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FG Removes 5% Telecom Tax   On Voice, Data Services The Federal Government has revoked the 5% excise tax previously imposed on telecommunications services in Nigeria, a move expected to ease cost pressures for millions of mobile users. The tax, which was intended to apply to both voice calls and data, had drawn widespread criticism from industry players and consumer advocates since its introduction under the Muhammadu Buhari administration. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), disclosed that President Tinubu directed the removal of the tax during discussions on the recently passed Finance Act. The development is…

<span;>Former Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan has accused Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen of faking injury to miss the Super Eagles’ 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa. <span;>Osimhen returned to Galatasaray after picking up a leg injury in Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Rwanda last weekend, ruling him out of Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Bafana Bafana at the Free State Stadium. <span;>Galatasaray later confirmed the 26-year-old had suffered an ankle ligament injury. However, Gyan questioned the legitimacy of the claim, suggesting it was a cover to keep the striker fresh for club duties. <span;>“I know these tricks. Someone said to Osimhen,…

RE: Misleading Assertions And The Need For Responsible Commentary Dear Muftau Gbadegesin Your recent commentary on Governor Seyi Makinde’s appointment of Ms. Neo Tlhaselo and references to my person contained a number of misleading assumptions that call for clarification — not for my sake alone, but in the interest of truth, balanced public discourse, and the respect Ibadan indigenes deserve. First, I must remind you — and indeed the general public — that I, Professor Daud Kehinde Sangodoyin, am a proud son of Ibadanland, born into the reputable Sangodoyin family. My late father, High Chief L.A. Sangodoyin, was the Ekerin…

Right-wing American activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck on Wednesday (local time) during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, authorities said. Videos are circulating on social media, capturing the moment Kirk was shot at an event he was hosting. Cellphone video clips of the killing showed Kirk addressing a large outdoor crowd at the university when a gunshot rang out. The 31-year-old was speaking into a handheld microphone while sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogans “The American Comeback” and “Prove Me Wrong”. A single…

The US currently subsidizes the fossil-fuel industry to the tune of nearly $31bn per year, according to a new analysis. That figure, calculated by the environmental campaign group Oil Change International, has more than doubled since 2017. And it is likely a vast understatement, due to the difficulty of quantifying the financial gains from some government supports, and to a lack of transparency and reliable data from government sources, the group says. These handouts pose a massive barrier to decarbonization, says the new report, which experts have long warned is urgently necessary to avert the worst consequences of the climate…

The megawatt (MW) generated dropped from 2,917.83 (MW) to 1.5 (MW) between 11 am and 12 pm on Wednesday. Shortly after the collapse, the Nigeria National Grid, an X handle that provides updates on Electric power distribution announced that “System restoration is in progress.” In another tweet, the X account stated that the Disco loads of all power distribution companies across the country aside Ibadan DisCo have come down to zero megawatt. “Disco load” is the amount of power (in megawatts, MW) allocated from the national grid to each Electricity Distribution Company (DisCo). At the time of filing this report,…

Male travellers no longer eligible’ – Qatar announces new visa policy for Nigerians The Qatari Ministry of Interior has announced new visa regulations for Nigerian travellers. The ministry cited recent cases of overstays as the cause of the new development. DAILY POST learnt that, under the new policy, a confirmed return transfer must be booked alongside hotel reservations before a tourist or transit visa can be processed. Also, eligibility has also been restricted, as only females or families are allowed to apply. Male travellers are no longer eligible unless accompanied by their families. In addition, only 5-star hotel bookings will now be accepted for visa…

The Egbe Omo Ogbomoso Parapo Agbaye has declared that the pronouncement of dissolution of the association’s executive by the Soun of Ogbomoso Oba Ghandi Olaoye was divisive, adding that the city was getting polarized in recent times. The association, which comprises all Ogbomoso indigenes worldwide, in a press statement on Tuesday re-affirmed its rejection of the purported dissolution of the association’s executive, declaring it null and void. It insisted that the association, which was duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and which is guided by its own constitution, can not have its executive dissolved by the fiat of…

The Cabinet , led by the Ag Governor, Barr Adebayo Lawal celebrated Prince Dotun Oyelade who clocked 73 today. The event took place after the Executive Council meeting at the Executive Council Chambers. The Secretary to the State govt, Prof Olanike Adeyemo, the Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni MNI and Hon Commissioners were all on hand to celebrate with the Journalism Icon

A former member of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), Oyo State chapter, Mr Oyejide Adetoyese Adeniyi, has announced his resignation from the organisation, citing personal and ethical reasons. In a public statement issued, Mr Adeniyi formally renounced his membership of both the state chapter and the youth advisory council of the NYC. He explained that his decision was due to an increasingly demanding schedule, which would no longer permit him to contribute meaningfully to the activities of the Congress. “I have lots of things on my table to deal with, which means I won’t have enough time for the…