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MSport, one of the biggest and best betting platforms in Africa, has launched its latest TVC campaign, Play Where You Belong, in partnership with Chelsea Football Club. The campaign captures a simple but powerful idea: football starts before kick-off — in preparation, in decision-making, and in the moments where fans choose to take part in the game.

A User First Platform Built Around Real Football Behaviour

At the heart of Play Where You Belong is MSport’s User First philosophy — a defining approach that positions MSport among the best betting platforms for football fans in Africa. Today’s fans are no longer passive spectators. They analyse matches, follow performance trends, and make decisions throughout the game.

MSport is designed around this reality — supporting users at every stage of their matchday journey, from preparation to real-time engagement. This is what positions MSport among the biggest and best betting platforms, not just in scale, but in how it serves its users across key markets like Nigeria and Ghana.

Global Partnership, Local Experience

Through its partnership with Chelsea Football Club, MSport connects global football excellence with local fan behaviour. By combining world-class football assets with a deep understanding of African users, MSport ensures that its platform reflects how football is truly experienced across markets like Nigeria and Ghana — not just how it is traditionally marketed.

This alignment between global credibility and local relevance further reinforces MSport’s position as one of the biggest and best betting platforms in Africa, and a trusted name among football betting platforms in Nigeria and Africa.

A Platform That Rewards Every Moment of the Game

Built around its User First betting experience, MSport delivers a product ecosystem that supports users before, during, and beyond the match. Features such as early payout options (1UP & 2UP) allow users to secure wins as soon as their team takes the lead, while live match engagement and real-time rewards keep users connected to every key moment.

Alongside this, daily promotions, free bet incentives, and surprise rewards ensure that every session offers continuous opportunities to win — reinforcing MSport’s position as one of the biggest and best betting platforms in Nigeria and Africa, where preparation, timing, and participation are consistently rewarded.

Explore the latest MSport promotions and unlock more winning opportunities here: https://www.msport.com/ng/web/discounts

From Product Experience to Real Participation

Built on its User First approach, MSport is not only designed to support how users engage with football — it also creates opportunities for them to express it. Play Where You Belong extends beyond the platform into a broader campaign experience, where users can bring their matchday preparation and passion into the spotlight.

Users are encouraged to: Share their matchday rituals; Engage with campaign content; Express how they prepare for the game. Selected participants may gain access to exclusive opportunities, bridging online interaction with real-world experiences. This reflects a natural evolution in football culture: From watching the game to actively participating in it.

Built on Scale, Driven by Users

As MSport continues to grow across Africa, its position as one of the biggest and best betting platforms is reinforced not only by its scale but by its commitment to delivering a User First betting platform experience. From product innovation to campaign execution, every element is aligned around one principle: Putting users first — and redefining what it means to be among the best betting platforms in Africa.

Play Where You Belong

Football begins before kick-off — in the preparation, in the belief, and in the moment you decide to take part. That’s where you belong. www.msport.com

MSport x Chelsea FC: Play where you belong, the game starts before kick-off

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors at the Presidential Villa.

Others in attendance at the meeting include Vice President Shettima, APC governors, APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, and other party leaders.

On November 25th, 2025, President Tinubu established the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) appointing Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as the Renewed Hope Ambassador.

The RHA was established to promote Tinubu policies and support his bid for re-election in 2027.

2027: Tinubu meets Renewed Hope Ambassadors, APC leaders in Presidential Villa

The House of Representatives on Thursday commenced an investigative hearing into insurance coverage for the N1.12 trillion Anchor Borrowers’ Scheme…

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The Lagos State Government has commenced moves to introduce a unified academic calendar for the 2026/2027 session for both public and private schools across the state.

A statement issued by the Lagos State government said the process was flagged off on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) at the NUT Pavilion in Alausa, Ikeja.

Speaking at the meeting, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, called for stronger cooperation among stakeholders, stressing the need for accountability, teamwork and strict adherence to laid-down standards in schools.

He explained that the proposed calendar, when finalised, would be compulsory for all schools, covering key areas such as teaching periods, holidays and examination timelines.

According to him, the initiative is designed to promote uniformity across the education system and improve learning outcomes, noting that inclusive participation is vital for lasting progress.

Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, described a harmonised academic calendar as essential for continuity, efficiency and long-term planning in the education sector.

Represented by the Director of Basic Education, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Oyedele, she urged stakeholders to contribute practical and workable ideas that would strengthen the process.

On his part, the Director-General of OEQA, Dr. Sulaimon Olagoke Ogunmuyiwa, stressed the importance of full compliance, warning that inconsistencies could weaken quality assurance efforts. He added that monitoring would be intensified to ensure adherence across schools.

Ogunmuyiwa also reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to better service delivery through its S.C.R.I.P.T.S framework, which focuses on staff capacity, collaboration, revenue, governance, professionalism and technology.

“Our vision is to become the leading educational quality assurance agency in Africa. Already, within Nigeria, people come to study what we do. But the key target is to be the best quality assurance agency in the world” Ogunmuyiwa said.

Earlier, the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at OEQA, Mrs. Evelyn Pelemo, said the meeting marked the starting point of the calendar development process, aimed at gathering inputs, addressing emerging challenges and drawing up initial options for the 2026/2027 academic session.

She noted that the approach would ensure that the final calendar is practical, workable and widely accepted.

In his presentation, the Head of Policy, Planning and Training unit, Mr. David Ojelade, highlighted the importance of the academic calendar in maintaining order, coordination and efficiency within the school system.

He outlined key guidelines for the development process, including minimum instructional days, structured term periods, public holidays and breaks, as well as final validation.

Stakeholders at the meeting commended the initiative, noting that a unified calendar would create a smoother academic experience for students, teachers and parents.

Participants at the meeting included representatives of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), Association of Providers of Education in Nigeria (APEN), All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), and the Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria (AOPSHON).

Others in attendance were officials from the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB), League of Muslim Proprietors (LEAMPS), Catholic Mission Schools, West Africa Examination Council (WAEC), Ministry of Health, and Government Model College, Ikorodu, among others.

Lagos moves to enforce unified academic calendar for public, private schools

The Nigeria Immigration Service has officially rejected a passport submitted by senior advocate Mike Ozekhome in a London property dispute tied to the estate of the late former FCT Minister, General Jeremiah Useni.

A senior NIS official made the disclosure on Thursday during ongoing trial proceedings at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, where Ozekhome (SAN) and Ponfa Useni are facing multiple charges of forgery, impersonation, and conspiracy.

Testifying as the first prosecution witness, Aridegbe Akim, Principal Staff Officer to the Comptroller General of Immigration, told the court that the passport, bearing number A07535463 and issued in the name of Tali Shani, has no record whatsoever in the NIS database.

Akim explained that the service operates a complete electronic system that logs every passport from application through to issuance, including biometric data and the holder’s National Identification Number (NIN).

“But, on inserting the name of Tali Shani, no record was found,” he said.

Under cross examination by defence lawyers Tayo Oyetibo (SAN) and F. R. Onoja (SAN), Akim further clarified that the NIS platform is designed to pull up the full history and profile of any passport instantly once basic details are entered. He outlined the multi layered passport issuance process from payment and breeder document generation to biometric capture, production, and final release, none of which exist for the disputed document.

Although the witness conceded that the passport visually resembles genuine Nigerian passports, he stressed that every authentic document carries a unique number linked to verifiable records in the system. Nigerian passports, he added, are machine readable and contain specific security features tied to manufacturer generated identification numbers.

The case revolves around allegations that Ozekhome and Useni forged key documents including the said international passport and an irrevocable power of attorney to press a claim over a property located at No. 79 Randall Avenue, London NW2, United Kingdom.

The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation has preferred a 12 count charge against the duo. The accusations include creating a fake passport in the name of a fictitious person, Tali Shani, to support the property claim, personation, abetment of personation, cheating by personation, and unlawful possession of suspected proceeds of crime.

After Akim concluded his testimony, lead prosecuting counsel A. R. Tahir asked for an adjournment to call the next witness. The defence raised no objection.

Justice Chizoba Oji adjourned the matter to May 18, 2026, for continuation of trial.

NIS Disowns Passport Submitted By Ozekhome In London Property Dispute is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

The 2027 governorship election in Enugu State has taken an interesting turn.

This is as the immediate past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji has joined the race.

DAILY POST recalls that Nnaji was the leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Enugu State before Governor Peter Mbah joined the broom party.

The former minister has now disclosed his intention to slug it out with Mbah in 2027, pledging to do a single term in respect of the zoning arrangement in the state.

Nnaji made the declaration during a consultative and interactive workshop with his political supporters in the state.

There have been concerns in the state over the zoning arrangement which entails that power will move to Enugu West Senatorial zone in 2031.

But Nnaji told his supporters that his decision to serve only one term was rooted in his commitment to the zoning arrangement in the state.

He said: “I want to state this clearly and without any ambiguity: I will serve only one term of four years if elected governor in 2027.

“This decision is deliberate. It is based on my deep respect for the zoning structure in Enugu State, which has helped to maintain political balance, fairness and unity among our people over the years.

“I am 100 per cent committed to this arrangement. By 2031, Enugu West Senatorial District should produce the next governor, and I have no intention whatsoever to truncate or disrupt that process. Leadership should not be driven by personal ambition, but by fairness, equity and the long-term stability of our state.

“Four years is enough to lay a solid foundation that will turn Enugu into an economic and industrial powerhouse, capable of generating sustainable wealth for both indigenes and non-indigenes,” he said.

“Enugu State is richly blessed with enormous economic potential, but unfortunately, these resources have either been untapped or poorly managed over the years,” he lamented.

He also stressed the importance of continuity beyond his proposed tenure, noting that he was already committed to supporting the emergence of a capable successor from Enugu West.

“I am not just thinking about four years; I am thinking about the future of Enugu State. By 2031, we must have someone from Enugu West who can continue and expand the economic and industrial blueprint we would have established. That is how development becomes sustainable,” he stated.

To drive home his argument that impactful governance does not depend on long years in office, Nnaji referenced the achievements of former governor of old Anambra State, Jim Nwobodo.

“Look at what Senator Jim Nwobodo achieved between 1979 and 1983. In just four years, he executed projects that many administrations could not accomplish in 20 years. That clearly shows that transformational leadership is not about how long you stay in office, but what you are able to do with the time you have,” he said.

2027: Ex-Minister, Uche Nnaji battles Gov Mbah, pledges single tenure

…says his administration has done well The Coordinator of the City Boy Movement in Oyo State, Chief Ahmed Ajibola, has said that the policies and reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have brought relief and comfort to many Nigerian families. Ajibola made the remark in Ibadan during a programme organised by the Nigerian Union […]

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday lambasted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing him as a “serial failure”.

Wike also dismissed Atiku’s 2027 presidential ambition as unrealistic.

Wike said this during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructure projects in Kuje and along the Kuje–Gwagwalada corridor, where he combined updates on project delivery with a pointed rebuttal of Atiku’s recent criticism of the Bola Tinubu administration.

Responding to Atiku’s remarks on national television that the current administration has failed Nigerians, Wike challenged the former vice president to compare governance outcomes, particularly in the FCT.

He argued that the visible transformation of Abuja in three years of the Tinubu administration outperforms the eight years Atiku served as vice president.

Wike said Nigerians would find it difficult to accept claims that nothing has been achieved, insisting that ongoing infrastructure upgrades across the FCT speak for themselves.

Wike referenced former President Olusegun Obasanjo, claiming Atiku’s credibility had already been questioned by his former principal.

He argued that such criticism from within Atiku’s own political history undermines his current posture as a critic of government performance.

The FCT Minister said he would “encourage” Atiku to contest future elections, including in 2027 and 2031, suggesting that repeated bids for office were the only means by which the former vice president remains politically relevant.

“2027 is not available,” Wike declared, adding that Atiku’s continued ambition does not translate into electoral viability.

The minister also dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the FCT administration attempted to frustrate its national convention by targeting the Rainbow Event Center in Garki.

Wike denied any knowledge of interference, stating that he had directed his office to investigate the claims and identify those responsible for what he described as deliberate misinformation.

He questioned the timeline presented by the party, noting that a request allegedly submitted on April 7 for an event scheduled on April 14, without follow-up, suggested a premeditated attempt to attract public sympathy.

Wike further downplayed the prospects of a united opposition coalition involving figures such as Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Nasir El-Rufai.

He argued that electoral realities, including the ADC’s failure to secure a single councillorship seat in previous FCT elections, contradict claims of a formidable opposition.

Using Rivers State as an example, Wike maintained that prominent political figures would struggle to deliver electoral victories for newer alliances, insisting that established parties like the PDP remain more competitive.

Wike however advised opposition parties to focus on internal organisation rather than public criticism.

“As you make your bed, so you must lie on it,” he said, and accused opposition figures of attempting to shift blame for their political shortcomings.

On infrastructure, Wike expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work on key road projects. He disclosed that one section of the bridge along the Airport–Kuje road would soon be open to traffic, with full completion expected before the end of May.

He also confirmed that the first phase of the Kuje–Gwagwalada road, covering about seven kilometres, is nearing completion, with contractors assuring delivery within the same timeframe.

According to him, the projects are part of a broader effort to decongest the city centre and stimulate development in satellite towns such as Kuje.

Wike clarified that the 2026 budget is yet to be approved, noting that the administration is currently implementing the 2025 budget, which has been extended to the end of June.

He expressed confidence that project execution would not be disrupted by the approaching election cycle, stating that contractors would continue work uninterrupted and that a significant portion of planned projects would be completed before the elections.

The minister maintained that governance must remain on course regardless of political developments, insisting that ongoing projects demonstrate the administration’s commitment to delivering tangible results.

Wike Labels Atiku ‘Serial Failure’ Over 2027 Bid is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, has issued a regulatory advisory to all Data Controllers and Data Processors in the country.

This is in response to escalating threats to data security infrastructure.

The Commission said that its technical assessment indicates that some shadowy threat actors have engaged in coordinated operations targeting financial systems and some key digital infrastructure in Nigeria.

“Public establishments are therefore reminded of the presidential directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring that, ‘Data is the new oil, its value increases the more it is refined and responsibly shared,” a statement signed by Babatunde Bamigboye, Esq. Head, Legal, Enforcement & Regulations, said.

It quoted the President as saying, ‘I therefore direct all Ministries, Extra-Ministerial Departments and Agencies to capture information rigorously and safeguard it under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.”

The Commission advised that data controllers and processors (including MDAs) are to urgently step-up their technical and organisational measures to ensure the privacy of all Nigerians and other data subjects in line with the Nigeria Protection Act, 2023 (NDP Act).

The measures include: Appointment of duly trained and certified Data Protection Officers, Development and effectual implementation of Privacy Policies and information security standards, Carrying out Data Privacy Impact Assessments Deployment of robust identity and access controls, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Implementation of zero-trust security architecture and network segmentation and Immediate remediation of identified system vulnerabilities and continuous patch management.

Others are Securing cloud infrastructure, APIs, databases, and access credentials, Implementation of real-time monitoring, logging, and threat detection mechanisms, Implementation of encryption, key management, and secure credential handling, Conduct of Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) on critical systems and Regular backup, recovery, and resilience testing.

NDPC said it is prepared to provide requisite regulatory support to organisations in order to ensure adequate level of data privacy and protection.

Organisations that fail or neglect to implement appropriate measures as required under the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 may incur legal liabilities.

NDPC issues data protection advisory over escalating threats