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The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) said none of its chairmen across the 34 local government areas in Katsina State has defected to the coalition ADC or any party. The NNPP State Chairman, Alhaji Armaya’u Abdulkadir, stated this in a statement issued in Katsina on Monday. According to the NNPP chairman, their local government chairmen have not defected to any party in the state. He said that their attention has been drawn to some publications circulated on social media. Abdulkadir said, “The attention of the NNPP Katsina chapter has been drawn to some publications made in some media organisations and…

Sensational move of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen’s switch from Napoli to Galatasaray has made headlines around the globe, Soccernet.ng reports. With the deal now 95% complete, football fans, with their calculators, are beginning to unpack the fine print that could shape the striker’s future and impact Napoli and Galatasaray financially in the years ahead. While the move is a record-breaking statement of ambition by Galatasaray, it could also be seen as a carefully engineered exit by Napoli as they ensure they retain influence long after Osimhen pulls on the yellow and red. Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray during the Turkish…

Raids Lagos hotel, recovers party drugs, other consignments in Golden Morn packsOperatives from a special unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 60-year-old wanted drug kingpin, Okpara Paul Chigozie, after seven years of avoiding the law. He was caught trying to ship large quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine to the South-East and other parts of Nigeria. Okpara had been on the NDLEA wanted list since 2019 and was finally apprehended at 72, Michael Ojo Street, Isheri, in Ojo area of Lagos State on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Spokesperson for the anti-drug agency, Femi Babafemi, in…

• It’s dangerous to democracy, says ADC• HURIWA, Falana demand retraction, apology• I was misinterpreted, Edo gov backtracks• Obi thanks Nigerians for show of love The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, and his Benue counterpart, Hyacinth Alia, are contending with not only state and federal lawmakers under the Labour Party (LP) but also the majority of Nigerians for threatening the presidential candidate of LP in 2023, Peter Obi. Obi’s sin was daring to enter their state for reasons they deemed political, without express permission from them. African Democratic Congress (ADC) strongly condemned the reported restriction order allegedly…

Gbenga Oloniniran The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to upgrading and developing resilient drainage infrastructure to combat flooding across the state. Speaking with journalists on Sunday after an assessment tour of key ongoing drainage projects—including those tied to the Lagos Island regeneration initiative, Onikoyi Banana Island, and Femi Pedro Avenue in Park View Estate—the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the completed projects would significantly reduce flooding across Lagos Island and surrounding areas. “We came to Lagos Island to see the level of compliance and the level of work that is being done by…

Reports circulating in the local and foreign media space suggest that Napoli have finally accepted Galatasaray’s deal to sign Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen permanently, Soccernet.ng understands. For more than two years, the Nigeria international has been linked with an exit from the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, but this now 95%-completed move to join the Turkish giants is more than just a headline-grabber. It’s worth recalling that the transfer saga has been anything but smooth, with negotiations dragging on and Napoli consistently complicating efforts by Osimhen’s suitors to secure a deal. While Osimhen’s fans celebrate the Nigerian man’s move to…

President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday preside over a crucial National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with the party on the verge of a major shake-up. At stake is the choice of a new national chairman, a decision that could define Tinubu’s political strategy ahead of 2027, ADAMU ABUH reports. As the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) reconvenes in Abuja for its most consequential leadership summit since 2022, all eyes are fixed on one man: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The upcoming National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings, slated for Wednesday and Thursday, July…

Bolaji Abdullahi, the Interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has disclosed why Peter Obi and Nasir El-Rufai have not joined the opposition party. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja during the weekend, Abdullahi said Obi and El-Rufai are to complete certain electoral processes within their former political parties. He said the duo is committed to the coalition and would officially join the ADC after the aforementioned processes have been completed. “They were given the opportunity to finalise pending elections, including by-elections and the selection of governorship candidates within their legacy parties,” Abdullahi stated. He also…

Super Eagles and Bayer 04 Leverkusen striker, Victor Okoh Boniface, has opened up on his failed move to Al Nassr during the January transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old joined Die Werkself from Union Saint-Gilloise in 2023, and was a brilliant addition to the squad as he scored 21 goals and providing nine assists to help Leverkusen win the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal titles. Boniface‘s second season was less impressive as he struggled due to injuries. At the start of the Ruckrunde, Al Nassr offered the Nigerian striker a cop-out with huge financial incentives. While the forward admitted he’s never…

In SummaryThe African accounting and auditing market is projected to be worth $238.06 billion by the end of 2025, having grown from $222.35 billion in 2024. The market is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%.In Africa’s accounting landscape, the “Big Four” firms (KPMG, EY, PwC, and Deloitte) continue to dominate, holding a substantial share of the market, particularly in audit services for top listed companies.In Nigeria, KPMG, EY, PwC, and Deloitte reportedly captured over 99% of audit fees from top listed firms, highlighting their strong position.The accounting and finance sector in Africa continues to grow, with…