Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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  • Anti-Corruption

    Americans voting during 2024 election

    Nigerian Ada Otuka arrested, convicted for U.S. election rigging, illegal voting

    Investigation by the FBI and immigration authorities showed she had voted in 2012, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2024. She faces up to six years in prison and a fine of $250,000.

    Economy

    Leadway Holdings

    Leadway unveils unified pension brand with N3 trillion assets, 1.2 million contributors

    Leadway Holdings has unveiled Leadway Pension Fund Administrator as its unified pension brand following the operational integration of Leadway Pensure and PAL Pensions.

    OPINION

    Abdul Mahmud: Oshiomhole’s rebuke and Tinubu’s roads to development

    Lasting progress requires investments that improve citizens’ daily lives rather than projects designed primarily for ceremonial commissioning.

    How hate becomes a virus that consumes us

    As part of the animal kingdom, our first instinct when confronted with a stranger is not to trust and embrace.

    What Ishaq Oloyede’s tenure says about JAMB

    Oloyede has demonstrated that where there is a will, it’s possible to find a way and make a difference.

    Collapse After a Landslide: Starmer’s fall may not be the last

    Despite his immaculate suit and well-groomed hair, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer looked like he was facing a public execution.

     Opposition politicians and the agreement industry 

    Fidelity to political agreements was elevated above fidelity to democratic accountability, while supernatural sanction was invoked to guarantee compliance

    Aderonke Atoyebi: One Year After the Tax Reform Laws: Tinubu’s economic foresight is taking shape

    How President Tinubu’s bold reforms and Dr Zacch Adedeji’s leadership at the Nigeria Revenue Service are driving record revenue growth and building a more resilient economy.

    World

    Alexandra Eala.

    Alexandra Eala becomes first Filipino to win WTA singles title in DC Open

    The rising star made history as the first Filipino to clinch the title moving her from No. 28 to No. 20 on the world rankings with 2,106 points.

    Africa

    African scam

    Thai police nab four Africans over fake dollar scam

    Thai police have arrested four African nationals in Bangkok for allegedly operating a fake dollar scam targeting wealthy investors by falsely claiming ordinary paper could be transformed into genuine

    Diaspora

    Samson Dauda

    Nigerian bodybuilder Samson Dauda aims to clinch second Mr Olympia title after historic triumph

    Dauda hoped to reclaim the title at the 2026 Mr Olympia, which will be held in September, after claiming the title in 2024 and taking home the $600,000 grand prize.