The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has maintained that increased recycling capacity is a win-win situation for the country’s economy rather than a ban on single-use plastics. The Director-General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, told our correspondence in a interview that more industries are recycling single-use plastics, urging government attention away from a ban policy. “There are
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri on charges of fraud amounting to N6.8 million. The arraignment, which occurred on Monday, March 17, 2025, stems from allegations of a romance scam perpetrated by Ugwu. Ugwu faced a four-count charge,
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called on the Federal Government to implement the proposed tax reforms for Free Trade Zones in phases to allow businesses time to adjust. Director-General of LCCI, Dr Chinyere Almona, told our correspondence that the proposed reforms, which have generated pushback from the private sector, do not reverse
British tennis star Jack Draper silenced doubters by capturing his first ATP Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells on Sunday, defeating world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling final. The 23-year-old’s breakthrough victory propels him into the world’s top 10 for the first time, marking a dramatic turnaround just eight weeks after an injury-marred
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has moved to reinstate boxing for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking a pivotal resolution to years of turmoil in the sport’s leadership. On Monday, the IOC Executive Board recommended boxing’s inclusion, contingent on final approval during this week’s IOC Session in Greece—a formality outgoing President Thomas Bach anticipates will
West Ham United forward Michail Antonio has opened up about surviving a life-threatening car crash last December, describing the incident as a “horrendous accident” that left him “close to dying” and vowing to return to top-flight football. Crash Details and Rescue The 34-year-old striker lost control of his Ferrari during Storm Darragh on December 7
The deepening rivalry between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has escalated amid ongoing local government disputes, setting the stage for a fierce contest ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The recent Akure Court of Appeal ruling on February 10, 2025, which reinstated the local government chairmen
Nigerian music sensation, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has reconciled with his father after a long period of estrangement. According to sources close to the singer, Asake has made amends with his father and has promised to provide him with a new home and medical support. The reconciliation is said to have been facilitated
In a shocking political twist, Abdulazeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, has announced his decision to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Jandor made this announcement at a press conference in his campaign office in Ikeja, Lagos, citing that the APC is the
British boxing icon Ricky Hatton has claimed that Tyson Fury could be tempted out of retirement for a blockbuster showdown with Anthony Joshua—if the financial incentives align. The remarks come months after Fury, 36, announced his exit from the sport following back-to-back losses to undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, derailing long-standing negotiations for a historic
