ECOWAS Takes Steps to Address Potential Withdrawals by Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso
The Economic Community of West African States Parliament is stepping up diplomatic efforts to prevent Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from leaving the regional bloc. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, confirmed that parliamentary diplomacy mechanisms…
Olympics: We paid for our training, says Nigerian shot put star, Sade Olatoye
In a recent interview with NewsCentral, Sade Olatoye, a Nigerian shot put athlete, revealed that she and her teammates received no financial support from the Nigerian government in their preparations for the 2024 Olympics. When asked about the support they…
FG to Introduce New Tax Laws in September
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, announced that the Federal Government is set to introduce new tax laws by September, which will include regulations for the cryptocurrency industry. Speaking on Saturday at the…
Military, LASTMA clash over planned closure of Lagos road
Officials from the Lagos Traffic Management Authority and military personnel have clashed over the military’s attempt to close the busy Adeniji to Falomo Road. The standoff between the two parties is ongoing at the time of filing this report. It…
Lagos State’s free medical outreach ‘Alaafia Eko’ returns on August 20
The Lagos State Government has announced the return of its free medical outreach, ‘Alaafia Eko’, set to commence on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. The outreach, which will take place at 12 designated centres across the six health districts, aims to…
Daar Communications retires Tosin Dokpesi, Tony Akiotu, other directors
Daar Communications Plc, owners of Africa Independent Television (AIT) and RayPower, has asked directors who have spent 10 years and above in executive positions to go on retirement. A source close to the company told Track News Online that the…
Chelsea receive Victor Osimhen transfer boost as Napoli agreement edges closer
Chelsea look to have seen their chances of signing Victor Osimhen increase following a huge Napoli decision. The Nigeria international has been linked to a Stamford Bridge switch over the last two years with talk of a move to the…
Drake’s Bet on Adesanya Ends in Disappointment
Canadian rapper, Drake, has lost a $450,000 bet as Israel Adesanya lost to Dricus du Plessis. Drake put the money on the ‘Last Stylebender’ Israel Adesanya to reclaim his UFC middleweight belt in the main event. But that did not…
BREAKING: Du Plessis defeats Adesanya by submission to retain middleweight title
In a highly charged main event at UFC 305, South African fighter, Dricus Du Plessis, retained his middleweight title, defeating Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya by submission in the fourth round. The grudge match, which had been fueled by pre-fight tensions over…
Adeniyi Ifetayo gets honours in Canada
Renowned Nigerian luxury and lifestyle journalist, Adeniyi Ifetayo Moses, has been honored with the ‘Excellence in Journalism’ award at The Headlamp Awards in Canada. The recognition was held during the Afro Commerce Connect event in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. The event,…