archiveApril 2021

The Senate has launched an investigation into the alleged assault of a security guard at Bannex Plaza Abuja by Code of Conduct Tribunal chairman, Justice Danladi Umar. The security guard, Clement Sagwak, had petitioned the Senate through his Senator Istifanus Gyang, on Tuesday. Reading the petition, Gyang said the petitioner...

  Chadian President Idris Deby who won 6th term in office at the weekend, died of injuries he suffered on the frontline in the Sahel country’s north, where he had gone to visit soldiers battling rebels, an army spokesman said on Tuesday. Deby, “has just breathed his last defending the...

  Wants American foreign policy reset to increase security cooperation with Africa Nigeria’s VP is effective, says US don Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN has urged the United States to lend its weight to the call for a just global transition to zero emissions, lead the effort to ensure easy...

The Director-General of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Asishana Okauru, has revealed that states have lost about 40 per cent of their revenue to COVID-19 pandemic. He disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, at the first Technology and Tax Event seminar organised by the NGF in partnership with the World Bank...

  To celebrate this year’s Mother’s Day in May, Mouka has rolled out the ‘Mums in Business Challenge’ to reward female entrepreneurs with cash grants for their ventures. The initiative is in line with the brand’s mission of adding comfort to life and falls under its CSR pillar of “skills...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has notified the public about the emergence of a number of fake Twitter accounts masquerading as genuine Twitter handle of its Executive Chairman, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa. According to the agency, some of the fake Twitter accounts include: @AbdurasheedBawa, @AbdulrBawa and @AbdulRashidBawa1. One of...

  Tottenham Hotspur have sensationally sacked manager Jose Mourinho. The move comes after they drew 2-2 with Everton on Friday evening, leaving them down in seventh place in the table. Former Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason and the ex-Charlton and Huddersfield boss Chris Powell have been placed in temporary charge. Mourinho...

 Kidnappers who abducted Oba David Oyewumi, the Obadu of Ilemeso Ekiti, have demanded N20 million ransom to secure his release. Oyewumi was abducted by the gunmen who invaded the palace in Ilemeso Ekiti in Oye LGA of Ekiti state at 9.00 p.m. on April 15. A family source, who did...

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has advised revenue generating authorities at all levels to embrace automated processes and e-solutions for effective tax administration. The Executive Chairman of the service, Mr Muhammad Nami, gave the advice on Monday in Abuja, at the first Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Technology and Tax...

 Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has inaugurated 25 power bikes procured by the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) to control traffic.Inaugurating the power bikes on Sunday in Kano, Ganduje said the bikes would be used to ensure that road users comply with traffic regulations. He said the bikes would...