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Nigerian billionaire and BUA Group Chairman, Abdulsamad Rabiu, has offered a rare glimpse into his private lifestyle after he shared a video of himself cruising on a luxury speedboat in Lagos. In the short video shared on his official Instagram page on Saturday, Mr Rabiu was aboard the boat, emblazoned with the phrase “Catch me if you can. From Lagos waves to beach rides.” The caption appeared to playfully highlight the billionaire’s taste for leisure and luxury. Mr Rabiu, long regarded as publicity-shy, has drawn growing public attention in 2025 as he increasingly shared snapshots of his activities, ranging from…
Lagos State Government, on Saturday, carried out an enforcement operation to remove roadside markets along the Ikotun-Igando Road in Alimosho Local Government Area. The action was confirmed by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a post shared on his official X handle, alongside video footage of the exercise. According to Wahab, the operation took place on December 20, 2025, and covered Ikotun Main Market, Igando Market, and other informal trading points along the busy corridor. He said the exercise was aimed at clearing traders who had unlawfully occupied road setbacks and pedestrian walkways, as well as…
Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old housewife, Misturah Bada, alongside her alleged accomplice, 30-year-old Adedamola Daniel, for reportedly staging her own kidnapping and extorting N2.5 million from her husband, who lives in South Africa. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Command Special Squad following investigations into a reported abduction that was later uncovered to be fabricated. According to the police, the Command received a distress call on November 24, 2025, at about 10:00 p.m. from the woman’s husband, who claimed that his wife…
A member of the National Youth Service Corps, Aondofa Orkeghen, speaks to CHUKWUDI AKASIKE about his pain following the killing of his father, Francis Orkeghen, by suspected terrorists Tell us about yourself I am a 29-year-old man from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. I am currently serving as a corps member in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. Can you recall what led to the death of your father and four relatives? Yes, a group of terrorists launched an attack on my village, New Gboko in Chanchanji ward. The first attack claimed many lives. After the attack…
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has recommended that the yet-to-commence Nigeria Tax Act 2025 should be reviewed after five years or more to reflect evolving fiscal realities and strengthen institutional oversight of extractive revenues. In its long-term recommendations on the implementation of the tax reforms, NEITI said a future review of the law would allow the government to assess gaps, align the unified tax system with global transparency standards, and formally accommodate expanded oversight roles, particularly in the monitoring, verification, and reconciliation of oil, gas, and solid minerals revenues under the new fiscal framework. “Over the next three to…
Barau FC coach Ladan Bosso has set his sights on a continental ticket after his side produced a stunning 4–1 demolition of Rivers United in a Nigerian Premier Football League encounter on Friday. Speaking after the match at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, Bosso stressed the importance of sustaining performance and focus throughout the season, noting that a strong finish to the first round would set the team up to carry their current momentum into the second half and make a serious push for qualification to continental competitions. “The most important thing for all of us is how we…
Most details about season 4 of The White Lotus are under wraps but there have been hints about a possible location and potential stars. The HBO series, which debuted in 2021, focuses on the guests and employees at a fictional resort as they experience a slew of personal ups and downs while on vacation. The anthology series is also known for a mysterious death — or two — that is eventually revealed at the end of each season. Season 1 was set in Hawaii and featured an ensemble cast including Murray Bartlett, Connie Britton, Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Daddario, Fred Hechinger,…
The Nigerian soldiers detained in Burkina Faso have arrived in Ghana following their release by the Burkinabe government on Wednesday. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement issued on X on Saturday. Mr Tuggar confirmed that the “eleven personnel of the Nigerian Air Force arrived safely in Accra, Republic of Ghana, from Burkina Faso, aboard a Nigerian Air Force C-130 (913) aircraft.” The soldiers were released about 10 days after a high-level delegation from Nigeria, led by Mr Tuggar, met with Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré and other members of his administration. PREMIUM TIMES reported…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked for the immediate suspension of the new tax laws introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, which are expected to take effect on January 1, 2026. The party says its call follows findings that the final version of the tax laws contains major changes that were never approved by the National Assembly. According to the ADC, some provisions were allegedly added or removed after lawmakers had already passed the bills. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party warned that altering laws after they have been passed by parliament…
The Safe Schools Project has recorded a sharp rise in school registrations amid an alarming increase in school kidnappings, particularly in rural areas. Sunday PUNCH gathered that the total number of schools registered under the initiative has now reached 14,685, a significant increase from 11,550 schools recorded just a month ago. The Commander of the National Safe Schools Response and Coordination Centre, Gen. Emmanuel Ocheja, confirmed the surge on Saturday. “As of today, 14,685 schools are officially registered under the Safe Schools Initiative, marking a notable increase from November when just 11,550 schools were listed on the central monitoring platform.…
