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Taribo West: I’ll Never Encourage My Son to Play for Nigeria

Former Super Eagles defender, Taribo West, has condemned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Lagos State Government for allegedly neglecting the family of late legendary goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Speaking emotionally at Rufai’s burial in a video shared by News Central on Friday, the ex-Inter Milan star lamented the continued abandonment of Nigeria’s football heroes after their deaths. “It’s heartbreaking. You have Lagos State, you have the NFF, yet everything

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Tinubu Introduces Tax Calculator to Highlight Effects of New Reforms

President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a new Personal Income Tax Calculator designed to help Nigerians understand the impact of recently signed tax reforms on their earnings. In a post shared on his official X account on Friday, the President explained that the tool enables individuals to compare what they currently pay with the amount they would be taxed once the reforms take effect in January 2026. According to him, the

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CDS blames 2027 polls for rising killings, warns of foreign terror funding

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has attributed the recent surge in killings across the country to political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, accusing some politicians of exploiting insecurity to discredit the government. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Musa said the sharp rise in terror and bandit attacks compared to last year is linked to deliberate efforts by certain actors to fuel chaos.

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Brown Ideye announces retirement, ends two-decade football career

Former Super Eagles forward, Brown Ideye, has officially retired from professional football, closing the curtain on a career that spanned nearly 20 years. The 36-year-old, who was part of Nigeria’s victorious 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad, made the announcement in an emotional message on his social media pages, describing the decision as one filled with mixed emotions. “After much thought and consideration, with a heart full of mixed

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Yoruba Elders Move to Quell Escalating Feud Between Alaafin and Ooni

Prominent Yoruba leaders and elders have stepped in to douse growing tension between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, following renewed hostilities between the two foremost monarchs. The latest dispute erupted after the Alaafin faulted the Ooni’s decision to confer the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on businessman Chief Dotun Sanusi at an event in Ibadan last weekend. In a

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Gombe Governor Decries Low Compensation for NYSC Camp Takeover

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has criticised the compensation paid by the Federal Government for the takeover of the state-owned National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Malam Sidi, Kwami Local Government Area. The camp, originally built by former Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo for corps members’ orientation, was converted into a facility for Operation Safe Corridor—the military-led programme for the de-radicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration of repentant Boko Haram members. Speaking

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States Struggle With Capital Projects as Spending Falls Short

Procurement delays, insecurity, and rising costs have hindered state governments across Nigeria from meeting their capital expenditure targets in the first half of 2025. Budget performance reports for the second quarter show that despite ambitious allocations meant to drive infrastructure growth, actual spending fell far below expectations. Between January and June, 31 states spent a combined ₦2.75 trillion on capital projects, representing only 15.7 per cent of the ₦17.51 trillion

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UK Endorses Tinubu’s Reforms, Promises Deeper Trade Relations

The United Kingdom has commended the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, describing them as tough but necessary measures to reposition Nigeria’s economy. Speaking during a courtesy visit to First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, said the reforms represent bold and courageous steps that are already creating new opportunities for trade and investment. He was accompanied by Deputy

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Moggi Slams Lookman Over Atalanta Contract Dispute

Veteran Italian football administrator Luciano Moggi has criticised Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman over his ongoing standoff with Atalanta, calling on Serie A authorities to enforce stricter penalties against players and coaches who fail to honour contractual agreements. Writing in his column for Libero, the former Juventus and Napoli director accused Lookman of disregarding the terms of his deal with Atalanta, describing him as a symbol of what he sees as

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