…raised expectations, delivering assists, creativity and moments of magic that reminded supporters why he was regarded as one of the world’s best attacking midfielders. He helped Arsenal win two FA Cups and became one of the Premier League’s most exciting creators before his relationship with the club eventually deterio…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Sunday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence in the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State, alongside former Osun State governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and former Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi. Makinde disclosed the visit in a post on…

As Nigeria advances tax reforms, stakeholders are advocating an independent Tax Ombud, stronger professional collaboration and greater institutional transparency to foster taxpayer confidence, improve compliance and strengthen revenue administration. CHIMA NWOKOJI in this report examines various shades of opinions in t…

…public servant whose lifetime of integrity, humility and national service left an indelible mark on the country. Among those who paid glowing tribute is veteran journalist and Senior Special Assistant to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yusuf Dingyadi, who described the late statesman as a…

…with international port security standards. In his remarks, General Marwa commended Lekki Port for its growing contribution to Nigeria’s economy, noting that as maritime trade continues to expand, stronger partnerships, intelligence sharing and robust security measures will remain critical to safeguarding Nigeria’s por…

…of the Federation, Dr Shamseldeen Ogunjimi. The circular, obtained by our correspondent on Sunday, was addressed to key government officials, including ministers, permanent secretaries, heads of extra-ministerial departments and agencies, accounting officers, and federal pay officers. According to the Accountant-Genera…

Funding conditions in the Nigerian financial system came under pressure last week after the settlement of N1.20 trillion in Nigerian Treasury Bills (NTBs) and N2.19 trillion in Open Market Operations (OMO) auctions drained significant liquidity from the banking system. System liquidity fell 20.68 per cent to N2.99 tril…

The Federal Government has approved a N50,000 annual ward coat allowance for pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists and 17 other categories of allied health professionals in 71 federal tertiary health institutions, with implementation taking effect from June 1, 2026. The approval, granted by the National Salaries, …

…contributions of women to Nigeria’s history and ensure that younger generations understand their place in shaping the country’s future. “The project is such that it’s a legacy project where we are trying to archive, document, and spread the history of Nigerian women, and also allow these young girls to have a worthy ro…

…suitable for legislative work. He also argued that the reported reconciliation under the so-called Rainbow Coalition, led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, should be reflected in the lawmakers’ return to the Assembly complex. Nwuke said, “Well, as you know, the Assembly quarters would never…

…other outstanding agreements reached with health workers, saying continued delays could undermine healthcare delivery and trigger avoidable industrial disharmony. The unions said the outstanding issues formed part of the terms of settlement signed with the Federal Government on February 15, 2026, which led to the suspe…

…motionless along Ringim to Sintilimawa Road,” Adam said. He added that operatives responded immediately. “On receipt of the report, the patrol team from Ringim rushed to the scene,” he said. Adam said officers observed severe burn injuries on the victim. “It was observed that there were burns on both hands, the chest,…

…by Dangote Cement Plc. During the assessment, it was observed that several pupils attended school without school bags, while others carried their books by hand. It was also discovered that many students lacked essential learning materials such as exercise books, pens, pencils, and other basic learning materials.” Speak…

…of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps of working with the opposition party to undertake mass arrest of the Accord members in Ikire as part of the plot to disrupt campaign activities of the party in the local government area. “Even more alarming are the credible security reports reaching the leadership of the…

…revenue. In a press release signed by Fidson’s Corporate Services Manager, Temitope Akindele, the company said the dividend was approved at its 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held virtually on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Speaking at the meeting, the Founder and Chairman of Fidson Healthcare Plc, Dr Fidelis Ayebae, sai…

…on Media and Strategy to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, Kehinde Bamigbetan, has dismissed claims that the minister is handing over Nigeria’s mineral resources to Chinese interests. Bamigbetan, in a statement issued at the weekend, described the allegations as false and misleading, saying th…

…and former manager of Nigeria’s iconic music duo P-Square, stood before Justice Alexander Owoeye at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, facing seven counts of money laundering totalling ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. Flanked by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Jude plea…

…wants the United States to be compelled to remain committed to the Memorandum of Understanding it signed. Pezeshkian recalled that the MoU was fully endorsed by Iran’s Parliament, saying the agreement will be “the center of gravity” of Iran’s foreign relations in the future. “The security of the country, the region, an…

…charge at the weekend during a strategic meeting with Heads of Departments, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and other senior officers following the Inspector-General’s meeting with the Strategic Management Team of the Nigeria Police Force. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu,…

…Burkina Faso, the Flying Eagles did enough to progress to the knockout stage. Ghana ended their campaign in third place with 2 points, while Togo finished bottom of the group with 1 point, as both sides exited the tournament. Final Group B Standings: Burkina Faso - 7 points (Qualified) Nigeria - 6 points (Qualified) Gh…

…part of the fun. But that never happened.” Speaking on whether an institution can admit undergraduate programme withoput going through JAMB He said, “It is not possible. By law, by regulation, there is no institution that can admit undergraduate programme without going through JAMB as far as I know today. If that happe…

…Kaduna massacre: 27 victims buried amidst tears An atmosphere of profound grief descended on Naridon village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State as 27 victims of a recent d3adly attack were laid to rest during a mass burial attended by grieving families, friends, and members of the community. The victims wer…

…his vice president Delcy Rodriguez as the country’s interim leader. She governs under intense pressure from Washington, which demands Venezuela open up to US companies hungry to profit from its oil, minerals and other resources. The United States is also pushing for a political dialogue that could lead to a timetable f…

…to states and local governments through the Federation Account,” he said. He also defended the administration’s tax reforms, saying they were intended to protect low-income earners and small businesses while improving tax compliance among higher-income individuals and profitable companies. “The objective of the tax ref…

…his death as a great loss to journalism and public service. The burial ceremony was attended by family members, associates, colleagues, traditional rulers, government officials and well-wishers who came to bid him a final farewell.