Eagles’ Goalkeeping: A Depth Problem or Nwabali’s Dominance?

In an era when competition for places typically defines elite national teams, the Super Eagles find themselves in an unusual predicament. Their current first-choice goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, while impressive, faces little genuine competition for his position—a situation that could potentially harm the team’s long-term prospects. While the national team is spoilt for choice in attack where Osimhen’s absence could see one of Victor Boniface or Taiwo Awoniyi step in and be a worthy replacement, the same can’t be said for the goalkeeper position. Nwabali, who has kept four clean sheets…

Tax Reform in the House: A Divided Path Forward

After months of uncertainty, the House of Representatives on Wednesday debated the four tax bills transmitted to the National Assembly for consideration and passage by President Bola Tinubu. The bills scaled second reading after the lawmakers reached a consensus on the contentious Value Added Tax provisions during plenary. In 2024, President Bola Tinubu transmitted four tax bills to the National Assembly for consideration and passage, following the recommendations of the Presidential Taskforce on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms headed by Taiwo Oyedele. The proposed bills are the Nigeria Tax Bill…

Sanwo-Olu to host South-West govs in Lagos

Lagos Govt Shuts RCCG, Celestial Church, Others Over Noise Pollution

Lagos Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will host governors of South West states at Lagos House, Ikeja, on Thursday, February 13, 2025. A release issued by the State Ministry of Information and Strategy, a copy of which was made available to newsmen Wednesday evening, said the South West Governors’ Forum will discuss issues of common interest at the parley. According to it, the Forum will discuss agriculture and food security to advance economic growth, foster collaboration, and enhance development initiatives in the Zone, adding that issues having to do with the…

Why National grid suffered disturbance — TCN

National Grid Recovery Nears Completion – TCN Gives Update

Following reports of setbacks to Nigeria’s national grid on Wednesday, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has linked the ‘disturbance’ to tripping of Omotosho-Ikeja West 330kV transmission line. TCN’s General Manager on Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed in a statement that at the time, the Benin-Egbin 330kV line was on a scheduled outage for mechanical line tracing. Following reports of setbacks to Nigeria’s national grid on Wednesday, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has linked the ‘disturbance’ to tripping of Omotosho-Ikeja West 330kV transmission line. TCN’s General Manager on Public…