By Esther Ososanya The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered a massive violation of the Temporary Admission Permit (TAP) scheme, with 223 companies defaulting in ways that could cost the nation over ₦379.6 billion in unpaid customs duties. In a statement issued Friday, July 25, the Service granted a 21-day grace period, beginning Monday, July …
By Esther Ososanya In a strategic push to stabilise Nigeria’s fragile power supply, the federal government has added 50.4 megawatts (MW) to the national grid with the commissioning of a high-capacity mobile substation in Eleyele, Oyo State. Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu, who led the commissioning on Thursday, said the substation was delivered through a partnership …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, confirmed the monarch’s passing in a statement issued by his media aide, Sulaiman Idris, on Thursday. Governor Lawal expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing the emir as a dedicated leader and a personal confidant. “The late Emir of Gusau, Dr Ibrahim Bello, was a supportive royal …
By Esther Ososanya Police in Kogi State say the man accused of murdering photojournalist Ayo Ayobami Aiyepeku has died by suicide just hours after authorities launched a manhunt for him. Officers identified the suspect, Jacob Adebayo Pelumi, in a hotel room in Lokoja on Thursday morning. He had reportedly checked in the night before. Kogi …
By Esther Ososanya In a case that has stunned fans and reignited global conversations around celebrity impunity and gender-based violence, popular Chinese singer and actor Zhang Yiyang has been executed by firing squad for the brutal murder of his 16-year-old girlfriend, becoming the first celebrity in China’s history to face such a sentence. The Intermediate …
By Esther Ososanya The amendment bill for the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) Establishment Act has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives, sparking optimism among key stakeholders. The bill, originally sponsored by former Chairman of the House Committee on Aviation Technology, Hon. Isiaq Abiodun Akinlade, seeks to reposition NiMet for more effective service …
By Esther Ososanya The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), the Nigerian chapter of Transparency International, has raised the alarm over rising concerns of corruption within the judiciary. The organisation says this trend threatens Nigeria’s anti-graft campaign, democratic stability, and the rule of law. In a strongly worded statement, CISLAC Executive Director Comrade Auwal Ibrahim …
By Esther Ososanya As Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen inches closer to a dramatic switch from Napoli to Turkish giants Galatasaray, a surprising insider has offered a rare glimpse into both Osimhen’s personal desire and the flamboyant dealings of Napoli’s top boss. Gökhan İnler, current technical director at Udinese and a former Napoli midfielder, has revealed …
By Esther Ososanya As the countdown begins to Friday’s high-stakes clash at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Nigeria’s Super Falcons have set their sights squarely on a singular goal of lifting the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy and reclaiming their dominance on the continent. Speaking exclusively after the team’s thrilling 2-1 semi-final victory …
By Esther Ososanya In a dramatic twist that could reshape Newcastle United’s summer transfer plans, Swedish forward Alexander Isak has formally informed the club of his desire to leave, sparking renewed interest from top European sides, including Liverpool and Arsenal. Isak, 24, is keen to explore fresh opportunities elsewhere in Europe, ruling out a move …
