at a Soho bar in 2004, a Capital Radio staff member in 2005 and a Channel 4 employee in 2009.
The jury cleared him of raping a lady he satisfied throughout the 1999 Labour Party conference in Bournemouth and another rape accusation including an MTV staff member. He was likewise acquitted of trying to indecently attack another MTV worker in 2001.
Brand Name Denies Allegations, Insists Encounters Were Consensual
LONDON ENGLAND NOVEMBER 05 Russell Brand reaches Southwark Crown Court on November 05 2026 in London England Russell Brand is presently on trial for 3 counts of rape 3 counts of sexual attack and one count of tried indecent attack from 6 various females covering a 10 years duration in between 1999 and 2009 Brand 51 has actually pleaded innocent to all counts keeping that all of his previous sexual encounters were completely consensual Photo by Alishia AbodundeGetty ImagesBrand name rejected all the charges throughout the procedures, firmly insisting that he had actually never ever taken part in sex without approval.
Affirming in his defence, he acknowledged that he had actually been extremely promiscuous throughout his more youthful years however kept that his sexual relationships had actually been consensual.
He challenged the reliability of the claims, arguing that encounters which had actually occurred years previously were being misrepresented.
His defence legal representative, Ian Winter KC, questioned the prolonged duration in between the supposed events and the ultimate cops reports, arguing that media examinations and promotion surrounding the claims might have affected the plaintiffs.
Brand name informed the court that the procedures had actually taken a ravaging toll on his individual life and household. He likewise declined the prosecution’s representation of him as a sexual predator, firmly insisting that he appreciated ladies’s right to decline sexual advances.
The case drew in worldwide attention following a joint media examination released in September 2023 by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4’s * Dispatches *.
The examination comprehensive claims of rape and sexual misbehavior versus the performer, triggering the Metropolitan Police to release a criminal examination.
Investigators consequently talked to Brand as part of their queries before criminal charges were brought versus him in April 2025.
Additional charges were authorised in December 2025 following extra examinations including 2 other females.
Brand name was ultimately prosecuted on 7 counts including 6 plaintiffs: 3 counts of rape, 3 counts of sexual attack and one count of tried indecent attack.
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Cops Commend Women Who Came Forward
Responding to Thursday’s decision, the Metropolitan Police invited the convictions and applauded the females who stepped forward to report the supposed offenses regardless of the passage of time and the general public profile of the accused.
Investigator Superintendent Andy Furphy stated the case showed that no one was above the law, despite celeb status, wealth or impact.
The cops likewise motivated other victims of rape and major sexual attack to come forward, guaranteeing them that their problems would be treated with self-respect and examined.
From Hollywood Fame to Criminal Conviction
Brand name increased to prominence in Britain in the early 2000s through stand-up funny, tv and radio presenting. His intriguing humour, flamboyant character and outspoken public looks made him among the nation’s most recognisable performers.
He ended up being especially popular through Channel 4’s * Big Brother’s Big Mouth * and his BBC Radio 2 program before developing a global acting profession.
His Hollywood movie credits consist of * Forgetting Sarah Marshall * and * Get Him to the Greek *. His prominent individual life likewise drew in significant attention, especially his marital relationship to American pop star Katy Perry in 2010, which ended in 2011.
Over the last few years, Brand moved far from mainstream home entertainment and established a considerable online following through videos and commentary on politics, religious beliefs, health and conspiracy theories.
Thursday’s convictions mark a significant advancement in the debate surrounding the performer, more than 3 years after the claims versus him initially emerged openly.
He is anticipated to go back to Southwark Crown Court on November 9 for sentencing.
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