Month: October 2025

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International

Economists Warn Higher Capital Gains Tax May Deter Foreign Investors

Economic experts have cautioned that the Federal Government’s decision to raise Capital Gains Tax (CGT) from 10 per cent to 30 per cent could discourage foreign investment and slow down activity in Nigeria’s equity market. The tax adjustment, part of sweeping reforms under the newly signed Nigeria Tax Act, Nigeria Tax Administration Act, and Nigeria Revenue Service Act, will take effect from January 1, 2026. The reforms are aimed at

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Sport

Man City’s John Stones Admits He Considered Retirement After Injury Troubles

Manchester City defender John Stones has revealed he briefly contemplated retiring from football last season following a series of injuries that limited his playing time. The 31-year-old, who managed just 11 Premier League appearances in the 2024/2025 campaign, struggled with recurring foot and hamstring problems, the latter keeping him sidelined from February. Speaking with BBC Radio 5 Live, Stones admitted the constant setbacks left him mentally drained and questioning his

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Entertainment News

Tacha Gets Emotional as She Revisits Her Childhood Home in Port Harcourt

Reality TV star and media personality Tacha Akide has stirred emotions online after sharing a heartfelt moment of her return to her childhood home in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The former Big Brother Naija housemate took fans on a nostalgic tour of the Nkpor neighbourhood, where she grew up, recounting memories from her humble beginnings before fame and success found her. In a viral video, Tacha was seen walking through

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Entertainment News

Drama as Yomi Fabiyi Claims BBNaija Winner Imisi Was His Student, Hails Her Character

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Yomi Fabiyi has stirred social media buzz after revealing that Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Imisi, once trained under him. Imisi emerged victorious in the just-concluded reality show on Sunday, October 5, beating fellow finalists Dede, Koyin, Sultana, Kola, Jason Jae, Mensan, Kaybobi, and Isabella to clinch the grand prize. Sharing a video from his birthday and housewarming party on Instagram, Fabiyi disclosed that Imisi

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News

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Resumes at Senate Today After Six-Month Suspension

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, is set to officially resume plenary duties at the National Assembly today (Tuesday), following the completion of her six-month suspension from the Senate. Her legal representative, Victor Giwa, confirmed the development in an interview with The PUNCH, emphasizing that Akpoti-Uduaghan has fully served her suspension and is constitutionally entitled to return to the chamber. Senate Resumption and Legal Warning The Senate had earlier postponed

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Sport

FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles hold Colombia 1–1, book spot in Round of 16

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have sealed a place in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after battling Colombia to a 1–1 draw in the early hours of Monday. The seven-time African champions showed resilience at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca, where goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt pulled off key saves in the 23rd and 26th minutes to keep the South Americans at bay during a

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Politics

Kano Gov Appoints Dr. Suraj Sulaiman as New Statistician-General

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the appointment of Dr. Suraj Sulaiman as the new Statistician-General and Director-General of the Kano State Bureau of Statistics. The announcement, contained in a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, said the appointment takes immediate effect. According to the statement, Dr. Sulaiman’s appointment follows the completion of the tenure of Associate Professor Aliyu Isa Aliyu, who was recently

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Sport

Rodri withdraws from Spain squad after minor muscle injury

Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has withdrawn from the Spanish national team camp after picking up a muscle injury during the weekend’s game. Although the injury is said to be minor, the 28-year-old opted out of international duty as a precautionary measure to avoid aggravating the problem. Football journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development on Monday, quoting the player as saying: “I’m feeling better, but there’s no need to take any

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Entertainment News

Seyi Shay reflects on mentorship and friendship with Wizkid: “He’s a genius, I learned a lot from him”

Nigerian singer and songwriter Seyi Shay has opened up about her long-standing friendship and creative bond with Wizkid, describing him as one of the biggest influences on her music career. Speaking on a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, the “Irawo” crooner recalled how their friendship blossomed during their early studio sessions and collaborations. She noted that Wizkid not only featured on her hit song “Crazy” but also had

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