I didn’t touch LG funds, got no kickbacks as Kano Governor – Shekarau
Former Kano Governor, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has stated that he never touched local government funds or received kickbacks from contractors during his tenure. Shekarau made this statement at a press briefing in…
Bauchi Emirate Strips APC Senator of Traditional Title for ‘Insulting’ Gov Mohammed
The Bauchi Emirate Council has revoked the traditional title of Senator Shehu Buba Umar, representing Bauchi South senatorial district…
N21m salary: I hope ‘chopping Senator’ won’t suspend Kawu – Atiku’s aide hits at Akpabio
Paul Ibe, a media aide to the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has taken a swipe at the Senate President over the comments and controversies on the salaries and…
78% of residents in Lagos earn less than N100,000 monthly – New survey reveals
A new survey revealed that most residents in Lagos are struggling to make ends meet, earning less than N100,000 monthly in Nigeria’s commercial capital. PaidHR, a human resources management startup, found that 78%…
Customs releases guidelines for implementation of zero duty on food imports
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, approved the implementation of zero percent import duty and exemption of value-added tax (VAT) on basic food items. This is according to a circular seen by BusinessDay on…
Court Orders Forfeiture Of ‘Stolen’ First Bank’s N190.2m, $70.8k To FG
Justice Akintayo Aluko of Lagos Federal High Court, Wednesday ordered the interim forfeiture of N190, 277,634.2 million and $70, 811,…
Senators’ Monthly Pay Hits N2 Billion
Indications have emerged that the total monthly pay of 99 non-principal officers of the Nigerian senate is above N2 billion. One of them, Senator Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila (NNPP, Kano) yesterday confirmed that he…
Nigeria’s Economic Crisis Worse Than Great Depression – Afenifere
The pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of plunging Nigeria into economic crisis that is worse than the Great Depression of 1929. Afenifere stressed…
We’re Not Against Local Refineries – Depot Owners
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has strongly denied accusations that it is hindering the operations of local refineries to maintain the importation of petroleum…
Clarifying The Misunderstood Part Of Windfall Tax
Apart from revenue generation, another important function of taxation is wealth redistribution, which is basically making the richer segments of the economy to pay higher taxes than the poorer segments. This is…
Speaker Obasa Congratulates Senator Adefuye At 80
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has described Senator Anthony…
Outrage as Senator Sumaila says he earns N21m monthly, Senate mum
•NLC accuses RMAFC of cover-up •Senate leadership must clear itself – Okorie, Ameh Scathing criticism yesterday trailed the revelation by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Abdurrahman…
Naira down to N1,595/$ in parallel market
The Naira, yesterday, depreciated to N1,595 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,590 per dollar on Tuesday. Similarly, the Naira depreciated to N1, 586.04 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange…
3 years After: Political undertones, intrigues mar Alaafin’s stool
•Who’s contending with Ifa oracle?•How division among kingmakers started controversy•We must respect Ifa oracle’s voice—Agunloye family•Litigation delaying the emergence of new Alaafin—Gov Makinde•Oyo Mesi have…
5 new Premier League signings to watch
Premier League clubs were slow to splash their cash in the early months of the transfer window but business has picked up ahead of the start to the new season on Friday. AFP Sports looks at five of the major…
South-West: 39 dams moribund over poor maintenance, obsolete equipment
• No dam in region functions above 50% capacity• Asejire dam dredged 30 years ago Ondo, Osun dams in need of massive rehabilitation A total of 39 dams spread across the six South-West states are…
Real’s Vinicius open to $1B Saudi offer, Sources say
Vinicius, 24, was approached by Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) officials to inquire about his interest of moving to the Saudi Pro League (SPL) on a…
CofO: Wike threatens revocation of land titles over non-payment of fees
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has threatened to revoke any land title in the FCT over failure to pay the prescribed fees for the processing of the Certificates of Occupancy (Cs-of-O).…
67% Of Nigerian Doctors Practice In UK, NHS Will Struggle If They Leave – Minister
Health Minister Ali Pate says doctors and nurses trained in Nigeria are sought-after globally, and that 67% of them…
Police Tops ‘Ghost Workers’ List As ICPC Uncovers Over 12,000 Fake Staff
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) was allegedly the most implicated, according to Daily Sun. No fewer than 22,074…
Don’t Link Us With ‘Igbos Must Leave Lagos’ Slogan — Indigenous Group
Some Lagos indigenes under the auspices of De Renaissance Patriots have warned against linking them to…
Lagos govt. distributes 20,000 food boxes to residents
The Lagos state government says it has begun the distribution of 20,000 bags of food items to religious bodies in the state. It stated further that the motive is to cushion the effects of hardship among the…
Nigerians and Indians have filled more roles in UK job market than British citizens – Data reveals
Nigerian nationals have secured a substantial portion of nearly 1.5 million new jobs created in the United Kingdom since the Covid-19 pandemic,, according to recent government data. The figures reveal that Nigerians…
“It’s a Skit” – Husband Whose Passport Was Allegedly Torn at Airport Begs Nigerians
The man at the centre of a viral video controversy, in which his wife appeared to tear up his passport at the Murtala Mohammed…