Tax Reform Bills: Senate bows to pressure, suspends hearings
The Senate appeared to have succumbed to a tsunami of pressure yesterday as it suspended further action on President Bola Tinubu’s controversial Tax Reform Bills. The decision followed widespread public backlash…
American woman charged with raping her children
An American woman, identified as Keirsten White has been charged with raping her own children after confessing and turning herself in. According to the authorities, White has been charged with first degree rape, sexual…
BREAKING: Explosion Rocks Zamfara as Bandits Launch Attack, 12 People Killed
Bandits have reportedly attacked Yar Tasha village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State killing 13 people. In what…
Fuel imports hit 2.3bn litres despite local production
Despite the commencement of petrol production by two major refineries in Nigeria in the last three months, oil marketers have continued to import and distribute the product nationwide. The PUNCH gathered on Wednesday…
Forgive Aregbesola, – Oba of Lagos appeals to Tinubu
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to forgive and reconcile with former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola. The monarch made the appeal when he received in his palace, the Minister of State for…
Oando projects drastic growth after $783m acquisition, eyes production increase
Nigeria’s energy company, Oando PLC, is poised to significantly enhance the country’s oil reserves and production capacity following its landmark $783 million acquisition of the Nigerian Agip Oil Company…
Despair in Sweden as gangs recruit kids as contract killers
“Bro, I can’t wait for my first dead body,” wrote an 11-year-old boy on Instagram in Sweden, where gangs recruit children too young to be prosecuted as contract killers on chat apps. “Stay motivated, it’ll…
Most Missing Girls Cases, Ritual Killings In Nigeria Connected With Hookups — Police
The Nigerian Police Force has identified most cases of missing young ladies and girls being used for ritual purposes in Nigeria connected to the prevalent hookup culture sweeping across the country. The…
Man Utd not yet out of Premier League title race, says Amorim
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says it is too early to rule Manchester United out of the Premier League title race as he prepares his in-form team to face Ruben Amorim’s resurgent side on Wednesday. United are 15 points…
Independent power supply: Sanwo-Olu signs Lagos electricity bill into law
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially signed the State Electricity Bill 2024 into law, marking a significant step towards achieving independent power supply for the state’s residents. The signing…
Tax isn’t a tool for economic growth, production is — Senate Committee
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), has stated that raising taxes alone does not drive economic growth. Musa made the comments while responding to questions after the…
Senate confirms Gen Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff
The Senate has confirmed Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff, COAS. The approval by the Senate was sequel to the consideration of the report of its Committee on Army, chaired by…
Simon Ekpa must answer for his atrocities, but release Nnamdi Kanu — Southeast residents
THE arrest of the leader of Autopilot, a group that claimed to be infiltrated by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, Simon Ekpa was received with joy in the South- East. This is because his group has…
UK set to deport Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega over alleged £1.87m fraud
A Nigerian pastor whose church was shut down over an alleged £1.87 million fraud has lost his fight against deportation, despite claiming it would breach his human rights. An immigration tribunal has ruled…
Naira appreciates to N1,725/$ in parallel market
The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,725 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,730 per dollar on Monday. However, the Naira was stable at N1,672.69 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange…
2027: Group Floods Kano With Jonathan’s Campaign Posters
A group known as Team New Nigeria (TNN) has plastered campaign posters for former President Goodluck Jonathan across strategic locations in Kano State, sparking speculation about his potential return to politics in…
Suspend Planned Retirement Of 1,000 Staff – Reps Tell CBN
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the planned retirement of over 1,000 staff members of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the proposed N50 billion payoff for the affected…
Tax Reform: Northern Senators Demand Suspension Of Action On Bills
Northern senators have called for the suspension of further legislative action on the controversial Tax Reform Bills, which recently passed second reading in the Senate. The lawmakers made this demand during a…
S/Africa Unveils 5-Yr Visa Policy For Nigerians, Drops Passport Requirement
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that tourists from Nigeria can now apply for visas without submitting their passports. The president also disclosed that Nigerian businessmen and…
DANGOTE SUGAR’S INVESTMENT IN BIP IS A REVOLUTION IN JOB CREATION – NDE
The huge investment by Dangote Sugar Refinery in the Sugar Backward Integration Policy (BIP) of the federal…
20 New Millionaires to Emerge in FCMB Promo
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has kicked off the 10th season of its popular "Millionaire Promo," a…
US President Joe Biden Pardons His Son Hunter Facing Gun, Tax Charges
United States President, Joe Biden, has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, saving him from a possible prison sentence…
Wema Bank Emerges Overall Winner for the Third Time at Nigeria Bankers Game 2024
Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has reaffirmed its…
Foreign holdings drop $13bn on naira slump, corporate exits
Foreign holdings in Nigeria dropped to $12.8 billion between 2022 and 2023 due to naira woes and corporate…