Algeria defender, Aissa Mandi has said that Argentina captain, Lionel Messi expressed regret for a rough tackle on him during the South Americans’ 3-0 victory in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup last month. After scoring the first goal in the 17th minute, Messi narrowly avoided a potential red card for a studs-up…
The Federal Government has commenced a comprehensive review of Value Added Tax (VAT) exemptions and zero-rated supplies under Nigeria’s new tax regime with the inauguration of an Inter-Ministerial Committee to develop the 2026 VAT Modification Order. The initiative is aimed at ensuring the smooth implementation of the Tax Reform Acts, which came into effect on…
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, July 25, 2026/APO Group/ — The Force Commander of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Lieutenant General Ulisses De Mesquita Gomes, travelled to Mongbwalu, epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in Djugu Territory, on 22 July to assess operations aimed at protecting…
… Says people’s voice now shapes policy From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, says his administration has reversed seven policies in three years following public complaints, declaring that citizens’ feedback is now the backbone of governance in the state. The Governor, represented by Deputy Governor Peter Odey at the 2026…
Team Nigeria made an impressive start at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning six medals on the opening day, DAILY POST reports. The West Africans currently occupy second position in the medal standings, with three gold, and three silver Australia finished day one at the top of the medal table. Team Nigeria’s six medals came in…
Suspected bandits have abducted the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State following an overnight attack that left two police officers dead. A Security Analyst, Basharu Altine, who spoke with THE WHISTLER, said the assailants reportedly stormed the resistance of the LG chairman in the Zango area barely 20 kilometres from the state…
