TOTTENHAM DEFEAT ARSENAL 1–0 IN PRE-SEASON NORTH LONDON FRIENDLY

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The breakthrough came just before half-time, as Pape Matar Sarr scored in the 45th minute to put Spurs ahead.

That goal proved decisive in a match that saw limited clear-cut opportunities, with both teams locked in a tactical battle. Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur was shown a yellow card in the 36th minute, while Arsenal’s Mikel Merino and Spurs’ Brennan Johnson were also booked during stoppage time.

The fixture served as a valuable test of fitness and tactics for both squads ahead of the new season.

In the end, however, it was Tottenham who claimed the bragging rights in this North London clash.

DINO MELAYE RESIGNS FROM PDP, CITES PARTY’S FAILURE TO RESCUE NIGERIA

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Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attributing his decision to the party’s inability to deliver Nigeria from what he described as prevailing political cankerworms.

His resignation was conveyed in a letter dated July 30, addressed to the PDP Ward 1 Chairman in Aiyetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Melaye’s exit comes amid the formation of a new opposition coalition, making him the latest prominent figure to part ways with the party.

TINUBU APPROVES ADENIYI’S TENURE EXTENSION AS CUSTOMS COMPTROLLER-GENERAL

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President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the tenure of Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi.

Originally set to retire on August 31st, 2025, Adeniyi will now remain in office until August 2026.

In a statement released by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the extension is aimed at allowing Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and see through key initiatives aligned with the administration’s agenda.

These reforms include the modernization of the Nigeria Customs Service, the implementation of the National Single Window Project, and the fulfillment of Nigeria’s commitments under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.

796 BILLION NAIRA ANNUAL REVENUE TARGETED FROM 5% PETROL SURCHARGE BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

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The Nigerian government expects to collect about N796 billion annually through a five percent surcharge on both domestically produced and imported premium motor spirit.

This surcharge on refined petroleum products is part of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, one of four tax reform bills signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on June 26, 2025.

The policy has drawn criticism from consumers, who highlight that the government recently removed fuel subsidies and is now introducing an additional five percent surcharge on fuel, without adequately addressing the tough economic realities faced by many Nigerians.

The surcharge targets fossil fuel products supplied or produced within Nigeria, including diesel, kerosene, aviation fuel, and compressed natural gas. However, it excludes renewable energy sources, household kerosene, cooking gas, and compressed natural gas intended for domestic use.

NIGERIA’S D’TIGRESS TAKE ON CAMEROON IN AFROBASKET QUARTER-FINALS

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The D’Tigress of Nigeria will take on Cameroon in the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afro Basket, scheduled on the 31st of July 2025 at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

Nigeria cruised through the group stage, opening with a dominant 92–45 win over Rwanda before edging Mozambique 65–60 in a much tougher contest. The two victories ensured their place in the last eight.

The D’Tigress are looking to make history by becoming the first team to win a fifth consecutive women’s Afro Basket title.

CANADA PLANS TO RECOGNIZE PALESTINIAN STATE AT UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will recognize the State of Palestine at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025.


The decision marks a major shift in Canadian foreign policy and has drawn sharp criticism from United States President Donald Trump and was firmly rejected by Israel. Carney emphasized that the move is essential to preserving the possibility of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.


With this decision, Canada becomes the third G7 nation, after France and the United Kingdom, to declare its intention to recognize a Palestinian state this September.

WIDOW OF SLAIN LAWMAKER SEEKS TO CONTINUE HIS LEGACY

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Justina Azuka, wife of the murdered Anambra lawmaker Justice Azuka, has declared her intention to contest the vacant Onitsha North 1 constituency seat.

Her husband, who was kidnapped in Onitsha on Christmas Eve 2024 and later found dead near the Second Niger Bridge in February, despite reports of a ransom payment.

Following public calls for the Labour Party to support her candidacy, Justina’s campaign posters have surfaced under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), sparking controversy over the Labour Party’s refusal to back her.

MACRON SLAMS EU-US TRADE DEAL, CALLS FOR EUROPEAN STRENGTH

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French President Emmanuel Macron has voiced concern over the recently announced trade agreement between the European Union and the United States, suggesting that it highlights the EU’s failure to assert itself strongly enough with U.S. President Donald Trump.

While acknowledging that the deal provides more clarity and opportunities for French businesses, Macron stressed that it is only a starting point and that further negotiations are expected.

He emphasized the need for Europe to move faster toward greater independence and competitiveness.

BAYERN MUNICH SIGN LUIS DÍAZ FROM LIVERPOOL FOR 75 MILLION EUROS

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Bayern Munich announced on Wednesday the acquisition of forward Luis Díaz from reigning Premier League champions Liverpool for a reported fee that may total 75 million euros.

The winger, who earned the Premier League, FA Cup, and two League Cup titles during his stint at Anfield, has committed to a contract with the Bundesliga giants through 2029.

This transfer ranks as the third most expensive in Bayern’s history. In the previous season, Díaz featured in 50 matches across all competitions, netting 17 goals and assisting eight, playing a key role in Liverpool’s 20th league championship.

NNPC SHUTS DOWN RUMOURS THAT PORT HARCOURT REFINERY IS FOR SALE

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has confirmed that it has no plans to sell the Port Harcourt Refining Company, emphasizing its dedication to fully rehabilitating and maintaining the facility.

This announcement was made by Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari during a company-wide town hall meeting at the NNPC Towers in Abuja, putting to rest weeks of rumors surrounding the future of the nation’s major state-owned refinery. He described any proposal to sell the Port Harcourt Refining Company as ill-advised and commercially unviable.

Ojulari’s comments come in light of public concerns raised after his earlier statement at the 2025 OPEC Seminar, where he mentioned that all options are on the table concerning the future of Nigeria’s refineries. This remark led to widespread speculation about a potential sale.

He, however, clarified that the company’s current stance is not a policy shift but reflects ongoing comprehensive technical and financial assessments of the Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Warri refineries.