The Lagos State Government has introduced a 5% withholding tax (WHT) on gaming payouts. All licensed betting companies in the state now required to automatically deduct this tax from customers’ winnings, effective immediately. Key Announcement The Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), Mr. Are Bashir, issued a public notice…
Ellah Lakes Plc has announced it will refund investors after its N235 billion public offer failed to meet the minimum subscription threshold required for share allotment. The company shared this update in a statement published on Friday, February 20, 2026, on its website. It confirmed that no share issued under the offer and that all…
President Donald Trump has announced plans to increase a proposed global tariff on imports from 10% to 15%, escalating market concerns. He also criticized the Supreme Court for blocking his earlier tariff strategy. On Friday, Trump stated he would replace the invalidated tariffs with a 10% levy on all goods entering the U.S. However, by…
Actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington is celebrating a special milestone as she turns 40 today, February 22. The mother of two, married to singer Banky W, shared gorgeous new photos to mark her big day. Happy birthday to her! Read Also: E-Money Gifts Chinedu ‘Aki’ Ikedieze Brand-New SUV at Birthday Party In other news Emeka Okonkwo, widely…
According to court documents recently filed, one of the former contestants of the American Idol show. Accused of fatally shooting his wife in his Ohio house, when she was asleep with their two young girls in the house. Caleb Flynn, who audition in Season 12 of American Idol arrested on Thursday, February 19. He is…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Somadina Anyama, popularly known as Soma, has stirred reactions online after a video of him preaching in church surfaced. The clips, widely shared on social media, show the reality star standing confidently on the podium at The Logic Church. Dressed in formal attire and speaking with passion, Soma delivered a…
The Nigerian stock market delivered a breathtaking performance in the weekend 21 February 2026, with broad-based gains lifting major indices and spotlighting some of the best performing Nigerian stocks available today. Investors experienced sustained buying interest as equities across financials, industrials, consumer sectors, and niche small-caps outperformed, contributing to strong market breadth and renewed optimism…
Nigerian media personality Yhemolee shared his thoughts on a recent rape allegation that later proven false, sparking mixed reactions online. In a detailed post, he described the situation as “quite unfortunate,”. Emphasizing the need to protect women from rape while also safeguarding men from the harm caused by false accusations. Yhemolee pointed out that false…
Nigerian TikToker Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, has shared his gratitude after narrowly escaping a fire incident that almost destroyed his newly acquired mansion. In an Instagram post, he revealed that the fire started early in the morning when his generator suddenly caught fire, causing panic in the house. He posted a video…
American actor Eric Dane, known for his roles in Euphoria and Grey’s Anatomy, passed away at the age of 53 on February 19 after a brief battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Dane was diagnosed with the degenerative disease in April 2025. Throughout his journey, he openly shared his experience, dedicating himself to raising awareness about ALS, which…
