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A former Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Gbenga Ashafa, has  urged  Lagos residents to support the aspiration of  the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat,for 2027. Ashafa made the call  in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Friday in Lagos. He said that Hamzat possessed the competence, experience and leadership qualities required to sustain the development strides of the state. According to him, support  for Hamzat is support  for continuity, progress, stability and accelerated socio-economic development in the state. “Dr Hamzat is a tested and trusted public servant with an outstanding…

The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) has advocated for fairer tax administration, robust taxpayer protection, and greater accountability from revenue authorities, emphasising that public confidence is essential to improving voluntary tax compliance in Nigeria. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement with revenue professional bodies in Lagos on Thursday, the Chief Executive of the Tax Ombud, John Nwabueze, stated that effective tax administration relies not only on legislation and enforcement but equally on public trust. The event, themed “Promoting Fairness, Transparency and Trust in Nigeria,” centred on strengthening the relationship between taxpayers and the government. Mr Nwabueze noted that citizens are…

Why the Super Falcons Wore 10 Stars on Their Jerseys Nigeria’s Super Falcons wore a special jersey that had 10 stars around the national team’s badge during their international friendly against Tanzania. The design caught fans’ attention during the match. ESPN Africa later explained that each of the 10 stars represents one of Nigeria’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) titles. The Super Falcons are the most successful team in the history of the competition, having won a record 10 continental crowns since the tournament was established. The symbolic design also reflects the Super Falcons’ ambition to continue building on…

The Nigerian Governors’ Forum, in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Bank and Resolve to Save Lives Nigeria, has launched a Health Security Scorecard to strengthen monitoring of states’ preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies. The scorecard was unveiled on Wednesday during a Health Security Scorecard Validation Workshop in Abuja, where health experts and development partners described the initiative as a critical tool for assessing gaps in state-level health security systems and driving evidence-based interventions. Speaking at the workshop on Wednesday in Abuja, the Executive Director, Programme Partnership at the…

Samsung has officially launched One UI 9, its latest Android interface, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip 8. The company also announced One UI 9 Watch for its newest smartwatches, bringing a range of AI features, interface improvements, and performance upgrades. Here’s everything Samsung has confirmed about One UI 9, including its new features, supported Galaxy devices, and rollout schedule. What is One UI 9 One UI 9 is Samsung’s ninth major software version for Galaxy phones and tablets. It runs on Android 17. One UI 8.5 gave your phone a…

President Tinubu has approved the expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 Divisions and ordered recruitment of 20,000 soldiers. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and authorised the recruitment of 20,000 additional personnel to strengthen the country’s security architecture. The approval was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the expansion is aimed at enhancing the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army, improving command and control, and bolstering Nigeria’s capacity to tackle evolving security…

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) and several other organisations have expressed concerns over a bill seeking to compel social media platforms and bloggers operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices with verifiable addresses in the country. The organisations voiced their concerns during a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Security on Thursday. The bill, sponsored by Ned Nwoko (APC, Delta North), passed second reading in the Senate in March 2025 before being referred to the committee for a public hearing. While some stakeholders said that requiring social media platforms…

Operatives of the Yobe State Police Command have arrested three suspected vandals and recovered stolen power cables and a tricycle in a renewed crackdown on the destruction of critical public infrastructure in the state. This was contained in a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, and made available to journalists on Thursday in Damaturu. According to the statement, operatives of theGashua Area Command, acting on credible intelligence, arrested Abubakar Idris, 27, an aluminium pot maker from Sabon Gari area of Gashua Local Government Area, on July 23, 2026, with two large bundles of suspected…

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsJuly 23, 2026 19:49 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Lacroix to Chelsea happening soon Chelsea are close to reaching an agreement to land Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix this summer, according to journalist Ben Jacobs. The Blues have already agreed on personal terms with the 26-year-old Frenchman, and they are now close to sealing a deal with the Eagles as well.Palace set an asking price of around £60m earlier this week, but the Blues could end up signing him for £50m plus £5m in add-ons.His arrival is expected to coincide with a couple of…