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By Sola Adebawo Nigeria did not simply pass another identity law. It quietly laid the legal foundation for one of the most important strategic assets of the twenty-first century: trusted digital identity. At first glance, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 appears to be an administrative reform, replacing the outdated 2007 legislation. Its true significance, however, lies far beyond identity registration.The Act is not fundamentally about identity. It is about positioning Nigeria for a world where trusted digital identity is becoming a source of economic competitiveness, national security and diplomatic influence. To understand why this matters, we must…

Serena Williams’ emotional return to Wimbledon ended in heartbreak on Tuesday as the seven-time champion lost 6-3, 6-7 (8-6), 6-3 to Australia’s Maya Joint in her first singles match at the Championships in four years.The 44-year-old American, who came out of retirement in a surprise bid to compete again on tennis’ biggest stage, battled for two hours and 22 minutes on Centre Court but was unable to complete the fairytale comeback against the inspired 20-year-old.Williams, playing her first Wimbledon singles match since her first-round exit in 2022, showed flashes of the brilliance that earned her seven titles at the All…

The Federal Government has welcomed the suspension of the teachers’ strike in Oyo State, describing the breakthrough as a significant victory for dialogue and a major step towards restoring uninterrupted learning for thousands of pupils across the state.The government said the resolution followed sustained negotiations involving the Federal Ministry of Education, the Oyo State Government and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) at the national, zonal and state levels, paving the way for teachers to return to classrooms after the industrial action.This was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations at…

A largely silent Erling Haaland was Norway’s hero once more with the goal that put his country into the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1998, sending Cote d’Ivoire home.With his fifth goal of this FIFA World Cup 2026 and 60th for Norway overall, Haaland ended the resistance of a Côte d’Ivoire side who had fought back into the game with Amad Diallo’s second-half equaliser, ensuring it is Stale Solbakken’s side who advance to a meeting with Brazil in New York/New Jersey on July 5.It was Emerse Fae’s Côte d’Ivoire, playing their first World…

Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has demanded quick and full resolution to the challenges arising from the gas leakage that occurred in Bille, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. In line with that resolve, Governor Fubara has pledged that the Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Bille will be upgraded to enable it address the health challenges confronting the community. He made the pledge on Wednesday at Government House, Port Harcourt during an enlarged meeting of key stakeholders, comprising representatives of the Federal Government, the state government and leaders of the community. The meeting was held to review…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under former Senate President David Mark, dismissing a suit filed by House of Representatives member Leke Abejide challenging the party’s leadership structure.Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Musa Liman held that Abejide’s case lacked merit and upheld the preliminary objections raised by the ADC, former National Chairman Ralph Nwosu, David Mark, and the party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola. The court ruled that the dispute was an internal party affair that falls outside its jurisdiction, describing it as non-justiciable. Justice Liman further held that Abejide failed…

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Adesina Adeyemi-Doro, has said the poll should not be regarded as a contest among personalities but as an opportunity to elect a leader with the capacity to deliver better governance. Adeyemi-Doro stated this in a statement he signed and made available to our correspondent in Osogbo on Tuesday. The candidate said the state has enormous untapped potential, adding that Osun could only harness its resources under a visionary and accountable governor. He acknowledged the contributions of past administrations, including the current one, but…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has issued a fresh four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve outstanding welfare and remuneration issues, warning that it may embark on nationwide industrial action if its demands are not met. The decision was reached at the association’s Extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held virtually on Saturday, following the expiration of an earlier 21-day ultimatum. In a communiqué signed by NARD President, Dr. Mohammad Usman Suleiman; Secretary-General, Dr. Shuaibu Ibrahim; and Publicity and Social Secretary, Dr. Abdulmajid Yahya Ibrahim, the association declared an industrial dispute with the government and directed its National Officers’…

Former Bayelsa State Governor and National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has described the recent ruling of the Federal High Court in Lokoja against the party, as legally flawed, anti-democratic and a threat to Nigeria’s multi-party democratic system. Dickson, in a statement issued on Friday, said the court order delivered by Justice Isah Dashen lacked legal merit and was designed to undermine the credibility and growing momentum of the NDC ahead of the 2027 general elections. He insisted that the ruling would not stand, assuring party members that its legal team had already commenced the…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has dismissed reports claiming it approved 48 new digital lending applications, insisting no fresh licences have been granted under the current regulatory framework governing online lenders. In a statement issued on Sunday via its official X account, the commission described the publication titled “FCCPC Approves 48 More Loan Apps, Raises Licensed Digital Lenders in Nigeria to 505” as inaccurate and misleading. According to the FCCPC, it has suspended the implementation of the Digital, Electronic, Online and Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations, 2025, in compliance with an ex parte order of the Federal High Court…