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HBM Nigeria Plc, formerly Lafarge Africa Plc, has reported a sharp improvement in profitability for the first half of 2026, with profit after

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Veteran Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye collapsed during a court session in Kampala on Wednesday while standing trial on treason charges.

A senior official of the People’s Front for Freedom, Besigye’s political party, confirmed the incident, saying the 70-year-old was taken away in an ambulance after collapsing.

Court proceedings were subsequently postponed as prison guards moved to assist the 70-year-old opposition figure.

Besigye has been in custody since November 2024 after he was arrested in Kenya and returned to Uganda. He is facing treason charges, which he and his supporters have described as politically motivated.

The former presidential candidate has been a prominent critic of President Yoweri Museveni and has challenged him in several elections.

Besigye and his co-accused have denied the allegations. His repeated applications for bail have also been rejected.

His detention has attracted criticism from local and international rights groups, with concerns raised about his health and access to medical care.

Amnesty International said earlier this year that Besigye was seriously ill and required specialised medical attention outside detention conditions.

Officials from Uganda’s judiciary and prison authorities had not immediately commented on his condition or provided details about where he was taken.

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United Capital Plc delivered a strong first-half 2026 performance, with profit after tax rising 77.5 per cent to N21.10 billion, as the

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Nigerian streamer and content creator, Peller, has officially tied the knot with girlfriend, Jarvis.

The court marriage took place in Lagos on Wednesday, three days to their planned white wedding.

Footage circulating online showed the couple receiving their marriage documents to formalise their union.

The court marriage took place a few days after the couple announced on August 1, 2026 as their white wedding ceremony.

Their engagement took place in June during an event in Accra, Ghana, after the two lovers briefly went their separate ways following disagreements over Peller’s inability to keep parts of their relationship private. 

Also the couple held their traditional bride price ceremony on June 21, 2026 in Benin City, Edo State.

Watch the video

Peller legally marries Jarvis ahead of planned wedding reception [VIDEO]

National Population Commission (NPC) has officially commenced full digital registration of births and deaths in Ekiti under

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Reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, has hit back at content creator Davrel after he alleged that she repeatedly asked him to introduce her to his billionaire father and also attempted to sleep with him.

The exchange began after Phyna accused Davrel of refusing to pay a cameraman she introduced to him for a project.

According to Phyna, Davrel contacted her, claiming he needed a cameraman to shoot a thriller for music star Davido, prompting her to recommend her personal cameraman.

“I know Davrel. The other time, he said he wanted to shoot a thriller for Davido and needed a cameraman. I sent him my personal cameraman. Till today, he has refused to pay that boy his money. Then you come online and start talking anyhow,” she said.

Reacting in a video, Davrel denied the allegation and accused Phyna of being disrespectful, he also made further allegations.

“Phyna has been begging me to introduce her to my dad. She dey ask me to connect them,” he alleged.

Davrel further claimed that Phyna was upset because he rejected her alleged advances.

“God will punish you. Phyna, tell them the real reason you’re mad at me. Phyna has been trying to sleep with me but I am not interested. You’re too old. I have my wife. I don’t want, please,” he said.

Phyna, however, dismissed the allegations, describing them as false, before mocking the content creator’s appearance in her response.

“Davrel avoid me and if you want clout I’ll give you clout. Please go and bathe well and try and visit a dentist if there’s something they can do about your dripping mouth with spit. Please go to Turkey to fix your hairline too,” she said.

Neither party has publicly provided evidence to support the allegations exchanged in the videos.

“You tried to sleep with me” — Davrel, BBNaija Star, Phyna trade allegations 

The National Universities Commission (NUC) conducted a comprehensive accreditation
exercise for selected academic programmes at Maduka University, Ekwegbe-Nsukka,
between October and December 2025. Following the evaluation, the University achieved an
outstanding result, with all seven programmes presented for accreditation receiving Full
Accreditation Status.

The accredited programmes are:

Accounting

Mass Communication

Computer Science

Cyber Security

Software Engineering

Economics

International Relations

Programme scores ranged from 84.8% to 97.0%, comfortably exceeding the benchmark
required for Full Accreditation.

According to the NUC’s official results, 100% of the
programmes assessed earned Full Accreditation, with no programme receiving Interim or
Denied Accreditation.

The accreditation status for all seven programmes is valid until 2030,
reaffirming the University’s sustained compliance with national quality assurance standards.
The accreditation panels acknowledged several institutional strengths, including:
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Strong academic curriculum and programme delivery.
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Compliance with the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS/CCMAS).
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Adequate library services and learning resources.
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Functional teaching and learning environment.
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Commitment to quality assurance and academic excellence.
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Overall institutional capacity to deliver quality university education.

Overall, the accreditation outcome reflects Maduka University’s continued commitment to
academic excellence, institutional quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

Achieving Full Accreditation in all seven programmes assessed demonstrates that the University meets the National Universities Commission’s standards for academic quality, staffing,
infrastructure, library resources, and governance. The outcome provides assurance to students, parents, employers, and other stakeholders that the University’s academic
programmes satisfy nationally approved standards and remain positioned for continuous importance.

For Enquiries:
Rose: 08055091802 , 08065356367
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Email: admission@madukauniversity.edu.ng

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Admissions Portal: admissions.madukauniversity.edu.ng

Maduka University earns 100% full NUC accreditation

The bodies of Vivian Chinedum and her boyfriend, Ifeanyi Stanley were recovered from the rubbles of the collapsed Elite 5-Star Hostel in Amaokpala, near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The building, which had about 60 rooms, caved in on Sunday night, July 26, 2026.

Vivian, a baker, and Ifeanyi, a Moniepoint PoS machine distributor, popularly known as Don Cash, were both alumni of the Federal Polytechnic Oko.

It was gathered that the young couple were working hard to build a better future together.

According to friends, Ifeanyi had gone to visit Vivian at the hostel at about 10:45 p.m on that fateful day. 

Tragically, what was meant to be another beautiful moment together became their last.

Meanwhile, friends have taken to Facebook to mourn the couple. 

One Ganobi Precious Ifeanyichukwu, described Vivian and Ifeanyi as a very hard working and promising couple.

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has arrested members of a notorious fraud syndicate allegedly involved in forgery, impersonation, and obtaining money by false pretence.

SP Josephine Adeh, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command disclosed this in a statement she issued and made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday.

She explained that the arrests followed a complaint received by the Command regarding the fraudulent activities of suspects, who falsely presented themselves as legitimate business operators under the name and style of AM-PM Global Network LTD.

She said the suspects were using the guise of business owners to deceive and defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

The PPRO identified the suspects as one Yahaya Abdul an indigene of Kogi State and Christopher Erin from Akwa Ibom State.

According to her, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects are members of an “organized criminal syndicate specializing in the forgery of official documents, impersonation, and sophisticated fraudulent schemes designed to deceive unsuspecting victims and unlawfully obtain financial benefits.

“Further investigations are ongoing to dismantle the entire syndicate. One additional suspect, identified only as Richard, is currently at large, and efforts are being intensified to ensure his immediate arrest and prosecution.

“The arrested suspects remain in police custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations”.

FCT Police arrest notorious suspects specialized in forging official documents, impersonation

Popular Nigerian content creators Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, and Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, better known as Jarvis, have formally become husband and wife…

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