The Chairman of the Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service, EKIRS, Mr Olaniran Olatona, has assured business owners that the agency is committed to helping enterprises grow rather than burdening them with excessive taxation, saying a thriving business community remains key to the state’s revenue growth.Speaking during a …

The Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Mining Marshals, John Onoja, has said that the country’s mineral resources should not be a curse but a blessing. He made the statement on Thursday during a visit to Kogi State. Onoja, while conveying the message of the Minister of Solid Minerals Devel…

Chelsea sign 18 year old Harrison Bettoni Chelsea have announced the signing of Harrison Bettoni from Wigan Athletic ahead of the new campaign. Bettoni signed a contract with the Blues that will see him remain at Stamford Bridge until 2030. The 18-year-old made 27 appearances for Wigan's senior team during the 2025/26 …

Niger State: NSCDC operative k!lled in clash with illegal miners An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), ASC II Aminu Eshin, has been confirmed k!lled in a clash between the Mining Marshal of the Corps and suspected illegal minors. The incident happened at a mining site in Korokpa Village, P…

Governor Adeleke bans NURTW activities in Osun The Osun State Government has banned all activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in motor parks across the state.Governor Ademola Adeleke announced the directive on Thursday, July 23, following a meeting of the State Security Council, ordering se…

Iran war: Oil Price Hits $100/barrel with fuel prices in Nigeria expected to increase dramatically Oil prices on Thursday, July 23, hit $100 a barrel following reported attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose by 6.9 percent to $100.6 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…

US House rebukes Trump in vote to restrict his Iran War Powers The US House voted to halt President Donald Trump's war in Iran, absent congressional approval, the latest repudiation by lawmakers of the president's handling of the conflict. Four Republicans voted with Democrats in support of the measure, which was broug…

200-level Gombe varsity student found d3ad in stagnant water The body of a 200-level student of the Federal University of Kashere (FUK), Gombe State, has been recovered from a statement water in Sabon Garin Yero village, near Kashere town, Akko Local Government Area of the state. The deceased was identified as Enoch Ma…

The Oyo State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC has declared that Governor Seyi Makinde cannot hide from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and other anti-graft agencies. Thd party declared that the governor will be asked to account for all the monies received by his administration since 2019 a…

Elliot Anderson declared Manchester City the “kings of Manchester” after completing his reported £116 million ($154 million) move from Nottingham Forest. City confirmed Thursday the England midfielder had signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium with the option of a further 12 months. The deal was agreed earli…

By Folarin Kehinde For decades, Nigeria has remained one of Africa’s largest producers of crude oil and natural gas. Yet, across oilfields in the Niger Delta, billions of cubic feet of valuable natural gas are either burned through routine flaring or lost through leaks and venting, depriving the country of electricity,…

Demands crackdown on non-state actors By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Igbo community in Cross River State has raised the alarm over alleged illegal taxation and daily harassment by non-state actors, warning that the situation is crippling businesses across the state. The concerns were raised during an interactive sessio…

An Islamic prayer was held on Thursday for the late Lagos State Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Toba Ijaya, at his residence in Fadeyi, Lagos. Dozens of men and women gathered for the prayer session as Islamic clerics led prayers in honour of the la…

New Barcelona signing, Karim Adeyemi, has revealed that the reason he joined the LaLiga champions was because of manager Hansi Flick. Barcelona officially announced the signing of Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on Thursday. The forward signed a contract with the Catalans until 2031. Speaking after joining the Catalan c…

Amnesty International has described as ‘fabrication and sham’ the court charges slammed on the African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. Country Director of Amnesty International, Isa Sanusi, made this assertion during an interview on News Central Television. Recall that Sowore, an activist …

He that finds a wife should leave other women alone - Reality TV star, Tochi sends 'gentle reminder' to married men Big Brother Naija star Tochi has sparked hilarious reactions online after sharing a witty perspective on a popular biblical verse directed at married men. Taking to social media, the reality TV star refer…

Please don't let me d!e - Veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu, seeks financial support for treatment of an undisclosed ailment (video) Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has cried out to the public for urgent financial assistance, seeking N30 million to undergo life-saving surgeries. In a heartbreaking video shared from her…

Former Kenyan governor and two co-accused convicted of his pregnant girlfriend's murder Former governor of Migori, Kenya, Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant and one other have been found guilty of m8rdering his pregnant girlfriend, Sharon Otieno. The judgment, delivered on Thursday, July 23, 2026 by the Crimina…

Newcastle United and Liverpool are set to honour club legend Kevin Keegan with a special tribute before their Premier League opening fixture at St James’ Park following his death at the age of 75. According to BBC Sport on Thursday, the two clubs are in discussions over plans to mark Keegan’s remarkable contribution to…

"Instead of addressing persecution, Nigeria launched PR campaign" US Senator Ted Cruz United States Senator Ted Cruz has accused Nigerian officials of responding to persecution of Christians in Nigeria by launching a public relations campaign instead of addressing the underlying security and religious freedom issues.Cr…

Update: Minnesota assassin who k!lled top female politician and her husband set to be sentenced The Minnesota assassin who pleaded guilty to k!lling a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband is set to be sentenced in federal court. Vance Boelter, 59, agreed to plead guilty in June, almost a year after the Minneapolis-a…

…only 169 neurosurgeons serving 230 million Nigerians, Brain and Spine Foundation Founder raises alarm By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Alarm over Nigeria’s worsening brain healthcare crisis took centre stage on Wednesday as experts revealed that only 169 neurosurgeons are available to cater for over 230 million Nigerians, prom…

Nigeria's foreign exchange market recorded a massive single-day turnover of $1.5bn on TuesdayThe naira strengthened against the dollar in both the official and parallel markets as liquidity improved sharply across FX segmentsCBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso credited ongoing reforms for pushing Nigeria's net foreign reserve…

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has described the All Progressives Congress, APC's use of consensus for governorship primaries, especially in Ogun State, as "extortion" and "plutocracy" that undermines democracy. Falana spoke on Thursday at the 8th Penpushing Annual Lecture held at the …

New Arsenal signing, Christos Tzolis’ jersey number has been revealed after he joined the Premier League champions. Arsenal on Thursday announced the signing of the 24-year-old forward from Club Brugge. Tzolis made 108 appearances in all competitions for Club Brugge, scoring 43 goals and assisting 45 times. He will wea…