…three years, rising from N12.3tn in 2023 to N27.1tn as of July 2026, the Nigeria Revenue Service has said. The revenue authority attributed the sharp increase to the digitisation of the tax system, the enactment of four new tax reform laws, the transformation of the revenue service and an executive order aimed at closi…

…business process outsourcing, knowledge process outsourcing and other technology-enabled services,” Maida said. The agreement gives Enugu responsibility for activating the facilities and developing their economic potential, with the NCC expecting them to support skills acquisition, startup incubation, research and tech…

…woman, Mudau Rothe, has st@bbed a man to d£ath after dispute over payment for s3xual services in South Africa. The suspect, said to be a s3x worker, appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistrate's Court on Friday, 7 August 2026, on a charge of m8rder and was remanded in custody. The matter was postponed to 13 August 2026 for…

…sound health and divine favour,” adding that her life should be defined by “purpose, service, excellence and a strong connection to the rich heritage of the Yoruba people.” The monarch also prayed for the continued preservation of the royal household and the House of Oduduwa, seeking enduring peace, unity, prosperity a…

…medical attention. The officers immediately alerted the Lagos State Ambulance Service, LASAMBUS, whose medical personnel arrived at the scene to assess the victim and determine the appropriate emergency response. Following their assessment, the medical personnel reportedly expressed serious concern over the extent of t…

In a major blow to illegal arms proliferation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Sunday, finalised the coupling and detailed examination of a massive arms haul seized at the Tin Can Island Port Command, uncovering 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms alongside a critical assortment of supplementary rifle parts. The de…

The funeral service for Anthony Adeosun, husband of former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Lagos. This was contained in a funeral announcement signed by Wale Adeosun on behalf of the family and sighted by PUNCH Online on Sunday. According to the announcement, a night of…

…All-Share Index at 166,129.50 points, driven by broad gains across most sectorsFinancial Services stocks led trading activity, accounting for over 67% of total turnover volume during the weekNCR (Nigeria) Plc topped the gainers list with a 60.79% price jump, while Ikeja Hotel led the decliners with a 12.38% dropPAY ATT…

…or violence. “Above all, our spiritual fathers must continue to teach that no genuine service to Allah is advanced by destroying the innocent human life that Allah has made sacred.” The President said the gathering was taking place at a time when societies around the world were facing conflicts, uncertainty, climate an…

Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has seized a container concealing parts of more than 140 pump-action rifles and cannabis-infused products worth N373.8 million at the Tincan Island port, Lagos. The Public Relations Officer of NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada made this disclosure in a statement on Sunday. Maiwada stated that the rif…

…from Region 12 of the church, shared the testimony during the Friday Holy Ghost Service at the convention. According to her, she made the request last year when worshippers were encouraged to ask God for whatever they desired as part of activities marking Adeboye's 83rd birthday. She said she jokingly asked for triplet…

…was working with the Office of the National Security Adviser, Department of State Services, Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to develop a comprehensive national framework for school safety. According to Alausa, the new approach would extend beyond physical security to include perimeter fen…

…he speaks about his life journey, especially his transition from the military and civil service to the throne of his forebears. WHO are the people that have been the greatest influence in your life, and what values did they instil in you? My greatest influences have been my parents and my military background. During my…

…alongside rising demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital services, was creating opportunities for investment in Nigeria’s data infrastructure ecosystem. He said several global hyperscalers and technology infrastructure companies had expressed interest in Nigeria, although he did not disclose the…

…international governance experience. Duke-Abiola described the nomination as a call to service, particularly in advancing the welfare of vulnerable communities, women and children. She said, “I receive with profound humility and a deep sense of responsibility the nomination and endorsement extended to me by the African…

The Federal Government has said Nigeria-China strategic partnership is moving beyond trade to deeper cooperation in science, technology, sustainable agriculture and innovation as the 2026 Seasonal Life & Harmonious China Cultural Exhibition opened in Abuja. The exhibition, held at the China Cultural Centre as part of t…

…Senator Ahmed Makarfi, on his 70th birthday, describing him as a statesman whose public service was defined by integrity and exemplary leadership. Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, described Makarfi as a “quintessential public servant and statesma…

Streaming services are reshaping entertainment consumption in Nigeria amidst competition with DStvMultiChoice faces subscriber declines as consumers migrate to affordable streaming optionsGrowing internet access empowers Nigerian viewers to create personalised entertainment packagesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a pre…

…time. She was sentenced to two years of community supervision, 120 hours of community service, an anti-theft class and financial counselling.She was also ordered to pay $16,799.95 in restitution to the state. The allegations concerning her relationships with inmates and her social media activity were made by prosecutor…

…crews were deployed to deal with fires and assess the damage. Ukraine's State Emergency Service released images showing damaged buildings and garages and said the number of casualties was still being confirmed.Russian officials said the strikes targeted a facility involved in the production of Ukrainian military equipm…

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested three more persons have suspected to be members of the kidnapping ring that abducted the dean of agriculture, Nasarawa State University, Professor Samuel Avengbe Okunsebor. The university don was rescued by DSS operatives two days after some gunmen kidnapped…

…in July 2012 .Indigenous youth organisations recently commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for establishing an operational base in the area, saying intelligence-driven operations had reduced attacks before fresh violence resurfaced. The groups alleged that criminal elements had adopted new tactics aimed at…

…formats. What are you currently doing? I understand you’re undergoing the National Youth Service Corps. Where are you serving, and what has the experience been like? Yes, I am currently serving under the National Youth Service Corps in Abuja. The experience has exposed me to new perspectives, diverse people, and practi…

…I thought adulthood was just about paying bills. I didn’t know it was a subscription service that renews every month. Every time you think you’ve figured it out, life sends you an update and says, ‘You have unlocked a new level’,” she said. The singer noted that adulthood has taught her the importance of growth, resili…

…during swearing-in ceremony in Nasarawa orientation camp A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has captured attention after he pulled an intense expression during the swearing-in ceremony in Nasarawa State. The young man was one of the 2,492 prospective corps members welcomed into the 2026 Batch 'B' Strea…