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Nigeria is a country where, for every naira the government earns, more than forty-five kobo disappears into debt servicing before a single public service is delivered. The reform that addresses this is not the enemy of ordinary Nigerians. The system that created this situation, and the beneficiaries of that system who are loudest in opposing its reform, are far more deserving of public scrutiny. The Civic Talks Moment that Explains Everything At a recent Civic Talks forum, a man stood up and declared with visible emotions that the new tax laws were going to make it impossible for him to pay his…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International following the club’s triumph in the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season, describing the title success as another proud chapter in the rich history of one of Nigeria’s most iconic football institutions. In a statement issued on Monday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the president praised the Enugu-based side for clinching a record ninth NPFL title after finishing the season with 68 points from 38 matches, ahead of closest challengers Rivers United FC. Rangers sealed the championship on the final day of the season after defeating Ikorodu City FC in a tense title-deciding…
In a bid to reduce road traffic crashes, RTCs, and ensure the free flow of traffic during the Sallah festive period, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, has intensified operational activities across the state. DAILY POST reports that the command deployed 32 patrol vehicles, six motorcycles, three ambulances, and two tow trucks to major corridors within the state. The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Odunsi Afolabi, on Monday, said the deployment was aimed at enhancing visibility patrol, prompt rescue response, traffic control, and effective enforcement of traffic…
Former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) following his defeat in the party’s governorship primary election in Nasarawa State. Adamu officially submitted his resignation letter on Monday, May 25, 2026, to APC executives in Makama Ward, Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. Speaking during the meeting, he said: “You are the officials of my ward in the APC, Makama ward.” The officials responded: “Yes Sir.” Adamu added: “The law said when a person wants to join a party, he goes to his ward. When I wanted to join (the party), I came to the…
A female Point of Sale, POS, operator suffered severe injuries after a fully loaded 40-foot container truck lost control and overturned onto a commercial bus and nearby shops at Second Rainbow inward Oshodi, Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, said the accident occurred along the service lane beside the Police Tactical Team Station. According to the agency, the truck veered off its path while in motion, overturned onto a commercial shuttle bus and rammed into roadside businesses, causing extensive damage. The injured POS operator, who was working under a canopy when the crash occurred, sustained serious injuries to…
Galatasaray insider Haluk Yürekli has asserted that Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, will only depart from Galatasaray this summer under a specific condition. He told the 343 Digital YouTube channel that the Nigeria international will leave solely if he expresses a desire to the club, emphasizing that the former Napoli player is regarded as untouchable by the Turkish Super Lig champions. Following another impressive season in which he netted 22 goals and provided eight assists in 33 matches across all competitions, the former African Footballer of the Year has been rumored to be considering a summer move away from the…
The federal government says it is committed to working with states to remove bottlenecks affecting businesses, starting with a subnational engagement in Plateau State. Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council, Princess Zahra Mustapha Audu, stated this in Jos on Monday during a town hall meeting with the organised private sector. “We’re here today for two reasons: one, we had a technical session with the Subnational Ease of Doing Business Council, which is chaired by the Secretary of the Government of Plateau State. And then this afternoon we’re having a town hall meeting with all the organised private…
AC Milan have sacked head coach Massimiliano Allegri after a dramatic end to their season saw the club miss out on qualification for the UEFA Champions League for a second consecutive year. The decision came after a 2–1 defeat to Cagliari Calcio on the final day of the Serie A season, which confirmed a drop from third to fifth place and triggered a sweeping internal review. In a strongly worded statement on Monday, the owners RedBird Capital Partners described the campaign as a failure despite long spells of promise. “For the majority of this season, we were in the top…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has fixed Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the conduct of the mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination for candidates affected by technical challenges, biometric verification issues, and withdrawn results from the 2026 exercise. The announcement was contained in a statement on Monday signed by the Board’s Public Communications Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, who said the mop-up examination is strictly for candidates who were duly registered and biometrically verified but were unable to sit the main examination due to disruptions. JAMB explained that the affected candidates include those whose centres experienced technical failures, those who could not…
Two Texas Congressional candidates supported by millions of dollars in spending from interest groups aligned with the cryptocurrency industry are headed for runoffs this week in races for the US Senate and House of Representatives.On Tuesday, Democratic voters in Texas’ 18th congressional district will decide between incumbent Al Green and challenger Christian Menefee to run in November’s general election. Statewide, voters will choose between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn for the Republican primary for US Senate.Both Tuesday races are runoffs after none of the candidates failed to secure a majority in Texas’ March primaries. The crypto…
