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Weeks after the Nigerian Revenue Service and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council said they would urge shipping companies and terminal operators to grant waivers to importers and their agents affected by delays linked to the implementation of the National Single Window, licensed agents operating at the nation’s seaports have accused the NRS and the NSC of not keeping to their promises. But the Special Adviser to the NRS boss, Dare Adekenmbi, countered the position of the agents, stressing that there was no blanket waiver for importers. “We have met with the terminal operators, and they have confirmed that importers or agents…
Professional boxer Tyson Fury showed a different side of himself — and his family — on the Netflix docuseries At Home With The Furys. The reality show, which aired in August 2023, features the athlete, his wife, Paris Fury, and their six kids as they navigate their life after Tyson’s retirement. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. In an August 2023 interview with Tyson and Paris, his wife openly admitted that Tyson — whose father, John Fury, and brother Tommy Fury were also boxers — initially wanted to cancel the show. However, he explained that his back and forth was…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the screening exercise for its presidential and governorship aspirants to Monday, 18 May. The party stated this in a statement by its spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Saturday. It did not, however, give were shifted details on the reason for the postponement. The party also announced a change in venue for the screening of some federal lawmakers’ aspirants affected by insecurity in parts of the country. READ ALSO: 2027: Atiku’s opponent in ADC outlines plans to reduce poverty if elected “Due to the security situation affecting some parts of Northern Nigeria, the screening of affected…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the tragic loss of 17 police officers who paid the supreme price following a terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Buni Yadi, in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, in the early hours of May 8, 2026. A statement signed by DCP Anthony Okon Placid, Force Public Relations Officer, said the officers, who were undergoing specialised operational training at the institution, lost their lives when terrorists launched a coordinated attack on the facility from multiple directions at about 1:15 a.m. It stated that several gallant personnel of the Nigerian Army…
Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election and has been declared the party’s flag-bearer for the Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency. Amaewhule is the current Speaker of the 10th Rivers State House of Assembly. He has been a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly since 2011, representing Obio-Akpor Constituency I. He presides over the Assembly that attempted to impeach the governor of the state, Sim Fubara, on different occasions. He is a diehard loyalist of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and is…
Coventry City have confirmed they have signed Frank Onyeka on a permanent transfer, DAILY POST reports. Onyeka linked up with the Sky Blues on loan from Brentford in January. Coventry City triggered the option to make the deal permanent following their promotion to the Premier League. Frank Lampard’s side will pay Brentford €8m for the defensive midfielder. Onyeka played a key role in Coventry’s promotion to the top-flight. The 28-year-old recorded one goal, and one assist in 14 Championship appearances for the club. He has been nominated for Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month for April.
For the South-West, the long-feared spillover of Nigeria’s school-abduction crisis has now become a grim reality. On Friday, armed men who have terrorised other parts of the country struck brazenly in Oyo State, attacking three schools in Yawota and Esiele, Oriire Local Government Area. The assault left two people dead and saw pupils and teachers abducted. This is no longer just about Oyo State. It is about a region that is fast becoming exposed, as the six South-West governors continue to fall short of building a coordinated and decisive security shield over their domain. In the immediate term, Governors Abiodun…
At the Presidential Panel of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali last week, President Bola Tinubu said something that, if he truly meant it, should keep any politician awake at night. During the session, where Tinubu spoke alongside his Gabonese counterpart, Brice Nguema, the moderator, Zeinab Badawi, asked how African leaders could be persuaded to think beyond their borders. Somewhere in his response, the President made a confession that very few African leaders ever make in public. If he does not provide an enabling environment for the youth, he said, they will vote him out. Here is how he put…
Federation oil earnings from Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s Production Sharing Contract profit distribution fell by N78.71bn in March 2026, despite a strong rally in global crude oil prices during the month, an analysis of NNPC reports presented at Federation Account Allocation Committee meetings has shown. The reports, obtained by Sunday PUNCH, showed that PSC total distribution to the Federation Account dropped from N121.34bn in February 2026 to N42.64bn in March 2026, representing a decline of 64.9 per cent month-on-month. The March 2026 figure was also significantly lower than the N204.96bn recorded in March 2025, indicating a year-on-year drop of…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Senegal in a double-header international friendly during the June FIFA women’s international window as the African champions step up preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 10-time African champions are scheduled to take on the Teranga Lionesses on June 5 and 8 at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, in what will form a key part of their build-up to July’s continental tournament. The fixtures were confirmed on social media platform X by Super Falcons Show, which announced the details of the encounter and venue. “Nigeria’s…
