The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed concern over the passage of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax Bill by the Senate. The […]
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Power Debt Hits N7tn As GenCos Reject FG Settlement Plan
Nigeria’s electricity generation crisis may worsen as legacy debts owed to power generation companies (GenCos) have surged to about N7tn, THE WHISTLER can report. Also, […]
Nigeria’s Future Competitiveness Depends On Digital Transformation — WATRA
The Executive Secretary of the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA), Aliyu Yusuf Aboki, has called on Nigeria to build on the achievements of its […]
WAEC Explains Late-Night Exams, Blames Protests, Staff Deaths
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria has explained that the disruptions experienced during the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) […]
Yamal Available For Spain’s World Cup Opener After Injury
Teenage Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and fellow winger Nico Williams will be available for Spain’s World Cup opener against debutants Cape Verde on June […]
Centurion-to-be Iwobi Excited Ahead Of 100th Cap For Nigeria
AFOLABI SAHEED OLAWALE Ace midfielder Alexander Iwobi has expressed immense gratitude to Nigeria and Nigerians at home and in the diaspora for the show of […]
Kano Fire Service Records 58 Fire Outbreaks, 13 Deaths In May
The Kano State Fire Service recorded 58 fire incidents and 13 fatalities across the state in May 2026, according to its monthly operational report. The […]
2027: Iyabo Obasanjo Dumps APC, Cites Disrespect, Maltreatment
The former Senator representing Ogun Central announced her resignation in a letter dated May 31 and addressed to the Ogun State Chairman of the party, […]
VIDEO: Police Link Family Member’s Aide To Adelabu Sister’s Kidnapping
The Oyo State Police Command has alleged that one of the personal assistants to a family member of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, […]
VI Foot, Ijora, Fortune FA, Oshodi Prepare For Exciting JOF U-13 Cup Final Battle
VI Foot, Ijora The excitement is palpable for the grand finale of the JOF U-13 Football Tournament following the successful advancement of VI Foot […]
Zverev Says First Grand Slam Title Gives Him ‘Freedom’
Alexander Zverev said he hopes winning his first Grand Slam crown at the French Open will unblock the path to more major titles after […]
‘I Didn’t Guarantee No New Wars’ — Trump Defends Iran Strikes
United States President Donald Trump said launching military action against Iran did not contradict his campaign rhetoric on avoiding new conflicts, arguing that he had […]
Oyo Govt Destroys Building Used As Hideout By Adelabu’s Sister’s Kidnappers
The Oyo State Government has demolished a building used as a hideout by the kidnappers of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, sister of former […]
FCCPC Rejects Airtime Credit Expansion, Says Lending Rules Remain Suspended
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has denied reports suggesting it played a role in securing presidential approval for the entry of nine new […]
Xenophobia: Ramaphosa Warns Anti-Immigrant Groups Against Inciting Violence
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned anti-immigrant groups and their leaders against inciting lawlessness and violence, vowing that his government will move against individuals […]
How CBN Reforms Enabled Banks To Expand Overseas Naira Card Spending
Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) are raising the limit naira cardholders can spend abroad following rising dollar liquidity in the financial system. Following financial sector reforms […]
Troops Nab Five Bandit Informants, Recover Valuables In Niger
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Savannah Shield have arrested five suspected bandit and terrorist informants in separate operations in Niger State, recovering […]
Borno Govt Denies Ransom Payment In Rescue Of 360 Abductees
The Borno State Government has dismissed reports alleging that ransom was paid before the release of 360 abductees from the Mandara Mountains, a known […]
Insecurity: Crime Has No Ethnicity, Says Peter Obi
Obi made the remarks in a statement on Monday titled “Media Framing of Crime Along Ethnic Lines: Divisive,” where he condemned the growing tendency to […]
Israel Strikes Iranian Military Targets In Retaliation For Missile Attack
Israel launched air strikes on military targets in western and central Iran early on Monday, hours after Iran fired ballistic missiles at northern Israel in […]