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By Peter Omopo The Nigeria Customs Service has intensified its nationwide sensitisation campaign ahead of the July 1, 2026 implementation of the Green Tax Surcharge, urging stakeholders to embrace the policy aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and encouraging the importation of cleaner, eco-friendly vehicles. The latest sensitisation exercise, held at the Apapa Area Command, brought together customs officers, licensed customs agents, freight forwarders, importers and other stakeholders under the theme, “Implementation of the Green Tax Surcharge and Related Fiscal Adjustments.” Speaking on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, the Zone A Coordinator, Mohammed Babadende, said the awareness campaign…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has arrived in Jigawa State on an official visit to commission major infrastructure, education and healthcare projects aimed at advancing development and improving the quality of life for residents. The First Lady arrived at Dutse International Airport at about 11:00 a.m. on Monday before proceeding to Hadejia Local Government Area, where she is scheduled to inaugurate two major roads named after Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The road projects form part of the Jigawa State Government’s efforts to strengthen transportation infrastructure, stimulate economic activities and improve accessibility within the rapidly…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos State Government has commenced the enforcement of its directive to remove illegal shanties, roadside stalls and other unauthorised structures occupying the median strip along the Badagry Expressway at Alaba Rago. The operation, which began on Monday morning, was carried out by a joint enforcement team comprising operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, the Lagos State Task Force, Eko Strike Force, Kick Against Indiscipline officials, the Lagos Waste Management Authority and other relevant agencies. Before the exercise commenced, leaders of the various enforcement teams addressed personnel and outlined operational procedures before deploying them to designated locations.…

By Peter Omopo The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of an unspecified number of students following an attack by gunmen on Government Day Secondary School, Lassa in Askira/Uba Local Government Area. The incident occurred on Monday morning while students were writing the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination. The attack reportedly threw the school into panic, forcing students and teachers to flee for safety as the armed assailants stormed the premises. Reports indicated that one teacher was killed during the attack, while another sustained injuries. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command,…

By Peter Omopo The president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Yasser Al-Misehal, has resigned following Saudi Arabia’s early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Al-Misehal announced his decision in a statement posted on his X account on Sunday, taking full responsibility for the Green Falcons’ failure to progress beyond the group stage. Saudi Arabia finished bottom of Group H with two points after recording draws against Uruguay (1-1) and Cape Verde (0-0), before suffering a 4-0 defeat to Spain. “The failure of the national team to qualify for the next round of the World Cup is a result…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria has achieved its strongest performance yet in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, with 24 universities earning places on the prestigious global list, according to the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa. The minister announced the milestone in a statement shared via his official X account, describing the achievement as a major indicator of the positive impact of ongoing reforms in the country’s higher education sector. According to Alausa, the number of Nigerian universities featured in the global rankings increased from 21 in previous editions to 24 this year, making Nigeria the most…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Ageku ejò, ó ńṣòro bí agbọn.”..The chopped-up part of a snake is still as fierce and troublesome as a wasp.”..Never mistake someone’s quietness for weakness. Some people don’t speak much, argue much, or seek attention, but that doesn’t mean they lack strength. Silence can hide wisdom, resilience, and the ability to act when it matters most. The proverbs remind us that even what appears weakened can still be powerful. Respect everyone, stay humble, and never underestimate people because they are quiet. ” The silent ones may not make the loudest noise, but they often leave the…

Rashidat Olamidayo Ajakaye, a Graduate Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Language, Arts and Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, Lagos State University (LASU), has garnered commendation following her outstanding academic presentation at the 10th Lagos Studies Association (LSA) Conference, held from June 16 to 20, 2026, at the University of Lagos. The landmark conference, themed “The State of African Studies in the 21st Century: The Lagos Studies Association @10,” brought together scholars, researchers, cultural critics, creative artists, and policymakers from different parts of the world to discuss contemporary issues shaping African studies and cultural development. On June 19, 2026,…

By Peter Omopo The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in partnership with Rite Foods Limited, will honour seven exceptional Nigerian undergraduates with ₦5 million each at the maiden Academic Excellence Recognition Award Ceremony scheduled to hold on Tuesday in Lagos. The initiative is designed to recognise and reward outstanding academic achievement recorded during the 2025 admission exercise while encouraging a culture of excellence among students across the country. In a statement issued by JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, the examination body said each of the seven beneficiaries was selected for demonstrating exceptional performance in both the Unified Tertiary…

By Peter Omopo The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned a purported list circulating online claiming to contain the names of successful candidates from its recently concluded primary elections, describing the publication as false, unauthorised and misleading. In a public notice issued on Sunday, the party said it had not released any official list of successful candidates and urged members, stakeholders and the general public to disregard reports suggesting otherwise. The disclaimer, signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, was published on the party’s official X account. According to the party, any publication or report announcing the outcome…