Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto has been accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women in a new BBC investigation, with allegations spanning more than a decade. The women, who claimed they encountered Leto between 2002 and 2016, alleged that the incidents ranged from sexual assault and statutory rape to […]
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He added that part of the support would also benefit widows and relatives of those who lost their lives during the incident, including a Mathematics teacher, Oyedokun.
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A Hyundai Elantra vehicle stolen from Annur Mosque in Abuja has been recovered in Kano by operatives of the Kano State Police Command’s Special Intervention Squad (SIS).
It was one of two stolen vehicles recovered by the squad in separate operations.
The Hyundai Elantra was reported stolen from the mosque premises on July 10. Police said intelligence gathered during the investigation led operatives to track the suspects to Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
The suspects reportedly abandoned the vehicle and fled after sighting the police team on July 22.
Investigators believe the suspects are members of an interstate vehicle theft syndicate operating across Abuja, Kaduna and Kano states.
The recovered Hyundai Elantra was returned to its owner in Abuja, while efforts continue to arrest the fleeing suspects and dismantle the criminal network.
In a separate operation, the SIS recovered a white Toyota Hilux stolen on the night of July 26 along Lamido Crescent in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State by the owner’s driver.
The driver discovered the vehicle was missing when he returned and reported the incident to the police.
Following the report, SIS operatives traced the vehicle to Kurna Asabe Quarters, Kano, where it was recovered from a suspect identified as Abdussalam Salisu.
The police later handed the Toyota Hilux back to its owner after confirming ownership, while investigations continue to identify other suspects connected to the theft.
The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, praised the Special Intervention Squad for their professionalism and swift response.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to intelligence-led policing and urged residents to take extra precautions to protect their vehicles.
He also encouraged members of the public to report suspicious activities promptly.
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Oscar-winning Irish musician and actor Glen Hansard has died following a motorbike crash in Dublin. He was 56. Police said the fatal single-vehicle accident occurred on Lower Road in Lucan, west of the Irish capital, shortly before 4:30 a.m. local time on Wednesday. Authorities are appealing for witnesses as investigations into the cause of the […]
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has warned residents of Gwagwalada, Mabushi, Lokogoma and other flood-prone communities to take precautionary measures as the rainy season reaches its peak.
The warning was issued during a one-day Stakeholders’ Engagement on the National Disaster Preparedness and Response Campaign 2026, where emergency officials urged residents and relevant agencies to strengthen flood prevention efforts.
Speaking at the event, the Head of Forecasting, Response and Mitigation at FEMD, Dr. Mark Nyam, said weather forecasts indicate that several communities across the FCT remain vulnerable to flooding, stressing the need for proactive measures.
He appealed to stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and implement strategies that would minimise the impact of flooding during the season.
Also speaking, the Head of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Abuja Operations Office, Mr. Zakari Abubakar, said the agency had rolled out a series of interventions aimed at mitigating flood disasters nationwide.
“Our intervention focuses on prevention, preparation, response and support to ensure recovery,” he said.
Abubakar urged FEMD to extend the awareness campaign to grassroots communities, particularly residents living along riverbanks, who are among the most vulnerable to flooding.
The Director of Development Control, Town Planner Bashir Madaki, also called for strict enforcement of regulations protecting waterways, noting that preserving natural drainage channels is critical to reducing flooding in the nation’s capital.
As part of the exercise, participants visited flood-prone locations in Mabushi and Lokogoma districts to assess the level of risk and identify areas requiring urgent intervention.
Representatives of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the Nigerian Red Cross Society, the FCT Fire Service and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) attended the stakeholders’ meeting.
FEMD extended its flood preparedness campaign to Gwagwalada Area Council, where officials engaged traditional leaders and community representatives on disaster prevention.
Addressing palace officials, Dr. Nyam attributed flooding in many parts of the FCT largely to human activities, and dismissed claims that flooding in Gwagwalada was caused by dam operations.
“Disaster is localised. The attitude of some of our people worsens the situation. Do not dump refuse in drainage systems and do not build on water channels,” he said.
Several district and village heads who spoke during the meeting blamed indiscriminate dumping of refuse on the absence of designated dump sites in the area.
They also called for stricter enforcement of environmental sanitation laws to curb practices contributing to flooding.
In his remarks, the Aguma of Gwagwalada, Alhaji Mohammed Magaji, represented by the Waziri of Gwagwalada, Alhaji Bala Garba Madaki, described the sensitisation visit as timely and important.
He pledged that the flood safety message would be disseminated to district, ward and village heads, as well as religious leaders, to increase public awareness.
The traditional ruler also assured FEMD of the support of his cabinet in encouraging residents living along riverbanks to relocate to safer, higher ground in order to reduce the risk of flood-related disasters.
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Popular Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, was captured in a viral video expressing shock over the legal implications of his statutory marriage to his lover, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, better known as Jarvis.
DAILY POST reports that the duo legally tied the knot on Wednesday.
In a video making the rounds, the marriage registrar was heard explaining the legal implications of their vows to the couple.
“If any of you goes against the rule, he or she is guilty of an offence called bigamy. It is a punishable offence with a minimum of five years’ imprisonment, with no option of a fine.
“Should I proceed?” the registrar asked Peller and Jarvis.
Peller, however, raised objections, asking why a marriage born out of love should have anything to do with prison.
“This is marriage, love. What concerns love with imprisonment?” the popular content creator asked.
Remo Stars have appointed Olumide Ajibolade as their new head coach, DAILY POST reports.
Ajibolade was previously in charge of Nigeria National League (NNL) outfit Beyond Limits.
The young tactician replaced Usman Abdallah, who has teamed up with Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Ranchers Bees.
Ajibolade began his coaching career in 2019 when he joined the Remo Stars Academy as the U-17 head coach under the Remo Stars Sports Club project.
Under his leadership, Beyond Limits established itself as one of the most successful football development projects in Nigeria.
Ajibolade led Beyond Limits to promotion from the Nationwide League One (NLO) to the Nigeria National League (NNL) during the 2022/23 season before orchestrating another historic promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) in the 2023/24 campaign.
His appointment reflects Remo Stars’ unwavering commitment to continuity, excellence and rewarding outstanding performance from within the club’s football development structure.
Super Eagles winger Yira Collins Sor is set to join Turkish Super Lig club Amedspor on a permanent transfer, DAILY POST reports.
Amedspor, according to reports are negotiating with Belgian Pro League side KRC Genk for the transfer of Sor.
According to TransferFeed, talks between the clubs are ongoing, but no official agreement has been reached yet.
The 26-year-old has one-year remaining on his contract, and has not been offered an extension by Genk.
The former Flying Eagles winger is now set to join to his compatriot Gift Orban at Amedspor.
Orban joined the newly promoted Turkish club on a season-long loan from Bundesliga outfit TSG Hoffenheim on Tuesday.
Sor linked up with Genk for €6.5 million from Czech First Division outfit Slavia Prague in January 2023.
He has not fully met expectations since joining the Smurfs, with injuries hindering his performance at the club.
Transfer: Super Eagles winger set to join Turkish club Ademspor
Operatives of the Osun State Police Command have arrested six persons and recovered N4,810,500 in cash and election materials during a raid at a residential property linked to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Igbalaye Teslim in Oroki Estate, Osogbo. The Command, in a press release signed by DSP Abiodun Ojelabi on Tuesday, said […]
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United Capital Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its footprint across Africa, revealing that it has become the first African financial services institution to secure regulatory registration in both Rwanda and Ethiopia as part of its long-term Pan-African growth strategy.
Group Chief Executive Officer, Peter Ashade, disclosed this while speaking on the company’s performance and strategic direction, noting that the group’s assets have grown to more than N2.2 trillion, reflecting growing confidence from clients, investors, regulators and other stakeholders.
According to him, the company’s sustained growth is underpinned by the trust reposed in the institution by its customers, shareholders, business partners and the media.
“The growth we are witnessing is a reflection of the confidence that clients, investors and stakeholders have in United Capital.
“We also appreciate the role of the media in shaping public perception because many investors rely on credible reporting to make informed decisions,” he said.
Ashade said the company deliberately pursued expansion into Rwanda and Ethiopia, describing the move as a strategic milestone that took more than a year of engagement with regulators in both countries.
He explained that United Capital is now the first African financial services institution registered in the capital market segment in Rwanda and the first Nigerian financial services firm to establish such a presence in Ethiopia, where no Nigerian bank currently operates.
He said the expansion is driven by a broader vision of promoting African economic integration rather than simply growing the company’s business.
“When we expand into Africa, we are not representing United Capital alone; we are representing Nigeria. We believe in Nigeria’s leadership role on the continent, and we also believe that the time has come for Africa to deepen economic integration.
Africa is now, and we are committed to contributing to that journey,” Ashade stated.
The Group CEO also highlighted the company’s strong financial performance, noting that its balance sheet has recorded significant growth over the years while shareholder value has increased substantially.
According to him, an internal review showed that United Capital has delivered more than 2,500 per cent growth in shareholder wealth over the past eight years, a performance he said is supported by publicly available market data.
Ashade said the company has consistently prioritized shareholder returns through a disciplined capital allocation strategy and an enhanced dividend policy.
He noted that while the company did not pay interim dividends before 2018, it has consistently declared interim dividends over the past three years, demonstrating its commitment to rewarding investors.
“Every major business decision we make is guided by the interests of our shareholders. Creating sustainable value for investors remains one of our highest priorities,” he said.
The United Capital CEO expressed confidence that the company’s market valuation does not yet fully reflect its intrinsic value but said ongoing strategic initiatives and future growth plans would unlock greater value for shareholders.
He also disclosed that the group has significantly strengthened its corporate governance framework since 2018 through structural reforms and leadership changes.
According to him, United Capital now operates with a more robust governance structure, supported by executive leadership overseeing both front-office and back-office operations, alongside chief executive officers heading each of its seven business subsidiaries.
Ashade said the strengthened governance framework positions the group to sustain its growth trajectory while supporting its ambition of becoming a leading Pan-African financial services institution.
Also speaking at the company’s H1 2026 Investors and Analysts Call, The Group Chief Finance Officer of United Capital Plc is Shedrack Onakpoma said the Group remains optimistic about its growth prospects despite a challenging global macroeconomic environment, citing its diversified business model, expanding digital ecosystem, robust capital position, and strategic investments as key drivers of future performance.
Onakpoma said the group’s strategic priorities for the remainder of the year include strengthening market leadership across its operating segments, accelerating digital transformation through technology and automation, expanding its presence across Africa, enhancing customer experience, embedding sustainability into its operations, and maintaining a resilient risk management framework.
United Capital also identified six high-impact initiatives that will shape execution in 2026.
These include expanding its African footprint, accelerating assets under management (AUM) growth, developing innovative financial products, improving operational efficiency through technology, driving financial inclusion, and leveraging strategic partnerships to broaden market reach.
Management noted that while global economic conditions remain uncertain, the company expects investment opportunities to emerge across key markets.
It projected that elevated global yields would likely persist amid inflationary pressures, while advances in artificial intelligence are expected to continue supporting equity market performance, particularly in the United States and Asia.
The Group also expects increased competition for deposits to raise funding costs but believes its diversified earnings base positions it to navigate the environment effectively.
The positive outlook follows a robust financial performance in the first half of the year.
United Capital reported gross earnings of N37.49bn, up significantly from N23.76bn recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, while profit before tax rose to N24.78bn from N13.79bn.
Profit after tax climbed to N21.10bn from N11.89bn, reflecting strong growth in investment income, fee and commission income, and trading activities.
The Group also recorded marked improvements in key profitability indicators. Return on Equity increased to 25.03 per cent from 16.77 per cent, Return on Assets rose to 2.48 pervcent from 1.37 percent, while earnings per share advanced to N2.34 from N1.32, underscoring improved returns to shareholders.
Across its business segments, United Capital reported continued momentum.
Its Investment Banking division maintained leadership in debt and equity capital markets, advising on several landmark transactions, including the N501.2bn NBET Finance Company Plc bond issuance, a N157bn rights issue for United Bank for Africa, and multiple commercial paper programmes for leading corporates.
The Asset Management business continued to strengthen its market position, managing over N1tn in assets on behalf of more than 100,000 retail and institutional investors.
The business also highlighted more than 350 per cent growth in mutual fund assets since 2021 and the successful launch of Nigeria’s first children-focused mutual fund, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and financial inclusion.
United Capital Securities also delivered a strong performance during the period, recording 64 per cent year-on-year revenue growth and 100 per cent growth in profit before tax.
The business traded shares worth N287.6bn during the first half, ranking seventh on the Nigerian Exchange’s Top 10 trading firms.
Similarly, the Wealth Management business reported continued expansion, with assets under management for its UC Octus offshore equities product increasing by 55 per cent year-to-date to N7.47bn, while its Investment Planning product more than doubled to N27.6bn.
Wealth Management’s core business revenue also exceeded ₦2 billion during the second quarter.
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