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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned Overland Airways following complaints over alleged Value Added Tax (VAT) charges imposed on flight tickets purchased in 2025 but flown in 2026. The action followed a public complaint by Oluwa Kemmy Bello, who, on 21 January, raised concerns on X about her 86-year-old grandmother, who was reportedly compelled to pay an additional ₦11,286 in VAT at Ilorin Airport while travelling on an Overland Airways flight. “Dear @mikeachimugu01 kindly assist clarify if a ticket purchased since last year 2025 attracts additional VAT? My 86-year-old grandma was forcibly made to pay ₦11,286 as new…

Viktoria Plzeň have made a bold statement of intent, officially completing the signing of Nigerian forward Salim Fago Lawal on a three-and-a-half-year deal, a move that makes the 23-year-old the most expensive signing in the club’s history. Lawal arrives in the Czech Republic as the direct replacement for fellow Nigerian Rafiu Durosinmi, who left Plzeň earlier this month for Italian side Pisa in a €9 million transfer. With that departure creating a clear void in attack, Plzeň moved decisively to secure a forward capable of sustaining their domestic and European ambitions. A record deal with big expectations According to Transfermarkt,…

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said Nigeria has the potential to be one of the greatest countries on earth if its citizens learn to tolerate and live in peace with one another. Shettima noted that all Nigerians are one people tied to a common heritage, adding that what binds them together as a people supersedes whatever threatens to separate them. He spoke on Wednesday in Jos, the Plateau State capital, when he paid homage to the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman, Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, HRH Jacob Gyang Buba, in his palace. “We are all…

Ten political parties are now set for Kano assembly by-elections. The Kano State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Ambassador Abdu Zango, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting in Kano. He said the commission has received nominations from 10 registered parties for the polls in Kano Municipal and Ungogo local government areas. The parties are the APC, ADP, AAC, PRP, Dennis Labour Party, APGA, Good Party, Action Alliance (AA), Labour Party (LP) and NNPP. Zango explained that while nominations were submitted at the state level, candidates’ details are being uploaded by party national headquarters through INEC’s online portal. “As of the deadline,…

Operatives of CP-Special Assignment Team, CP-SAT in Delta State have arrested eight suspects in connection with the alleged murder of the younger brother of the Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, HRM Ojakovo Oharisi III. The Monarch’s brother, Alex Adanike (male, 37 years) was murdered by suspected cultists on 15th January 2026 at Iwhrekpokpo in Ughelli. The operatives also recovered from the suspects, a locally made gun and four live cartridges. All the suspects were arrested at different locations. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development in a statement in Warri. He said, “In a decisive strike,…

Coventry City are leading the race for the signature of Brentford star Frank Onyeka, DAILY POST reports. According to BBC football journalist, Nizaar Kinsella, Coventry City want to wrap up the deal before the end of the current transfer window. Onyeka has struggled for regular playing time at Brentford this season, The Nigeria international has made nine appearances across all competitions for the Bees, and is yet to start a game in the Premier League. The 28-year-old is desperate for more regular playing time, hence his desire to seek a move elsewhere. Brentford are reportedly open to either selling or…

The Imo State Internal Revenue Service has recorded an unprecedented revenue collection for the year 2025 as it hits over 43 billion naira from Internally Generated Revenue in 2025. Speaking to newsmen Wednesday in Owerri, the Head of Human Capital Development of Imo State Internal Revenue Service, Chinwe Jude-Ibemere, who spoke on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Mr. Justice Okoye said, “The revenue generated reached an all-time high, surpassing all previous records since the creation of Imo State. “The Imo State Internal Revenue Service started 2025 with a total collection of over ₦3.5 billion in January 2025 and ended with…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists operating around Nkpor communities, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. In a press statement on Wednesday, the Spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the operatives of the Special Anti-Cult Squad attached to Obosi Sector, in collaboration with a vigilante team acting on credible information, arrested the suspects on Sunday. Ikenga said the arrest follows the recovery of a suspected stolen abandoned vehicle in Akuzo Nkpor in Idemili North LGA. He said the suspects include Hampo Chidiebere, male, 20 years, Chinonso Edeh, male, 22 years, Chinedu Agu,…

Jetour Nigeria has announced strategic partnerships with seven major auto dealerships across the country, a move expected to reshape competition in Nigeria’s automotive market. The company disclosed the development in a statement signed by its Nigerian representative, Kemi Adeola. She explained that Jetour, a Chinese automobile brand with a strong focus on sports utility vehicles, entered into the alliances to strengthen its market presence and improve customer access to its products and services nationwide. The appointed dealers are Elizade Nigeria Limited, Mandilas Motors, R.T. Briscoe, New Era Autovehicle Services Limited, Kojo Motors, Germaine Auto Centre and Tab Autos Limited. Adeola…

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior dismissed any notion of Cole Palmer leaving the Blues as “unrealistic” despite reports linking the England international with a move to Manchester United. A Manchester-native, Palmer joined the Blues from Manchester City in 2023 and rapidly developed into Chelsea’s star player during his first two seasons in London. Reports have emerged that the 23-year-old could be keen on a return to the north of England with the side he supported as a boy. Palmer’s impact has been limited by recurring injury problems this season with five goals and no assists in 13 appearances in all competitions.…