NIGERIA – Banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions will henceforth report monthly transactions above N25 million for individuals and N100 million for firms to the tax authorities. This directive was contained in the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, NTAA section 29, titled, “ Information to be delivered by bankers and others” The NTAA is among…
EBONYI STATE – Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, on Monday announced the suspension from office for one month without salaries 25 commissioners, 14 Senior Special Assistants, 24 Special Assistants and 22 Permanent Secretaries for failure to attend an important government function. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief press…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu on Monday shared a lighthearted family moment during the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, revealing how the tension of the match drew even the First Lady away from the kitchen. Speaking at a reception held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in honour of the victorious Super Falcons,…
London, England— Arsenal defender William Saliba has cautioned Premier League teams about the difficulty of playing against the club’s new signing, striker Viktor Gyokeres. The Swedish forward was introduced to fans ahead of Arsenal’s narrow 3-2 victory over Newcastle United during the final match of their preseason tour in Singapore. Gyokeres joined Arsenal in a…
Hull, England— Hull City are poised to finalize the signing of Nigerian winger David Akintola on a two-year contract, following his departure as a free agent from Turkish club Caykur Rizespor. The 29-year-old versatile winger chose the English Championship side over offers from Turkish clubs, including newly promoted Genclerbirligi. Akintola joined Rizespor in January 2024…
Abuja, Nigeria–The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has announced a seven-day nationwide warning strike beginning at midnight on Monday, July 29, in protest over the federal government’s failure to meet longstanding demands. According to Jama Medan, Chairman of NANNM in the Federal Capital Territory, the association is mobilising members across all levels…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he deliberately avoided watching the final match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) due to the overwhelming tension, stating he didn’t want to risk raising his blood pressure. The President made the remark on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a reception in…
U. S , Nigeria–The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a warning to visa applicants, stating that individuals seeking to travel primarily to give birth in the U.S. in order to obtain citizenship for their child will be denied entry. In a notice shared on Monday via its official X (formerly Twitter) account,…
Abuja, Nigeria– Nigeria’s tennis scene received a significant boost as Michael Emmanuel and Adesuwa Osabuohien emerged champions in the men’s and women’s singles categories at the 46th Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Senior Open Tennis Championship, held at the National Stadium Tennis Centre, Abuja. The week-long tournament concluded with thrilling finals, marking a major milestone…
Abuja, Nigeria–The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has awarded 12 journalists from across the region in recognition of their commitment to ethical and impactful journalism. The awards were presented during a ceremony in Banjul, The Gambia, as part of activities marking the ECOWAS 50th anniversary and aligning with its Vision 2050 agenda. The…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has honoured the Super Falcons and their technical crew with national awards and generous gifts following their triumphant performance on the international stage. The announcement was made during a special reception held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where the President celebrated the team’s achievements and lauded their dedication, resilience,…
Abuja, Nigeria–Nigeria’s Super Falcons have cemented their dominance in African women’s football, with four of their standout players named in the Best XI of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Esther Okoronkwo, Michelle Alozie, and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie were included in the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) team of…
Abuja , Nigeria – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather advisory forecasting widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across the country from Monday to Wednesday, warning of possible flash floods in several areas. According to its latest weather outlook, NiMet predicts thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall on Monday morning in parts of Jigawa, Zamfara,…
Abuja, Nigeria–President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday hosted Nigeria’s victorious Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, awarding national honours and announcing generous rewards in recognition of their recent triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Each member of the team will receive a three-bedroom apartment at the Renewed Hope Housing…
OYO STATE – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Oyo State on Saturday cautioned female corps members serving in Ibadan to avoid restricted areas during the forthcoming annual Egungun festival. Mrs. Abimbola Faniyi, Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit, NYSC, Oyo State, stated in a press release that the guidelines became necessary…
NIGERIA – A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Sani, has claimed Northern Nigeria would prefer former President Goodluck Jonathan to emerge as the party’s presidential candidate rather than Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party. Sani stated this on Saturday while speaking on a news platform. He was reacting…
LAGOS STATE – Medical doctors under the employ of the Lagos State government on Saturday declared a three-day warning strike in protest against what they described as an “illegal and disrespectful” salary deduction by the Lagos State Government. The medical doctors under the aegis of the Medical Guild said the warning strike is set to…
World soccer governing body, FIFA, has opened its major Africa office in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, further confirming the North African country as the hub of its operation on the continent. The state-of-the-art office at the Mohammed VI Complex aims to strengthen support for African federations in their development projects and further reflects FIFA’s desire…
NIGERIA – Jennifer Odonwodo, the wife of late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, has penned an emotional tribute as she marked what would have been their 11th wedding anniversary. In a heartfelt post on her Instagram page on Saturday, Jennifer expressed deep sorrow over her husband’s absence while reflecting on the memories they shared. She…
NIGERIA – A Chief Magistrate Court on Friday remanded a TikToker, Ghali Isma’il at the Keffi Correctional Centre for posting online videos purporting that President Bola Tinubu died from serious illness. Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Isma’il days after he posted the videos on the TikTok handle @bola_asiwaju. Count one of…
ONDO STATE – A student of the Ondo State-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, has been discovered stabbed to death in her room outside the campus. The deceased, Joy Adeyemi of the Department of Human Kinetics, was allegedly stabbed by her boyfriend on Tuesday, with her decomposing body discovered over the weekend. This is coming…
NIGERIA – Nigerian music producer Samuel Oguachuba, better known as Samklef, has denied VeryDarkMan’s claims of being part of a secret WhatsApp group that undermined the pursuit of justice for late singer, Mohbad. News reports that VeryDarkMan had alleged that Samklef, actress Iyabo Ojo, Jigan Baba Oja and others were part of the WhatsApp group,…
Abakaliki, Nigeria — The Ebonyi State Government has ordered the immediate evacuation of students from a private hostel, Pentagon Lodge, following the partial collapse of the three-storey building that endangered the lives of over 70 student residents. The directive was issued by the State Commissioners for Capital City Development, Housing, and Internal Security—Chief Sunday Inyima,…
Jalingo, Nigeria — A tragic boat mishap along the River Namnai in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State has claimed the lives of three passengers and resulted in the loss of property worth millions of naira. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. on Friday when a boat ferrying passengers, vehicles, and luggage capsized while…
Lagos, Nigeria — Africa’s most-watched reality television show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), returned with a bang as organisers unveiled the housemates for its tenth season during a two-day launch that began Saturday, July 26. The 2025 edition, themed around legacy and cultural impact, will run for 90 days, with contestants vying for the largest prize…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Former Presidential Candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has rallied Nigeria’s Super Falcon with a passionate message of suppot, as they prepare to take on their next challenge at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. According to a statement shared via his official Facebook page, Obi…
Lagos, Nigeria — A former presidential aspirant, Chief Stanley Osifo, has advised the new Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, to do his best to unite and strengthen the party. Osifo, a chieftain of the party,gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of a journalist with The Tribune Newspapers and a member of the State House Press Corps, Dr. Leon Usigbe. Usigbe, who was also the Abuja Bureau Chief of the newspaper, died on Friday night during a brief illness. The President’s condolence was contained…
Lagos, Nigeria — The ongoing feud between controversial singer Portable (Habeeb Okikiola) and online activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) (Martins Otse) escalated dramatically this week, with both men trading insults, diss tracks, and spiritual threats in a public battle for clout and credibility. What began as an online spat has turned into a full-blown conflict, with both…
Kyiv, Ukraine — At least three people were confirmed dead on Saturday following a fresh wave of strikes between Russia and Ukraine, underscoring the ongoing volatility of the conflict. Ukrainian and Russian officials reported casualties and damage across several regions, with attacks affecting both civilian and strategic targets overnight. In central Ukraine, Dnipro Mayor Borys…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Nigerian currency, Naira, ended the week on a positive trajectory, strengthening slightly against the U.S. dollar at the official market, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN’s latest data released on Friday showed the Naira trading at N1,534.72 per dollar, reflecting a gain of 4.52 kobo or 0.05 per…
