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The Lagos State Government generated ₦1.685 trillion in revenue in the first six months of 2026, with internally generated revenue (IGR) accounting for nearly seven out of every ten naira earned during the period. A review of the state’s second-quarter 2026 Budget Performance Report shows that the government also spent ₦1.539 trillion during the same period, representing 91.3 per cent of the total revenue realised. The figures show Lagos’s continued reliance on internally generated revenue to finance government activities, while maintaining a near-even balance between recurrent and capital spending. The report shows IGR contributed ₦1.166 trillion, representing 69.2 per cent…

In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. All praise belongs to Allah, who established and legislated the religion, sent down the Reminder (az-Zikr), and guaranteed its preservation. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without any partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. May Allah bestow upon him abundant peace and blessings, ameen. To proceed: Dear brothers and sisters! One day, Ya’ala Ibn Umayyah said to Umar Ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with them both): “Show me the Prophet (Peace be upon him)…

After days of heated reactions, boycott calls, and a growing social media campaign, South African singer Tyla’s scheduled Lagos concert has been removed from the public itinerary for her APOP World Tour. However, neither the singer nor her management has explained the change. Checks by PREMIUM TIMES on the tour’s official website on Friday showed that the Lagos date was no longer listed among the 34-city tour schedule. However, neither Tyla nor her management has publicly explained the change or confirmed whether the concert has been cancelled, postponed or temporarily removed. The development follows days of online protests, with some…

Hosts Morocco and Senegal boosted their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final hopes with crucial victories on Thursday, setting up a thrilling conclusion to Group A. Morocco claimed derby bragging rights with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Algeria, while Senegal returned to winning ways by edging Kenya by the same scoreline to keep qualification firmly within their grasp. Senegal revive quarter-final hopes Seynabou Mbengue’s first-half strike proved decisive as Senegal defeated Kenya 1-0 in a fiercely contested encounter. The victory marked a strong response from the Lionesses of Teranga after their defeat to Algeria and leaves them well placed…

The National Association of Nigerian Students has condemned the abduction of students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, Ogun State, describing the incident as another disturbing sign of worsening insecurity around tertiary institutions. In a statement signed by its President, Akinteye Babatunde, on Friday, the student body called on the Federal Government, the Ogun State Government and security agencies to ensure the immediate rescue of the abducted students while strengthening security around campuses nationwide. The association said it received with “deep sorrow and grave concern” the news of the kidnapping of students following an attack on a private hostel along Paraga…

Scott Michael Foster has his work cut out for him in Hallmark’s Paris Is Always a Good Idea as he competes with three other guys for Lacey Chabert‘s heart. “Listen, when you’ve got three tall, strapping, good-looking dudes all vying for the attention of your leading lady, you have got to bring your A game,” Foster, 41, joked during an exclusive interview with Us. Foster enjoyed the challenge, adding, “They’re all wonderful actors. Everybody was really, really talented, and we all had such a great time. So I think it’s such a good cast, and you couldn’t ask for more…

Top headlines this Friday morning include the Nigerian Army investigating a leaked DSS intelligence memo warning of planned attacks in Adamawa and Borno states. This is as President Bola Tinubu explains why his government tracked and arrested families of kidnappers in the Oyo school abduction case. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has deployed more than 1,000 young professionals into its workforce after they successfully completed a one-year internship, training and evaluation programme. The recap in full: Army probes leaked DSS memo warning of Adamawa, Borno attacks The Nigerian Army has launched an internal investigation into the leakage of a…

Utah beauty queen Brynn Carnesecca died by suicide at age 21 mere weeks before she was scheduled to compete in her next pageant. “She took her own precious life, but she is more than what happened to her,” Brynn’s mother, Michele Carnesecca, told mourners at a candlelight vigil on Tuesday, July 28, per KSL News. “We would like to celebrate the amazing life she lived.” Many of Brynn’s friends and family gathered at the vigil in American Fork, Utah, to celebrate the life and immense legacy of the pageant competitor. “Oh, how she loved to laugh,” Michele told the local…

An unidentified man has been found dead in an uncompleted building at Albishiri Area in Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger. The community leader, Dangana Abubakar, said residents discovered the body hanging inside the uncompleted building in the morning on Thursday. According to him, it was the second time that a dead body was found in an uncompleted building in the area. He said the deceased was yet to be identified and appealed to residents to remain calm while authorities investigate the incident. Confirming the development, the spokesman for Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency…

[Update 08:55 UTC, July 30: Updates with additional reporting and context.]Online brokerage Robinhood posted record second-quarter revenue and earnings, though cryptocurrency transaction revenue fell 38% from a year earlier.The company said Wednesday in its earnings report that crypto transaction revenue fell to $100 million from about $160 million a year earlier. Overall revenue rose 32% year-over-year to $1.31 billion, while net income increased 48% to $573 million. Transaction-based revenue climbed 44% to $776 million.Robinhood reported $40 billion in crypto notional trading volume during the quarter. Of that total, $18 billion came from the Robinhood app, down 35% from a year…