Ekid People raise alarm over missing woman activist after police arrest
By Egufe Yafugborhi UYO, Akwa Ibom State — The Ekid community has raised concerns over the whereabouts of Princess God’sown Udoito, a leading female advocate for Ekid ownership of the disputed Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve (Akoiyak Ekid). The Ekid Peoples Union (EPU) expressed its worry on Wednesday night after the police allegedly arrested Princess Udoito […]
Oil prices tumble after Trump eases concerns over Iran
Oil prices slumped Thursday after US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military action on crude producer Iran.
AFCON 2025: Top scorers after semi-final round
Brahim Díaz has surged to the top of the Golden Boot standings following the conclusion of the AFCON 2025 semi-finals in Morocco, with the Real Madrid forward netting five goals to spearhead the hosts’ title charge.
Ex-Olympic swim champion Agnel to face trial on rape claims
French double Olympic swimming gold medallist Yannick Agnel will face trial on charges of rape and sexual assault after his appeal was rejected on Thursday.
FG directs banks, fintechs to collect 7.5% VAT on electronic banking fees
“For instance, where a bank charges N100 as a transfer fee, the 7.5 per cent VAT will apply only to the N100 service charge,” the notice explained.
2026 Budget: Works Ministry proposes over ₦500m for hairdressers, make-up artists, grinding machines
The Federal Ministry of Works has proposed to spend over ₦500 million on the training of hairdressers and make-up artists, the supply of grinding machines, motorcycles, mini-vans, and anti-drug abuse sensitisation programmes across selected states of the federation.
