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Few policies flatter governments more than “sin taxes”. They offer the rare pleasure of moral virtue and fiscal revenue in one bottle. Nigeria’s federal authorities, pressured by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) new evangelism on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages, now appear eager to join the global crusade. Yet in a country grappling with fragile industrial […]

Global music star 2Baba has described Burna Boy as the leading Afrobeats artist, saying he currently operates on a different musical level compared to peers like Davido and Wizkid. Speaking on the ‘Mic On’ Podcast, 2Baba said he appreciates the work of all major Afrobeats artists but placed Burna Boy at the top of the current scene. […]

Dotifi Domains Hostifi Hosting Arsenal in Trouble Arsenal’s Premier League title bid faces pressure as rivals close the gap despite recent wins and injury concerns, sparking debate over squad depth and tactical consistency.🔗 https://aso.rocks/2026/02/09/arsenal-in-troublevote-transmissionsenate-calls-plenaryokonkwo-faults-akpabiosuper-bowl-2026/ 🗳️ Vote Transmission Controversy Nigeria’s Senate convenes an emergency plenary amid backlash over rejecting mandatory “real-time” e-transmission of election results in […]Read More

Funke Opeke listen is a Nigerian electrical engineer, founder of Main Street Technologies and Chief Executive Officer of Main One Cable Company, a communications services company based in Lagos State, south-western Nigeria. Wikipedia “Opeke” (often spelled Okpeke in Nigerian Pidgin) is a slang term popular in southern Nigeria, particularly Lagos, meaning a “sweet chick,” stylish woman, or a beautiful, […]Read More

Rate this post The University of Cambridge has announced the transfer of legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts held at its Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) to Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), operating under a management agreement with the Benin Royal Palace. The decision follows a formal request submitted by the […]

Rate this post By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Following widespread criticism over its rejection of a proposed amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, which sought to make real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory, the Senate has scheduled an emergency plenary sitting for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 12:00 […]

Rate this post By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS – The Lagos State Government on Sunday ordered the closure of the popular Ladipo Spare Parts Market in Mushin over persistent environmental violations and disregard for public order. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the action via a public statement on social media. […]

Rate this post By Efe Onodjae The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one suspect in connection with the death of popular gospel artiste Matthew Ogundele and three others inside a music studio in Ajah, Lagos State. The victims also include Itunu Ogundele, Joseph Sanya, and blogger Matthew Awosanya, popularly known as […]

Rate this post By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA—Igbo Community Association, Abuja, has called on the Federal Government to ban a history textbook, titled: ‘Living History for Junior Secondary Schools’ over its alleged exclusion of Igbo history. The association alleged that the omission was a deliberate attempt to erase Igbo contributions to Nigeria’s history and development, warning […]

Rate this post Pronounced OrWor  .. Or War OR Money Another Meaning for Owo  Lets See In recent months, social media chatter and viral posts have tagged Owo, a historic city in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria, as a “hotspot” or even a base where kidnappers allegedly collect ransom. These claims have spread widely on platforms […]

Rate this post By Bashir Bello The Kano State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has confirmed no fewer than seven persons dead in a fatal accident along the Kano-Hadejia road. This was coming after the state governor, Abba Yusuf, had earlier confirmed in a statement by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, that […]

Rate this post Alvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappe’s goals earned Real Madrid a battling 2-0 win at Valencia on Sunday to close the gap to La Liga leaders Barcelona to one point. After the Spanish champions had beaten Mallorca on Saturday, Alvaro Arbeloa’s side eked out a tight victory at Mestalla to keep the pressure […]