Popular TikTok content creator, Peller, has raised the alarm over what he described as an outrageous ₦36 million income tax bill allegedly issued to him by the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS). The social media personality, who gained prominence only last year, voiced his frustration during a recent Instagram Live session with Nigerian […]
Marcus Rashford has criticised Manchester United’s lack of a clear, long-term strategy, saying the club’s constant managerial changes have left them “in no man’s land.” Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, the 27-year-old forward who came through United’s academy and made 426 appearances before leaving on loan to Aston Villa in January reflected […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima, standing in for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday arrived at the venue of the National Steel Summit 2025, organised by the Ministry of Steel Development. The high-profile summit, themed “Rebuilding and Consolidating Nigeria’s Steel Industry: Collaborative Actions for Sustainable Growth and Global Competitiveness”, is expected to serve as a […]
The Kaduna State Commissioner for Sports Development, Prof. Benjamin Kumai Gugong, has expressed optimism that the state will surpass its previous achievements at the forthcoming National Youth Games. Speaking on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the executives of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kaduna State chapter, Prof. Gugong said preparations were […]
The Federation Account Allocation Committee has released the list of local government areas that received the highest allocations from January to June 2025. Lagos State dominates the list, with Alimosho Local Government Area topping the chart with a whopping ₦15.75 billion allocation. Other top-performing LGAs in Lagos include Ajeromi/Ifelodun (₦12.59 billion), Kosofe (₦12.45 billion), […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is urging the international community to increase pressure on Russia to bring an end to its invasion of Ukraine. Ahead of crucial talks in Berlin with European leaders and US President Donald Trump, Zelensky emphasized the need for collective action to achieve a fair peace. Zelensky’s “victory plan” aims to […]
A devastating Israeli airstrike on Gaza City has sparked widespread condemnation and grief after killing six media personnel, including four Al Jazeera journalists and two freelance journalists. The attack targeted a tent used by media workers outside al-Shifa Hospital, raising serious concerns about journalist safety in conflict zones. The journalists killed were Al […]
The Israeli military has confirmed that it has finalised the “main framework” for a new operational push into the Gaza Strip, days after the country’s security cabinet signalled its intention to capture Gaza City. In a statement on Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces said Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir had endorsed the core […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has partnered with De-Sadal Nigeria Limited and China Liancai Petroleum Investment Holdings Limited to develop a massive $60 billion high-speed rail network and gas development project. The project aims to revolutionize Nigeria’s transportation infrastructure and unlock the country’s economic potential. The first phase of the project will span 1,600 […]
The Federal Government has renewed its pledge to revitalise the Baro River Port in Niger State, with plans to transform it into a fully functional inland gateway through targeted investments in dredging, transport infrastructure, and private sector participation. Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, made the commitment on Tuesday during an appearance before […]
