Sanwo-Olu Urges Door-to-Door Campaign for APC Ahead of Lagos Council Polls
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged APC members to launch a house-to-house campaign to secure victory in the July 12 local government elections. Speaking through Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat at a mega rally in Ijanikin, Sanwo-Olu urged voters to come out en masse and support APC candidates, saying the party’s achievements set it apart. APC […]
Kwara Youths Burn Emir’s Palace Over Rising Kidnappings
Tensions flared in Lafiagi, Edu LGA of Kwara State, on Monday as protesting youths set fire to the Emir’s palace, the local government secretariat, and the NDLEA office. The unrest followed the abduction of a well-known agro-chemical dealer, popularly called Alhaji Chemical, from his home in the early hours of Sunday. Gunmen, suspected to be […]
Anna Wintour Steps Down as US Vogue Editor After 37 Years
Magazine legend Anna Wintour stepped down as editor of US Vogue on Thursday after 37 years during which she was often hailed as the single most influential figure in the fashion world. Wintour, was famous for making Vogue’s front covers an authoritative statement on contemporary fashion, and for her total control over the glamorous pages […]
Awoniyi Signs New Nottingham Forest Deal Until 2028
Taiwo Awoniyi has signed a new three-year contract extension with Nottingham Forest, keeping the Nigerian striker at the City Ground until 2028. The 26-year-old international’s new deal finally ends speculation about his future following a turbulent 2024/25 season that saw him struggle with injuries and lose his place in the starting 11. Awoniyi expressed gratitude […]
Senate Gives NNPCL 10 Days to Answer ₦200tn Financial Queries
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari to respond to 11 critical financial queries related to discrepancies in its audited financial statements, warning that failure to comply could attract serious constitutional consequences. The committee, chaired by Senator Aliyu […]
Nigeria Loses $1.1bn Annually to Medical Tourism — Afreximbank
The African Export-Import Bank has revealed that Nigeria loses an estimated $1.1bn annually to medical tourism, a trend it described as a significant drain on the country’s foreign exchange and a major impediment to the development of its healthcare sector. Speaking during the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings held in Abuja on Thursday, the Bank’s Export […]
INEC Sets Dates for Bye-Elections, Resumes Voter Registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for a series of crucial electoral activities, including bye-elections, court-ordered re-run polls, and the resumption of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), as part of preparations for upcoming polls across the country. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this during the second quarterly consultative meeting with leaders […]
President Tinubu Signs New Tax Bills Into Law
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday signed the four new tax bills passed by the National Assembly into law, describing it as the most comprehensive, pro-poor tax reform in Nigeria’s history.The bills signed into law are: the Nigeria Tax Bill (Ease of Doing Business), the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and […]
Ozzy Osbourne Still Dreams of Collaborating with Paul McCartney
Ozzy Osbourne still wants to collaborate with Paul McCartney — even though the latter doesn’t seem inclined to make it happen. Speaking during a new episode of his SiriusXM show Ozzy Speaks, the musician, 76, opened up about his interactions with the Beatles bassist, noting that working with the legendary musician is high on his list of to-dos. When the show’s co-host, […]
House Orders Investigation into Police Corruption and Asset Sales
The House of Representatives has tasked its Committees on Public Assets and Procurement with investigating serious corruption allegations involving the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). These include illegal sales of national assets and the mismanagement of public funds. The directive follows a motion of urgent public importance moved by Abia lawmaker Ibe Osunwa and three others […]
