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May 8, 2026

Lagos assembly to harmonise taxes, end levy collection by unions, others

Mr Obasa explained that the proposed legislation was both timely and necessary.

Obasa at plenary
May 8, 2026

Dangote Refinery announces 18-month programme for graduate trainees

Dangote Refinery has announced its 2026 graduate trainee programme. In a statement, the refinery said it would be an 18-month programme.

Dangote Refinery
May 8, 2026

Nigeria demands nuclear access for peaceful use without undue restrictions

“Developing countries, including Nigeria, are increasingly utilising nuclear applications to advance national development priorities,” said Mr Lawal.

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP)
May 8, 2026

Europa/Conference League: Villa blast past Forest into Europa final; Palace reach first major European final

Villa thrashed Forest 4-0 to reach the Europa League final, while Oliver Glasner’s Eagles beat Shakhtar 2-1 and 5-2 on aggregate to reach their first-ever Conference League final.

Aston Villa Vs Crystal palace
May 7, 2026

Funso Doherty announces defection from ADC to NDC

Mr Doherty was the Lagos ADC governorship candidate in the 2023 elections.

Funsho Doherty
May 7, 2026

Multimillion-naira Zero-interest Loans: SheVentures opens applications for women entrepreneurs

Women-owned businesses account for a significant share of Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises but continue to face high borrowing costs and limited access to credit.

May 7, 2026

Court fixes Friday for hearing of suit seeking Jonathan’s disqualification from 2027 presidential race

Mr Jideobi is seeking an order restraining Mr Jonathan from further presenting himself to any political party as a candidate for any presidential election in Nigeria.

Goodluck Jonathan
May 7, 2026

UK boy arrested for murder of 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor

The Metropolitan Police in a statement on Thursday stated that investigation into the murder commenced on April 2, 2026.

Eghosa Ogbebor
May 7, 2026

Gunmen storm Nasarawa varsity, abduct six students

The police spokesman said the state Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, visited the scene for an on-the-spot assessment.

Nasarawa State University, Keffi
May 7, 2026

Alleged Nigerian billionaire drug baron Amadi Simon captured in Switzerland: NDLEA

Several bank accounts and cryptocurrency addresses used by the cartel to conceal hundreds of billions of illicit funds have also been identified and blocked, the NDLEA said.

Amadi Simon