Written by The federal government through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has suspended the implementation of the 15 percent ad-valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel. The Authority disclosed this in a statement signed by George Ene-lta, Director, Public Affairs Department. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had in October this year approved … Continue reading “FG suspends 15% import tax on imported petrol and diesel”
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have returned to training in Morocco after boycotting Tuesdays session ahead of their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers playoff against Gabon due to unpaid bonuses. This comes after all pending issues between players, officials, and the football authorities were reportedly resolved. Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong (M.O.N) confirmed the development via his X … Continue reading “Super Eagles resume training after boycott over unpaid bonuses”
At least six people have d!ed during a crowd crush at a military recruitment event in a stadium in Ghana. According to BBC, the unfortunate incident occurred as Thousands of Ghanaian youths queued overnight at Accras El Wak Stadium on Tuesday, November 11, for the Ghana Armed Forces 2025 recruitment screening. The “tragic” crush appeared to have … Continue reading “At least six d!e in crush after thousands showed up for Ghana military recruitment”
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has condemned the alleged corruption plaguing Nigerian football, insisting that it must be completely eradicated if the game is to move forward. Speaking on his ObiOne podcast in a video on X on Wednesday, the former Chelsea midfielder referenced conversations and images circulating about FIFAs alleged $1.2 million grant … Continue reading “Corruption must be rooted out of Nigerian football – Mikel Obi”
All five members of the globally popular K-pop group NewJeans are officially returning to their record label ADOR, marking the end of a months-long legal dispute that had threatened to split the group. The conflict began in late 2024, when NewJeans announced plans to leave ADOR, citing allegations of mistreatment, manipulation, and unmet contractual demands, one … Continue reading “NewJeans members returning to record label after losing court case”
A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday, sentenced one Musa Raji Mohammed to four years imprisonment for the illegal transportation of 10.7 kilograms of Cannabis Sativa. During the trial, Mohammed pleaded guilty to the charges bordering on illicit drug trafficking pressed against him. Justice Mashkur Salisu subsequently, in his judgment, declared that the … Continue reading “Osun court sentences man to four years imprisonment for cannabis trafficking”
Brazilian authorities have issued a stern warning to Kanye West (Ye) ahead of his scheduled performance in So Paulo on November 29, cautioning that any display of Nazi symbolism or performance of his controversial track Heil Hitler could land him in jail. According to local reports, the So Paulo State Prosecutors Office received a complaint on … Continue reading “Rapper Kanye West faces possible arrest in Brazil if he performs ‘Hitler’ track”
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that President Bola Tinubus unwavering commitment to press freedom is a key part of his vision for a prosperous and democratic Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, November 12, at the All Nigeria Editors Conference, Idris emphasized that no media organisation has been gagged, harassed, … Continue reading “No media outlet has been threatened or gagged by Tinubu’s government Information Minister”
The Federal Government has announced that English will now serve as the primary medium of instruction in all Nigerian schools, officially cancelling the national policy that required teaching in indigenous languages. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday, November 12, while speaking with journalists at the Language in Education International Conference 2025 organised … Continue reading “FG drops mother tongue policy”
Popular Senegalese-American singer, Akon, has reportedly been arrested in Georgia after a bench warrant was issued for his failure to appear in court over a suspended drivers license. According to TMZ, the whole drama started back in September when police officers spotted a Tesla Cybertruck stranded in the middle of the road. When they approached, they … Continue reading “Singer Akon reportedly arrested in Georgia over suspended license”