The Referee Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has suspended Emmanuel Kolawole from officiating in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). According to a statement by the committee, Kolawole was accused to have influenced the outcome of the Matchday 24 fixture between Heartland and Shooting Stars in Owerri. The committee stated that the referee awarded a penalty that was …

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended the implementation of a 4% charge on the Free-on-Board (FoB) value of imports. In a statement on Tuesday, NCS’ spokesperson, Assistant Comptroller Abdullahi Maiwasa said that the suspension would enable comprehensive stakeholder engagement and consultations regarding the implementation framework. Maiwasa said the decision aligns with Section 18(1)(a) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act …

The wife of the King of the United Kingdom, Queen Camilla, has withdrawn from her scheduled engagements this week due to a chest infection, Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday. According to a report from the BBC, the 77-year-old Queen is resting at home under the supervision of doctors. A spokesperson for the Palace stated, “Her Majesty The Queen is currently …

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has announced the suspension of former governor and ex-Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, over allegations of anti-party activities. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, is pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings initiated by the state’s party leadership. The decision followed a request from the Ilesa East Local Government APC Executive Committee, …

The Peoples Democratic Party in Ward 7, Irewole Local Hovernment Area of Osun State, on Tuesday, suspended the chairman, Governing Council of Osun State College of Education, Ila Orangun, Mr Peter Babalola. Babalola, an indigene of Ikire, had previously served as the Chief of Staff to ex-governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola and later served in the cabinet of ex-governor Rauf Aregbesola as …

The Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency said it has suspended three of its female officers caught on camera engaging in a physical brawl with a police traffic personnel at Aroma Junction, Awka, the state capital. The three traffic officers were recently caught on camera publicly fighting with police traffic personnel over money purportedly given to them by a motorist. …

Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, on Monday, suspended its proposed increment of en-route navigation charges. Last week, NAMA said it was proposing the increase of en-route navigation charges from N2,000 and N6,000 to N18,000 and N54,000 per flight. However, the agency, in response to the directive from Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has put the decision …

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has suspended the three ad-hoc delegate congresses in the 239 wards of Kogi State over alleged irregularities. This was contained in a letter dated July 27, 2024, which was signed by the Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the party, Senator Laah Dajuma. The letter, which was addressed to the Residents Electoral Commissioner, Independent National Electoral …

The Federal Government has announced the suspension of duties, tariffs, and taxes on some essential food items imported through land and sea borders. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, made this known during a press briefing at the National Press Centre, Abuja on Monday. Kyari disclosed that the listed food items, which include maize, wheat, husked brown …

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has reportedly suspended the Senior Pastor of the City of David parish in Victoria Island, Lagos State, Pastor Idowu Iluyomade. It was gathered that the suspension is not unconnected to the public outcry that followed the extravagant birthday party of his wife, Siji. Siji got tongues wagging last 18 February after her colourful …