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The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume, has called on the leadership of the 10th House of Representatives to call its Deputy Spokesman, Philip Agbese, to order over his criticism of the Senator’s position on the alleged tax law falsification controversy. Ndume made the call on Sunday while responding to an earlier interview granted by Agbese, in which the latter faulted the Senator’s claim that there were distortions between the Tax Acts passed by the National Assembly and the version subsequently gazetted and circulated to the public. Reacting to Ndume’s last week’s television appearance, Agbese told journalists…

Abia Warriors coach Imama Amapakabo has called for composure as his side grapple with a growing injury crisis ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 24 clash away to Katsina United on Sunday, with six players ruled out for the clash in North West, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Umuahia based club will be without Augustine Njoku, Yakub Hammed, Wilson Elu, Innocent Godwin and Ayodele Ezekiel, who are all sidelined with varying degrees of injury, while Israel Joseph has also been ruled out due to illness. The absences add to the challenge for Abia Warriors, who are seeking a…

Bitcoin’s sharp decline over the weekend has likely pushed the aggregate investor position in the largest spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) into negative territory, underscoring the severity of the recent downturn.According to Bob Elliott, chief investment officer at asset manager Unlimited Funds, the average dollar invested in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is now underwater following Friday’s close. The shift coincided with a steep drop in Bitcoin’s (BTC) price, which slid into the mid-$70,000 range. Source: Bob ElliottElliott shared a chart tracking aggregate, dollar-weighted investor returns, showing cumulative gains slipping slightly into negative territory as of late January.The data suggest…

HBO Max is likely the best streamer when it comes to sports content. In fact, sports documentaries have become just as crucial to the platform’s success as its many prestige television shows. Exploring legends such as Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods and Magic Johnson, these docs feature human narratives that are truly cinematic. This January, Watch With Us has added two excellent sports documentaries to its master list. First, LFG chronicles the fight for equal pay in women’s soccer. You can also check out Being Serena, which takes a look at the life of the iconic tennis player. Related: One of the Best Sci-Fi…

The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Usman, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to early planning, effective coordination and strict adherence to due process for the 2026 Hajj exercise. Mr Usman, a professor, said NAHCON remains fully aligned with the policy direction of the federal government of Nigeria under the leadership of His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, whose Renewed Hope Agenda prioritises the welfare and spiritual well-being of Nigerian pilgrims. He said the commission, which operates under the supervision of Vice President Kashim Shettima, emphasises the timely completion of all critical Hajj preparatory activities. The chairman…

We are used to regulators changing the rules whenever they feel like it. But this judgment draws a line in the sand. It tells investors — whether you’re building a gas plant or a fintech startup, that statutory guarantees actually do mean something… It also sends a clear message that enforcement power is not a license to override legislation. Coercive force cannot be used to rewrite or evade statutory limits — and yes, that includes gunboats. The first time I met Dr Babs Omotowa, the former CEO of Nigeria LNG, I was struck by how calm he seemed. It was…

The origin When Kunle Afolayan released Aníkúlápó in 2022, few expected it to become more than a standalone film. Rooted in rich Yoruba folklore and powered by striking visuals, the movie quickly captured the hearts of Nigerian audiences and global Netflix viewers alike. What came next was even more surprising: Aníkúlápó grew into a full-blown franchise, spanning two series seasons after the original film. The story began with Saro (Kunle Remi), a reckless and womanising traveller who cheats death after a forbidden affair with Queen Arolake (Bimbo Ademoye), the king’s favourite wife. Rescued by the mystical Akala bird, Saro gains…

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, has expressed concern over what he described as the absence of development in Ondo State. According to Sowore, an indigene of the state, who hails from Kiribo, Ese-Odo Local Government Area, stressed that the state ought to be mourning poor governance and not the declaration of public holidays. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa had declared Monday and Tuesday public holidays for residents of the state in order to be part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the state. Sowore, who is the convener…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives arrested a Brazil based Nigerian businessman, Uche Franklin Onyekwere, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja-Lagos, for concealing parcels of cocaine in his private part and soles of his footwear. NDLEA announced that Onyekwere was arrested on Thursday during the inward clearance of a South African Airways flight passengers arriving from Brazil via Johannesburg following processed intelligence. This was announced in a statement on Sunday by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja. Babafemi disclosed that when the 47-year-old suspect was taken for full body scan, the…

Former Premier League player, Darren Bent, is concerned about Arsenal’s young talent Myles Lewis-Skelly ahead of the Carabao Cup match against Chelsea. He thinks the defender has not played as well as he did last season. Bent talked to talkSPORT, through Metro, before the semifinal game at Stamford Bridge. He said that Lewis-Skelly has struggled to get back into the starting team because of Riccardo Calafiori. He thinks the young player will play against Chelsea, but he also said the player did not perform at his best in the Portsmouth game during the FA Cup. He said, “He’s had a…