New BBC boss pushes for new universal ‘household levy’ to replace licence fee – which all would have to pay whether they watch channels or not JAKE HOLDEN The new BBC boss has said he is pushing for a mandatory ‘household levy’ to replace the optional TV licence, as numbers paying the fee have plummeted. Director-general Matt Brittin…
The former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Abayomi Fasina, has been confirmed by the Senate as a non-career Ambassador/High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, despite a heated debate over petitions alleging sexual misconduct against him. The confirmation followed a sharp exchange on the Senate floor on Wednesday after Adams Oshiomhole…
Victor Osimhen is now set to be named new Galatasaray captain following the departure of Mauro Icardi, DAILY POST reports. Icardi left the Turkish Super Lig champions following the expiration of his contract. The Argentine’s departure was announced this week ending his four-year stint at the RAMS Park. The 33-year-old won four Turkish Super Lig…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of assets worth over N8.9bn linked to businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, to the Federal Government. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie granted the order on Thursday following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which sought the permanent forfeiture of…
The Member representing Yala II State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. (Dr) Martins Achadu, has dismissed allegations that he received salaries simultaneously as a legislator and an employee of the University of Calabar (UNICAL). In a Press Statement on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Dr Achadu described the claims as misleading…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 16, 2026/APO Group/ — Darryl Willis, Corporate Vice President for the Energy & Resources Industry at Microsoft, has been confirmed as a speaker at the African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 conference and exhibition. As a speaker, Willis brings one of the world’s foremost voices on the convergence of AI, cloud…
