The Presidency announced on Thursday, July 31, that President Bola Tinubu has extended the tenure of Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service. Originally set to expire on August 31, 2025, Mr. Adeniyi’s tenure has been extended by one year. In a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the extension was…
The United States collected over $87 billion in tariff revenue during the first half of 2025, surpassing the $79 billion amassed throughout all of 2024, according to U.S. Treasury data compiled by AFP. This increase comes as President Donald Trump continues to reshape America’s trade policies. Since his return to the White House, Trump has…
Troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have successfully apprehended a suspected high-profile gunrunner in Taraba State. Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 6 Brigade, disclosed in a statement on Thursday, July 31, 2025, that the coordinated operation took place…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is set to publish a new book this September, offering a candid, behind-the-scenes account of her brief but historic 2024 presidential campaign. Titled 107 Days, the book will chronicle what became the shortest presidential run in modern U.S. history, providing insight into the challenges, decisions, and personal reflections that defined…
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled several of its members who recently defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This decision was announced in a statement released on July 31 by the party’s Elders Caucus and local government chairmen across the state’s 20 LGAs. The statement, signed by spokesperson…
Turkish football giants Galatasaray SK have officially announced the signing of Nigerian international Victor Osimhen from Italian side Napoli in a blockbuster deal worth €75 million. The club made the announcement on Thursday, July 31, via its official social media channels, confirming that a full agreement had been reached with Napoli. The deal includes a…
The Katsina State Government has expressed concern over the persistent security challenges affecting parts of the state, blaming about 80 percent of the problem on community members and informants aiding criminal elements. Speaking to journalists after a joint security meeting held at the Government House in Katsina on Thursday, July 31, 2025, the State Commissioner…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday, July 31, affirmed the election of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the duly elected governor of Ondo State in the November 16, 2024 governorship poll conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A three-member panel of justices, led by Justice Yargata Nimpar, unanimously upheld…
