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Post views: 47 In a significant demonstration of commitment to excellence and professionalism, the Mbaise Policy Roundtable (MPR) extends heartfelt congratulations to its esteemed member, Mr Anyanwu Maduforo Canice, FCA, on his investiture as the 16th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Onitsha and District Society. This important ceremony also marked the inauguration of the …

…Missing officials, faulty generators, recorded protests by NYSC members … INEC insists that the setbacks be resolved before nightfall Daud Olatunji All is set for the Ekiti State governorship elections scheduled for Saturday, with 15 political parties fielding candidates amid assurances of adequate security from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force, even as logistical gaps …

Nigeria’s tax revenues increased by 49% in the first five months of 2026, driven by sweeping tax reforms and increased collections by key sectors of the economy. According to documents seen by Bloomberg, revenue collected by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) increased to ₦15.8 trillion between January and May 2026, compared to ₦10.6 trillion recorded in the corresponding period in …

President Tinubu has granted a final six-month extension to the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi. As Comptroller General of Customs, Adeniyi’s first term extension was due to expire on August 1, 2026. The six-month extension, which will expire in February 2027, is to enable him to consolidate the implementation of the National One Stop Shop and ensure an orderly …

Striker of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun continued his excellent form at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, helping the United States secure a 2-0 victory over Australia and record back-to-back World Cup victories for the first time in decades. READ ALSO: ‘We are focused on constant growth’: Olatoye talks about Sports Flames’ strategic partnership with ABS FC Although Balogun did not …

Post views: 27 Barau FC General Manager, Dominic Iorfa, has joined well-meaning Nigerians in celebrating the Vice President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau, on his birthday. In a statement, the astute administrator described DSP Barau as a visionary leader and a sportsperson who is passionate about the growth of the sports sector. According to Iorfa, “I would …

Daud Olatunji As preparations intensify ahead of Saturday’s governorship elections in Ekiti State, election logistics in several local government areas showed a mixed pattern of regular distribution, deployment of staff and welfare concerns for ad hoc staff. Findings from several Registration Area Centers (RACs) across the state on Thursday, as provided by the Center for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) …

By Ayo Kehinde The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has called on refiners, warehouse owners and importers of petroleum products to reduce ex-depot and retail pump prices in line with the recent decline in global crude oil prices In a statement signed by its National Public Relations Manager, Joseph Obele, PETROAN National President, Billy Gillis-Harry, said …

Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo), representing Edo North Senatorial District, has called for the name review of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). Oshiomhole made the appeal on Friday in Abuja, at the launch of a book by Dr Olusola Odumosu, Commander of the NSCDC FCT, titled “Nigeria’s Security Dilemma: Rivalries and Implications”. He said the request to change …

Post views: 11 By Wakawaka Sports Aboh Mbaise’s Silversports Football Club will officially begin their campaign in the 2026 Imo State Football Association (FA) league when they take on Evermore Football Club in their opening match at the Dan Anyiam Stadium training ground, Owerri, on Tuesday morning. Aboh Mbaise’s side will be aiming for a good start in the …