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FRSC chief cracks down on indiscipline

Post views: 56 By Victor Nwachukwu Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Marshal Shehu Mohammed has issued a stern warning to officers, saying discipline and professionalism are non-negotiable between commands. Speaking in Owerri on Tuesday, Mohammed formally laid out his mandate, clarifying expectations, addressing operational gaps and calling for strict ethical compliance across the force. Represented by the Corps Commander, …

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Igbobi university students to benefit from CAF initiative

The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) has presented five footballs to Igbobi College, Lagos, as part of the CAF School Football Development Initiative, which aims to promote health, wellbeing and active participation in football among students. To officially celebrate the presentation, the Vice President of the Lagos State Football Association, Dotun Coker, who is also an alumnus of the institution, …

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New VAT sharing formula boosts states’ revenue to ₦551 billion in January – THIS UPDATE

By Ayo Kehinde In January 2026, Nigerian states recorded a significant increase in their share of value-added tax (VAT) revenue, receiving a total of approximately ₦551 billion. This sharp increase followed the implementation of new tax laws that changed the VAT distribution formula between levels of government. The development marked the first full month that the revised revenue sharing agreement …

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Lawmakers praise telecom sector’s progress as NCC defends ₦472 billion budget proposal for 2026

Lawmakers praise telecom sector’s progress as NCC defends ₦472 billion budget proposal for 2026 The National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Communications has commended the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for the growth of the telecommunications sector as lawmakers approve the 2025 budget performance. Meanwhile, NCC has proposed a ₦472 billion budget for 2026. During a joint budget defense session of the …

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Africa and the deadly dust of Iran – Azu Ishiekwene

These are sad times. Who could have believed that after the United States and its allies destroyed Iraq in search of “weapons of mass destruction” and found none, history would repeat itself as a farce?In neighboring Iran, 35 years after Operation Desert Storm, the United States launched a war with consequences, only this time without even the formality of UN …

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Eric Chelle talks about stalled contract negotiations with the Super Eagles

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has addressed ongoing discussions regarding his contract negotiations with the NFF and reported tensions. Speaking on PodcastHDF, Chelle explained how discussions began shortly after Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 campaign. “At the end of the match against Egypt, before an interview with Canal+, I went for an interview, and then there were the Minister of Sports …

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An impactful year from senior Paul Bassey as Akwa Ibom Sports Commissioner

Post views: 26 By Akila Matawal When Governor Umo Eno sent the list of commissioner candidates to the Akwa Ibom State Assembly for consideration, one name stood out: Elder Paul Bassey. The inclusion of the veteran sports journalist and accomplished football administrator was greeted with applause by those who mean well for the sports development of Akwa Ibom, and …

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CDHR supports the State Police and praises IGP Disu’s new push for decentralized policing

The Human Rights Committee has renewed its call for the establishment of state police across Nigeria, saying the current centralized police structure has become excessive and ineffective in addressing growing insecurity. In a statement jointly signed by its National President, Comrade Yinka Folarin, and Secretary General, Comrade Idris Afees Olayinka, the civil rights group described the initiative as a vital …

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FEC approves ₦1.2 trillion road projects, approves new Carter Bridge project – THIS UPDATE

By Ayo Kehinde The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved road infrastructure projects worth over ₦1.2 trillion across the country, including the demolition and redesign of the Carter Bridge in Lagos, as part of efforts to modernize Nigeria’s transport network and boost economic connectivity. Briefing State House Correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu on …

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