Author: David Great

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has cautioned motorists queuing up for fuel at different filling stations thereby causing serious traffic gridlock to other road users. The General Manager of LASTMA Mr. Bolaji Oreagba said this today while deploying more officers of the Authority on monitoring of traffic around filling stations across the state. Mr. Oreagba disclosed that the deployment became imperative following reports of long queues around filling stations caused by motorists parking indiscriminately and blocking roads while queuing up and waiting to buy fuel. Oreagba expressed displeasure at the disorderly behaviour of some drivers, who queue up…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will commence the deduction of taxes at transaction points from Online Gaming Transactions using the Sentinal National Payment Gateway and Electronic Solution. In a public notice signed by its executive chairman, Muhammad Nami, the FIRS while directing full compliance by the online gaming community, explained that the Sentinal National Payment Gateway was a transaction processing system that enables Integrated Payment Services Providers to deduct taxes at the points of transaction and immediately remit the tax deducted to the government’s treasury. “The FIRS is automating the administration of tax on online gaming using Sentinal National…

Researchers in the US have found a genetic link between people with African ancestry and an aggressive type of breast cancer. They hope their findings will encourage more black people to get involved in clinical trials in a bid to improve survival rates for people with the disease. “I never thought I had anything to worry about,” says Laverne Fauntleroy, a 53-year-old African American from New York. Laverne led a healthy lifestyle. She ate well and exercised regularly but in January, not long before her birthday, she received a diagnosis that left her feeling confused and afraid. “They just told…

Paris St-Germain want to extend Lionel Messi’s contract by an additional 12 months. The 35-year-old Argentina forward’s current is set to expire in June 2023. (Le Parisien – in French, subscription required) Bayern Munich are considering a move for Manchester City’s 32-year-old Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan next summer. (90min) Barcelona are in talks to sign Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 25, from Wolves, with a deal believed to be possible in January. (Sport – in Spanish) Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim says everyone at the club “dreams” of Manchester United’s Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo returning to the club, however, the Portuguese…

The US State Department on Tuesday authorised the departure of non-emergency US government employees and their families from Nigeria due to a heightened risk of terrorist attacks in the country, Reuters reports. The latest travel update comes after the United States and the United Kingdom warned on Sunday of a possible terrorist attack in the capital Abuja, especially aimed at government buildings, places of worship and schools, among other targets. “The US Embassy Abuja continues to have limited ability to provide emergency assistance to US citizens in Nigeria,” the State Department said. Nigeria’s Department of State Services said the United…

Paris St Germain’s Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe both scored twice with Neymar also on target as the French club’s fearsome attack tore apart Maccabi Haifa in a 7-2 win to send them into the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday. The irrepressible trio were too much for a Maccabi side to handle, although the Israelis showed great heart in the Group H clash with Abdoulaye Seck scoring twice. Messi got the ball rolling in the 19th minute with a sumptuous opening goal with the outside of his left foot and Mbappe curled in his side’s second in…

European champions Real Madrid suffered a first defeat of the season as RB Leipzig strengthened their hopes of making the Champions League last 16. Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol headed the hosts ahead before France forward Christopher Nkunku doubled the lead. Vinicius Jr reduced the deficit but ex-Chelsea forward Timo Werner made sure of a memorable win for the German club. Real, who had already qualified for the knockout stage, scored a late second with a penalty from Rodrygo. Timo Werner hat-trick as Leipzig progress in German Cup With Celtic holding Shakhtar Donetsk in Glasgow in the other game in Group…

Riyad Mahrez had a penalty saved but Manchester City still sealed top spot in their Champions League group with a draw that also took Borussia Dortmund into the last 16. Mahrez was fouled by Emre Can and stepped up himself, but Gregor Kobel went the right way to save his kick. Both sides knew a draw would be enough to achieve their goals, so each will be happy with the result. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola surprisingly replaced top scorer Erling Haaland at half-time after just 13 touches in a half in which Mats Hummels dealt with him expertly. Dortmund…

Amou Haji dubbed by media as “the world’s dirtiest man” has died at the age of 94, just months after having his first bathe in decades. Haji, a hermit, had refused to use soap and water for more than half a century, fearing it would make him sick. The Iranian, who lived in the southern province of Fars, had avoided previous attempts by villagers to get him clean. But, local media say, Amou Haji finally succumbed to pressure and washed a few months ago. According to Iran’s IRNA news agency, he became ill shortly afterwards and died on Sunday. In…

A delicious Kai Havertz strike earned Chelsea a battling 2-1 victory at Red Bull Salzburg on Tuesday as they clinched a spot in the Champions League round of 16. Chelsea put on a dazzling display in the first half, taking the lead in the 23rd minute through Mateo Kovacic’s instinctive left-foot finish from 20 metres, but they wasted several chances to double their advantage before the interval. The Premier League side were made to pay for their profligacy early in the second half as Junior Adamu prodded home the equaliser, only for Havertz to restore Chelsea’s lead with a superb…