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The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has become a branch of government, more powerful than the judiciary or parliament. The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has rejected claims linking it to banditry, terrorism, kidnapping and cattle rustling following a US bill that could impose sanctions on certain individuals and entities in Nigeria. A bill proposed by US lawmakers calls for visa bans and asset freezes for individuals or entities accused of serious religious freedom violations in Nigeria. The list also includes former Kano governor and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Kwankwaso. Makban;…

President Donald Trump’s administration spent more than $40 million and deported about 300 immigrants to unrelated countries.This is according to a statement included in a report released Friday by Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.The findings detail the financial and policy implications of the controversial deportation strategy of relocating non-citizens to third countries if their home countries refuse to repatriate them.What is written in the report Deportation costs an average of about $133,333 per person, according to Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.In Rwanda, which hosted seven deportees, the total cost amounted to approximately $1.1 million per person.The…

131 by Omokuri Ambassador-designate Reno Omokri has highlighted the controversial career of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai amid the current controversy over his person. In a Facebook post on Friday, Omokri detailed El-Rufai’s eight-year tenure, citing alleged human rights abuses, crackdowns on dissidents, and the demolition of the properties of critics. He shared a disturbing photo of Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, which he said had become a “barbaric and pathetic state” under El-Rufai’s rule. Omokri claimed that 347 Shia Muslims, including women, children, and infants, were killed during this period. Other estimates put the death toll at around 1,000. “In…

Michael Olugbode in Abuja Nigeria has reaffirmed its determination to strengthen global cooperation in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and transnational organized crime, after National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) personnel completed advanced training at the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Speaking at yesterday’s graduation ceremony, NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brig. General Buba Marwa (RTD) said the sophistication of transnational criminal networks requires deeper international cooperation and coordinated global attacks. Mr. Marwa stressed that crime syndicates no longer operate in isolated territories, and that intelligence sharing, joint operations and capacity building between…

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Barcelona had learned lessons from Atletico Madrid, who lost 4-0 at the Metropolitano in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday.All four goals came in the first half, with Eric García taking the lead through an own goal, and goals from Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman and Julián Álvarez sealing Atlético’s victory.Editor’s picks2 RelatedThe return match will take place on March 3rd at Spotify Camp Nou, with the winner facing either Real Sociedad or Athletic Club in the final.Coach Flick said at the post-match press conference, “In the first half, we didn’t…

main eventsShow only major eventsPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureIgor Thiago signs new contract with BrentfordBrentford striker Igor Thiago has signed a new contract, extending his contract until 2031 with an option for a further 12 months. The Brazilian, signed from Club Brugge in February 2024, had to overcome a knee injury last season but has continued his form this season, scoring 17 goals in the Premier League so far.”I love the club and the people at the club,” Thiago said. “This is true love, real love. Seeing my fans supporting me and them singing my name and…

Africa’s creator economy is booming and is predicted to grow to $17.84 billion by 2030. However, the vast majority of talented creators are completely ignored by major institutional investors. According to a new report, only 4.2% have actually secured such large, formal funding, and 95% are still waiting for a real investor. Why do large-scale disconnections occur? According to the Africa Creator Economy Report 2.0, published by Communiqué and TM Global, the biggest hurdles are fundamental, with most creators simply not having the formal business structures investors seek, and even finding it difficult to raise adequate funding. The report, which…

The Utah Jazz apparently found a loophole in the NBA’s player participation policy, keeping stars Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. from playing in the fourth quarter of a recent close game, only for the league to send a message with a hefty fine. Last updated: 13/02/26 12:25pm Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was relieved by head coach Will Hardy before the fourth quarter of this month’s games against the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat. The NBA fined the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers, saying both teams had used healthy players in recent games and noted that compromising integrity…

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has expressed readiness to strengthen transparency, accountability and financial discipline by seeking technical assistance and capacity building from the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) on audited financial reporting. This was disclosed during a one-day working visit by the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandapu, to the Executive Chairman, Victor Muruako, at the Fiscal Responsibility Commission headquarters in Asokoro, Abuja. In his address, FRC Executive Chairman Victor Muruako warmly welcomed the NIS delegation and praised the important role of the Nigerian Immigration Service in safeguarding Nigeria’s borders and facilitating legal migration. He noted that…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Ampitane, has promised to increase the adoption of technology to increase transparency in the 2027 general elections scheduled to begin in February next year.This was revealed in a statement released by the commission on Friday.His remarks came amid renewed concerns about the real-time transmission of election results and the Senate’s recent approval of a combination of electronic and manual transmission of results, particularly in areas where there are network challenges.what they are saying Prof. Ampitan formally released the election notification along with the calendar and schedule of activities…