Lagos govt. to harmonise revenue, tax system to boost development
The Lagos state government, on Thursday, unveiled plans to simplify and harmonise its revenue and tax system to stimulate development in the state. The special adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos on taxation…
OAU final-year student killed by reckless driver
A reckless driver on Thursday killed a final year student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, throwing the institution into a gloomy state. The victim, a student of the Department of Foreign…
Tinubu needs over N16 trillion to complete federal road projects he inherited – David Umahi
Works minister David Umahi says President Bola Tinubu’s government needs over N16 trillion to complete inherited federal road projects nationwide. Mr Umahi disclosed this when he briefed journalists on the works…
Mixed reactions trail Adelabu’s first year as Minister of Power
One year after he was appointed Minister of Power, mixed reactions have trailed his handling of the sector with consumers insisting that not much has changed in terms of power supply. Assigned on August 21, 2023…
Ignore those who never see anything good in judiciary – Tinubu tells new CJN
— Showers encomium on retired CJN — Every judge should ask himself whether he judged with justice -Gen Abdulsalam Abubakar President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, told the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN,…
Tinubu approves N10bn to boost digital switch-over
President Bola Tinubu has approved a grant of N10 billion for the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to embark on a transformative journey to achieve the Digital Switch-Over (DSO) dividends for Nigeria. The…
EFCC arrests Abuja ‘young billionaire’ for internet fraud, seizes cars, houses
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a 35-year-old man, Hyginus Nkwocha, in Abuja for alleged internet fraud and money laundering. The suspect, described as a ‘young billionaire,’ was…
Contract Scam: 3 LGA Chairmen, 19 Others In Custody, Kwankwaso’s Nephew Released After 9 Hours
Three interim Local Government Chairmen have been taken into custody of the Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) over alleged N660 million water contract scam. Musa Garba…
Russian flag: Police may have difficulty convicting protesters, says Falana
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, on Thursday, said the police will likely have a hard time prosecuting the 783 persons arrested for waving the Russian flag during the recent hunger…
Floods Paralyse Niger Capital
Niger’s capital Niamey has been almost completely cut off from the rest of the country by rising floodwater following the heavy rains that have hit the Sahel region since June. The main routes out of the city of…
Charterhouse charges N26m yearly, not N42m, says Director
The Founding Head and Director of Education at Charterhouse Lagos in Lekki-Ajah, Mr John Todd, has clarified the misinformation circulating online regarding the school’s fees. In an interview with our…
Ogun deal: Plans ongoing to recover two presidential jets, says FG
The Federal Government has disclosed ongoing plans to recover the two presidential aircraft seized by a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Company Ltd., on the orders of a French court,…
Landowners sue FG over N15tn Lagos-Calabar highway
The Federal Government has insisted that it would continue construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway despite ongoing court cases filed by aggrieved persons against the project. The Minister of…
Arsenal prepare player-plus-cash offer for Lookman
Arsenal have joined the race to sign Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman from Atalanta and are preparing a player-plus-cash offer, with Polish defender Jakub Kiwior potentially included in the deal. The Gunners have…
Osun housewife remanded for unauthorised withdrawals from husband’s account
An Osogbo Magistrate’s Court in Osun State has ordered the remand of a housewife, Mrs Deborah Olujaiye, for allegedly stealing from her husband. Deborah was accused of withdrawing a large sum of money from her…
FG eyes increased petrol output from Dangote, Port-Harcourt refineries by November
The federal government has said that petrol production from the 210,000 barrels per day (bpd) Port Harcourt refinery and the 650,000 bpd Dangote refinery is expected to increase significantly by November,…
NNPC pays N140.55bn for Oando-branded retail stations, jetty, others
…provides scant information on seller The Nigerian National Petroleum…
What to know about Kekere-Ekun incoming CJN, landmark judgements
Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun will be sworn in Friday by President Bola Tinubu as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and the second female Justice to attain the feat following the retirement of…
Shareholders worry as Ownership Tussle, Fraud rocks First Bank – Share Price Plummets
Shareholders of First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings, Nigeria’s oldest financial institution, are growing increasingly anxious as recent crises and scandals have caused the company’s share price to plummet by over…
We’re Working With Local, Global Agencies To Nab Yahaya Bello – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is working with local and international organisations to ensure that former governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, is brought to justice. Daily Trust…
Neither Tinubu Nor His Nephew Has Interest In OVH Acquisition – NNPCL Replies Atiku
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said its investment decisions are strictly determined on the basis of commercial viability and national interest. It spoke in response to former…
Tinubu to cut short France trip to swear in Kekere-Ekun as CJN
President Bola Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria to swear in Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the chief justice of Nigeria on Friday. TheCable understands that the president is flying into the country on Thursday night.…
BREAKING: Oando PLC acquires Nigerian Agip Oil Company for $783 Million
Oando PLC has successfully completed its acquisition of the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) from Italian energy giant Eni for a total consideration of $783 million. The company confirmed via a press release that…
Chinese investors snatch another $57 million private jet Nigeria kept in Canada after seizure from…
A Chinese firm on a confiscation blitz of Nigerian assets has finalised repossession of a luxury jet owned by the West African country in Canada, Peoples Gazette was told. Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd…