Author: Vincent Osuwo

The 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory generated N5.15tn in internally generated revenue (IGR) in 2025, with taxes deducted from workers’ salaries providing the biggest source of tax revenue, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed. The most recent Internally Generated Revenue at State Level report, released on Thursday, revealed that total IGR climbed by 40.93 percent, up from N3.65tn in 2024. This indicates that subnational governments collected roughly N1.50tn more in revenue over the course of a single year. “The 36 states and the FCT generated a total of N5.15tn in 2025, indicating a growth rate of 40.93…

President Bola Tinubu has called for Africa to be granted at least two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council, complete with veto powers, arguing that the current structure no longer mirrors how global power is distributed. Tinubu issued this demand on Thursday during his speech at the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The President’s address, which was delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima, also pushed for five non-permanent seats for Africa on the Security Council. He stated that reforming the global body has to start with restructuring the…

The sporting director of Barcelona has said the club has no interest in pursuing Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel. Gabriel, 15, travelled to the Spanish city after informing United that he wanted to leave Old Trafford earlier this month. Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Paris St-Germain are among the clubs reportedly keen on securing his signature. “There’s nothing to say about this boy,” Deco, the sporting director of Barcelona said at a news conference. “It’s normal we always have players linked with us. There’s a huge market for that, even when they are young. “We are not interested in any…

Portugal began the defense of their Nations League crown with a battling win over Wales as Cristiano Ronaldo made his return to Lisbon. Joao Felix’s deflected shot proved the difference midway through the first half at Estadio Jose Alvalade the ground where Ronaldo, 41, launched his professional career with Sporting 24 years earlier. Ronaldo squandered a golden opportunity and also had a goal ruled out for offside early in the second half before being substituted, as the hosts kept threatening to extend their advantage. Wales’ clearest opening fell to Liverpool forward Lewis Koumas, but Ruben Dias made a vital last-ditch…

Erling Haaland maintained his excellent form by scoring twice as Norway claimed a 3-2 win over Denmark in their opening UEFA Nations League fixture. The Manchester City forward scored seven goals during a historic World Cup campaign for Norway, which came to an end with a quarter-final loss to England. In his first international appearance since then, Haaland scored his team’s second goal of the night in Oslo and then calmly added the winner. His opening goal was set up by the gifted winger Antonio Nusa, who dribbled into the box and played a ball through to Haaland, whose first-time…

The Anambra State Police Command has brought six suspects before the Gender-Based Violence Court in Awka, Anambra State, facing distinct charges related to defilement, sexual assault, child abuse, assault, and the alleged unlawful procurement of abortion involving minors. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that the suspects were arraigned on Thursday after investigations into their individual cases. Ikenga said, “One of the suspects includes Chinedu Chiekwu, male, of Umuoli Village, who was arraigned over the alleged defilement of an 11-year-old child on September 6, 2026. “Also arraigned was Sunday Anele, over an…

The Federal High Court in Gombe has directed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to hold a fresh governorship primary in Gombe State, thereby invalidating the process that made former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Prof. Isa Ali Pantami the party’s candidate for the 2027 election. Justice Amina Aliyu Mohammed issued the order on Thursday while delivering judgment in a suit brought by PDP governorship aspirant Usman Aliyu Garry, who challenged Pantami’s emergence. Garry contended that the process by which Pantami emerged did not amount to a valid governorship primary under the party’s guidelines and applicable electoral provisions. Pantami joined…

Kylian Mbappe has dismissed any chance of emulating Cristiano Ronaldo by extending his playing days until he is 41. According to Fabrizio Romano’s post on X on Thursday, Mbappé was questioned about the idea of competing at the top level for as long as Ronaldo has. The France captain answered with a grin: “France would never let me play until I’m 41!” Even so, Mbappe wasted no time in commending Ronaldo for keeping himself in top physical and mental shape across his lengthy career. “Cristiano shows that if you’re in good physical and mental shape, you can play at this…

A boat carrying eight passengers overturned at Dudduru Pond in the Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State, leaving four passengers dead. In a statement issued to journalists in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, on Thursday, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Jigawa State Command, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani, confirmed the incident and stated that it took place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Tijjani said, “The incident occurred at about 1600 hours at Dudduru Pond, approximately three kilometers from Kwadige Village in Dutse Local Government Area.” According to him, the boat was carrying eight passengers…

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are set to face off in a long-awaited all-British heavyweight clash at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on December 11. According to a BBC Sport report on Thursday, the fight will unite two of Britain’s biggest heavyweight stars, following both men’s successful warm-up bouts in July. Fury, 37, stopped 46-year-old Mariusz Wach in the seventh round in Pattaya, Thailand, in a bout held in front of roughly 1,500 spectators and not televised. Joshua, 36, went through a dramatic fight in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, battling back from two first-round knockdowns to stop Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga in the…