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World Cup: Switzerland edge out Colombia on penalties to complete quarter-final line-up GOALKEEPER Gregor Kobel emerged as Switzerland’s hero in Vancouver, Canada, tonight as he pulled off a stunning penalty shootout save from Colombia’s Cucho Hernandez to help set up a quarter-final clash with Argentina. After full-time and extra-time ended in a drab 0-0 draw, Switzerland won the last round of 16 clash 4-3 on penalties. Kobel… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/08/world-cup-switzerland-edge-out-colombia-on-penalties-to-complete-quarter-final-line-up/

Toriola’s take on MTN and the telco ecosystem MTN may have originated from South Africa, he explained, but MTN Nigeria is a Nigerian publicly quoted company, managed by Nigerians and with a Nigerian Board. It has 201,000 retail investors and another 11million Nigerians as shareholders through the Pension Fund. Although the parent company is headquartered in South Africa, MTN remains a multinational corporation… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/08/toriolas-take-on-mtn-and-the-telco-ecosystem/

Odugbemi appointed to Editorial Advisory Board of Black Camera, an int’l film journal Published with the support of The Media School, Indiana University Bloomington, Black Camera is internationally recognized as a leading platform for scholarship on Black cinematic experiences across Africa and the global diaspora. The journal explores neglected and emerging sites of Black filmmaking, publishing original research, interviews, archival materials, reviews and critical essays that engage cinema… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/odugbemi-appointed-to-editorial-advisory-board-of-black-camera-an-intl-film-journal/

EBONYI: Govt denies rift between gov Nwifuru, Wike THE Ebonyi State Government has dismissed reports suggesting a political rift between Governor Francis Nwifuru and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing the claims as false and politically motivated. In a statement issued today, the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Ikeuwa Omebeh, accused factions of the Peoples Democratic Party… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/ebonyi-govt-denies-rift-between-gov-nwifuru-wike/

Dangote chooses Kenya for East Africa’s mega refinery project AFRICA’S richest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has confirmed that Kenya will host the company’s proposed 700,000-barrels-per-day (bpd) refinery, ending months of speculation over the location of the multi-billion-dollar project. According to Edwin Devakumar, vice president for Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, the refinery will be built in Lamu, a coastal island in Kenya. He… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/dangote-chooses-kenya-for-east-africas-mega-refinery-project/

Senate orders probe into xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa THE Senate has directed its Committee on Foreign Affairs to investigate the renewed wave of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa and submit its findings within two weeks to guide the Federal Government on appropriate diplomatic and policy responses. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (APC, Cross River South), with… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/senate-orders-probe-into-xenophobic-attacks-on-nigerians-in-south-africa/

World Cup: Argentina survive huge Egypt scare to reach quarter-finals ARGENTINA survived another almighty scare before delivering a scarcely believable second-half comeback to break Egypt hearts and reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup with a 3-2 victory in Atlanta tonight. The reigning world champions – sent to extra time by Cape Verde in the last round – had looked set for a shock… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/world-cup-argentina-survive-huge-egypt-scare-to-reach-quarter-finals/

To defeat insecurity with technology all Govs should emulate Gov Mbah of Enugu State If properly designed, adequately funded, and responsibly implemented, decentralised policing could transform Nigeria’s security landscape and significantly enhance its attractiveness as an investment destination an enable Nigeria achieve its one trillion dollar economy which it envisages it can attain latest 2030. Such an outcome would mark a dramatic departure from the country’s current reputation as… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/to-defeat-insecurity-with-technology-all-govs-should-emulate-gov-mbah-of-enugu-state/

To defeat insecurity with technology all Govs should emulate Gov Mbah of Enugu State If properly designed, adequately funded, and responsibly implemented, decentralised policing could transform Nigeria’s security landscape and significantly enhance its attractiveness as an investment destination an enable Nigeria achieve its one trillion dollar economy which it envisages it can attain latest 2030. Such an outcome would mark a dramatic departure from the country’s current reputation as… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/to-defeat-insecurity-with-technology-all-govs-should-emulate-gov-mbah-of-enugu-state/

George E. Johnson, pioneer of Black Hair care and creator of ‘Afro Sheen,’ dies at 99 Born in Richton, Mississippi, in 1927, Johnson moved to Chicago with his mother at a young age. He began working early as a shoe-shine boy before eventually finding a job as a production chemist for S.B. Fuller’s cosmetics firm in 1944… He didn’t just build a successful brand; he dismantled corporate color lines. In 1971,… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/george-e-johnson-pioneer-of-black-hair-care-and-creator-of-afro-sheen-dies-at-99/

APC defends substitution of candidates after primaries, denies law violations The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, on Tuesday defended the party’s substitution of some candidates after its primaries, saying no aspirant who failed to participate in the primary process was declared a winner. Morka said this while addressing allegations that the APC arbitrarily replaced candidates or handed tickets to individuals… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/apc-defends-substitution-of-candidates-after-primaries-denies-law-violations/

Gbajabiamila threatens N10b defamation suit, gives Adeyemi 72 hours to retract allegations Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has given Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi 72 hours to withdraw what he described as false and defamatory allegations made against him in a widely circulated press conference or face both civil and criminal legal action. Gbajabiamila, through his solicitors, Pinheiro LP, is also demanding a public apology, the… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/gbajabiamila-threatens-n10b-defamation-suit-gives-adeyemi-72-hours-to-retract-allegations/

DMO July savings bond interest offer highest in 2026 at 15.716% The Debt Management Office (DMO) has offered Nigerians investment opportunities with returns of up to 15.716% per annum, the highest interest rate compared with the previous issuances since this year, in the July 2026 FGN Savings Bond subscription. The subscription window runs from July 6 to July 10, 2026, with settlement scheduled for July 15,… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/dmo-july-savings-bond-interest-offer-highest-in-2026-at-15-716/

Emotional Ronaldo compares Portugal’s Euro 2016 title to World Cup triumph as Martinez steps down AN emotional Cristiano Ronaldo said he had a “clear conscience” and cited his Euro 2016 title as he exited his final World Cup with Portugal eliminated 1-0 by Spain in the round of 16 in Arlington, Texas, last night. Spain’s Mikel Merino scored the only goal of the game in the first minute of second-half… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/emotional-ronaldo-compares-portugals-euro-2016-title-to-world-cup-triumph-as-martinez-steps-down/

George E. Johnson, pioneer of Black Hair care and creator of ‘Afro Sheen,’ dies at 99 Born in Richton, Mississippi, in 1927, Johnson moved to Chicago with his mother at a young age. He began working early as a shoe-shine boy before eventually finding a job as a production chemist for S.B. Fuller’s cosmetics firm in 1944… He didn’t just build a successful brand; he dismantled corporate color lines. In 1971,… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/george-e-johnson-pioneer-of-black-hair-care-and-creator-of-afro-sheen-dies-at-99/

“Olodo Syndrome”… A society that mistakes Attention for Value We like to think we recognise value when we see it, but I am not always sure that we do. Sometimes we recognise packaging before we recognise substance. We recognise popularity before we recognise discipline. A person can be everywhere and still have very little to say. Another person can be quietly building, and shaping… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/olodo-syndrome-a-society-that-mistakes-attention-for-value/

“Olodo Syndrome”… A society that mistakes Attention for Value We like to think we recognise value when we see it, but I am not always sure that we do. Sometimes we recognise packaging before we recognise substance. We recognise popularity before we recognise discipline. A person can be everywhere and still have very little to say. Another person can be quietly building, and shaping… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/olodo-syndrome-a-society-that-mistakes-attention-for-value/

“Olodo Syndrome”… A society that mistakes Attention for Value Ujuaku Akukwe THE recent conversation in Nigeria on “Olodo Syndrome” is not only about intelligence. It is also about what society rewards. In Nigeria today, we are watching some young people learn that attention can become currency, and sometimes the fastest way to earn that currency is to perform the most ridiculous version of oneself.… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/olodo-syndrome-a-society-that-mistakes-attention-for-value/

“Olodo Syndrome”… A society that mistakes Attention for Value Ujuaku Akukwe THE recent conversation in Nigeria on “Olodo Syndrome” is not only about intelligence. It is also about what society rewards. In Nigeria today, we are watching some young people learn that attention can become currency, and sometimes the fastest way to earn that currency is to perform the most ridiculous version of oneself.… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/olodo-syndrome-a-society-that-mistakes-attention-for-value/

Fani-Kayode describes ambassadorial appointment as a divine opportunity to serve Nigeria again THE Former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has officially received his Letters of Credence, clearing the way for him to begin his diplomatic assignment as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. Sharing the development on his verified X account today, Fani-Kayode expressed gratitude for the appointment, revealing that he received the documents… https://ntm.ng/2026/07/07/fani-kayode-describes-ambassadorial-appointment-as-a-divine-opportunity-to-serve-nigeria-again/